An unsanctioned block party over the weekend in the Midway community ended in a deputy shooting and killing an armed man, but Seminole County sheriff’s deputies believe there was another armed person at the time, and they are looking for help to find that person.

A Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning during a block party in the Midway community, but nearly three days later, residents are still waiting for answers about what led to the deadly confrontation.

The City of Sanford is voting on a request that would clear the way for an 80-unit affordable senior housing complex.

Winter Springs commissioners are discussing concerns about excessive spending after the city spent more than $400,000 on tree removal over seven months.

A new report has emerged revealing which cities spent the most on OnlyFans last year — and one Florida metro came in at No. 2.

Chicken petition tops 750 signatures as commissioners prepare to discuss backyard hens.

A Seminole County deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning after gunfire broke out at a large block party in Sanford’s Midway neighborhood.

Events are set up across Central Florida this weekend in honor of Juneteenth. The federal holiday marks the day that Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, told enslaved Black people in Texas that they were free, thus marking the end of slavery in the United States.

An Orlando woman has been jailed after she advertised lip filler services — all without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Residents at Pebble Creek Apartments in Lake Mary, Florida, were given seven days to vacate their units after Seminole County deemed them unsafe due to structural problems, including rusting staircases.

The Florida Department of Transportation, along with federal transportation officials, broke ground on the first facility in the Interstate 4 Truck Parking Relief Program. The project is designed to create additional safe and reliable parking options for commercial truck drivers traveling through one of Florida’s busiest transportation corridors.

John Jared Hill, a longtime CPR instructor from Seminole County, used his training to save his father, John W. Hill, after he suffered cardiac arrest during a visit from Ohio. Hill’s quick action and immediate CPR, followed by care from Seminole County firefighters, were credited with saving his father’s life. The fire department honored Hill with a Citizen Lifesaver Award and used the occasion to promote hands-only CPR training. The family expressed gratitude for the extra time together, especially with Father’s Day approaching.

Oviedo voters will have four charter amendments to decide on during the upcoming November elections, including another chance to end off-year elections. Our News Collaborative of Central Florida partner, Oviedo Community News, has the details.

Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.

A wall-raising ceremony was held for Sanford's Legacy Square neighborhood, which is bringing 19 affordable homes to Seminole County.

Another of the sloths from Sloth World has died. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced that Willow, one of 14 sloths that arrived at the zoo in April, had to be put to sleep.

A custody agreement has been reached between the Florida couple who gave birth to a baby girl at the center of an IVF mix-up and the girl's biological parents.

Longwood city commissioners are expected to consider a proposal Monday that would allow roadway improvements at one of Seminole County’s busiest intersections, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion near Interstate 4.

Seminole County emergency leaders are taking steps to ensure a key hurricane response tool remains funded — even if the state stops paying for it. The platform, called WebEOC, connects public safety, logistics, operations and field teams through live dashboards, alerts, and reporting. Emergency management teams across Florida rely on it to coordinate disaster response, from requesting generators, temporary dams and other critical infrastructure.

A judge on Friday set a $350,000 bond in a new case involving one of the teenagers accused of plotting to stab a classmate at a Seminole County high school -- this case involves possession of child sex abuse material.

It’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.

New details are emerging about a deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood early Sunday morning from the witnesses who called 911 for help.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Wednesday the arrest of 15-year-old Isabelle Valdez, who is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.

Seminole County commissioners pushed back hard against LYNX during a budget work session this week, raising pointed questions about skyrocketing paratransit costs, a shifting funding formula and the county’s future role in Central Florida’s regional transit system.

Months after an anonymous tip stopped an alleged attack, 15-year-old Isabelle Valdez is now charged with 10 counts of possession of child sex abuse material.

State officials have revealed the latest data showing which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

A Casselberry woman, Lindsay Feist, faced fines for keeping four backyard hens, prompting her to appeal to city leaders for clearer regulations. The city commission responded by pausing enforcement and directing staff to draft an ordinance that could legalize backyard hens. Supporters, including neighbors, expressed approval, citing benefits like self-sustainability and quiet hens. The issue will be revisited at a future city meeting while Feist and her family await a final decision.

Seminole County plans for 2027 budget, while also bracing for a statewide property tax ballot measure that could dramatically reshape county finances starting in 2028.

Florida lawmakers and conservation groups are pushing for sweeping sloth protection reforms following the collapse of Sloth World, an Orlando attraction tied to the deaths of at least 56 imported wild-caught sloths.

Seminole County is seeking $50,000 in grant funding to expand the use of bear-proof trash cans.

There must be something in the water in Winter Park! Once again, the high school’s vaunted girls crew team will head across the pond to compete on the international stage at the Henley Royal Regatta in England later this month.

Seminole County deputies responded to two separate swatting incidents Sunday — one targeting the Central Florida Zoo and another targeting a private residence — in what experts say is part of a growing and increasingly dangerous national trend.

Sanford police are investigating two early-morning shootings Sunday near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard that left one man dead and another seriously injured, and they are asking witnesses to come forward.

Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff warns that a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Florida's homestead exemption could cost his city more than $15 million in property tax revenue over two years — threatening cuts to parks, public safety staffing, and other essential services residents depend on daily.

Oviedo business owners say the city is hiding the true cost of doing business - hitting them with massive, unexpected charges only after hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been spent.

A crash and a fist fight in Sanford led to a separate crash in downtown Orlando just hours later on Thursday, according to law enforcement.

The RL3 Foundation, founded by the family of Ray Lewis III, is hosting football and music-centered events this weekend in Central Florida with the goal to educate families about CTE. Lewis III, an area football star, died three years ago this June at age 28. CTE contributed to his death. Lewis III's family hopes the foundation empowers families with more knowledge about football and head injuries.

Seminole County’s on-demand “SCOUT” micro-transit service keeps growing — but passengers say the wait times still need improvement since the transportation service first hit the road. Now, the county is hoping $1.5 million in state funding will continue to support its mission to make the service faster, more accessible and better connected for the thousands of riders who depend on it every day.

During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

The Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.

Two Seminole County teenagers are facing charges after investigators say they drove around and shot pedestrians with a gel blaster gun.

More than 40 agencies gathered for the county’s annual hurricane exercise, each playing a crucial role in the county’s emergency response plan.

According to an arrest report, Amanda Babcock was driving recklessly and cutting into oncoming traffic on State Road 46 when she crashed into a van and an SUV on June 7, 2025.

A Seminole County nonprofit that supports youth athletes is calling on the community to help find a place to store and distribute sports equipment.

A missing 2-year-old was found in a lake on Friday, according to the Sanford Police Department.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested a boy after he was caught on a security camera kicking a front door on in the English Estates neighborhood in Maitland.

Oviedo’s mayor says the city’s long-discussed police station expansion is facing new uncertainty, as state leaders again float the idea of cutting property taxes — a major source of local government funding.

Video submitted by a News 6 viewer shows the monkey wandering through an open field not far from Wekiva Springs State Park.

A Sanford family is demanding accountability — and action from the city — after a 12-year-old rescue dog was attacked at a local dog park, leaving a 91-year-old woman and her beloved pet traumatized.

Eight Central Florida nonprofits will get a rolling advertisement on a Lynx bus for free over the next year.

The Central Florida Zoo is extending the quarantine period for the rescued sloths connected to Sloth World as the animals continue recovering from the conditions they arrived in one month ago.

A 14-month-old child died after possibly falling from and/or being run over by a vehicle operated by a parent in a Casselberry neighborhood, police said.

A hired caretaker in Central Florida is facing criminal charges after police said he left a developmentally disabled man alone at a park during cold, rainy weather while sitting in his car smoking marijuana.

Seminole County is moving forward with plans to build a major indoor sports complex — a facility officials say could generate $2.4 billion in economic impact. News 6 has been following the project and how the county plans to pay for part of it with revenue from the new tourism improvement district fee. But at least one family-owned hotel says the assessment is costing them thousands of dollars a year — and they’re nowhere near where the facility will be built.

Last week, another three Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A 15-year-old accused of planning to stab one of her classmates at Lake Brantley High School has written a letter to the judge in her case asking for sympathy, explaining that she was groomed into causing violence in an online true crime community.

If you’re looking for ways to kick off the weekend in Central Florida, there’s no shortage of exciting events happening across Orlando and beyond.

Oviedo leaders are warning residents about unpermitted door-to-door roofing sales following last week’s storm, saying only one company is currently authorized to solicit in the city. Homeowners say repeated knocks from salespeople have become a growing frustration in their neighborhoods.

The Huskies won 2-0 against Western High School to win the state title.

A small Sanford business that once had big plans with Sloth World is now channeling that disappointment into action — helping raise thousands of dollars for the sloths that survived.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

The father of a TikTok star was arrested in Central Florida this week as part of a murder-for-hire case against her , according to court records obtained by News 6.

Newly obtained aerial video of a high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW convertible captures the moments before the car slammed into a highway sign pole, tore in half and caught fire in August.

A judge rejected Patrick Gamache’s request to withdraw his no-contest plea on sexual battery charges, clearing the way for sentencing.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

Longwood commissioners approved the first reading of a proposed water rate increase Monday night, drawing strong opposition from residents concerned about rising monthly utility costs.

The City of Longwood is considering a measure that would more than double water utility rates over three years.

The popular Sanford restaurant Shantell’s Just Until is shutting down after 13 years, but owner Shantell Williams says it’s not goodbye forever and a new concept could open as early as next month.

Central Florida Zoo officials say Mr. Ginger, one of the dozen or so sloths from Sloth World under the zoo’s care, has died. The zoo announced the youngest of the Sloth World sloths died despite round-the-clock efforts, including being hand-fed every few hours and spending time much of his time in an incubator to regulate his body temperature. Mr. Ginger was believed to be only four to six months old.

For those who can’t make it to the Sanford Welcome Center, the shirts are available for purchase online through the Sanford Main Street website.

The owner and chef said the restaurant's last day will be on Friday, though she also teased there were other plans in the works.

Sanford police have released body camera footage from the night a man allegedly set fire to a Buddhist temple before speeding off and leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through multiple counties.

The Seminole County school superintendent is urging parents to talk to their kids after two students at two different high schools were arrested Thursday, accused of having firearms on the campuses.

Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

The city of Altamonte Springs and WKMG News 6 celebrated the 45th year of their annual special softball game, a widely attended event supporting the city’s special needs program.

Several longtime teachers at Millennium Middle School, including a Teacher of the Year, will not be returning next school year after the district chose not to renew their contracts. At Millennium Middle specifically, 17 positions were not reappointed. Of those, four are not being filled due to a loss of staffing allocations. Across Seminole County Public Schools, 243 positions were not reappointed at the school level, and 61 at the district level.

Goodwill has submitted an application to build a development at the former site of Flea World in Seminole County.

Seminole County is applying for up to $10 million in federal funding for a project to improve traffic and safety at several intersections.

With summer break approaching, the Oviedo Police Department is taking a proactive stance on e-bike safety — and they want kids and parents to know the rules before someone gets hurt.

Three supervisors of elections gathered last week for a public panel where they talked through those issues, describing a web of security partnerships, training protocols and contingency planning that reflects the expanding security demands of their jobs as they prepare for the 2026 primaries and midterm elections. Our News Collaborative of Central Florida partners, Vox Populi, filed this report.

A victim of disgraced former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg is asking a federal judge to unseal court records that would identify an “unindicted conspirator” linked to one of Greenberg’s criminal offenses, News 6 has learned.

The shirts, priced at $35 in unisex sizes, are available at the Sanford Welcome Center in downtown Sanford.

After he led Indiana to win the CFP National Championship, Cignetti received more hardware from former Indiana head coach and retired broadcaster Lee Corso

The City of Lake is voting to approve an interlocal agreement with Seminole County to incorporate West Crystal Lake into its lake management program.

A Port St. Lucie man is alive today thanks to the quick actions of an Oviedo police officer who used an AED and CPR to bring him back from a heart attack — and the two reunited Wednesday for the first time since that life-saving moment.

After News 6 reached out directly, a WOW! spokesperson confirmed that the company would no longer be working with the subcontractor and outlined what other changes they would be making to prevent future incidents.

Altamonte Springs is voting on a measure to keep its local gas tax funds, as Seminole County has asked other cities to help pay for a project that would link S.R. 417 to the Sanford airport.

Newly released security video captures the moment a man set fire to a Buddhist temple in Sanford before leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit across multiple counties.

The City of Longwood is voting on a measure to retain its local option fuel tax.

A fire kicked up at a mobile home park in Longwood on Thursday night, sparking a response from first responders, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

According to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Ouellette had been following a woman and her two daughters through the store and recording them on his phone with the camera pointed below waist level.

An armed carjacking sparked a chase with law enforcement on Interstate 4 this week, according to the Winter Park Police Department.

The multi-day training simulates real-world emergency scenarios — including those that follow a hurricane — from locating survivors to surveying property damage.

Crazy Hot Buys, the liquidation outlet store that opened at the Oviedo Mall on Black Friday, will be closing its doors next month - just five months after moving in to the former Sears location.

The zoo confirmed the remaining 12 sloths are currently in stable condition. Staff said their full focus has now shifted to ensuring those animals continue to recover.

Patrick Gamache is asking a judge to throw out his no-contest plea, just weeks before he was set to be sentenced.

Seminole County is reviewing an application for a drone delivery operation at a Walmart near Oviedo.

Alligator mating season is now underway in Florida, posing a threat to residents in the state.

A 50-year-old Altamonte Springs woman faces a criminal mischief charge after police say she defaced a neighbor’s vehicle with human feces.

A Clermont woman has been charged after being accused of embezzling close to $4 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.