Heat-trapping carbon pollution drops, but scientists cite the Iran war rather than energy progress
Emissions of heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels decreased slightly this year due to the Iran war.
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Apopka festival shooting: Teen now charged with murder after victim dies
Police say a 17-year-old faces an upgraded first-degree murder charge after a shooting near Apopka's Fall Family Festival. News 6 spoke with a neighbor who remembered the victim's kindness and a mother questioning safety at community events.
Haitian leader to visit El Salvador to discuss future of Salvadoran troops' offensive in Haiti
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé will meet with El Salvador’s government next week in a visit to the Central American nation to discuss the future of Salvadoran troops in Haiti.
UFC's Dana White appears with Trump at a White House briefing — but won't be his press secretary
President Donald Trump has brought UFC to the White House briefing room, appearing before reporters with UFC chief Dana White.
‘Sparks flying everywhere’: Teen describes being hit by car on sidewalk near UCF
An injured student says he used his Eagle Scout training to help his teammates after a three-car crash sent a vehicle into their group near the University of Central Florida on Friday night.
Thune and Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections
Senators from both parties have returned to Washington with questions about the future of their leadership after last week’s election decisively gave Democrats a significant new majority.
IRS announces 2027 tax brackets, higher standard deductions, child tax credits
Millions of Americans could see changes to their federal income taxes in 2027 as the IRS adjusts tax brackets, standard deductions and dozens of other tax provisions to account for inflation.
Judge dismisses case from Dolly Parton's manager alleging her nephew threatened her estate
A Tennessee judge has dismissed a case involving Dolly Parton’s longtime manager and her nephew.
Investigation reveals exhaust pipe damage in Amazon truck where driver died of carbon monoxide poisoning
A newly released Lake County Sheriff’s Office investigative report reveals an Amazon delivery driver died of carbon monoxide poisoning while working inside her delivery van in Fruitland Park.
Seminole judge: Man charged in fatal Casselberry crash violated probation
The man accused of causing a fatal crash in Casselberry over the summer could be sentenced to life in prison next month—before he is ever even tried on the murder charges related to the crash.
Seminole County braces for ‘very prolonged slow flooding event’
Since the St. Johns River flows northward, much of the excess rainfall is moving toward Seminole County, and could cause major flooding for dozens of lakes and streams. The river and lakes may not crest until Nov. 20-23.
Coldest air of the season knocking on Central Florida’s door
It will be mild through the middle of the week, but the bottom is about to fall out of the temperature department.
Trump after meeting with Qatari PM says he believes war with Iran is militarily 'effectively over'
President Donald Trump says he believes the war in Iran “militarily is effectively over.”.
Feud between former Trump officials exposes divisions over MAHA movement after midterm losses
A bitter feud between former Trump administration officials has exposed fault lines within the White House.
South Brevard homeowners seek FEMA help 1 week after flooding
One week after historic flooding damaged homes across southern Brevard County, many neighbors are still cleaning out debris, weighing repair costs and waiting to learn whether federal disaster assistance could be on the way.
Judge's ruling could clear the way for Lindsay Clancy to be tried again in the deaths of her 3 kids
A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the murder case against Lindsay Clancy, potentially clearing the way for her to be retried next year in the deaths of her three young children.
Pope meets with survivors of clergy abuse in Argentina as it reckons with legacy and ongoing cases
Pope Leo XIV has met with survivors of clergy abuse during his visit to Argentina.
FDA adds rare vision-loss warning to popular GLP-1 drugs
The Food and Drug Administration is adding a new warning about possible rare cases of vision loss reported with popular drugs used for weight loss and diabetes, such as Ozempic.
Supreme Court clears the way for border wall construction in Texas’s Big Bend to resume
The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Gatorland’s Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down brings Florida-style festive fun to Orlando
The Alligator Capital of the World is bringing back its signature Holiday Ho, Ho, Ho-Down for the seventh year, running on select dates in December.
After saying deportation policy was too tough, Trump now says it's 'very strong,' rejects 'amnesty'
President Donald Trump has defended his administration's deportation policy and opposed any immigration deal that includes amnesty for immigrants living in the U.S. illegally.
From cold case to arrest: How cellphone data helped crack Michelle Parker's disappearance
Why did 2011 cellular data, reviewed in the last year, give police the answers they needed to arrest Dale Smith in the Michelle Parker case? One digital forensics expert explains what investigators learned.
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited
Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump's education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department.
'Grand Theft Auto VI' is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is set to release on Nov. 19, marking a return to the neon-lit streets of Vice City.
Ohio State suspends fraternity while investigating a video showing men engulfed in flames
A fraternity at Ohio State University has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate a video that appears to show two people engulfed in flames.
Teachers strike in Paraguay to demand pension fund protections following bank's collapse
Thousands of public schoolteachers went on strike in Paraguay and took to the streets of several cities following the collapse of a major bank that resulted in the removal of the nation’s president last week.
Democrats flip Georgia state House, giving them new control of at least 12 legislative chambers
Democrats have flipped the Georgia House, giving them new control of at least 12 state legislative chambers across the U.S. when lawmakers are sworn in later this year and early next.
In another shake-up at DC Studios, Gunn and Safran are out as Skydance appoints Marvel vet Latcham
Superman, Batman and the rest of the DC heroes are getting a new boss, yet again.
Downtown Orlando stabbing suspect won't face charges, state attorney says
The state filed a no information notice on Thursday in the case against Daeveon Jaquan Brown, 28. The filing states that the state is not pursuing charges due to “insufficient admissible evidence stemming from a lack of a cooperating victim or witness”.
Karen Attiah says she won't rejoin The Washington Post, which fired her over Charlie Kirk comments
Former Washington Post opinion writer Karen Attiah has decided not to return to her old job.
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
France blames Iran for a cyberattack that heated supermarket refrigerators
France has blamed Iran for a cyberattack on supermarket fridges last month.
Senate advances sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections
The Senate is moving forward with bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects.
Edgewater neighbors who lost homes to flooding back proposed 27th Street drainage project
Two Edgewater neighbors who lost nearly everything to flooding say their homes escaped the latest heavy rains this week. But the experience remains fresh—and they support a proposed drainage project they hope could help protect the area.
Nvidia's investigation into CEO Huang's affair puts a spotlight on chip billionaire's personal life
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is in the spotlight after revelations of an affair with a purported Chinese spy triggered a board investigation.
Pair of recounts Tuesday in Brevard County
Two races headed to a machine recount, with one potentially headed to a hand recount.
Ethnically split Cyprus' rival leaders agree to 2 more crossings across island's dividing line
The rival leaders of ethnically split Cyprus have agreed to open two new crossing points for vehicular traffic along a U.N.-controlled buffer zone in the first such development in nearly a decade.
Russia's top independent newspaper closes its office after three decades, citing official pressure
Russia’s most celebrated independent newspaper, Novaya Gazeta, has closed its Moscow offices, citing relentless pressure from the government.
'The End of Everything’ by M. John Harrison wins the 2026 Booker Prize for fiction
British science fiction writer M.
The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran.
Internal probe into CEO Jensen Huang and 'foreign intelligence' weighs on high-flying Nvidia shares
Shares of Nvidia are down 4_3% after the computer chip maker, central to the artificial intelligence race, opened an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”.
Man enters plea in fatal shooting of Winter Garden ATV rider
Ralph Hensel, 57, pleaded to second-degree murder with a firearm, avoiding a first-degree murder trial in Orange County court.
Pope urges Argentina to protect the vulnerable from Milei's austerity measures
Pope Leo XIV has delivered a sweeping tribute to the dignity of workers before Argentina’s labor and business leaders.
Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout
Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections.
Joe Biden, in White House memoir, says Trump should carry the weight of Jan. 6 riots 'to his grave'
Former U_S_ President Joe Biden writes in his White House memoir that Donald Trump has deeply damaged the country and world with an administration determined to “tear down institutions and inflame hatreds.”.
Explosion at steel plant in western Turkey leaves 16 dead and 13 injured
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says that a huge explosion and fire at an iron and steel works in western Turkey have left at least 16 people dead.
From 80s to 40s? Here’s when the coldest temperatures of the season arrive.
After a warm start to the week, a strong cold front will bring Central Florida its coldest air of the season so far.
415-room hotel proposed near Universal Orlando faces wetland, sewer hurdles
The proposal is expected to go before the city of Orlando for consideration. The project would be built on more than five acres of land, a few miles from both Epic Universe and Universal Studios.
Trump envoys aim to persuade Russia to include Europe in negotiations on ending war with Ukraine
The White House aims to use talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials to persuade Moscow to agree to broader negotiations involving European officials.
Do disabled permits allow free metered parking? Here’s what Florida law says
Disabled decals can be a big boon for drivers who need special accommodations, giving them access to special parking spots that make it easier for them to get around. But do they let you park in a metered spot for free?
Trump says FBI is looking at Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with alleged Chinese agent
President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with an alleged Chinese government agent.
Polish gunman who killed 6 in Krakow square dies in a hospital
Polish police say a 24-year-old gunman who opened fire in Krakow and killed six people and wounded 15 others has died in a hospital.
Death toll from migrant boat found with bodies on board south of Greece increases to 14
Greek authorities have recovered 13 bodies from a migrant boat found south of Crete.
Few museums show the North's Civil Rights Movement. A new one in Harlem is ‘just getting started’
The National Urban League has opened a civil rights museum in New York City, focusing on the struggles in the North.
He fought France's far right for half a century. Now Mélenchon eyes a 2027 runoff with Le Pen
Jean-Luc Mélenchon is 75 and he's betting his last shot at France’s presidency on a generation young enough to be his grandchildren.
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others.
G7 talks in Paris try to tackle global crises with uncertainty high over the US approach
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized democracies have begun two days of talks in Paris with clear differences on multiple unresolved global crises.
Judge sets summer 2028 trial for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will stand trial in the summer of 2028.
Bangladesh's ousted leader Sheikh Hasina appeals for a new passport to return from exile
Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has requested a new passport to facilitate her return from exile two years after she was ousted in a mass uprising.
US stocks rally and recover most of last week's losses as oil prices swing lower
U.S. stocks rallied and recovered most of their big loss from last week as oil prices swung lower.
Man arrested after alleged threat to “shoot up” Lake County Courthouse
A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after deputies said he threatened to bring a gun to the Lake County Courthouse and “shoot this place up” while court was in session and the building was open to the public, according to an arrest affidavit.
Thick smog shrouds New Delhi after Diwali firecrackers add to seasonal pollution
A thick blanket of smog has shrouded India’s capital after firecrackers lit up the skies over New Delhi during Diwali celebrations.
Father of Florida Learjet crash copilot remembers daughter who followed him into the sky
The Learjet 60 was heading from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas. Killed were seven passengers – tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp; their two children, Emma and Charlie; caregiver Anita Maria Cetina; and another couple, Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr – and Nathalia Filgueiras and pilot Jeff Gregory.
UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather
World leaders, delegates and climate activists are in Antalya, Turkey, for a U.N. climate summit.
Dolly Parton’s estate dismissing lawsuit against her nephew
The estate of the late country music icon Dolly Parton has filed to dismiss its lawsuit against her nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, following accusations he threatened to commit acts of violence and destroy Parton’s brand.
Trump says his deportation policy 'might have been too tough' for voters in the election
President Donald Trump said he thinks his administration was too aggressive on deportations.
Trump says he was just kidding about making UFC's Dana White his press secretary
President Donald Trump says he was only kidding about making UFC boss Dana White his next White House press secretary.
Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it wasn't “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions.
Deportation flight of Iranians from US scuttled at last minute, attorney says
A U.S. deportation flight of at least eight Iranian nationals who were eventually bound for Iran has been abruptly canceled.
Slow warmup to start the week before major cooldown
40s are expected across Central Florida for the first time in over 200 days.
St. Johns River flooding threatens Seminole Boulevard in Sanford
Rising water levels along the St. Johns River are putting parts of Sanford at risk of flooding, and city officials say a major roadway near Lake Monroe could close if conditions continue to worsen.
Nvidia investigates whether CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by Chinese spy with whom he had an affair
Nvidia's board of directors is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort.”.
Trump and his Justice Department stand defiant as Democrats ready an investigative blitz
President Donald Trump and his Department of Justice are taking a combative stance toward Democrats after their victories in the midterm elections.
WATCH: Small plane clips pickup truck during emergency landing
A small plane made an emergency landing Saturday on a Fort Myers roadway, crashing into the back of a pickup truck and sending deputies, fire crews, and transportation officials rushing to the scene. No one was hurt.
'Godzilla Minus Zero' stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering 'The Cat in the Hat'
“Godzilla Minus Zero” stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
Saudi Arabia turns to Syria for help as fighting with Houthis escalates
Syria is preparing to send fighters to Saudi Arabia to support its escalating conflict with rebels in neighboring Yemen.
Sudan’s military again detains International Criminal Court fugitive Haroun, lawyers say
Sudan’s military authorities have once again detained Ahmed Haroun, a former senior Islamist official wanted by the International Criminal Court for atrocities in Darfur.
AP Top 25 live updates: Georgia is back at No. 1, followed by Utah and Notre Dame
Georgia has claimed the No. 1 spot in the latest AP Top 25 rankings after Miami's loss to Notre Dame.
Two teens hurt in Orlando crash, state troopers say
Two teenagers are in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while walking in a crosswalk Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a 34-year-old Orlando man was turning left from Cricket Club Drive onto State Road 50 in a 2019 Toyota Highlander when he hit the 14-year-old girl and…
Collision between 2 trains in Egypt kills 7 and injures at least 125
Authorities say two trains collided south of Cairo, killing seven people and injuring at least 125 others.
Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump’s fossil fuel agenda
Some Democrats are promising to push for more clean energy to help tackle rising energy costs when they take control of Congress in January.
Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend
Police have arrested a man in a shooting at Winston-Salem State University in North Carolina that left a 19-year-old man dead and a 22-year-old woman injured.
Voters demanded economic relief. Trump and Democrats face tough choices on how to deliver
Voters have sent a strong election-year message to President Donald Trump and the new Democratic congressional majority to repair the U.S. economy damaged by inflation.
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Learning the native language of ancestors is a meaningful way for descendants of immigrants to connect with their heritage.
California's fifth consecutive Catholic governor exemplifies the faith's deep roots
Xavier Becerra's recent election as California governor highlights the state's unique blend of Catholicism and progressive politics.
Native American women made history in tribal, state and federal elections
Native American women earned historic wins in Tuesday's elections.
Israel’s president gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally given opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government.
Russia targets emergency crews at the site of a deadly strike in southern Ukraine
A Russian drone has struck emergency workers on rescue missions in southern Ukraine.
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as Aramco building in Riyadh is damaged, and other Mideast news
Saudi Arabia has intercepted missiles targeting its capital and other regions.
Pope arrives in Argentina and tells Milei that people, not the economy, should come first
Pope Leo XIV has delivered a diplomatic but subtly strong critique of Argentine President Javier Milei’s austerity measures and libertarian agenda.
Poles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right views
Mourners have laid candles and flowers alongside bullet holes in Krakow, Poland, after the city’s central square turned into a site of bloodshed and grief.
Georgia is back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of Utah and Notre Dame; Ohio State drops to No. 21
Georgia is back at No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 after a dominant win over Mississippi.
New Zealanders won't know for weeks who won the election as neither side secures clear victory
New Zealanders face weeks of uncertainty after Saturday's election, with no clear winner emerging.
The Kremlin hopes the US election shake-up won't shift Trump's negotiations on Ukraine
The Republicans’ defeat in the U.S. midterm elections was watched closely in Russia, where some observers are predicting it could herald more support for Ukraine when the Democrats take over Congress in January.
Picture perfect to round out EDC weekend
Low humidity, sunny skies, & cooler temperatures.
DeBary makes feral cat program permanent with new ordinance
DeBary’s City Council voted to make its trap-neuter-release program a permanent permit ordinance, cementing a decade of work by Councilmember Patricia Stevenson before she terms out of office.
No recounts in contested Central Florida U.S. House district races
The State of Florida has announced there will not be a recount in a pair of closely contested U.S. House races in Central Florida. Both the District 7 race and District 9 race fall outside of recount requirements.
US military says it fired on commercial vessel in Gulf of Oman after it attempted to breach blockade
U.S. Central Command says it has disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored warnings and tried to leave the region following a visit to an Iranian port.
UFC's Dana White says he will meet with Trump Monday over offer to be White House press secretary
President Donald Trump says he's offered the job of White House press secretary to his friend and UFC boss Dana White.
Chimp sanctuary delivers an ape's food by drone amid Florida floods
A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary briefly had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain.