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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio |Louis Bolden
LEESBURG, FLa. - It was supposed to be an affordable place to live, but now many people are getting priced out of their mobile homes. Residents told News 6 corporations are buying up mobile home parks and then jacking up the lot rent. In many of these parks, homeowners lease the land beneath their homes. News 6 has spotlighted the affordable housing issue in Osceola and Volusia counties, and now residents in Lake County have reached out with their concerns.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio
ORLANDO, Fla. - Florida is adding 1,000 new residents every day, according to the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, also known as BEBR. News 6 found out the group is contracted by the state of Florida to tell every city and county how many people they need to account for in the coming decades. News 6 anchor Matt Austin found out these cities and counties must then follow state guidelines based on these projections.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tires, trash, a bathtub, even a personal watercraft-these are just a few of the items dumped on the side of a road in an Orlando neighborhood. Fed up with the sight and the smell, one resident turned to News 6 for help. We got this message on the News 6 Results Desk, "I've been witnessing a huge issue with illegal dumping in Orlando, near the Boggy Creek area.
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2 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio
OVIEDO, Fla. - When News 6 hits the road, we reach out to viewers for their input on local stories, including discovering hidden gems and fun activities in the community. Recently, one viewer suggested checking out the Cross Seminole Trail, a scenic pathway that offers a delightful experience for both walkers and bikers. The Cross Seminole Trail runs through Oviedo and is part of the larger Florida National Scenic Trail.
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4 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio
OVIEDO, Fla. - When you think of Florida, oranges might come to mind, but what about celery? Oviedo, a city in Central Florida, was once dubbed the "Celery Capital of the World."Oviedo's story began like many communities in Florida, where citrus farming started elsewhere. Investors seeking profit ventured into small communities that had yet to flourish. This marked the beginning of Oviedo, a land that would become the foundation for new life and a new chapter in Central Florida's history.
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1 month ago | 
news4jax.com | Erika Briguglio |Louis Bolden
Published: March 13, 2025 at 3:23 PMTags: Jacksonville, Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A Central Florida woman lost a car and $21,000 after discovering the vehicle she bought was reported stolen and had a fake Vehicle Identification Number from another car, according to WKMG in Orlando. Yenis Sosa purchased a Lexus through Facebook Marketplace last May.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio |Louis Bolden
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A woman in Central Florida found herself out of a car and $21,000 after discovering the used car she bought was reported stolen. The vehicle, known as a "clone car," had a fake Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) from another car. Yenis Sosa purchased a Lexus through Facebook Marketplace last May. She and the seller agreed that he would drive down from Jacksonville and that he would meet Sosa and her mechanic at a bank in Altamonte Springs.
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2 months ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio
OVIEDO, Fla. - For our second stop in 2025, News 6 is hitting the road to Oviedo!As this growing community approaches its centennial celebration, we want to hear from you. If you call Oviedo home, share with us what makes your community unique, the challenges it faces, and how WKMG-TV can help get results. We also want to hear about people finding solutions to problems in your neighborhood. You can make your voice heard by filling out the form below. Don't be surprised if you hear from us!
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2 months ago | 
news4jax.com | Erika Briguglio
Published: February 12, 2025 at 10:51 AMTags: Florida, Vapes, Ron DeSantisFLORIDA – Florida is cracking down on illegal vapes designed to target children with vibrant colors, imagery and flavors by fining sellers and shippers of the banned devices. According to News4JAX sister station WKMG, Scott Shalley, president and CEO of the Florida Retail Federation, highlighted the dangers of those unregulated vapes.
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2 months ago | 
clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio
TAMPA, Fla. - Where else can you indulge in chocolate bacon cheesecake AND baked ziti on a stick? Only at the Florida State Fair. The event runs through Feb. 17 at the Florida Fairgrounds and it's a foodie's paradise. With dozens of thrilling rides, live music, high-flying circus acts and animal exhibits, the real star of the show is the food. The Florida State Fair is legendary for its quirky and delectable food creations and this year's menu does not disappoint.
