Xavier Williams, the 10-year-old boy who died after being tortured and abused by his mother and her boyfriend in Tavares was laid to rest on Saturday in Connecticut.

Thousands of motorcycles have descended on Leesburg, Florida, for this weekend’s 28th annual Leesburg Bikefest.

Ever wanted to try blueberry beer? Or even blueberry mochi? Well, now's your chance.

Julie Sulpizio, the woman accused of luring Lake County deputies into an ambush which killed one and wounded two others, has been ordered back to jail after being found competent to proceed.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Lake County, Florida troopers reported.

Businesses in downtown Leesburg are preparing for a big weekend ahead of Bikefest 2025. The three-day festival kicks off on April 25 and runs through April 27.

Following a deputy-involved shooting earlier this month that left a man dead, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has finally released footage showing exactly what happened.

Following a deputy-involved shooting earlier this month that left a man dead, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has finally released footage showing exactly what happened.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal pedestrian crash in Lake County.

Homeowners in Florida would be allowed to use “reasonable force” against surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.

Residents in mobile home parks are being priced out of their homes due to rising lot rent.

A Lake County commissioner aims to discuss the possibility of a local immigration law similar to Senate Bill 4-C.

The FHP says a motorcyclist died in a crash on Hammock Ridge Road in Clermont.

Many of these waterfalls can be found deep in state parks, along rough hiking trails, or down in steep sinkholes.

News 6 went to Apopka City Hall, where a representative from Congressman Daniel Webster’s office was meeting with constituents. Our camera was not allowed inside the meeting, but we did meet a handful of people outside who showed up to share their concerns.

The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

Just like how Floridians take precautions for a hurricane, the Lake County Public Safety Director said the same should be done for a brush fire.

Several Central Florida counties have issued a burn ban as dry conditions remain.

Mike Cox was watching TV at home with his family in their Fruitland Park trailer when he heard the blood-curdling screams from his 6-year-old son’s bedroom.

A male was caught on surveillance video stealing an entire vape display from a store in Tavares, according to the police department.

As crews continue to battle brush fires across Central Florida, some residents have reached out to News 6 for help dealing with the aftermath. Here is what we found.

rews are working to contain a brush fire in a rural area south of downtown Groveland. Crews are working on containment lines, but there are concerns about gusting winds.

Jennifer Newmons reached out to News 6 after she called the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and found out the actual noise is coming from a nearby blueberry farm that uses the noise from propane cannons to scare away birds.

An adult and a child were injured in a residential fire in Lake County on Saturday evening, according to a news release.

Dozens of children in Lake County swapped their electronic devices for fishing poles this weekend during a free fishing clinic designed to connect young anglers with nature.

Deputies responding to a call about a man standing in a roadway and yelling at passing vehicles fired at the suspect when he showed them a handgun, says the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Uriah Maynard used his skills on the football field to secure a NIL deal as a high schooler and a scholarship to Wagner College.

Mark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.

Last week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

A woman was killed in a two-vehicle, head-on crash in Lake County on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It’s no surprise that housing costs are an issue for many Central Florida residents — but some areas are more far more affordable than others.

One person was critically injured after being found shot inside of a vehicle in Leesburg on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release.

A man was seriously injured in a jet ski explosion at St. Cloud Lakefront Park's boat basin, according to city officials.

Residents near Lake County’s Solid Waste Facility in Tavares may notice smoke in the coming days due to a mulch fire.

Federal authorities and the Broward Sheriff’s Office have announced the arrests of nine MS-13 gang members, one of whom was hanging drywall in The Villages when he was found, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

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The state attorney’s office has announced it would seek the death penalty against a Tavares mother and her boyfriend who were charged with murder after her 10-year-old son died from “unimaginable abuse.”

It was a project two years in the making: Meticulously inventorying, cataloguing and organizing the evidence room at the Lady Lake Police Department.

Republican Randy Fine has won the special election to U.S. House in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.

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

Three women died and one suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 39-year-old Davenport woman riding a motorcycle in Lake County died after being rear-ended by a sedan on U.S. 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

At Wooton Park, dozens dressed in blue, lit candles and said prayers during a candlelight vigil in Tavares to lift up the family of Xavier Williams.

The largest community event in Clermont is back!

A beloved community spot serving “the friendliest cup of coffee in Mount Dora” will be closing.

Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year.

WKMG-TV wants to hear stories and concerns from people who live in Clermont.

A trip to the grocery store often leads to sticker shock, especially with rising egg prices. But what if you could have your own backyard chickens, providing farm-fresh, organic eggs every day?

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.

The special election between Republican Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil is set for April 1. Early voting is underway and runs through Saturday.

Recently, drought conditions in Lake County have worsened to now a severe level.

A passenger in a pickup truck was killed and the driver seriously injured after the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in Lake County on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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

A Tavares mother and her boyfriend now face second-degree murder charges after her 10-year-old boy died from “unimaginable abuse,” according to the police department.

A 30-year-old Dunnellon man was killed in a crash in Lake County with a sedan that veered into his lane, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

Investigators said the boy had been taken to the hospital after experiencing cardiac arrest, though medical staff found he had suffered bruises, burn marks and other injuries in “various stages of healing.”

A French Bulldog taken during an apparent home burglary in Tavares has been found safe and is back with its owners.

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.

A World War II and Korean War veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and avid tennis player still hits the courts three times a week—and he’s not just playing, he’s winning.

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.

A 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.

The city of Minneola has taken a significant step to honor the memory of Master Deputy Sheriff Bradley Link.

A 10-year-old boy is still in critical condition nearly a month after presenting to the hospital "fighting for his life" following torture at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, Tavares police say.

A pair of Florida teens were reported missing on Monday afternoon after they were last spotted aboard a paddle board, according to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.

People who live off of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Clermont are planning a protest over the planned connector road between Lake and Orange counties.

A 54-year-old Sorrento man walking in a Lake County road was struck by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

While a burger's je ne sais quoi may defy definition, one thing is certain: Americans love hamburgers.

More than 26 years after she went missing, Lake County investigators now know “Julie Doe’s” real name and part of her story.

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

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

The Lake County Commission voted to move forward with a grant application that will help the county continue to invest in public transportation services.

A Leesburg man was found guilty in a 2024 shooting at a gas station that left an 87-year-old man dead, according to a news release from the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

A cold case involving a mysterious death from 1988 in Lake County is finally solved thanks to the DNA Doe Project, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Watering restrictions will start March 9 for residents and businesses in multiple counties to conserve water and maintain lawn and plant health.

Tavares police have shared “horrifying details” in what investigators call the torture of two young boys at the hands of their mother and her boyfriend.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office will hold a ceremony to recognize several employees for outstanding service, including some who responded to or were involved in the 2024 shooting which took the life of Master Deputy Bradley Link.

A Eustis woman involved in the fatal ambush of Lake County deputies last year has been found incompetent to proceed with her trial, according to court documents filed on Friday.

A Tavares mother and her boyfriend are facing additional charges after a 10-year-old boy was tortured, abused and taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to the police department.

A man has pleaded guilty to attempted sexual battery and attempted murder in a string of attacks out of Eustis in 2023, according to the State Attorney’s Office of Florida’s Fifth Judicial Circuit.

Some students at Lake Minneola High School have been afraid to come back to class after their names were found on a "kill list."

Long & Scott Farms, a well-known Lake County staple for more than 60 years, is preparing to relocate as its 700-acre property is under contract for development. Lake County leaders are expected to discuss it Tuesday morning.

Police in Tavares say they have arrested a man wanted in connection with a child abuse case that left a boy in critical condition at an area hospital over the weekend.

Honor and celebrate the Native American culture with the Thundering Spirit Family Pow Wow in Mount Dora.

Police in Tavares are seeking the public’s assistance locating a man who is wanted in relation to a child abuse investigation that left a boy in critical condition, according to a news release.

Two people on board a seaplane were injured after it crashed in Lake Dora on Sunday, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike are back open after being shut down near Clermont Saturday afternoon amid police activity, according to Florida 511.

Lake County deputies have arrested a homicide suspect after searching for him on Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Long & Scott Farms, a staple in Central Florida’s agricultural scene, might be changing hands soon.

In a meeting that was well over capacity, hundreds of people packed tightly together inside the Astor Community Association Thursday to weigh in on the future use of the Silver Glen Springs.

A man arrested in Mount Dora is accused of trafficking and raping a girl.

On Tuesday night, Eustis commissioners will vote to adjust its current waste services contract with Waste Management. Instead, the trash and recyclables will go to a plant that turns waste into energy.

The costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.

Nestled in the backyard of a Mount Dora home is a sanctuary for injured and sick animals.

City and now county leaders are working to try and find a solution to Mount Dora's persistent odor problem.

If you have a tree on your property, this "Fallen Tree Act" could hold you responsible if it causes any damage.

Police in Leesburg are looking for the man they said is responsible for the robbery and shooting of a person on Sunday evening.

Whether its commuters, tourists heading to the theme parks, or long-haul truckers making their way through the state, this stretch is often a frustrating bottleneck.

Georgefest is the longest-running celebration of George Washington's birthday in the state, and it's also the longest-running celebration of its kind in the United States.