ZORA! Festival kicks off in EatonvilleJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amThe Zora Neale Hurston Festival kicks off with education day.? The day got off to a damp start, but students still had fun.
Kissimmee boy, 1, missingJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pm
Orange County deputies are looking for a 1-year-old boy who they believe is with his teenage father and mother.
Deputies said Michael Gonzalez was last seen with mother Jessica, 18, and his father Sean Schwartz, 17.
No injuries in college bomb scareJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pm
No injuries were reported after a bomb scare at an Orlando college late Friday.
Police said someone scattered acid bombs across the west campus of Valencia College.
Alleged con woman may still be in Florida opeJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pm
Susan Hayles said when she saw Melissa Domato on a Local 6 report last month she knew instantly it was the same woman she had entrusted to help her adjust her immigration status.
Hayles, a Jamaican citizen, said she gave Domato $2,500 in payments for services which began in September.
Hornets end 9-game skid with 93-67 win over MJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pm
Carl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Marco Belinelli added 15 points and Jason Smith 14 for New Orleans, which won for only the fourth time this season against 15 losses.
Fla. House rolls out nearly $69.2 billion budJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pm
The Florida House is proposing a nearly $69.2 billion state budget for the coming year that calls for higher college tuition and state worker layoffs while including more money for schools.
Crews prepare Citrus Bowl for Monster JamJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pm
Crews have been working on preparing the Citrus Bowl for one of Orlando?s most popular truck shows of the year?Monster Jam.
Local 6 reporter Elizabeth Hart got a glimpse into the world of monster trucks with one of the accomplished veterans-- the driver of Grave Digger.
Mitt Romney talks about space program futureJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pm
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was in Brevard County Friday to talk about the space coast and the future of the space program.
Romney spoke to a packed house Astrotech Space Operations in Cape Canaveral Friday afternoon, saying it was time for the space program to have a clear mission.
Pilot killed in Marion County plane crash, ciJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pm
A pilot was killed and a passenger was injured Friday when a plane crashed while landing in Marion County, authorities said.
PHOTOS:Sky 6 over crash scene
The Cessna 340A, which was carrying two people, crashed around 12:30 p.
Azarenka Romps To Victory At Australian OpenJan 28, 2012 | 5:32 amVictoria Azarenka has claimed her first grand slam title after comprehensively beating Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne. .
Police Make Arrests, Raid Offices Of News IntJan 28, 2012 | 5:03 amFour current and former employees of Britain's Sun newspaper have been arrested by authorities investigating claims of inappropriate payments to police, News Corp. said Saturday.
Etta James Funeral Set For SaturdayJan 28, 2012 | 1:03 amThe funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer whose earthy vocals bridged genres from blues to rock, was set for Saturday at a Southern California cemetery, the family said. .
Romney Surrogates Shadow Gingrich CampaignJan 28, 2012 | 1:03 amNewt Gingrich's campaign spokesman confronted a high-profile Mitt Romney surrogate who was sent to spin reporters at a Gingrich event Friday. .
Experts Divided On Pentagon's Proposed CutsJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amSome military experts Friday called Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's proposed budget cuts "much ado about nothing," but others expressed concern about the potential of a shrinking U.S.
Maker Recalls 2,200 Tubes Of Aveeno Baby LotiJan 27, 2012 | 11:03 pmJohnson & Johnson announced Friday it is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion after a test by the Food and Drug Administration found it contained more of a form of bacteria than specifications allow. .
FDLE Issues Warrant For Osceola Clerk Of CourJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement delivers an arrest summons to Osceola County Clerk of Court Malcom Thompson, 62, of Kissimmee, on charges of one count of misdemeanor battery and assault.
Obama seeks government reforms in CongressJan 28, 2012 | 3:02 amPresident Barack Obama, fresh from a five-state tour following his State of the Union address, is calling for government reforms to ease gridlock and bar members of Congress from profiting from their position.
Leadership scramble: GOP rivals vie for titleJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe Republican presidential contenders are making a pitch to voters that sounds a lot like a children's game: Follow the leader.
Feisty Gingrich stakes campaign on electabiliJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amNewt Gingrich has staked his presidential bid on one idea: He is best positioned to defeat President Barack Obama.
Romney and Gingrich stay focused on FloridaJan 28, 2012 | 12:30 amThe two leading candidates in Florida's Republican primary, Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich, are staying focused on voters with events around the state this weekend.
Fla. man guilty of using fake Nat'l Science sJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA South Florida man has pleaded guilty to making and using a fake National Science Foundation seal as part of a pet supplement business.
Haiti earthquake survivor runs Miami half-marJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA woman who was trapped under the rubble of a grocery store for two days after Haiti's devastating earthquake is running in Miami's half-marathon.
Fla. doctor sentenced for pills distributionJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA central Florida doctor has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for helping distribute prescription pills in the Sarasota area.
Lieutenant charged with stealing gun, pillsJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amA Palm Beach County deputy has been arrested after authorities say he stole a firearm and pain medication from a terminally ill deputy.
Investigators: Missing mother and child beliJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmOrange County investigators are looking for a mother and child who are believed to be with a registered sex offender.? The child?s grandmother called deputies last Saturday when the mother and her one-year-old did not come home.
Doctor sentenced to 25 years for trafficking Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmProsecutors said one Osceola County family physician was the doctor who gave thousands of pills to drug dealers. Friday, he emotionally begged a judge to be lenient.
City of Melbourne may be sued over police beaJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThe NAACP is threatening legal action against the Melbourne Police Department over a controversial police beating.? Eyewitness news was first to show video of the beating that involved a 66-year-old man.
Widening I-4 with new toll lanes could begin Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmWFTV found out that I-4 could be widened much sooner than expected, and the new lanes will most likely be toll roads. Up until this point, WFTV has been told that the I-4 expansion was not even on the calendar yet.
Larger than expected crowds arrive for Rolex Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThousands of race fans have flocked to Daytona Beach for the Rolex 24 races.? This year marks the 50th anniversary of the event, and as a result it is attracting record crowds to the Daytona International Speedway.
Doctor sentenced to 25 years for trafficking Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmProsecutors said one Osceola County family physician was the doctor who gave thousands of pills to drug dealers. Friday, he emotionally begged a judge to be lenient.
Cape Canaveral cancels parking meter projectJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmThe city of Cape Canaveral spent $200,000 on new parking meters for the beach, but the City Council just canceled the project. WFTV's Kevin Oliver found out how a recent council member's death played a major role in the decision.
Amway-area business owners may take legal actJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmA group of downtown Orlando business owners may take legal action over a fence at the NBA All-Star Game next month. The city plans to install an 8-foot fence outside the Amway Center on Church Street for security.
Sheriff: Employee busted as serial thief at RJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmOrange County deputies said they've busted a serial thief who was stealing from guests at a popular hotel. As WFTV's Steve Barrett reports, detectives said they were finally able to bust him because of how he was trying to sell the stolen stuff.
Seminole schools effort brings former bulliesJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmA new effort is bringing school bullies and victims together in Seminole County to try to make schools safer. A group called The Upstanders will collect ideas at three district-wide meetings, and they'll present them to district leaders in April.
Investigators: Missing mother and child beliJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmOrange County investigators are looking for a mother and child who are believed to be with a registered sex offender.? The child?s grandmother called deputies last Saturday when the mother and her one-year-old did not come home.
Doctor sentenced to 25 years for trafficking Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmProsecutors said one Osceola County family physician was the doctor who gave thousands of pills to drug dealers. Friday, he emotionally begged a judge to be lenient.
City of Melbourne may be sued over police beaJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThe NAACP is threatening legal action against the Melbourne Police Department over a controversial police beating.? Eyewitness news was first to show video of the beating that involved a 66-year-old man.
Widening I-4 with new toll lanes could begin Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmWFTV found out that I-4 could be widened much sooner than expected, and the new lanes will most likely be toll roads. Up until this point, WFTV has been told that the I-4 expansion was not even on the calendar yet.
Larger than expected crowds arrive for Rolex Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThousands of race fans have flocked to Daytona Beach for the Rolex 24 races.? This year marks the 50th anniversary of the event, and as a result it is attracting record crowds to the Daytona International Speedway.
Doctor sentenced to 25 years for trafficking Jan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmProsecutors said one Osceola County family physician was the doctor who gave thousands of pills to drug dealers. Friday, he emotionally begged a judge to be lenient.
Cape Canaveral cancels parking meter projectJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmThe city of Cape Canaveral spent $200,000 on new parking meters for the beach, but the City Council just canceled the project. WFTV's Kevin Oliver found out how a recent council member's death played a major role in the decision.
Amway-area business owners may take legal actJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmA group of downtown Orlando business owners may take legal action over a fence at the NBA All-Star Game next month. The city plans to install an 8-foot fence outside the Amway Center on Church Street for security.
Sheriff: Employee busted as serial thief at RJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmOrange County deputies said they've busted a serial thief who was stealing from guests at a popular hotel. As WFTV's Steve Barrett reports, detectives said they were finally able to bust him because of how he was trying to sell the stolen stuff.
Seminole schools effort brings former bulliesJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmA new effort is bringing school bullies and victims together in Seminole County to try to make schools safer. A group called The Upstanders will collect ideas at three district-wide meetings, and they'll present them to district leaders in April.
Etta James Funeral Set For SaturdayJan 28, 2012 | 12:01 amThe funeral for Etta James, the legendary singer whose earthy vocals bridged genres from blues to rock, was set for Saturday at a Southern California cemetery, the family said. .
Obama Boosts Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together'Jan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmPresident Barack Obama probably hopes his plans to reform financial aid programs are executed as well as his unintentional initiative to boost the music industry. ??.
911 Tape: Demi Moore 'Convulsing'Jan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmA woman called 911 soliciting help for actress Demi Moore, whom she said was "convulsing" and "burning up" after "smoking something," according to a recording of the call obtained Friday from the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Review: 'Man On A Ledge' Edgy ThrillerJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmSure, there are a few holes in the story, but "Man on a Ledge" delivers what it's supposed to: suspense, melodrama and a story that should keep audiences on the edge.
5 Classic Best Picture Oscar SnubsJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amEven with the ability to nominate 10 movies for the best picture category, the Academy Awards manages to rile the moviegoing public with snubs, year after year.
'Welcome Back, Kotter' Star Dead At 60Jan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amRobert Hegyes known for his role as Juan Epstein on the '70s sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter," died on Thursday. He was 60.
Bjork's Latest Gig: Teaching Science In NYJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 amBjork will run a three-week musical education program for middle-schoolers during her residency at the New York Hall Of Science in February.
Alleged con woman may still be in Florida opeJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmVictims who saw a Local 6 investigation last month into an alleged immigration scam, say the woman responsible is still operating her supposed business in Florida.
Hornets end 9-game skid with 93-67 win over MJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmCarl Landry scored 17 points and the New Orleans Hornets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 93-67 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
Fla. House rolls out nearly $69.2 billion budJan 27, 2012 | 6:00 pmThe Florida House is proposing a nearly $69.2 billion state budget for the coming year that calls for higher college tuition and state worker layoffs while including more money for schools.
Mitt Romney talks about space program futureJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney was in Brevard County Friday to talk about the space coast and the future of the space program.
Pilot killed in Marion County plane crash, ciJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmAuthorities say witnesses saved the passenger in a Marion County plane crash that killed the pilot.PHOTOS: Sky 6 over crash scene.
Fla. Senate says party fundraiser violates baJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Florida Democratic Party wants to hold an appreciation party in early February "to celebrate the advocacy and leadership of Florida's Democratic legislators.".
FDLE Issues Warrant For Osceola Clerk Of CourJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement delivers an arrest summons to Osceola County Clerk of Court Malcom Thompson, 62, of Kissimmee, on charges of one count of misdemeanor battery and assault.
911 Call: Demi Moore 'Smoked Something'Jan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmIn a 911 call, dispatchers are told actress Demi Moore "smoked something" before collapsing this week.
Exploding Churro Victims Awarded $180KJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmThe Supreme Court in Chile has awarded $180,000 to 13 people who were injured after they tried to make a popular dessert.
It Pays To Be PresidentJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmBeing president of the United States is job that keeps on paying -- even after you're out of the White House.
FDLE Issues Warrant For Osceola Clerk Of CourJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmThe Florida Department of Law Enforcement delivers an arrest summons to Osceola County Clerk of Court Malcom Thompson, 62, of Kissimmee, on charges of one count of misdemeanor battery and assault.
911 Call: Demi Moore 'Smoked Something'Jan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmIn a 911 call, dispatchers are told actress Demi Moore "smoked something" before collapsing this week.
Exploding Churro Victims Awarded $180KJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmThe Supreme Court in Chile has awarded $180,000 to 13 people who were injured after they tried to make a popular dessert.
It Pays To Be PresidentJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmBeing president of the United States is job that keeps on paying -- even after you're out of the White House.
Universal Hiring Hundreds For New ParadeJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmUniversal Orlando Resort announced a new daily parade earlier this week, and now it's hiring hundreds of people to make that come to life in a few months.
Cooler Temps SaturdayJan 27, 2012 | 3:00 pmORLANDO, Fla. -- WESH 2 meteorologist Tony Mainolfi's Central Florida forecast.
911 Call: Demi Moore 'Smoked Something'Jan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmIn a 911 call, dispatchers are told actress Demi Moore "smoked something" before collapsing this week.
Exploding Churro Victims Awarded $180KJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amThe Supreme Court in Chile has awarded $180,000 to 13 people who were injured after they tried to make a popular dessert.
It Pays To Be PresidentJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amBeing president of the United States is job that keeps on paying -- even after you're out of the White House.
'Downton Abbey' Creates Tourism BoomJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amLots of sexy, glamorous and irresistible characters make their way through "Downton Abbey" -- the television drama that's got audiences around the world fascinated by the intrigue inside an English manor house. .
4-Year-Old Brings 9 Bags Of Pot To SchoolJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 amPolice are investigating after they say a 4-year-old special needs student brought nine bags of marijuana to school and offered it to his friends during snack time.
Potty Bandits Looting Auto FlushersJan 26, 2012 | 12:30 pmThe new wave of automatic flushing public toilets may offer the next level of convenience for potty connoisseurs, but it's also quite popular with intrepid thieves.
Cat In Cockpit Delays FlightJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amAn escaped cat grounded at Air Canada flight for several hours on Wednesday.
Misspelled 'SHCOOL X-NG' Street Sign ReplacedJan 26, 2012 | 7:30 amTypos aren't so bad when they're in a text or an email, but a misspelled crossing sign outside a New York City school has taken more than a year and a few ironic chuckles to correct.
Dentist Admits To Paper Clip Root CanalsJan 25, 2012 | 8:00 amA former dentist pleads guilty to fraud for using paper clips instead of stainless steel posts in root canals.
3-Inch Nail Removed From Man's BrainJan 24, 2012 | 8:30 amAn Illinois man is recovering after having a nail removed from his brain, and he didn't even know it was there.
Man Weds Dead GirlfriendJan 23, 2012 | 7:30 amA Thai man may be taking the promise "till death do us part" too far when he marries his dead girlfriend -- at her funeral.
