🚀What’s it like to live in space? Mission: Astronaut now open at the Orlando Science Center
Read full article: 🚀What’s it like to live in space? Mission: Astronaut now open at the Orlando Science CenterEver wonder what it’s like to live in space? Step inside Mission: Astronaut, now open at Orlando Science Center, and experience hands-on challenges inspired by real astronaut training—plus the science behind sleeping, eating, moving, and working in microgravity.
🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaques
Read full article: 🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaquesEvery day, Wild heads to Silver Springs State Park to find its infamous monkeys. After a long, mosquito-heavy search, the park’s rhesus macaques finally make an unforgettable entrance.
Dollars & Sense: Fast-food giants fire up the grill in burger battle
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Fast-food giants fire up the grill in burger battleA playful social media rivalry between fast-food executives has turned into a serious battle for customer dollars as the nation’s biggest burger chains roll out new menu items and updated recipes.
🍝Fresh Pasta in a food court? Dal Moros at Mall at Millenia serves Italy in a box
Read full article: 🍝Fresh Pasta in a food court? Dal Moros at Mall at Millenia serves Italy in a boxFlorida Foodie visits Dal Moros at The Mall at Millenia, where fresh, made-to-order pasta, house-made sauces and huge portions redefine food court dining in Orlando.
Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?
Read full article: Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?A judge this week ruled that Voice of America's employees — and the news organization itself — get back to work.
Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to Pentagon
Read full article: Judge sides with New York Times in challenge to policy limiting reporters’ access to PentagonA federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon, ruling that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.
Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn
Read full article: Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warnConservationists are warning that the Trump administration is working state by state to undo decades of progress in clearing skies over the country's beloved national parks.
It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns
Read full article: It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newbornsDoctors across the nation are alarmed that skepticism fueled by rising anti-science sentiment and medical mistrust is increasingly reaching beyond vaccines to other safe and routine care for babies.
Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help
Read full article: Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would helpMore research is starting to show that women can benefit from lifting weights, perhaps even more than men.
Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
Read full article: Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declarationA federal judge has ruled that the government overreached when it declared certain types of gender-affirming care unsafe for young people.
‘I got a sick dog:’ Central Florida woman’s puppy dies days after she brought it home
Read full article: ‘I got a sick dog:’ Central Florida woman’s puppy dies days after she brought it homeA Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.
Rising gas costs threaten affordable produce in Parramore
Read full article: Rising gas costs threaten affordable produce in ParramoreFresh Stop mobile market serving Parramore and surrounding areas says rising gas prices are increasing transportation and operating costs, putting pressure on its ability to keep affordable produce and $5 food bags available for families in a community already facing limited access to healthy food.
Here’s what you can get for free at Florida Publix stores this weekend
Read full article: Here’s what you can get for free at Florida Publix stores this weekendFlorida’s native grocery chain has unveiled its lineup of products that customers can try for free this weekend at Publix stores across the state.
These Bahama Breeze locations are officially closed in central Florida
Read full article: These Bahama Breeze locations are officially closed in central FloridaThe final day for the Bahama Breeze restaurant located on Rinehart Road in Sanford was Sunday, March 15th, a representative with Darden Restaurants confirmed with News 6.
Cocoa Brightline station could get federal funding to start construction
Read full article: Cocoa Brightline station could get federal funding to start constructionAfter years of planning, the city of Cocoa says the money it needs to build Brevard County’s first Brightline station, which would be at US-1 and 528, could finally be secured within months.
Red boards at MCO: Weather delays, cancellations frustrate Orlando International Airport travelers
Read full article: Red boards at MCO: Weather delays, cancellations frustrate Orlando International Airport travelersWeather across the country is causing delays and cancellations at Orlando International Airport, leaving many travelers scrambling to find alternate routes home.
Gas prices surge across Florida after U.S. strikes on Iran, experts warn increases could continue
Read full article: Gas prices surge across Florida after U.S. strikes on Iran, experts warn increases could continueDrivers across Central Florida are feeling the impact of rising gas prices following recent U.S. attacks on Iran.
Higher gas prices leave Uber and Lyft drivers feeling the pinch
Read full article: Higher gas prices leave Uber and Lyft drivers feeling the pinchIf you rely on rideshare apps or food delivery services, you may soon notice longer wait times — or fewer drivers available. Drivers say rising gas prices are cutting into their profits and forcing many to rethink when and where they work.
Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport lines
Read full article: Homeland Security restarts Global Entry program after travelers faced long airport linesThe Trump administration is restarting the Global Entry program just over two weeks after it halted the service for travelers because of the partial government shutdown.
Florida House backs new speed limit for E-Bikes, sends to Gov. DeSantis for signature
Read full article: Florida House backs new speed limit for E-Bikes, sends to Gov. DeSantis for signatureThe Florida House unanimously passed a bill Monday that would limit the E-Bike speed limits to 10 mpmh on sidewalks and other paths if there are pedestrians near. The bill now goes to Gov. DeSantis for his signature.
‘I have a bomb in my bag:’ JetBlue evacuates Florida flight over upset passenger
Read full article: ‘I have a bomb in my bag:’ JetBlue evacuates Florida flight over upset passengerA New York man was arrested over the weekend after he told airline staff that he was carrying a bomb on board a Florida flight, according to deputies.
After the death of El Mencho, is it safe to travel to Mexico as a tourist?
Read full article: After the death of El Mencho, is it safe to travel to Mexico as a tourist?Mexican government forces killed the head of a cartel, briefly sparking violence in parts of the western Mexican state of Jalisco, raising concerns among some U.S. travelers about safety and upcoming trips to Mexico. But travel industry experts say tourists should take a measured approach.
‘Top travel destination:’ Florida welcomes record visitors in 2025
Read full article: ‘Top travel destination:’ Florida welcomes record visitors in 2025Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state welcomed a record-breaking 143.3 million visitors in 2025, according to preliminary data from Visit Florida, a slight increase from 2024.
Orange County, Visit Orlando reach guidelines agreement after audit found spending issues
Read full article: Orange County, Visit Orlando reach guidelines agreement after audit found spending issuesOrange County commissioners voted Tuesday to approve new spending guidelines for Visit Orlando following an audit that raised concerns about how tourist tax dollars were used. It all stems from an audit that found the tourism agency had miscategorized some of its spending.
Florida man doing 101 mph in a 55-mph zone was trying to ‘avoid an animal,’ deputies say
Read full article: Florida man doing 101 mph in a 55-mph zone was trying to ‘avoid an animal,’ deputies sayAn alleged superspeeder claims he had to speed to avoid an animal in the road, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says.
Florida lawmakers fail to pass ban on marrying cousins
Read full article: Florida lawmakers fail to pass ban on marrying cousinsWith the end of the latest Legislative session, some noteworthy bills have now perished — including one that would have prohibited people from marrying their cousins.
‘I wasn’t even swerving:’ Florida man caught driving backward on highway
Read full article: ‘I wasn’t even swerving:’ Florida man caught driving backward on highwayA Central Florida man was caught driving in reverse last week along State Road 100, prompting an unusual encounter for law enforcement.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from FloridaThe Starlink 10-33 mission will carry 29 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 into low-Earth orbit.
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space Coast
Read full article: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida’s Space CoastSpaceX’s Falcon 9 successfully launched 29 Starlink satellites to low Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9:27 a.m. on Tuesday.
California teacher’s moonshot trip turns into Florida detour after Artemis delay
Read full article: California teacher’s moonshot trip turns into Florida detour after Artemis delayWhat do you do when you come across country to see a rocket launch to the moon from Florida's Space Coast, and then the launch doesn't happen?
NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairs
Read full article: NASA clears its Artemis moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts following repairsNASA has cleared its moon rocket for an April launch with four astronauts after completing the latest round of repairs.
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📷Chasing the Everglade Snail Kite: My freezing airboat morning with one of Florida’s rarest raptors
Read full article: 📷Chasing the Everglade Snail Kite: My freezing airboat morning with one of Florida’s rarest raptorsIf you spend enough time in Florida’s wetlands, you realize the true locals aren’t people, they’re the birds. On a brutally cold Central Florida morning, I climbed onto an airboat chasing one of the rarest: the Everglade snail kite, an endangered bird of prey found almost exclusively in Florida’s marshes and lakes.
🦀The Orlando seafood spot locals swear by: High Tide Harry’s
Read full article: 🦀The Orlando seafood spot locals swear by: High Tide Harry’sHigh Tide Harry’s is a beloved Orlando seafood restaurant near the airport, famous for its loaded seafood boils, charbroiled oysters with garlic butter and house-made soups. For more than 30 years, this family-owned local favorite on East Colonial Drive has offered generous portions, a whimsical coastal dining room and a true “where the locals eat” experience for Central Florida seafood lovers.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full list
Read full article: Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full listThis week, Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed its latest lineup of ice cream flavors — available for a limited time only.
How an Orlando parking garage became an unexpected art canvas dedicated to healthcare professionals
Read full article: How an Orlando parking garage became an unexpected art canvas dedicated to healthcare professionalsChances are you’ve driven on Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando and wondered what the heck those 3-D folded panels are on the side of the parking garage that faces the interstate.
🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll see
Read full article: 🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll seeSpend a day with me at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast, as I meet a former NASA astronaut and get a rare look at Artemis II on the launch pad.
A tour of ‘old’ Central Florida, one vintage postcard at a time
Read full article: A tour of ‘old’ Central Florida, one vintage postcard at a timeEveryone loves a good postcard – well, everyone of a certain age, perhaps. Think of them as a much slower text message or Instagram post proclaiming, “Hey, look where I am!”
Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to public
Read full article: Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to publicThe Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has quite the history in Central Florida contributing to oceanic navigation and the space program.
America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis fared
Read full article: America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis faredA new report this month has revealed how popular governors from across the U.S. are. But the results weren’t too kind to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bert Kreischer’s Full Throttle Festival kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach ahead of Daytona 500
Read full article: Bert Kreischer’s Full Throttle Festival kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach ahead of Daytona 500This weekend, Daytona Beach hosts the inaugural Full Throttle Festival presented by Mando, an all-night celebration of music, comedy, BBQ, and beer curated by comedian Bert Kreischer as the ultimate pre-party for the 2026 Daytona 500.
🍷Space Coast Food & Wine Festival serves up a new name, big flavors and a reason to plan next year
Read full article: 🍷Space Coast Food & Wine Festival serves up a new name, big flavors and a reason to plan next yearThe Space Coast Food & Wine Festival returned to Downtown Melbourne’s waterfront with top local restaurants, cocktails and bites from favorites like Chez Quan, Crush XI, Meg O’Malley’s and Fuego + Salt — and it’s already building buzz for next year.
EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns with Disney-inspired topiaries, concerts
Read full article: EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival returns with Disney-inspired topiaries, concertsGuests can explore more than 60 Disney character topiaries, over 31 stunning gardens, and unique exhibits across EPCOT’s four neighborhoods.
Here’s why people are hanging illegal toilet seats off the coast of Florida
Read full article: Here’s why people are hanging illegal toilet seats off the coast of FloridaNear Plantation Key, you can expect to find a rather strange site. Sitting along both sides of a short channel are a bunch of toilet seats.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office unveils newest vehicle in its fleet — an ice cream truck. Here’s how it was purchased
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office unveils newest vehicle in its fleet — an ice cream truck. Here’s how it was purchasedThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office adds a very unique vehicle to its fleet.
All of Florida is now at risk thanks to these invasive termites, experts say
Read full article: All of Florida is now at risk thanks to these invasive termites, experts sayA new study from the University of Florida shows that two destructive termites are spreading much farther throughout the state than experts initially predicted.
💝Kaia & Kara’s ULTIMATE GALentine’s Day Guide
Read full article: 💝Kaia & Kara’s ULTIMATE GALentine’s Day GuideLooking for the best Valentine’s Day plans in Central Florida? This guide rounds up fun date ideas in Orlando and beyond, from romantic nights out and cozy classics to active, unique experiences for couples, friends, and families. Whether you’re planning a last-minute Valentine’s Day date or a full weekend itinerary, find popular things to do in Central Florida plus can’t-miss specials and events.