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Feds Probe Musk’s Steering-Wheel-Free Tesla Robotaxis After Launch

NEW YORK – Federal safety officials have launched a review of Tesla’s newly introduced driverless taxi service, examining whether the company’s steering-wheel-free vehicles meet...

New Specialty License Plates Set to Launch in Florida Next Month

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida drivers will soon have more options to personalize their vehicles after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation earlier this year authorizing...

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Did You Know You Could Be Fined for Blocking an Intersection in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know!

ORLANDO, Fla. – In an effort to enhance road safety and driver awareness, News 6's traffic safety expert, Trooper Steve, takes on viewer questions...

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Why Feds Shut Down 3 Central Florida Truck Driving Schools

SANFORD, Fla. – Three truck driving schools in Central Florida are part of a nationwide federal shutdown involving 110 schools cited over English language...

Dolly Parton’s Unspoken Feminism: Empowerment Echoes Through Her Life and Lyrics

The January 1987 issue of Ms. magazine, co-founded by the legendary feminist Gloria Steinem, featured its distinguished "12 Women of the Year" on the...

US Treasury Bars Select Journalists From G20 Meeting in North Carolina

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury Department is barring some journalists from covering a high-profile finance gathering of the world’s leading economies, marking another flashpoint...

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Illinois Advocates Unite to Safeguard SNAP Benefits: A Capitol Call to Action

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — A large assembly of advocates from the "Save Our SNAP" coalition converged in Springfield on Tuesday, calling on legislators to...

Rare Corpse Flower Bloom at Mount Holyoke Attracts Crowds with Its Infamous ‘Rotting Flesh’ Aroma

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. – The moment one steps into the verdant, Victorian-era greenhouse, they're met with an unexpected scent. Some liken it to the...

7-Eleven Plans Major Store Closures Across US and Canada in 2023

NEW YORK (AP) — The convenience store giant 7-Eleven is gearing up for a significant reduction in its North American presence, with plans to...

Gas Station Shooting in Thomson Leaves Three Injured; Police Launch Investigation

THOMSON, Ga. () – On the evening of Monday, April 13th, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the Thomson Police Department was dispatched to a BP...
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Experienced Wide Receiver Strengthens Illini Roster

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Illinois football team is gearing up for the 2026 season with a dynamic blend of experienced players and fresh talent...

Trump Asserts China’s Approval on U.S. Initiative to Reopen Strait

In a bold declaration on Wednesday, President Trump asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will be "permanently" opened, a strategic move that reportedly pleases...

Millions Utilize New Trump Tax Exemptions as Tax Day Deadline Looms

Wednesday marks Tax Day, the deadline for most Americans to file their taxes. The Trump administration has highlighted that millions have already taken advantage...

Amazon Workers Report Disturbing Workplace Conditions Near Deceased Individual

In a troubling incident at an Amazon facility in Oregon, workers have claimed they were directed to maintain their tasks even as a colleague...
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Heartwarming Reunion in Danville: 64-Year-Old Australian Discovers Birth Mother

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Ronald Konkel is still in disbelief after fulfilling a lifelong aspiration. At the age of 64, he finally had the...

Heatwave Intensifies: Summerlike Temperatures and Hazardous Beach Conditions Hit Coastal Areas

ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is experiencing a spell of calm weather with temperatures gradually climbing as the week progresses. While the inland forecast...

Two Charged in Overdose Death: A Closer Look at the SCSO’s Second-Degree Murder Case

In Blountville, Tennessee, authorities have charged a couple in connection with a fatal overdose, as reported by the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. A grand jury...

Fort Meade Greenlights State-of-the-Art AI Hyperscale Data Center Along US 98 to Boost Local Tech Industry

A packed crowd filled the Fort Meade City Commission meeting on Tuesday evening in Polk County, Florida, as officials weighed in on a significant...
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