✨Disney World brothers build careers behind the scenes, keeping park operations running
Read full article: ✨Disney World brothers build careers behind the scenes, keeping park operations runningBrothers Michael and Bob Archer have spent decades in mechanical and maintenance roles at Walt Disney World, continuing a family trade and helping keep transportation and attractions operating safely every day.
🦩Celebrate Florida’s iconic pink bird at Discovery Cove
Read full article: 🦩Celebrate Florida’s iconic pink bird at Discovery CoveCelebrate National Pink Flamingo Day with a behind-the-scenes look at the Flamingo Mingle experience at Discovery Cove, where guests can meet Caribbean flamingos up close, learn fun facts from expert aviculturists and support Florida conservation efforts — just be prepared to have your hair pecked along the way.
‘It would do very well:’ DeSantis agrees Buc-ee’s should open new spot at this Florida junction
Read full article: ‘It would do very well:’ DeSantis agrees Buc-ee’s should open new spot at this Florida junctionThe cult-favorite convenience chain Buc-ee’s is set to open several new locations in the Sunshine State — but one location in particular may be a good fit for the company, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted
Read full article: White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trustedA White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contest
Read full article: Joey Chestnut eats 66 hot dogs to again claim Mustard Belt at Nathan's Famous contestThe Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest is marking the United States’ 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance.
Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
Read full article: Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himselfPresident Donald Trump has offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he’s spending his time in the White House on second lady Usha Vance's podcast where guests are supposed to read picture books to children.
Turkish comedian sent to jail to await trial on charges of insulting Erdogan
Read full article: Turkish comedian sent to jail to await trial on charges of insulting ErdoganA Turkish court has ordered comedian Deniz Goktas jailed pending trial for allegedly insulting religious values and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by Yosemite
Read full article: As war grinds on, Ukrainian climbers build a new outdoor culture inspired by YosemiteAs Russia’s full-scale invasion enters its fifth year, a group of Ukrainian amateur climbers is trying to build something new: a climbing culture inspired by the sense of community surrounding California’s Yosemite National Park.
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Read full article: This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts saySome of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Read full article: Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern USGaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend.
Dogs ride the waves at Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Dogs ride the waves at Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza in Daytona BeachDogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.
Hot cars, deadly consequences: Orange County agencies team up to protect pets this summer
Read full article: Hot cars, deadly consequences: Orange County agencies team up to protect pets this summerWith summer heat arriving in Central Florida, local agencies are reminding the community just how dangerous a parked vehicle can become for pets, even in a matter of minutes.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Paws for Peace Walk marks 15 years of hope, healing, and community
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Paws for Peace Walk marks 15 years of hope, healing, and communityAt Harbor House of Central Florida, family members have a safe place to go, right alongside their pets.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Pints N Paws hits $1 million milestone in Sanford
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Pints N Paws hits $1 million milestone in SanfordThis weekend’s Trooper Steve on Patrol took us to the heart of historic downtown Sanford, where the 14th annual Pints and Paws craft beer festival brought together thousands of people and plenty of four-legged friends—for a cause that continues to grow in a big way.
Parramore Market aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity
Read full article: Parramore Market aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurityParramore Market, spearheaded by 30-year-old Jeniffer Hilaire, aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort scraps iconic gingerbread house for holiday season
Read full article: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort scraps iconic gingerbread house for holiday seasonWalt Disney World confirmed that new miniature displays will be created by the resort’s culinary team in place of the traditional house. Details on exactly what those displays will look like — and how many there will be — are expected to be announced closer to the holiday season.
Orlando International sees smooth start to holiday rush
Read full article: Orlando International sees smooth start to holiday rushOrlando International Airport experienced one of its busiest travel weekends, with nearly 198,000 passengers expected on Friday and more than 1.4 million projected between Thursday and Monday. Despite the large crowds, security lines moved quickly and travelers reported a smoother experience than anticipated, though baggage claim areas were busier. Airport officials continued to advise arriving early and checking flight statuses. AAA forecasted record travel numbers for the Independence Day holiday, but the airport managed crowds effectively through Friday.
Filling up for the Fourth? Rideshare drivers in Central Florida say high gas prices are changing the job
Read full article: Filling up for the Fourth? Rideshare drivers in Central Florida say high gas prices are changing the jobRideshare drivers will be in demand this July 4 weekend as travelers head to parties, events and destinations, but for rideshare drivers themselves, gas prices will soak up that extra income, and those we talked to say they may be choosier about the trips they take.
Volusia County urges caution when driving at beaches for Fourth of July
Read full article: Volusia County urges caution when driving at beaches for Fourth of JulyVolusia County officials are urging beachgoers to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend, warning of massive crowds, narrow beaches from high tides, and a strict fireworks ban to protect a record sea turtle nesting season.
Fourth of July travel expected to hit record numbers as costs soar
Read full article: Fourth of July travel expected to hit record numbers as costs soarA record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, despite an 11% jump in overall travel costs, with Orlando International Airport ranking as the second-busiest domestic destination.
Visit Orlando: Tourism hits new record, but Canadian travel drops 13%
Read full article: Visit Orlando: Tourism hits new record, but Canadian travel drops 13%Orange County leaders received an update this week from Visit Orlando, highlighting record-setting visitor numbers — along with a notable challenge from north of the border.
Flight returns to gate at Orlando airport after reported odor; 3 taken to hospital
Read full article: Flight returns to gate at Orlando airport after reported odor; 3 taken to hospitalA flight departing Orlando International Airport returned to the gate after the crew reported an odor onboard, and three passengers were taken to the hospital, airport officials said.
TSA allows medical marijuana through airport security, but Florida laws still apply
Read full article: TSA allows medical marijuana through airport security, but Florida laws still applyPassengers at Orlando International Airport are reacting to a TSA policy allowing medical marijuana through security checkpoints, while officials remind travelers that Florida’s marijuana laws still apply.
Federal grant could fund traffic changes at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Federal grant could fund traffic changes at Orlando International AirportThe Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is on track to accept $2.5 million in public transportation grant money from the Florida Department of Transportation to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard at South Park Place and Station Loop Road.
Dollars & Sense: Vacation inflation is making simple travel goals a complicated reality
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Vacation inflation is making simple travel goals a complicated realityIn the next few weeks, schools will let out, Memorial Day weekend will come and go, the frenzied pace of spring will be a memory, and families will ease into summer mode.
Central Florida contractor spent funds on baseball cards instead of doing work, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida contractor spent funds on baseball cards instead of doing work, sheriff saysA Palm Coast couple wired $40,000 to a contractor for home renovations that were supposed to be finished in three months. Detectives say the work barely started — and the money went elsewhere, including signed baseball card purchases.
‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff saysA Palm Bay woman was arrested over the weekend after she was caught with cocaine in her “lower region” after a traffic stop, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
OCSO: Florida man weaves through traffic in RV while fleeing law enforcement
Read full article: OCSO: Florida man weaves through traffic in RV while fleeing law enforcementA Kissimmee man was caught earlier this month after he fled from law enforcement in an RV, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen ATV leaves Flagler County turtle patrol without wheels to protect nesting sites
Read full article: Stolen ATV leaves Flagler County turtle patrol without wheels to protect nesting sitesThe sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help tracking down a stolen camouflage-colored ATV taken from a volunteer group dedicated to protecting sea turtles and their nesting sites along the county’s coastline.
WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida Space Coast ahead of IPO launch
Read full article: WATCH AGAIN: SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites from Florida Space Coast ahead of IPO launchSpaceX has two launches happening Friday morning — one from the Space Coast and one on Wall Street. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit Friday morning from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Meanwhile, SpaceX went public on the Nasdaq Exchange on Friday.
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Remembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shooting
Read full article: Remembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shootingTen years ago, 49 families learned their mothers, fathers, siblings and friends would not be coming home after a gunman opened fire on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. To honor their memories, News 6 journalists compiled stories about every victim through interviews, news articles and social media.
Can you get a DUI on a bicycle? Here’s what Florida law says
Read full article: Can you get a DUI on a bicycle? Here’s what Florida law saysIt’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.
⚽Orlando City’s free World Cup watch party takes over Pointe Orlando through July 19
Read full article: ⚽Orlando City’s free World Cup watch party takes over Pointe Orlando through July 19Orlando City SC is hosting a free, festival-style World Cup watch party at Pointe Orlando from June 11 through July 19, featuring live viewings of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, entertainment, food and player appearances.
There’s a tragic story behind this old Central Florida water tower
Read full article: There’s a tragic story behind this old Central Florida water towerDrivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.
Here’s when John Morgan’s new Florida political party will finally be revealed
Read full article: Here’s when John Morgan’s new Florida political party will finally be revealedA $100,000 contest to name John Morgan’s new third party here in Florida is officially wrapping up, though the reveal date is expected to come later this month.
🍜This soup takes 24 hours to make
Read full article: 🍜This soup takes 24 hours to makePhở Bar in Orlando’s Mills 50 District is a must-try Vietnamese restaurant for phở lovers, serving a rich 24-hour beef broth, handmade noodles, and fan favorites like bánh bèo, Mama’s egg rolls, and crispy fish sauce wings—plus lomo saltado and orange honey iced tea.
🪐Orlando Science Center’s 8K dome reopens June 1 with laser projection and surround sound
Read full article: 🪐Orlando Science Center’s 8K dome reopens June 1 with laser projection and surround soundOrlando Science Center’s all-new Dome opens June 1 with immersive 8K laser projection, 30,000 watts of sound and planetarium shows under a seamless screen.
You can own the world’s most dangerous bird in Florida. Here are the rules
Read full article: You can own the world’s most dangerous bird in Florida. Here are the rulesFlorida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.
🦘Kangaroo meat and wagyu salami?!
Read full article: 🦘Kangaroo meat and wagyu salami?!A Florida Foodie trip to Wild Fork Foods in Winter Park, where blast-frozen meats make it easy to shop for everyday dinners or Memorial Day grilling—plus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.
WKMG News 6 anchor-investigator signs off after 25 years of service
Read full article: WKMG News 6 anchor-investigator signs off after 25 years of serviceAfter 25 years at News 6 in Orlando, Louis Bolden is leaving for Fox 13 in Memphis, where he will be the main evening anchor. He reflects on career turning points and investigative wins.
REPORT: Here’s what to know about Buc-ee’s new ‘Pay-at-the-Pump’ rule
Read full article: REPORT: Here’s what to know about Buc-ee’s new ‘Pay-at-the-Pump’ rulePopular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.
These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problem
Read full article: These invasive ‘potatoes’ have flooded Florida. Here’s what makes them a problemThere are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that look like potatoes.
🍚Kaia tries Michelin Filipino food at Kaya
Read full article: 🍚Kaia tries Michelin Filipino food at KayaKaia, who is half Filipino, visits Kaya in Orlando’s Mills 50 district during AAPI Heritage Month and finds more than a memorable meal. The MICHELIN Green Star restaurant serves elevated, authentic Filipino flavors rooted in sustainability and community, creating a warm, home-away-from-home experience from dinner through the Kape Kaya pop-up.
Altamonte Springs’ special softball game marks 45 years of community, inclusion and fun
Read full article: Altamonte Springs’ special softball game marks 45 years of community, inclusion and funThe city of Altamonte Springs and WKMG News 6 celebrated the 45th year of their annual special softball game, a widely attended event supporting the city’s special needs program.
Orange County’s young math wizards compete in 2026 Math Bee
Read full article: Orange County’s young math wizards compete in 2026 Math BeeIf a recipe calls for 3 1/4 quarts of milk, how many cups of milk is that? If you could answer this question correctly, you could have taken home the big trophy in the 2026 Orange County Public Schools Math Bee Invitational on Thursday.
🍕Eating boujee on a budget this summer
Read full article: 🍕Eating boujee on a budget this summerBlaze Pizza is teaming up with Volpi Foods for a limited-time Italian Escape menu featuring prosciutto-forward pizzas, a strawberry prosciutto salad and tiramisu — all designed to deliver premium flavors at budget-friendly prices through June 23.
New limited-edition ‘Pickle Smoothie’ on sale at Smoothie King in Florida
Read full article: New limited-edition ‘Pickle Smoothie’ on sale at Smoothie King in FloridaAfter unveiling a “Tomato Ketchup Smoothie” last year, Smoothie King is now unveiling its first-ever “Pickle Smoothie” at locations nationwide — including right here in Florida.
🐢Everyday Wild: Gopher tortoises, Florida’s underground neighborhood, and why we keep building on it
Read full article: 🐢Everyday Wild: Gopher tortoises, Florida’s underground neighborhood, and why we keep building on itJoey Manna travels to a Gainesville-area state park to photograph Florida’s gopher tortoise and meets Katherine Saylor of Defenders of Wildlife, who explains why this keystone species—and the fire-dependent, high-and-dry habitat it relies on—is disappearing fast. The search reveals a surprising truth: gopher tortoises (and the conservation choices that protect them) aren’t just “out there” in the wilderness—they’re often right in our own neighborhoods
🤸♀️Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ blends Disney animation, jaw-dropping acrobatics
Read full article: 🤸♀️Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ blends Disney animation, jaw-dropping acrobaticsStep into Disney animation, then watch it take flight. Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life at Disney Springs mixes big feelings, big stunts and big magic.
Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center May 9–10 with messy, hands-on physics
Read full article: Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center May 9–10 with messy, hands-on physicsMess Fest is back at Orlando Science Center May 9–10, and I got a media preview of the messy, hands-on fun (including 3 experiments outside). Expect washable paint, physics demos, and big reactions—plus it’s included with general admission (members get in free).