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Katrina McAllister and her family traveled from Ocala to join several others at Lake Eola Park Saturday to speak out against the FWC’s new proposed black bear hunt.
A 75-year-old passenger on an Access LYNX bus was killed in a crash with a Tesla on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
In search of safety, many survivors of domestic abuse leave in the summer, and most are not alone when they do it.
A 67-year-old Orlando woman died after being struck by a LYNX bus that she had walked in front of, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
After four months of discussion between leaders across Orange County, a flurry of recommendations for jail reform has been released — but challenges remain for implementing these changes.
Orange County deputies are searching for a man who tried to kidnap a woman at gunpoint, according to the sheriff’s office.
Two loose dogs attacked and killed a smaller dog in an Ocoee neighborhood earlier this week, according to the Orange County Animal Services.
A SWAT strike at a drug house in Orange County resulted in a deputy-involved shooting, leaving one man dead, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Disney Springs Art Walk is a dynamic space where local and international artists come together to showcase their unique styles, infusing the area with color, emotion and cultural spirit.
A 76-year-old Orlando man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Central Florida man accused of killing two teenagers in a drunk driving case has been arrested over a thousand miles away in Canada.
The Orlando Police Department released video of an Audi involved in a hit-and-run crash that killed a motorcyclist earlier this month.
Two women face armed robbery and kidnapping charges after Orlando police say they held a USPS worker at gunpoint.
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered to help identify a person of interest in an attack of a 90-year-old woman at an assisted living facility in the Dr. Phillips area.
UCF RESTORES, a nationally recognized mental health program, unveiled its first-of-its-kind Resiliency Command Center at the University of Central Florida.
As growth continues to be an ongoing concern in Orange County, leaders are meeting to discuss the future of transportation for the region.
In late January 2025, volunteers across Florida conducted the annual Point-in-Time count, a multi-night snapshot of homelessness in communities across the country.
Hundreds of students from Title I schools across Central Florida take the spotlight as part of a unique arts education program.
The designs, created by elementary school students from six Central Florida schools, were selected through a regional contest aimed at promoting bike safety and awareness.
In a statement to News 6, the private university said the decision affects 120 employees, primarily in staff positions, with a small number of faculty included in the reduction.
A News 6 viewer alerted us about a troubling situation near downtown Orlando, where dead fish are creating a significant odor along Lake Beauty, adjacent to Orlando Health just off Orange Avenue.
The partnership was announced in October and marks the return of Air France’s service at MCO, which stopped in 2012.
AAA is out with its 2025 Memorial Day weekend forecast, predicting another year with Orlando at the top of its list for domestic travel destinations.
Only our News 6 cameras were there as work began Tuesday to demolish an abandoned church building in Pine Hills that has been a problem spot for years.
With less than three weeks before the start of hurricane season, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is teaming up with local businesses to prepare to help families when a disaster strikes.
Children Enriched with Opportunity is actively enrolling for its 10-week Summer career camp, which aims to show students a world of possibilities and what it takes to achieve their goals
A Central Florida conservation group is raising concerns about the Wekiva River after a recent study showed critically low water flow levels along the 42-mile system.
Over two months after a missing Titusville woman’s charred remains were discovered, investigators have released handwritten notes belonging to the man accused of killing her.
A man arrested in Orange County is accused of drug trafficking among other charges connected to a case in which a Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot at him during an attempted traffic stop, according to the agency.
This week, communities across the country pause to recognize National Police Week, a time to honor and remember the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
A special group of 143 children from the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida were treated to an exclusive preview of Universal Orlando’s new Epic Universe theme park, giving them an unforgettable adventure and a glimpse of new possibilities.
Catholics across the world attended their first Sunday Mass since Pope Leo XIV was elected to serve as the new head of the Catholic Church. Here in Orlando, St. James Catholic Cathedral was also filled with those looking to celebrate Mother's Day and mark the beginning of a new papacy.
Orange County Parks and Recreation has announced that the swim area at Kelly Park is closed until further notice due to gator activity.
Central Florida is known for its theme parks and sunshine, but the region’s job market is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence and simulation technology leading the way.
Gatorland has turned an existing portion of its organization into a nonprofit to increase its reach, work to protect alligators and educate the public on how to live safely near the dangerous animals.
The man arrested in the 2024 shooting death of 30-year-old David Alexzander Sligh has been given a 50-year sentence, according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Diedre Anderson holds back tears as she reflects on the death of her father, Gregory Reed, who was shot to death in Ocoee in November 2023.
Nearly two years after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, state officials have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of Worrell’s former employees, records obtained by News 6 show.
An Orlando doctor who was indicted on charges in October 2024, accused of offering silicone injections for a “gluteal augmentation procedure,” has pleaded guilty.
Two men were shot during an argument in an apartment complex’s parking lot in Orange County, according to deputies.
Orange County deputies shot and killed a woman who attacked them with a knife after they were called to a home where a 911 caller said they had been attacked, according to the sheriff’s office.
Criminals can hijack the eSIM card in a cell phone, gaining access to everything on the device, including banking information, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
On Wednesday, U.S. State Attorney Gregory Kehoe announced that a former Central Florida music teacher pleaded guilty to sex-related charges involving children.
A man traveling on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County was shot at Monday in a road rage incident, according to deputies.
A single-day ticket to Disney’s Magic Kingdom now ranges from $139 to $199, depending on the day. Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe, which officially opens May 22, sits in the same price bracket.
According to a court filing on April 30, the assistant state attorney said the case was not suitable for prosecution.
Officials say a 20-year-old man was arrested in Orange County after his 3-month-old baby died.
For more than 30 years, a group of senior veterans have gathered to hit golf balls and swap stories on a patch of grass near the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
We are seeing Orange County’s initiative to streamline the construction of affordable housing take shape.
A 73-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Orange County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A Mother’s Day day out doesn’t always require a reservation, as there are plenty of places to take her in Central Florida, ones that are offering discounts or a special event.
Videos released by Orlando police on Monday show a confrontation between two people that led to a man firing a shot into the air in Downtown Orlando last month, and officers subsequently shooting and killing him.
Attorneys for suspended Orlando City Commissioner Reginal Hill will try to obtain records from several witnesses.
A nonprofit focused on issues related to homelessness is taking steps to get approval for a shelter for homeless veterans.
Established in 2018, the organization’s mission is to conserve, protect, and educate, with a vision of fostering a world that loves and respects all animals.
New surveillance video is shedding light on what happened just minutes before a deadly officer-involved shooting outside an Orlando apartment complex near the Mall at Millenia.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office hopes someone can identify a person of interest connected to the attack on a 90-year-old woman at an assisted living facility in the Dr. Phillips area on Tuesday.
A 46-year-old Orlando man who was riding a motorcycle in Orange County died after crashing into an SUV that had turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Amid nationwide protests on May Day Thursday, dozens of demonstrators descended on the Orange County jail, decrying immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration.
Orlando officers responded to an area near an apartment complex for an investigation on Thursday evening, according to the police department.
More than 900 union members walked off their jobs Wednesday at Lockheed Martin sites in Orlando and Denver, according to a news release.
Matthew's Hope provides services to homeless people in Brevard and Orange counties, including food, medical and mental health care. Now those services are in jeopardy.
A spokesperson for Orange County Public Schools confirms to News 6 that hundreds of teachers have received letters stating they won't be returning to their current positions next year, as the district deals with a drop in enrollment and budget cuts.
A visual spectacle full of immersive sensory elements, Expedition Odyssey soars above untouched areas of the Arctic and iconic wildlife, and even goes underwater.
For many park-goers, not every Epic experience requires waiting to board a popular thrill ride, and with 1-Day preview tickets now on sale to the general public, the queues are becoming all the more crowded.
About 25 students at Aloma Elementary in Winter Park are learning all about puppetry in conjunction with Disney's "The Lion King" musical that's currently on tour at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.
The 14-day immersive Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival is returning to Orlando with more than 100 shows, a free outdoor music festival, art displays, activities for kids and so much more.
When Universal Orlando announced plans for its massive new theme park, Epic Universe, fans of Florida’s theme park scene were thrilled. But in the quiet neighborhood next door, the reaction was far more cautious.
A New York woman is suing Disney after she was injured at the Typhoon Lagoon water park’s kiddie area, according to court records filed earlier this month.
Orange County deputies are searching for anything that would help them find the suspect in a burglary and battery case at an assisted living community in the Dr. Phillips area.
You wouldn’t think you could live when both your heart and lungs are failing, but there is technology that makes it possible.
A man is accused of attacking a referee at a high school basketball tournament in Winter Garden where he had been one of the coaches, according to police.
The Orange County Corrections Department confirmed Tuesday that since the beginning of 2025, the county jail has had 997 bookings with an ICE detainer.
