12-foot alligator kills fisherman in Winter Garden
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – A man was killed by a 12-foot-long alligator at a park in Winter Garden on Friday evening, according to the fire department. Fire Chief Jose Gainza told News 6 the incident happened at Dr. Bradford Memorial Park. Gainza explained that the man was fishing on...
Man fishing when attacked, killed by alligator at Florida park, officials say
Emergency crews responded to Dr. Bradford Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Florida, around 5:20 p.m. Friday after reports of an alligator attack. Officials said a body was pulled from the water after the attack. The person, later identified as a 71-year-old man, was killed. Alligators are found in all 67...
Arrest affidavit for Dale Smith still sealed; defense attorney on verge of obtaining it
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The arrest affidavit for the man who was arrested in connection to the disappearance and presumed death of Michelle Parker is still sealed, but on Friday prosecutors requested that the court modify the order. Dale Smith, 55, has long been considered the prime suspect in...
Historic Orlando hospital site could become affordable housing, health care hub
ORLANDO, Fla. – A historic Orlando site that once housed the city’s first hospital dedicated to serving Black residents could soon become a hub for affordable housing and health care. The Orlando Housing Authority purchased the 5.3-acre site from Guardian Care on John Young Parkway for about $2.75...
Blue Origin eyes weekly launches for its 400-foot New Glenn rocket by decade’s end
Blue Origin's $330 million Rocket Park expansion will support annual production of up to 150 New Glenn upper stages.
Developing Story: Anderson alleges millions in wasteful city spending
Criticism of approximately $13,000 in city support for the Hearts and Souls concert prompted Commissioner Nadia Anderson to allege that Apopka's current administration has spent millions in documented wasteful spending. Anderson later described the allegation as a generalization about the budget and did not provide details or supporting records before publication despite follow-up requests. Mayor Nick Nesta disputed the allegation, while Commissioner Sam Ruth questioned the value of commissioner
Nearly a month after News 6 first reported on cluttered Apopka home, city plans...
APOPKA, Fla. – Nearly a month after News 6 first reported on a property covered in shopping carts, discarded furniture and piles of debris, the clutter remains, and the city of Apopka is preparing to take another step in its code enforcement case. The home, located at 2375 Partnership...
VIDEO: Central Florida man seen attacking officer with metal bar at Winn-Dixie
HOLLY HILL, Fla. – A Winter Park man was arrested last week after he was caught attacking a police officer with a metal pipe outside a Winn Dixie store, according to the Holly Hill Police Department. In a release, police said they received a call on Oct. 6 around...
Florida AG expands investigation into potassium bromate in food supply
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the expansion of his office’s investigation into potassium bromate, a flour additive linked to cancer, issuing a new subpoena to Performance Food Group, one of the nation’s largest food distributors. Speaking during a news conference in Orlando on...
Human remains found nearly 30 years ago identified as missing Wisconsin man
SANFORD, Fla. - Human remains discovered in a wooded area in Sanford nearly 30 years ago have been identified as John Richard Moulis, a Wisconsin native who was reported missing in Orange County in January 1997, police said. Investigators used advanced technology and genetic genealogy to identify Moulis, who disappeared...

















