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Downtown Orlando was buzzing Friday night as fans flocked to the Kia Center to watch the Magic take on the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. But while the spotlight was on the game, major changes are also in the works for the area surrounding the arena.
A man was shot and killed by officers after a fight broke out in downtown Orlando, according to the police department.
Want to learn how to drive without the risks? A driving simulator at OCLS' Downtown Orlando branch gives real-world experience.
New statistics released by Orlando Police last month show that shots-fired calls and overall shootings fell by more than half since 2022. The department has made several changes to achieve this goal.
An interactive art festival celebrates 10 years in Orlando starting this weekend. Tuesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, we previewed the 10th annual IMMERSE, which begins this Friday in Downtown Orlando, and is free to experience.
Hundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando as part of Creative City Project’s IMMERSE performing arts festival.
Orlando is set to reopen Orange Avenue during weekend evenings in downtown as part of the city’s plan to improve safety.
One day after Florida lawmakers passed a new immigration act, a crowd gathered near Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to show support for immigrants' rights.
Downtown bars and nightclubs accused of violating their after-midnight alcohol sales permits had the opportunity to present their case, to avoid having their permits suspended or revoked.
Several of the drones that crashed at a Christmas show over Orlando’s Lake Eola last month may not have gotten the computer data needed to properly fly in formation.
The lighted drones that fell from the sky during a holiday show in Downtown Orlando and injured a 7-year-old boy were supposed to fly above Lake Eola at a safe distance away from crowds, documents obtained by News 6 reveal.
Downtown Orlando’s traditional Orange Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve will happen in the Thornton Park neighborhood district.
Schmankerl Stub’n, a German restaurant in downtown Orlando, announced on social media that they will be closing their doors for good.
After winning the NWSL championship, the city of Orlando announced it will hold a parade to celebrate the Pride on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
Changes in downtown Orlando are set to begin just two weeks after two people were killed in a mass shooting on Halloween night.
Orlando is gearing up for a busy weekend after a mass shooting prompted city leaders to make changes to curb violence.
Downtown Orlando businesses will be able to serve alcohol after midnight again starting tonight, according to a release from city officials Thursday.
Friday's early morning shooting in Downtown Orlando continues the trend of gun violence in America, and Florida is not immune.
Downtown Orlando’s Rosalind Avenue will be shut down for one of the city’s largest celebrations as more than 220,000 people are expected to attend the annual Come Out with Pride event on Saturday.
One of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4. As you wait in anticipation of The Canopy’s opening day, take a look at these three similar underpass parks to make the time pass a little easier.
Downtown Orlando is about to undergo a major change if the plans Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Tuesday come to fruition.
Parts of Central Florida have been dealing with flooding issues over the past week as rounds of heavy rain continue to hit the area as part of a stalled front.
Local lore suggests that the tunnel connects the historic Beacham Theater to the Angebilt Hotel. News 6 went down to get a closer look.
Several neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.
The Orlando City Council unanimously approved new rules Monday to require new nightclubs to be at least 300 feet away from existing nightclubs, or roughly one city block.
Podcast host Katrina Scales hits the road to learn about the eccentric World War II veteran who led the city through the opening of Disney.
As WKMG Hits the Road to downtown Orlando this week, some business owners told us they're hoping others will do the same.
The city of Orlando has quietly implemented new parking garage rules for the downtown area in the latest step to crack down on nighttime safety issues, a spokesperson told News 6.
Three people are accused of blocking Interstate 4 near Lake Buena Vista while holding signs stating “Free Palestine,” according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
According to the Orlando Police Department, officers are working an incident at Orange Avenue and South Lucerne Circle. Traffic is being diverted east and west at Anderson Street, and traffic northbound on Orange Avenue is being diverted east and west at Gore Street.
Pat Michaels from OneBlood, called in live from their donation center in Downtown Orlando. He talked about shortages that happen around this time of year due to spring break and summer break. Michaels says donations from high school and college blood drives actually make up a big chunk of the supply - almost 20%.
Hundreds of people painted Downtown Orlando green this weekend. Many said it's one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, including Dara Donnelly.
This affects Florida's 12 public universities, including the University of Central Florida, Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Downtown Orlando's Community Redevelopment Agency voted to approve changes to the city's Downtown Restaurant and Retail Stimulus Program on Wednesday.
Marching bands, drum lines, dance teams, sororities, fraternities and dozens of community organizations lined the streets of downtown Orlando for the city's 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
Former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Lubby Navarro is accused of using her district credit cards for personal purposes, like buying groceries, appliances, beauty products and vacations.
Orlando city commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday that would allow police officers to take immediate action against anyone who intentionally blocks a sidewalk and refuses to move.
On the shores of Lake Ivanhoe just north of Downtown Orlando, Ivanhoe Village has long been known for its unique shops, dive bars, and restaurants, but it's becoming a popular place to live.
While city leaders continue to look for ways to bring business to downtown Orlando, some are already expanding their brands and planning to open soon in the busy entertainment district.
Central Florida transportation officials and elected leaders broke ground Monday on the Pine Hills Transfer Center, a LYNX facility designed to improve transportation access in that Orange County community.
Safety and creating storefronts are pivotal to transforming downtown Orlando into a “neighborhood that belongs to everyone,” Mayor Buddy Dyer said at the annual State of Downtown address Wednesday.
Orlando city officials are determining what to do with the “new and unique spaces” below Interstate 4 — an area that is collectively referred to by the city as “Under-I.”
Crews will begin dismantling this week a scaffolding at a construction site in downtown Orlando that has threatened to collapse.
A moderate portion of downtown Orlando remained shut down on Monday as “unstable” construction scaffolding continues to threaten collapse.
The extreme heat in Central Florida has been hard to ignore for the past couple of weeks. While some people have the luxury of cooling off in an air-conditioned home, others have no escape.
The gunman who shot two Orlando police officers Friday night was recently stopped by police at the University of Central Florida, but managed to escape in his car as UCF officers tried to arrest him on a series of warrants, court records uncovered by News 6 reveal.
With a nickel and a prayer, former gourmet cupcake truck owner Alex Marin and his partner at the time, opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Hungry Pants, in October 2019 just south of downtown Orlando.
The Velocity Esports venue will provide esports lounges, arcade games and other in-person entertainment features at Society Orlando.
A little less than half of the bars and businesses that have applied for a new permit to serve alcohol after midnight have been issued one, as of Friday afternoon.And with the new rules going into effect on Monday, the clock is ticking.
The Beach Theater has partnered with Nightlife Security Consultants to host a training session for their employees and surrounding bars and clubs on active shooter events.
Downtown saw thousands Saturday after the city hosted several large-scale events in hopes of getting results for residents, tourists, and businesses.
A temporary moratorium on new nightclub openings and after-midnight alcohol permits are being considered in downtown Orlando, according to city officials.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer released a statement after antisemitic messages showed up on the side of a building in downtown Orlando.
