Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lambasted the potential for abuse in the rising realm of artificial intelligence and called for an “AI Bill of Rights.”

Thousands of residents of The Villages are breathing a sigh of relief after learning of a deal between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners of The Villages Health System.

As negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and The Villages Health continue, patients are wondering whether their UHC plans will be accepted at TVH in 2026. One expert we talked to said these longer negotiations are becoming more common.

Thousands of The Villages Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare may have to find new healthcare providers if a deal isn’t reached between CenterWell, a division of Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.

Body-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said an inmate who escaped from a detention center in Bushnell on Sunday has been located.

The high school football playoffs kicked off this week and a number of teams across Central Florida start a journey toward a state title.

Troopers say a crash into an overpass in Sumter County prompted the closure of Florida’s Turnpike.

A Sumter County teacher accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a 16-year-old student was arrested, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Sumter County teacher accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a 16-year-old student was arrested, according to the sheriff’s office.

Patients at The Villages Health were told the company's sale earlier this year would not affect their care. But negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners could mean thousands will have to find new Medicare plans, change doctors, or pay more money.

Central Florida high schools now know when/where football teams will play in the playoffs, starting Nov. 14.

Most major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.

U.S. News & World Report has revealed its latest ranking of the best elementary schools across the nation, including those within Florida.

A head-on crash in Sumter County on Thursday morning left one man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.

According to investigators, the case stems all the way back to February 1971, when a woman’s body was discovered by a couple of hitchhikers under the Lake Panasoffkee Bridge.

According to investigators, the case stems all the way back to February 1971, when a woman’s body was discovered by a couple of hitchhikers under the Lake Panasoffkee Bridge.

A recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States — and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the fire started due to a mechanical issue with the vehicle.

In Central Florida, at least 18 No Kings rallies are expected from Palm Coast to Poinciana, and of course, in Orlando on Saturday. They’re among 2,500 expected protests nationwide.

A man was killed in a crash on US-301 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 63-year-old Mount Dora man died after a crash with a tractor-trailer in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A family in Sumter County is asking county leaders to help fix flooding on their property. They say the issue has persisted for years.

It’s a showcase of showdowns in the Sunshine State.

A 62-year-old Lecanto man driving an SUV through Sumter County died after suffering a medical emergency on State Road 44, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Plant City woman died after a crash with a semi trailer in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Who doesn’t love a good scare?

Republican voters in Sumter County will decide Tuesday who will win a special primary election for the only Florida Senate seat in the county, and move on to the November election.

Here off of U.S. Highway 441 in Lady Lake — next door to a senior living facility — Il Villaggio Senior Entertainment Center used nearly 200 slot machines to exploit seniors out of millions, running what officials describe as an illegal gambling operation.

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

Republican voters in Sumter County can go to the polls early in a special primary election for the only Florida Senate seat in the county. Early voting in Sumter County runs from Saturday, Sept. 19, through Saturday, Sept. 27.

An arrest has been made nearly six years after a 61-year-old Winter Garden business owner was found dead in Sumter County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A health care shakeup is underway in The Villages after Villages Health filed for bankruptcy earlier this year amid questions over Medicare overbilling. A judge recently approved the sale of Villages Health to CenterWell.

Court documents published Monday confirm CenterWell won the auction to buy The Villages Health System, as part of the company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. CenterWell, a senior health care provider owned by health insurer Humana, will pay $68 million in cash for TVHS.

A convicted sexual predator was arrested after Florida troopers caught him speeding in a pickup truck with sirens activated on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A skimming device was discovered at a Wildwood gas station after an alert employee spotted it and notified law enforcement, according to police.

U.S. officials are objecting to the language in the proposed sale for The Villages Health System, saying the health provider’s order could shield an “overly broad” list of parties from potential civil or criminal liability. This comes as the federal government pursues a resolution over the $350 million in Medicare overpayments by the health care provider.

The announcement that Florida leaders will try to eliminate vaccine mandates in the state drew praise and criticism across the state.

Tuesday afternoon is the deadline for companies to bid for The Villages Health System.

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing man but urged the public not to approach him.

It may not feel like fall, but the tastes and fun of fall are here!

Republican State Rep. John Temple is getting a new gig -- president of a state college. Temple, 49, was selected as the next president of Lake-Sumter State College this week.

A pickup truck crashed and caught fire along Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A driver is accused of DUI after a 71-year-old Wildwood man operating a lawn mower on County Road 222 in Sumter County was hit by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The latest ranking for 2025 looks at factors like graduation rate, college readiness, and scores on state assessments.

A man arrested in The Villages is accused of assaulting multiple people, trying to steal cars and even shooting into a vehicle during a crime spree, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

A six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Eldridge Mack first reached out to News 6 last year when he applied for a grant. After a few hurdles, his story finally came full circle.

Students at South Sumter Middle School in Webster were evacuated while law enforcement investigated a reported bomb threat.

A crash on State Road 471 in Sumter County killed a Lakeland woman and left four other people hurt, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida troopers say a man was rescued from a burning vehicle in Sumter County after a crash caused two cars to catch fire.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell updates law-enforcement efforts regarding Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law.

Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after fleeing from a fiery fatal crash that shut down Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 84-year-old Ohio man died in Sumter County after driving off the highway on a motorcycle and colliding with an embankment, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

A fatal crash forced the closure of both directions of County Road 48 west of Bushnell, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A federal correctional officer in Sumter County was sentenced to three years and one month in federal prison for receiving bribes as a public official and providing contraband to a federal prisoner, according to court records.

The latest data sheds light on costs that state officials claim are being passed on to taxpayers.

News 6 is teaming up with you to help purchase back-to-school supplies for teachers across Central Florida,

Florida’s new chief financial officer took office Monday and is promising to go after any government not spending tax dollars wisely.

Flea markets can be a load of fun. And some of the state's top flea markets can be found right here in Central Florida.

Wildwood police say a driver was killed when a tree fell and crushed their car.

After a widespread 911 outage, officials are sharing which contingencies helped ensure calls didn’t go unanswered. The outage started in Lake County and impacted several other counties, including Marion, Citrus, and Osceola.

During a weekend filled with patriotic spirit, Gatorland showcased its pride and dedication to rescuing nuisance alligators by welcoming a massive Florida alligator to his forever home.

The grades are largely based on student test scores; however, districts can earn points in other areas, including the percentage of students who improve from the year before.

A major health care group that caters to The Villages retirement community has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it tries to sell to a major health group and deals with hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicare overpayments.

With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.

A train crash in Sumter County led to traffic closures on Thursday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Sumter County.

Need ideas for how to spend this year’s Independence Day? Listed is what’s being offered in Central Florida throughout the 4th of July weekend, from fireworks to live music.

With continued growth across Central Florida comes the need for more police officers and sheriff’s deputies, according to law enforcement officials. News 6 reached out to county sheriff’s offices to ask how much they pay deputies.

Sumter County deputies are searching for a missing 15-year-old girl, according to the sheriff’s office.

On June 2, SCSO sent a letter to the Bushnell City Manager and Assistant City Manager saying that it would terminate its contract with the city by March 31, 2026, due to budget cuts and increased calls for service.

Sumter County School officials are hoping to regain the trust of the district, parents and students after a 50-plus page report revealed the district had created so-called 'shell schools' to help with school grades.

The inquiry began on Nov. 17, 2023, when an anonymous complaint was forwarded to the OIG, which stated that the district, under Former Superintendent Richard Shirley, created “shell schools” to remove low-performing students from school grades, thereby increasing state funding.

A recent report has revealed the fastest-growing cities in the United States — and it turns out the top pick is right here in Central Florida.

Florida troopers say a 22-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in Sumter County.

The FHP says a 38-year-old Summerfield man was killed in a Sumter County crash.

As a veteran, I made it my mission this Memorial Day to visit as many events and ceremonies tied to the holiday as I could.

According to wildlife officials, the bear was first spotted behind a house on County Road 647 South in Sumter County. The Bear Management Program worked quickly to set up traps in the area.

The Sumter County Sheriff's Office will soon roll out some new tech to help deputies on patrol and keep the public safe.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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

Sumter County deputies are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl who was last seen in the Nobleton area.

In a series of posts on its X account on Tuesday, the agency announced it’s visiting “one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S.”, and has ”arrested more than two dozen illegal aliens," and the “illegal aliens are from Mexico, Guatemala & Honduras”.

Last week, the Florida DBPR forced three Central Florida restaurants to shut down following a visit from a health inspector.

Sumter County residents have several resources available to them to help prepare ahead of a storm.

The investigation began after the Department of Children and Families received a report on April 21 and alerted a deputy assigned to Lake Panasoffkee Elementary School.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

A 95-year-old The Villages man died when his vehicle crashed into a fence and tree in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

If you’re celebrating Easter, you’re in luck — Mother Nature is bringing the sunshine!

News 6 went to Apopka City Hall, where a representative from Congressman Daniel Webster’s office was meeting with constituents. Our camera was not allowed inside the meeting, but we did meet a handful of people outside who showed up to share their concerns.

The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

Several Central Florida counties have issued a burn ban as dry conditions remain.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office (SAO) is set to hold a news conference on Wednesday on a case involving the murder of a Florida teen.

A major power outage is impacting The Villages in Sumter County.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal wreck on SR-44 in Wildwood.