Catherine Silver

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Catherine Silver

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Kristen Savage says she was walking her dog Friday night when she came face-to-face with a black bear. Savage, who lives in the Markham Woods area, spoke to News 6 about the close encounter. She was almost back at her home when the bear approached her. "I heard a bird. I was looking for a bird in a tree, and then I saw a black thing come at my leg," said Savage.

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Catherine Silver

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Warm weather means more people are spending time by the water, and we're learning it has already been a dangerous year for drownings. Most recently, first responders were called to the Sanford area where they say a 4-year-old drowned in a pool. Last week, the Seminole County Fire Department said a 1-and-a-half-year-old drowned in a pool in Casselberry. It brings the total number of pediatric drownings to six in Seminole County so far this year, according to SCFD.

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Catherine Silver

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - As more people in Central Florida struggle to make ends meet, and more conversations and policies are focused on the issue of homelessness, we're hearing from our News 6 viewers about what they're seeing in our community. Bruce Brown wrote to our help desk about a homeless camp in between the Corniche Townhomes were he lives and Lowes on State Road 434. He said he noticed it as it started to grow. "There's a lot of clothing. There was a Christmas tree here," said Brown.

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Catherine Silver

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - This year, Seminole County is planning on making major changes to its public transportation system in order to launch a new micro-transit service. On Tuesday, county staff presented the Board of County Commissioners with information they've received from possible private vendors, schools, hospitals, cities, and even firsthand experience from staff who have taken buses to see just how many riders are using the most popular routes.

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Catherine Silver

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Of all the roads in central Florida, I-4 is one of the busiest. And if you live in Seminole County, you've probably sat in traffic where it gets backed up over the St. Johns River Bridge. News 6 has learned that commissioners in Seminole County are looking into asking the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to prioritize projects that will alleviate congestion for commuters and residents.