The latest Universal Orlando safety and accessibility guides contain updated symbol legends for all attractions, more rider requirements for attractions including Stardust Racers, and new language covering such topics as guests using wheelchairs.

Check out scores from Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties.

Eatonville residents gathered Friday night to discuss the future of the historic Hungerford property and review the town’s updated master plan. The meeting focused on this week’s land purchase agreement between Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) and the Dr. Phillips Foundation.

The Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe is about to reopen following the death of a 32-year-old man who rode it, according to a letter sent to team members by Universal Orlando’s president.

Just in time for Halloween season, Orlando Family Stage brings R.L. Stine’s beloved “Goosebumps” series to life with their production of “Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium,” running Oct. 4 through Nov. 2.

More than 100 Maitland residents lost power Thursday morning, adding to a growing list of outages that have plagued the neighborhood even during light rain conditions in the past few months.

Orange County’s government website notes Horizon West is the fastest-growing community in unincorporated Orange County. To keep up with the demand, Kimberly Buffkin, Division Chief for Orange County Fire Rescue, said first responders are stepping up.

The man arrested for murdering two women in Orange County last year has now been sentenced to life in prison without parole, according to the sheriff’s office.

An incident report released Thursday is shedding light on Orange County Fire Rescue’s response the day a 32-year-old man died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe.

A 50-year-old Orlando man was killed in a motorcycle wreck near Orlando International Airport, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Disney and Make-A-Wish have teamed up for more than 45 years. Florida drivers can purchase the specialty license plate at any Florida DMV or local county tax collector’s office.

A woman is accused of abusing her stepmother at the same home linked to a viral TikTok that showed a door-to-door salesman being racially harassed.

A man in his 30s was hospitalized after being shot in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Behind the bright murals and bustling storefronts of Mills 50, residents and commuters have raised concerns about traffic, safety, and accessibility.

The long-awaited Terminal C pedestrian bridge has opened at Orlando International Airport.

A pedestrian was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

It’s going to get spooky this weekend in Orlando’s Milk District.

Whether you’re looking for thrills, chills or just some good old-fashioned fall fun, there’s something happening near you every weekend.

During a news conference on Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia highlighted certain parts of the state over what they dubbed “excessive” spending.

A Central Florida bank teller is being credited with stopping a fraud scheme that nearly cost a 71-year-old man tens of thousands of dollars.

Oct. 1 marks the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The annual holiday event on Park Avenue in Winter Park has been renamed “Christmas on Park” this year, replacing the city’s old name “Holidays on Park.”

“The Wiz,” now performing at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, is soup for the soul, warming hearts and minds as it kicks off the 2025-2026 Broadway in Orlando lineup.

With the federal government officially entering a shutdown, travelers are expressing concerns about the effect it will have at Central Florida airports.

Arte Museum, the internationally acclaimed digital art exhibition created by Korean design firm d’strict, will open its first Florida location in 2027 on the new Universal Boulevard side of ICON Park, joining the Blue Man Group.

Thousands of LEGO fans are expected to gather at Florida’s largest indoor attraction for Brick Fan Event: A LEGO Fan Experience, one of the Southeast’s biggest fan-driven LEGO celebrations.

As male and female pop groups surge in popularity around the world, one iconic music label is stepping back into the spotlight — right where it all began.

Health inspection records reveal that these restaurants suffered problems with rodents, cockroaches, time/temperature issues, and other types of violations.

Who doesn’t love a good scare?

A 32-year-old man faces charges in the stabbing death of his father on Monday evening, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Phantasmagoria Orlando and DiDonna Productions is celebrating the spooky season by bringing Edward Gorey's tales to the stage in Central Florida.

A man with “obvious signs of trauma” was found dead Monday night inside an Orange County hotel room, according to sheriff’s officials.

The Orange County School Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to approve a controversial proposal to sell the historic 117-acre Hungerford property in Eatonville to Dr. Phillips Charities, a plan that has sparked opposition from town leaders.

Two Orange County sheriff’s deputies save a child with autism from a retention pond.

The family of a man who died after riding a roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe believes warning signs were missed on the ride.

During a meeting on Tuesday, commissioners unanimously agreed to award a $49 million contract to the company selected to design and build the largest animal shelter in Florida, replacing the 40-year-old current facility.

People who suffer cardiac arrest in Hispanic neighborhoods are 44% less likely to survive, a disparity often attributed to limited access to CPR training and bystander uncertainty about how to respond.

A 32-year-old man was arrested after deputies say he brought a firearm onto the campus of Meadowbrook Middle School, raising questions about Florida’s recently enacted open-carry law.

On Tuesday, during an Orange County Commission meeting they will take a vote on if they will approve a major change for some drivers that say it could make the road safer.

Orange County, the town of Windermere, and the cities of Deltona and Edgewater in Volusia County joined the lawsuit Monday against several Florida officials over a new law that limits the way these governments can make decisions about developments.

A section of Interstate 4 was shut down on Monday afternoon after a box truck rolled over on the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A person was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert on Monday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with a crash into a building and the arrest of a masked 16-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Dazzling Nights is returning for its sixth year at Leu Gardens starting at the end of November.

The Tony Award-winning musical 'The Wiz,' an all-new touring production, is set to perform at the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando.

Three people are taken to a hospital after a shooting in Orange County.

It may not be the holidays just yet, but some Central Florida attractions will have tickets available for purchase starting this week for popular holiday light displays.

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed on Friday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A lawsuit against Universal City Development Partners Ltd., claiming negligence related to injuries a woman sustained while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe has been settled days after it was filed, according to court records.

A 40-year-old Orlando man riding a motorcycle on the Turnpike lost control of the vehicle and was killed in a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Check out this recap of games in Volusia and Orange counties.

With fall-related injuries being the leading cause of death for Americans over 65, one local senior care center is taking an innovative approach to prevention through education and engagement.

After a string of road rage arrests in Central Florida where drivers were accused of pulling guns on others, Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is urging caution on the roads.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.

Volunteers with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida set out to pack more than 100,000 boxes of food in a single day.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference on International Drive.

The FHP says a Lamborghini driver and his passenger were killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Road 528 in Orange County.

This week, moveBuddha has revealed the Florida suburbs seeing the most demand.

The complaint, which seeks damages exceeding $50,000, stems from an incident on April 3, when Sandi Streets, who was a lawful business invitee, rode the coaster.

As Orange County Public Schools prepares to sell more than 100 acres of land in Eatonville to Dr. Phillips Charities, the town council is scheduled to meet and discuss the plan.

Hundreds lined up in Orlando on Thursday for the grand opening of Florida’s first H Mart. The Asian supermarket has a significant “cult following,” and the location at 7501 W. Colonial Drive is one of H Mart’s largest.

Two people were rescued from the balcony of a burning apartment near Millenia, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Two men were arrested weeks after an 18-year-old woman died after being found shot in a crashed car in Orange County, according to deputies.

The only nighttime terror run of its kind returns Oct. 2. Participants will race through haunted roller coasters, eerie landscapes, and scare zones.

A large fire broke out Thursday night at a mansion in Orange County’s exclusive Lake Butler area.

An Orange County couple lost their life savings after falling victim to a deceptive vehicle sale that began on Facebook Marketplace.

An Orange County couple lost their life savings after falling victim to a deceptive vehicle sale that began on Facebook Marketplace.

Legal, medical and ride safety experts say many unanswered questions remain after the death of 32-year-old Kevin Rodriguez Zavala while riding the new Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe.

Ocoee is challenging a decision by the Florida Department of Commerce to reject the city’s revised comprehensive plan because of a controversial new state law that limits how local governments deal with growth.

The family of a 32-year-old man who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe says their son loved theme parks, was a “roller coaster freak,” and they want Universal to be completely clear and open about what happened to their son.

A 32-year-old man died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe last week, sparking an investigation into what exactly happened.

This week, a legal group announced that it sent a demand letter to Orange County Public Schools over a “Witchy Wednesday” video series at a local high school.

Residents in Parramore say decades of poor air quality have left families sick, and advocates are now demanding change from city leaders.

Officials broke ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in West Orlando, marking the latest effort to address the region’s growing housing affordability crisis.

The family of a man who died from “blunt impact injuries” while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.

The family of the 32-year-old man who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe retained prominent civil rights lawyer Ben Crump, who is calling for the release of video footage, ride data and more to understand the circumstances around the man’s death.

Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joined law enforcement officials on Tuesday to announce a statewide operation cracking down on the sale of nitrous oxide.

The announcement said that one of the standards to qualify for the state designation is a 60 percent four-year graduation rate.

A familiar Central Florida charity has reached a multimillion-dollar agreement to purchase 117 acres of the historic Hungerford property from Orange County Public Schools, with plans to return the land to the Eatonville community.

It’s been close to a year since the passage of the state ban on public homeless camping. A district commissioner says the number of those who are homeless are only going up.

A man was detained over the weekend after a 4-year-old boy was hospitalized in the wake of a local shootout, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Swans, oranges, and water lilies have appeared on walls around South of Downtown Orlando over the past week, as artists create three new murals funded by a federal grant awarded to six Main Street districts across the city.

Following the death of a guest who died after riding the roller coaster last week, investigators now say they are looking into the case under the state’s “manslaughter” statute.

Trooper Steve heads to the Oak Ridge Road corridor to see how drivers are navigating traffic, construction and pedestrian activity.

In an internal letter obtained by News 6, the president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort wrote to employees that the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe functioned “as intended” prior to the death of a guest last week.

Demian Schelberger was involved in a minor crash in his Chevy Silverado and received a traffic ticket.

Orlando has 45 red light cameras at 25 intersections, covering less than 5% of the city’s intersections. City officials will discuss the possibility of adding 35 more cameras during a city council meeting.

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.

During its peak season, the Renaissance Theatre Company was forced to close after the city of Orlando condemned the building and put up notices to vacate.

A man is in critical condition after being shot in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Maj. Gen. John C. Raaen Jr., the last surviving U.S. Army Ranger who took part in the initial assault on Omaha Beach on D-Day, received the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony at The Mayflower at Winter Park on Wednesday.

Check out highlights from some games in Volusia, Orange and Lake counties.

A five-vehicle series of crashes along Florida’s Turnpike on Friday evening in Orlando left a trooper and driver in the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The family of a man who died from “blunt impact injuries” while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.

Imagine finding a hangtag on your door with a water bill for more than $4,400—for just one month. That’s the reality Annika Martin is facing in Wedgefield, a community in East Orange County.

A new report has revealed crucial information about the guest who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe earlier this week.

Families who will need help this year giving Christmas gifts to children or seniors can sign up for the Salvation Army Angel Tree program now. Online registration is currently open until Oct. 3 on the Angel Tree website.

City leaders, veterans and community members gathered Friday in downtown Orlando to honor America’s prisoners of war and those still missing in action.

A 32-year-old Panama City man walking across State Road 50 in Christmas was struck by a pickup truck and killed, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.