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Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange County
Read full article: Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange CountyDrivers on State Road 429 in Orange County are being diverted due to a ground depression as crews assess possible repairs, according to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
โJustice for my baby:โ Family of man fatally shot in Winter Garden hires Ben Crump
Read full article: โJustice for my baby:โ Family of man fatally shot in Winter Garden hires Ben CrumpThe family of a man who was shot and killed while riding an ATV in Winter Garden has hired attorney Ben Crump.
โI killed him:โ Man found shot to death next to ATV near Winter Garden home; 1 arrested
Read full article: โI killed him:โ Man found shot to death next to ATV near Winter Garden home; 1 arrestedPolice said they responded to the home at 1031 Horizon Street around 3:51 p.m. after receiving reports about a shooting behind the home.
Celebrate National Pizza Day by snagging a slice at these 9 Orlando-area spots
Read full article: Celebrate National Pizza Day by snagging a slice at these 9 Orlando-area spotsNational Pizza Day is on Feb. 9 (the same day as Super Bowl day!) which means indulging on cheesy goodness and enjoying the game.
1 injured after crash on SR-429 in Orange County; driver flees scene, troopers say
Read full article: 1 injured after crash on SR-429 in Orange County; driver flees scene, troopers sayA crash on the southbound lanes of State Road 429 in Orange County on Tuesday morning left one person injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Matthewโs Hope in Orange County faces overwhelming demand amid cold temperatures
Read full article: Matthewโs Hope in Orange County faces overwhelming demand amid cold temperaturesAs cold temperatures grip Central Florida, Matthewโs Hope in Winter Garden has become a lifeline for homeless men, women, and children.
New Winter Garden ordinance limits alcohol sales after midnight. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: New Winter Garden ordinance limits alcohol sales after midnight. Hereโs what to knowA new ordinance that went into effect New Yearโs Day limits the sale of alcohol after midnight for restaurants and bars in Winter Garden without a special permit.
Oscar Mayerโs Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayerโs Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hotdog has a first name, itโs O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hotdog has a โ well, thatโs it, I ran out of words โ but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
Missing Florida mom and children located in Indiana, leading to arrest, police say
Read full article: Missing Florida mom and children located in Indiana, leading to arrest, police sayEarlier this week, police announced that the mother was supposed to bring the children back to their father, but she failed to do so.
Central Florida doctor arrested by Windermere police confessed to killing wife, investigators say
Read full article: Central Florida doctor arrested by Windermere police confessed to killing wife, investigators sayA man arrested by Windermere officers confessed to detectives that he killed his wife several days earlier, the police department said.

News 6 photojournalist's turkey giveaway kicks off, feeding Orange County seniors, families
Read full article: News 6 photojournalist's turkey giveaway kicks off, feeding Orange County seniors, familiesCorie Murray, News 6 photojournalist and host of the "Black Men Sundays" podcast, is getting results for Central Florida families this Thanksgiving.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Winter Garden car dealer accused of rolling back odometers on 140 vehicles
Read full article: Winter Garden car dealer accused of rolling back odometers on 140 vehiclesA Winter Garden automotive dealer has pleaded guilty to charges that he rolled back the odometer on vehicles he sold in Florida and Arizona.
Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida breaks ground on new Winter Garden facility
Read full article: Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida breaks ground on new Winter Garden facilityThe Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida and the City of Winter Garden broke ground on their new location in the historic East Winter Garden.
Community saves โThe Little Mermaidโ production at Winter Garden Theatre
Read full article: Community saves โThe Little Mermaidโ production at Winter Garden TheatreThe Winter Garden Theatre, which had been closed for weeks, will reopen its doors Thursday evening for a debut performance of "The Little Mermaid."
โOur final curtain:โ Garden Theatre in Winter Garden set to close after nearly 2 decades
Read full article: โOur final curtain:โ Garden Theatre in Winter Garden set to close after nearly 2 decadesAccording to officials, the closure comes amid financial hardship for the theatre, which hasnโt been able to bring in enough funds to stay in operation.
Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher states
Read full article: Takeaways from AP's report on churches starting schools in voucher statesSome churches are launching new Christian schools on their campuses, seeking to give parents more education options that align with religious values.
4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, where
Read full article: 4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, whereThis will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.
โPippinโ bringing accessible show to this Central Florida theatre for those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing
Read full article: โPippinโ bringing accessible show to this Central Florida theatre for those who are deaf or hard-of-hearingWhile โPippinโ will perform the beloved story thatโs been around for more than 50 years, youโll also notice this show being more accessible for audiences who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
โProfessional burglars:โ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: โProfessional burglars:โ Suspects in $1.7M theft ring came to US illegally, Florida sheriff saysOfficials said all of the suspects were in the U.S. illegally, targeting homes that belonged to small business owners.
Vietnam veteran talks revisiting nation, cycling 390 miles on Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Vietnam veteran talks revisiting nation, cycling 390 miles on Trooper Steve on PatrolServing in the Vietnam War at just 22 years old, Marc Gimbel, now 77, has gone back. Marc recently completed 390 miles in two weeks biking through Vietnam and reliving his past with a new sense of humanity.
Man reported missing out of Winter Garden located and safe, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Man reported missing out of Winter Garden located and safe, sheriffโs office saysUPDATE: William Allen Stephens, 47, has been located and is safe, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
Woman dies in crash within Disney World district, FHP says
Read full article: Woman dies in crash within Disney World district, FHP saysA 23-year-old Winter Garden woman died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash along a road within the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new travel lanes on Floridaโs Turnpike near SR-429
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new travel lanes on Floridaโs Turnpike near SR-429Located in the booming area of Winter Garden and Ocoee, the growth of homes and increase of cars on the road has caused major roadway transformation out here.
Winter Garden homeless organization moves to evict client from transitional housing
Read full article: Winter Garden homeless organization moves to evict client from transitional housingA homeless outreach center moved to evict some of its clients from its transitional housing program after they refused to leave.
โLittle-bitty kids:โ School-zone cameras could be headed to Orlando
Read full article: โLittle-bitty kids:โ School-zone cameras could be headed to OrlandoOn Monday, the city of Orlando moved one step closer to adding speed cameras to school zones after an initial vote of approval by the city council.
Winter Garden homeless organization claims โsquattersโ shut down housing program
Read full article: Winter Garden homeless organization claims โsquattersโ shut down housing programA homeless outreach organization has halted its transitional housing program after one of its clients refused to leave after being kicked out of the program.
NFL alum Big Lou opens Winter Garden restaurant after 20 years slinging wings from food truck
Read full article: NFL alum Big Lou opens Winter Garden restaurant after 20 years slinging wings from food truckFormer Buffalo Bills DE Lou Ross, aka Big Lou, has opened his first brick-and-mortar wing restaurant serving authentic, original-recipe Buffalo wings.
New pavement lights, barricades in Orange County aim to stop wrong-way drivers
Read full article: New pavement lights, barricades in Orange County aim to stop wrong-way driversAlready in 2024, several drivers have lost their lives in several high profile wrong-way crashes on major Central Florida roadways, including I-4 and S.R. 429, which is part of the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFEA) - the public agency that operates the local toll roads and has been at the forefront of wrong-way detection technology since 2015.
Victors get slim wins in 2024 runoffs for Winter Park, Winter Garden city commission seats
Read full article: Victors get slim wins in 2024 runoffs for Winter Park, Winter Garden city commission seatsThe results are in for the 2024 runoff elections in Winter Park and Winter Garden, each for a respective city commissionerโs seat.
Matthewโs Hope pantry for homeless is running out of food. How you can help
Read full article: Matthewโs Hope pantry for homeless is running out of food. How you can helpShannon Diaz with Matthewโs Hope showed News 6 what their food pantry looks like at their Winter Garden campus.Usually, the shelves are fully stocked with canned goods like tuna, Spam and Vienna Sausage.
New Publix stores open in Central Florida. Hereโs whatโs different
Read full article: New Publix stores open in Central Florida. Hereโs whatโs differentFloridaโs signature grocery chain has opened several new locations in Central Florida over the past few months โ with a new store on the way.
Mystery surrounds fatal Winter Garden crash after Tesla goes airborne, strikes fence, tree
Read full article: Mystery surrounds fatal Winter Garden crash after Tesla goes airborne, strikes fence, treeA 41-year-old Winter Garden man was killed when the Tesla he was driving became airborne before it struck a fence and a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol
โDestination brewery:โ Crooked Can unveils sneak peek of exciting upcoming expansion
Read full article: โDestination brewery:โ Crooked Can unveils sneak peek of exciting upcoming expansionCrooked Can Brewery shared an exclusive sneak peek into the design of its upcoming second location in Minneola.
Veteran promotes Christmas cheer with holiday display in Winter Garden
Read full article: Veteran promotes Christmas cheer with holiday display in Winter GardenDuring the holiday season, seeing a festive display is nothing new โ but for one combat veteran, he is looking to get results for mental health while spreading a bit of Christmas cheer.
The Greyson Project donates holiday dรฉcor to childrenโs hospitals
Read full article: The Greyson Project donates holiday dรฉcor to childrenโs hospitalsThereโs something about this time of year. The decorations, the lights and even the music are enough to change your mood. Well, this weekโs Getting Results Award winner feels that way too.
โI wanted to fill up the room,โ Disabled veteran, family helps foster kids have merry Christmas
Read full article: โI wanted to fill up the room,โ Disabled veteran, family helps foster kids have merry ChristmasAn Orange County veteran has spent the past year buying toys, leading up to Giving Tuesday. Her goal is to help foster families this holiday season.
Crooked Can Brewing remains focused on Central Florida as it readies for big expansion
Read full article: Crooked Can Brewing remains focused on Central Florida as it readies for big expansionA trip to Denver led Andy Sheeter down a path that has him getting ready to move his business into a 40,000-square-foot brewery.
Disney restaurateur to open Italian eatery in Winter Garden
Read full article: Disney restaurateur to open Italian eatery in Winter GardenThe former executive chef at the Italy pavilion in EPCOT is part of the dubbed โdream-teamโ for the newest restaurant to open in Winter Garden โ Simply Capri.
Crooked Can Brewing remains focused on Central Florida as it readies for big expansion
Read full article: Crooked Can Brewing remains focused on Central Florida as it readies for big expansionA trip to Denver led Andy Sheeter down a path that has him getting ready to move his business into a 40,000-square-foot brewery.
Crooked Can Brewing is booming, and building a new home in growing Minneola
Read full article: Crooked Can Brewing is booming, and building a new home in growing MinneolaOne of Central Florida's best-known breweries has something big on tap. Crooked Can Brewing Company is planning to open a 40,000-square-foot destination brewery and headquarters in Minneola.
Southern Home Bakery expands, opens 2nd location in Winter Garden
Read full article: Southern Home Bakery expands, opens 2nd location in Winter GardenSouthern Home Bakery has called College Park home for just over five years. Now, the business is branching out to Winter Garden and hosting a grand opening.
Orange County middle school teacher fired, arrested amid investigation into child photos
Read full article: Orange County middle school teacher fired, arrested amid investigation into child photosA 22-year-old former employee of an Orange County middle school was arrested in an investigation led in part by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
โIt scares the daylights out of me:โ Floridaโs top firefighter fears more lithium-ion battery fires
Read full article: โIt scares the daylights out of me:โ Floridaโs top firefighter fears more lithium-ion battery firesThey power everything โ from cell phones and scooters to electric cars โ but a News 6 investigation reveals there are no state regulations for safely storing lithium-ion batteries.
Speeding in a Florida school zone? Hereโs why you can still get a ticket without an officer there
Read full article: Speeding in a Florida school zone? Hereโs why you can still get a ticket without an officer thereFor the first time in Florida, police can ticket drivers for speeding in school zones, without an officer even being there.
๐คFlorida indoor adventure park promotes fitness, agility and socialization for kids, teens
Read full article: ๐คFlorida indoor adventure park promotes fitness, agility and socialization for kids, teensWith summer camps wrapping up and the start of the new school year right around the corner, some parents are probably looking for an activity for the kids. Thereโs a new option that will have the entire family getting active.
Youโre gonna love it: โDreamgirlsโ to rock the Garden Theatre
Read full article: Youโre gonna love it: โDreamgirlsโ to rock the Garden TheatreThe next show to premiere at the Garden Theater, following successful runs of Something Rotten! and Rock of Ages, will be the iconic production of Dreamgirls.
Highway sign falls onto vehicle after dump truck crashes into pole on SR-429 in Orange County
Read full article: Highway sign falls onto vehicle after dump truck crashes into pole on SR-429 in Orange CountyA dump truck traveling on State Road 429 in Orange County struck a sign and pole, causing the sign to fall on another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โThe world can change:โ This Apopka nonprofit doles out random acts of kindness
Read full article: โThe world can change:โ This Apopka nonprofit doles out random acts of kindnessWhen this weekโs Getting Results Award winner turned 40, he celebrated by doing 40 random acts of kindness. It felt so good, Joe Ferrer started the nonprofit, Mailbox Money, to make it easier for others to feel the same way.
Child hospitalized after school bus, truck collide in Orange County
Read full article: Child hospitalized after school bus, truck collide in Orange CountyA child was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after a truck and a school bus collided in west Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Matthewโs Hope homeless center gets results for Central Florida one paycheck at a time
Read full article: Matthewโs Hope homeless center gets results for Central Florida one paycheck at a timeThis weekโs Getting Results Award winner told News 6 that he understands the challenges of getting people off the streets, and because of that, heโs put a new spin on homeless outreach.
Troopers investigate driver behind fatal crash into Orange County home
Read full article: Troopers investigate driver behind fatal crash into Orange County homeTroopers are waiting on medical results to see whether a 22-year old driver from Oviedo was impaired or had a medical episode when he crashed into the front porch of a Winter Garden home on Monday.
2 arrested after guard pistol-whipped at Knox Nursery in Winter Garden, police say
Read full article: 2 arrested after guard pistol-whipped at Knox Nursery in Winter Garden, police sayA security officer working the front gate of Knox Nursey was approached by three masked men early Sunday and pistol whipped, according to the Winter Garden Police Department.