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Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is a must-do Walt Disney World destination for the holiday season, and this year, a festive tradition will not be on display.
This year's official White House Christmas ornament honors more than 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners.
The long-awaited visitor center at the Orlando Wetlands is finally open, according to a news release from the city.
A woman is claiming discrimination by Dunkin Donuts after she was refused drive-thru service on Christmas Day, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan.
Authorities are pulling submerged vehicles from the Columbia River, including a car thought to have belonged to a Portland couple who vanished in 1958 while out for a drive with their three daughters.
The large, headless sculpture of a brontosaurus still sits decades after its creator suffered a horrible accident.
Several of the drones that crashed at a Christmas show over Orlando’s Lake Eola last month may not have gotten the computer data needed to properly fly in formation.
A 25-year-old Merritt Island man was cited for his role in the Brevard County Christmas boat parade crash that sent three people to the hospital, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
He apparently died at work on Jan. 4. The family is going through an especially hard time since his daughter had just passed away before Christmas.
Visitors to Florida’s popular grocery chain last month may have seen something unusual on the shelves: an assortment of Publix-themed rubber ducks for sale.
Americans still dreaming of a really big Christmas present can keep that dream alive during Friday’s Mega Millions drawing for a jackpot worth an estimated $1.15 billion.
Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday.
Police announced that the girl — Taylor Nicole Hathaway — was last seen around 4:30 p.m. near East Michigan Street and South Ferncreek Avenue.
Local authorities say a Russian ballistic missile struck a residential building Tuesday in the Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih and at least one person was killed.
American Airlines briefly grounded flights nationwide due to a technical problem just as the Christmas travel season kicked into overdrive and winter weather threatened more potential problems for those planning to fly or drive.
A popular local Santa Claus is thanking doctors and nurses who helped him get back on his feet after a fall from a ladder nearly left him paralyzed.
Mourners are laying flowers near the scene of the deadly Christmas market attack as investigators puzzle over the motive of the suspect and his previous encounters with authorities are scrutinized.
The city of Bethlehem in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, the traditional birthplace of Jesus, will not have the usual trappings of the city's favorite holiday: no public Christmas tree, no raucous scouts march, no decorations and no twinkling lights, in deference to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Santa Claus has braved the sticky heat of the Amazon rainforest this weekend, taking two boats to bring gifts to the children of a small village near the Brazilian city of Manaus.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating after drones collided and fell into a crowd during a holiday show Saturday evening in downtown Orlando.
It feels a lot like winter in Central Florida, with temperatures kicking off in the chilly 30s and 40s this morning.
Will Howard threw two touchdown passes to freshman Jeremiah Smith and Ohio State routed Tennessee 42-17 on Saturday night in a first-round College Football Playoff game, setting up a New Year’s Day rematch with No. 1 Oregon at the Rose Bowl.
Officials say four women and a 9-year-old boy were killed when a man drove into a Christmas market teeming with holiday shoppers in the German city of Magdeburg.
With four days until Christmas, shoppers are expected to take advantage of the last Saturday before the big holiday.
Police are treating a car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany that killed at least five people as an attack.
Now that Thanksgiving is over, there's no reason to argue about whether it's acceptable to decorate for Christmas before Turkey Day (it is) and move on to more serious business, like which state sells the greatest quantity of America's most important crop: Christmas trees.
Church bells rang out in the German city of Magdeburg exactly 24 hours after authorities say a man drove into a busy Christmas market, killing five people and injuring 200 others.
Authorities in the German city of Magdeburg say at least two people were killed and dozens were injured after a car plowed into a busy Christmas market what officials called a deliberate attack.
The company announced that the flavors will return to stores starting in September, and they will remain available while supplies last.
Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, both Christmas and New Year’s Eve are among the most dangerous driving holidays in the United States.
The holiday festivities will soon be underway at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
If you want to avoid paying for priority or express shipping to ship your packages out in time for Christmas or the first night of Hanukkah, today is the day.
We're taking you behind the scenes to show you what it takes to bring you live coverage of distribution day at the Joy Center.
At the Salvation Army Joy Center, the air is alive with laughter, generosity, and a constant buzz of activity as families prepare for a brighter Christmas morning.
It’s that time of year again — and in the spirit of the season, WalletHub has released its 2024 list of America’s “Best Cities for Christmas.”
As the holiday season kicks into high gear, people are filled with excitement to see family and friends, and kitchens begin to buzz with the familiar aroma of festive dishes.
While there are plenty of organizations giving back this holiday season, neighborhood groups like the Lee Road Safe Neighborhood association are also doing their part.
Normally focused on providing free school supplies to teachers and students, A Gift For Teaching put away the pencils and papers Friday to give three lucky students the chance to shop for holiday gifts in a one-of-a-kind way.
Have you ever watched a holiday rom-com on Hallmark Channel or Lifetime — or any of the other many networks and streaming services that now air them — and thought, “I could write that”.
The griping Vatican-based movie thriller “Conclave” about picking a new pope and Stephanie Hsu starring in the dark comedy series “Laid” as a woman whose former lovers keep unexpectedly dying are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
For local artisan Matt Hollander, fallen limbs and storm debris aren’t just remnants of a chaotic season—they’re the foundation for something truly magical.
Patients and families at Nemours Children’s Hospital got a surprise visit from Santa and his elves outside their windows on Wednesday.
Legoland Florida is teaming up with Coca-Cola to get more gifts for children in need this Christmas, and on Sunday that means free tickets for kids into the park.
'Tis the season for all those holiday gifts, but it's also important for families to keep safety in mind.
Like most people during the month of December, many take the time to decorate their house for the holidays, but Ashley Miller chose to put a spooky spin on this tradition back in 2020.
The holiday shopping season is underway, and this year small businesses have less time to capitalize on the busy shopping period.
Habitat for Humanity is usually known for building forever homes, but this time the houses are a little smaller.
Dr. Phillips Charities has gifted an entire performance of Orlando Ballet’s The Nutcracker to a community audience, creating an unforgettable holiday experience for 1,500 Central Floridians.
When it comes to holiday decorations, Jorge Melendez believes there’s no such thing as too much. His passion for creating a Christmas masterpiece began at a young age.
The holiday season is upon us, and Light Orlando is calling on the community to join its fourth annual Light Orlando Community Christmas Project
When it comes to creating a Christmas tree that turns heads, who better to turn to than a designer who recently decorated a tree in the White House?
Gift-giving is a cornerstone of relationships. People express gifting in myriad ways, from spontaneous, smaller-scaled acts like baking treats to more elaborate signs of affection like planning a trip.
Here in Central Florida, events range from traditional Krampus Runs to breakfast with Krampus, to festivals, pub crawls, art shows and, at Gatorland, the Krampus Croc.
