After a round of strong storms earlier this evening, rain is winding down across Central Florida.

If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.

Are you ready for a mix of seasons all at once?

A new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature aims to tackle the growing issue of chronic absenteeism, which has become a major concern for schools across the state.

Get ready for a stormy Sunday in Central Florida.

Rain, strong storms move into Central Florida

A kitchen incubator has opened its doors to small businesses looking to get off the ground here in Central Florida.

Prepare for incoming rain and thunderstorms in Central Florida this weekend. Stay updated on weather conditions with News 6.

Widespread storms return to Central Florida for part of the weekend.

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If you are one of the few who still pays for tolls with change, you will soon need to "pay by plate" or use a transponder on this Central Florida highway system, at least for nighttime travel.

Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while there’s much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.

Indian Harbour Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Melbourne are the latest cities to agree to have their police officers train with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Before Oviedo became the growing city it is today, it started off as an agricultural town.

Second Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.

On Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.

On Monday, a 63-year-old woman from Orlando called News 6 for help as she has tried for over 10 days to get in contact with anyone from Social Security.

The first of many spring cold fronts is on its way towards the southeast United States. In its wake, the Deep South and our neighbors up north are anticipating more severe weather. By the time it arrives in our area, the front will have essentially vanished without a trace.

City leaders in Deltona are working to keep their community wild and natural.

Seminole County is learning how much money their only emergency shelter needs this year.

The latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable homes in Central Florida has been falling, even as the overall supply of homes has gone up.

A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.

With spring break ending, many high schoolers across Central Florida are now turning their focus to prom.

The excitement of spring break has settled down along Central Florida's coast as most students return to school.

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two Greyhound buses into overnight shelters.

Staying mostly dry with pollen levels remaining high.

Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Don’t let the cool start fool you—plenty of sunshine will push temperatures into the comfortable mid-to-upper 70s by the afternoon, with clear skies and no rain in sight.

People have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesn’t change, you might need a backup if you can’t get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.

Stay informed about the Red Flag Warning in Central Florida and what it means for you, with dry conditions and wind gusts in the forecast.

Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Wildfire threat increasing in Central Florida

The ups and downs in the weather department continue.

A town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.

A man arrested by Florida Highway Patrol in Orange County is accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before making his way to Central Florida.

With spring break underway, there is a high rip current risk for beachgoers along the Atlantic coast.

Two cold fronts are on the way to Central Florida.

Three teams from the Sunshine State are competing to win it all this year in the Women's NCAA Tournament

After a hefty weather weekend for lots of us, the rest of the spring break week ahead looks glorious! Warming temperatures after Tuesday morning, with another shot of cool air in the forecast by Friday morning before the vacation wraps up on a high note.

At Valencia College’s School of Culinary Arts, the kitchen was alive with energy and the scent of freshly made pancakes, waffles, and frittatas.

If you’ve recently had a tree cut down to the stump or have some toppled dead wood in your yard from recent hurricanes, there is a benefit to leaving it right where it’s at, according to experts from the UF/IFAS.

The Sunshine State is well represented in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Cooler and drier air is making its way back into Central Florida for your St. Patrick’s Day with temperatures running well below average through the afternoon.

As severe weather rolled through Central Florida on Sunday, travelers experienced delays at Orlando International Airport during the busy Spring Break travel period.

Sunday has been encompassed by discussions of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes for central Florida. However, after this rather historic storm system which has wreaked havoc for millions across the country moves downrange, a marvelous rest of the spring break vacation is in store for those able to take advantage of the time off.

We’ve got windy, warm conditions to start the day with showers and thunderstorms rolling in later this afternoon and evening.

A severe weather outbreak is unfolding and ongoing for the Deep South having initially started for the Central Plains and the Midwest on Friday. Now that threat continues east and a decent handful of these stronger, more organized storms could reach Central Florida.

A strong late-winter front will approach Florida later this weekend, bringing a line of showers and storms with it.

The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.

Get ready for the hottest weekend of the year so far!

Spring break is underway for many families and that means big crowds as millions are flying in and out of Central Florida.

Florida lawmakers advanced a bill that would, among other things, ban automatic gratuity and service charges for parties of fewer than six guests at restaurants, cafes and other food service establishments.

Prepare for a surprising weather shift in Central Florida with record highs and a cool down following a cold front.

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The company announced that the new location is the second of its kind in the area, offering three special services.

Detectives are searching for the whereabouts of a "dangerous" gang member who has been linked to Central Florida, according to the FBI.

The Florida House bill would shift property insurance lawsuits to a “loser pays” fee system. If a policyholder sues an insurer, the judge would award attorney fees to whichever side prevails in the case. The 2022 property insurance bill shielded insurers from paying customer attorney fees.

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Let the festivities begin!

You’ll have to stay up late or get up early, but Central Floridians will soon have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is warning Central Florida residents about a recent scam trend involving stolen cars and fake VINs.

For many areas of the Sunshine State, March is the month for spring break, giving students a brief reprieve from their academic obligations.

Lena Clarke was charged in the murder of a man in 1921. The evidence discovered at a Florida museum, preserved for more than 100 years.

White Castle has announced it’s breaking ground for its second Central Florida brick-and-mortar location.

Spring is right around the corner, and Central Florida is already seeing a ton of different signals of its rapidly approaching arrival!

As certain weather patterns evolve across the northern hemisphere, will Florida see more tornadic storms in the next 30-60 days?

The League of Women Voters of Orange County is bringing attention to the recent changes impacting the homeless community and exploring ways the public can contribute to the solution. On Wednesday, they held a discussion panel titled “Unsheltered: Criminalized and Cast Aside.”

You’ll have to stay up late or get up early, but Central Floridians will soon have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse.

Today was a big and brutal morning for Central Floridians as we battled severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity.

During the two-year gap between closing Daily Bread and opening apartments that will be built for homeless people on Apollo Boulevard called Providence Place, the team will serve the community through mobile outreach like food trucks.

The announcement to drop the shelter plans comes after the city conducted an assessment to determine if the facility was viable while exploring ways to work with the community and businesses to address homelessness.

A two-story home in Longwood collapsed and another home was damaged as severe weather hit the area.

A very wet and dangerous morning on Central Florida’s roadways, as strong storm cells lead to tornado warnings and damage across the area.

We’re tracking a line of storms moving in from the Gulf ahead of another front that is forecast to arrive late Monday morning and into the afternoon.

A Central Florida man lost tens of thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency investment scheme that started with an “accidental” text message.

If you break your phone, most likely you can only take it to one place —the manufacturer, like Apple or Google to repair, which can be pricey to fix

We're still closely watching the eastward movement of an area of low pressure sparking flood conditions and isolated severe thunderstorms for the Deep South, Dixie Alley, and the Gulf coast states.

A local barbershop and an attorney partnered up for a new monthly event set to provide free haircuts for kids in need.

Central Florida is basking in warm and dry weather, just after the clocks jumped an hour forward.

An area of low pressure is currently forming over the southern plains, and is expected to rocket across the upper gulf coast line before moving across Central Florida.

A cold front is about to move through Central Florida, bringing increased rain chances and relief from the heat.

A day after the Florida House started moving forward with its version of the plan, the Senate on Friday released a wide-ranging bill that would add restrictions to the state’s ballot initiative process.

The Daily Bread, a homeless outreach center that served hundreds of people in the Melbourne area is set to close in a matter of weeks, and a meeting Tuesday could finalize the next step.

Floridians across the coast witnessed flaming space debris falling from the sky on Thursday. There have been similar incidents prior to the Starship explosion.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has made its first arrest of homeless people after a state law banning sleeping or camping on public property went into full effect this January. The camp was on Raven Park property, at U.S. Highway 17-92 and Raven Avenue in the Longwood area.

With spring break quickly approaching, if you’re looking to stay in the Central Florida area but still get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather, here are 10 events to visit or activities to do. Let’s go!

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Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ‘s Altamonte Springs on 1049 E. Altamonte Drive is set to close April 1 after the restaurant’s owner, Bucky, will be retiring, according to a social media post.

Pie-eating contests, family fun and more are heading to Melbourne this weekend with the annual Strawberry Fest.

This means that the combination of low relative humidity and strong winds can lead to extreme fire behavior.

Florida health officials have confirmed the state’s first measles case of the year, a high school student. The case is renewing concerns about declining vaccination rates, which doctors warn could put more children at risk.

Several cities in Central Florida are marking a significant milestone this year as they celebrate their 100th birthdays in 2025

March is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and the excitement of spring – get ready for more sunshine and a shift in the seasons

A “prototype” Publix store is coming to Central Florida, bringing some new features for customers in the area, according to a company spokesperson.

Michael and Gina hated living in the dark and their kitchen ceiling recessed lights were on the fritz.

The biggest concern will be strong winds (up to 60 mph) and frequent lightning.

We asked Central Florida's 12 state senators (nine Republicans and three Democrats) what bills they hoped to pass this year and what issues they hoped the legislature would prioritize. Here are the responses we got.