Burglary suspect arrested in Paisley after asking deputy to test his meth, sheriff’s office says
A man accused of burglarizing a home in Paisley was arrested after presenting a deputy with a bag of meth and asking him to test it, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Uncovering Florida’s quirkiest hidden gems: Viral stories behind Taintsville, Ratman, and more
Whether it's the bizarre origins of a town’s name or the truth behind urban legends, News 6 continues to shed light on the peculiar and captivating stories that make Florida one of the most interesting places in the world.
‘Addicted to stealing:’ Woman gets 1-year sentence after stealing over $600K from Marion County school
She claimed she stole the money because she’d become “addicted to stealing the payroll funds,” DOJ officials announced.
Mount Dora men use lawn mower during Ace Hardware burglary, police say
Two men were arrested after a burglary at a Eustis hardware store last week was perpetrated with the help of a lawn mower tractor, according to the police department.
Ruins in this Central Florida city have been a mystery for decades — until now
Those who travel to New Smyrna Beach might find an odd sight — a series of large stone pits and walls sticking out like a sore thumb.
Swamp full of knowledge: UF unveils Jimmy Buffett music course
If the point of going to college is to acquire yourself a little knowledge, the University of Florida in Gainesville (and a long way from Bourbon Street) has the course for you.
This strange Florida ghost town was built on stilts. Here’s what it looks like
Those taking a trip to Biscayne Bay in South Florida may spot an odd sight on the horizon. Far out in the water, six shacks stand on rickety-looking stilts.
Hitler’s yacht lies abandoned off the coast of this Florida city. Here's where to find it
Nearly 5 miles off the coast, this yacht sits at the bottom of the ocean. How it got there is a longer story.
A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Here’s why
Those who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
Are ‘cocaine sharks’ swimming along Florida’s coast? Here’s what we know
Large amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?
Former NFL player accused of urinating on passenger during flight
A former NFL player accused of drunkenly hitting one man and urinating on another during a flight from Boston to Dublin has been arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.
Florida boy hopes to win mullet competition. Here’s why it’s more than just a haircut
Eight-year-old Jack Keuntjes, of Ocala, is turning heads with his mullet, but for him, it’s much more than that.
‘Karen:’ Mysterious pages found in Florida could be early memoir of girl with cerebral palsy
Ryan Meyers and his wife turned to News 6 for help finding whoever wrote the story found on a faded stack of papers in a filing cabinet. It turns out it's an early copy of a memoir that helped change the way people think about disability.
The largest McDonald’s is in Central Florida. Here’s where to find it
There are thousands of McDonald’s restaurants. But the largest can be found right here in the Sunshine State — and it packs some pretty neat features.
Can nukes stop hurricanes from reaching Florida? Here’s the truth
These storms can cost the state millions — if not billions — in damage, leading some to wonder whether there’s a way to stop them from hitting the Sunshine State altogether.
‘Explode everything:’ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurants
According to investigators, he left several letters at various locations across Orange County threatening to “explode everything here in whole America.”
Florida man may get to keep shipping container man cave. Here’s what he has to do
There finally appears to be a resolution in a fight between Brevard County and a homeowner who built a man cave in his backyard with shipping containers.
71-year-old Florida man accused of lassoing 9-foot alligator, tying it to railing
A 71-year-old Florida man faces a felony charge after deputies say he lassoed an alligator by its upper jaw and left it tied to a handrail above a canal in Cape Canaveral.
Could these 2 Florida counties predict the next president of the US?
While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.
Florida man calling out to coyotes survives ‘attack’ by armadillos. Check out the funny video
A Lake County man taking a late night stroll in his driveway was caught off guard by two armadillos, and the funny moment it was all caught on his security camera.
‘Rattlesnake Dinner:’ This is one of Florida’s strangest delicacies. Would you try it?
When looking at a rattlesnake, “Delicious” isn’t usually the first word that comes to mind. But that wasn’t always the case.
What is the 35-foot-long ‘monster’ lurking in the St. Johns River?
Boaters who saw the so-called monster described it as grey, horned and with an appetite for hyacinths. Strangely, many of the witnesses reported seeing it in the river and on land.
Florida woman left baby trapped in back of crashed car, police say
Officers were able to rescue the child from the car, but the driver was found standing on the sidewalk next to the Jeep, “not attempting to remove him from the overturned vehicle,”
Is this spot in Florida where the ‘First White Man’ died in America?
Ponce de Leon Park acts as a tribute to the historical explorer. But while there's no fabled Fountain of Youth, the park does make a strange claim.
TIMELINE: Longwood woman fills drainpipe with concrete, sparks neighborhood flooding
A neighborhood in Longwood has been struggling with flooding after a local woman poured concrete into the community's only functional drainpipe — which is located on her property.
‘Dude, just stop!’ Suspected DUI golf cart driver leads deputies on chase in The Villages
A Lake County man is facing multiple charges after he led deputies on a drunken chase while driving a golf cart in The Villages, officials say.
‘Getting lucky:’ Do people in The Villages put loofahs on their cars? Here’s what to know
It’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
Man playing soccer on Florida beach run over, injured by e-bike, deputies say
A man playing soccer on a Volusia County beach was injured when he was struck by a person riding an e-bike, according to a news release.
3 arrested as Coast Guard unloads over 7K pounds of intercepted cocaine in Florida
U.S. Coast Guard crews worked to unload some $96 million in interdicted drugs at a South Florida port as a trio of suspected smugglers await trial in federal court.
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
The Mount Dora City Council has brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined.
Want to wrangle invasive pythons? FWC hosting virtual training sessions
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting virtual python hunter training every third Thursday throughout the summer.
Florida school board says 7-year-old should testify in book fight
As it tries to fend off a constitutional challenge to removing and restricting school library books, the Escambia County School Board on Tuesday argued that it should be able to take a deposition of a 7-year-old student who is part of the lawsuit.
Have you seen the giant ‘Moonman’ along I-4? Here’s where it came from
Drivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.
Man arrives at hospital 8 hours after being shot in Orlando, police say
Orlando police are working to locate a suspect they say is responsible for shooting a man who didn’t show up at a hospital until the next morning.
‘End of an Icon:’ Removal of I-4 Fantasy of Flight plane featured in documentary
For 25 years, it sat as a roadside landmark along I-4 in Polk County and different positions. Now, a new documentary will detail the removal of a World War II-era plane.
Woman shot at in DeLand after tracking down stolen purse; 3 arrested, deputies say
A woman who tracked her stolen purse to a Checkers in DeLand was shot at by the accused thieves as she tried to capture their license plate number, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Disney resort worker pleads guilty to stealing over $180K by refunding guest accounts
Prosecutors said the woman had been an accounting technician at Shades of Green, a resort for U.S. servicemembers located on Disney property.
Florida judge faces suspension again after swearing in court
A state agency charged with investigating allegations of judicial misconduct has once again recommended suspension for a judge's "intemperate conduct," including raising his voice and using profanity.
A radioactive ‘Fountain of Youth’ stands in this Florida city. But is it safe to drink?
If you head downtown, there’s a good chance you’d miss one of its biggest local attractions: an old radioactive well dubbed the "Fountain of Youth."
‘Hundreds of emergency calls:’ Hillsborough firefighters respond to scores of fireworks incidents
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced its firefighters responded to hundreds of emergency calls on the Fourth of July.
Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fire
A home on Apache Trail in Maitland caught fire after used fireworks were placed in a garbage bin by residents on the Fourth of July, according to the Maitland Fire Department.
This Florida ‘city’ is trying to bring in street racers. Here’s what it looks like
Central Florida has seen plenty of issues with street racing in recent years, but this "city of gearheads" is looking to bring more in.
8 attorneys later, Florida woman accused of letting boyfriend die in suitcase must represent herself
An Orlando woman facing trial for second-degree murder in the death of a man she’s accused of zipping inside of a suitcase must now represent herself after forfeiting her right to a court-appointed attorney due to her behavior.
Florida man arrested in ploy to steal thousands from laundromat coin machines
While Duffey denied being involved in the burglaries, deputies said he bragged at length about how he would have gotten away with it.
Florida’s ‘Sinkhole Alley:’ Here’s what homeowners need to know
Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
Florida mom indicted after breach of Patrick Space Force Base, high-speed chase
At the time, deputies said Janosky had rammed through the base gate before getting out of her car along with her 4-year-old son and placing him into a nearby vehicle.
Winn-Dixie receipt helps Florida deputies track down suspects in 860-pound trash dump
Volusia County deputies have arrested three people accused of dumping 860 pounds of trash near a nature preserve.
This unique animal farm operates below a Florida jail. Here’s where to find it
Earlier this year, one animal farm in Florida made headlines for its rather unique location: it was created beneath a local detention center.