FL: City of Ocoee Ready to Break Ground on $1 Billion Dynasty Sports Complex
The developers behind the City of Ocoee's huge Dynasty sports complex say they've cleared environmental and permitting hurdles and are ready to break ground on the $1 billion project, which is expected to create about 5,000 jobs. Montierre Development will soon begin work on The Dynasty Ocoee, a sprawling, 159-acre...
WATCH LIVE at 3:30 p.m.: Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer gives State of Downtown address
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer on Tuesday will give his State of Downtown address. Dyer will speak at 3:30 p.m. from the Kia Center. News 6 will stream live at the top of this story. e.
Maitland Man Charged with Thanksgiving Day Murder of Girlfriend’s Co-Worker
A man has been charged with the murder of his girlfriend's co-worker on Thanksgiving Day in Maitland, turning what should have been a festive holiday into a day of tragedy. According to ClickOrlando, 31-year-old Jon Christopher Fuller is accused of shooting 28-year-old Cameron Hoilette at the apartment where the...
Teen accused of fatal shooting after showing off gun inside van in Orlando, deputies...
Orlando, Florida – A 15-year-old is facing adult charges after deputies say he shot a bicyclist in the head during a gathering inside a parked van, moments after smoking marijuana with friends. The victim, a 17-year-old, died at the hospital. The shooter turned himself in later that evening. Incident...
Barbie Sports Club Truck to serve up style with limited-edition merch in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s not a convertible, but a sporty Barbie ride will be catching eyes in Orlando this weekend. On Saturday, the Barbie Sports Club Tour is bringing an exclusive pop-up experience to Waterford Lakes. Whether you’re hitting the gym, the court, or just want to channel...
After 60 years, Frito-Lay closes Orlando chip factory; 500 workers laid off
On November 4, 2025, Frito-Lay shut down its Orlando manufacturing plant and laid off 454 workers on the spot. Another 46 employees at a nearby warehouse will lose their jobs by May 2026. The Silver Star Road facility had been making Lay’s, Doritos, and Cheetos since 1965, back when Orlando...
NOW IN CUSTODY: Wolph Blanc, for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder (3-cts) and Discharging a...
Early Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, Wolph Blanc was taken into custody. At around 1:45 am, Blanc turned himself in at the Orlando Police Department for his Polk County warrant. Blanc refused to answer any questions about the crimes he is accused of. He is currently in the Orange County...
Florida bill would create safety plan for students with disabilities who elope
ORLANDO, Fla. — A house bill filed by a Central Florida representative aims at creating a plan for public school staff if a student with a disability elopes, or runs away unattended. House Bill 423 was filed by State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-District 42. The bill would require public...
Nearly 50-years after his conviction, Florida death row inmate asks judge for new trial
80-year-old Tommy Zeigler was wheeled into the courtroom connected to an oxygen tank, much frailer than when he was convicted in 1976 for the murders of his wife, in-laws, and a customer at his Winter Garden store.
Overnight Traffic Signal Repairs to Affect Curry Ford Road Intersection on December 4
Drivers in Orlando will face overnight traffic changes at the intersection of Curry Ford Road (S.R. 552), Bahia Avenue, and Dixie Belle Drive. The partial closure starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and ends at 7 a.m. on Friday, December 5. The closure is for traffic signal repairs.
