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COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Dazzling Nights transforms Orlando’s Leu Gardens into immersive winter wonderland. Here’s everything to know
Read full article: Dazzling Nights transforms Orlando’s Leu Gardens into immersive winter wonderland. Here’s everything to knowA million twinkling lights will once again cover Orlando’s Leu Gardens, bringing guests into an immersive winter experience this holiday season.
🛣️ The most dangerous roads during Thanksgiving
Read full article: 🛣️ The most dangerous roads during ThanksgivingLast year, more than 49 million Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, it's one of the most dangerous driving holidays in the United States.
Here’s how you can donate to the ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey drive
Read full article: Here’s how you can donate to the ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey driveNews 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray’s turkey drive is back again. Online donations are being accepted to help feed families of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida for the holidays.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekAmericans may have record-low gas prices to be thankful for this holiday season as at least one analyst predicts average gasoline costs could fall below $3 per gallon by Thanksgiving.
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Harvest good times at the Palm Coast Harvest Festival
Read full article: Harvest good times at the Palm Coast Harvest FestivalWhat the Florida fall season lacks in cool weather and colorful leaves, it makes up for in festive fall events. Get in the fall spirit at the Palm Coast Harvest Festival, hosted by the Palm Coast Farmers Market.
Rock around Festival of Trees at the Orlando Art Museum
Read full article: Rock around Festival of Trees at the Orlando Art MuseumThe Festival of the Trees back to deck the halls again. Festival coordinators, Council 101 and Platinum Premier, are bringing the holiday cheer to the Orlando Art Museum with a new theme, “Let the Joy if the Season Shine,” which will feature an array of over 50 decorated trees and wreaths.
Ready for Turkey Day? Here’s how Florida helped shape Thanksgiving
Read full article: Ready for Turkey Day? Here’s how Florida helped shape ThanksgivingMany people in Florida are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this month. However, a decades-long fight nearly caused the holiday to be celebrated an entire week later.
SeaWorld Orlando to ring in holiday season with Coasters After Dark, festive favorites
Read full article: SeaWorld Orlando to ring in holiday season with Coasters After Dark, festive favoritesThere will be plenty of jolly good thrills and festive fun happening at SeaWorld Orlando this holiday season.
Ralph Macchio, Brendan Fraser among 2024 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrators
Read full article: Ralph Macchio, Brendan Fraser among 2024 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narratorsWalt Disney World has just announced the star studded list of celebrity narrators for the 2024 season of EPCOT’s “Candlelight Processional”.
‘Monster Dash’ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: ‘Monster Dash’ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Here’s what to expectThe Halloween-themed run is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year's mission is to pull in enough funds to save one of the town's most historic buildings.
Publix brings back old ice cream flavors for limited time. Here’s the lineup
Read full article: Publix brings back old ice cream flavors for limited time. Here’s the lineupThe company announced that the flavors will return to stores starting in September, and they will remain available while supplies last.
Sunshine, sand and water slides: Cocoa Beach attracts thousands for Fourth of July
Read full article: Sunshine, sand and water slides: Cocoa Beach attracts thousands for Fourth of JulyA beautiful Independence Day in Brevard County was marked by lots of sun and as expected every July 4: large crowds coming to beaches.
‘Respect it:’ Fireworks contractor shares safety tips ahead of Independence Day
Read full article: ‘Respect it:’ Fireworks contractor shares safety tips ahead of Independence DayPeople are stocking up on fireworks at the last minute, preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. But it's important to stay safe, too.
Orange County Animal Services provides tips ahead of Fourth of July fireworks
Read full article: Orange County Animal Services provides tips ahead of Fourth of July fireworksAs July 4 approaches, Orange County Animal Services is raising awareness about the surge in abandoned dogs and the need for responsible pet ownership.
Happy Mother’s Day from Florida’s Fourth Estate
Read full article: Happy Mother’s Day from Florida’s Fourth EstateThe Florida’s Fourth Estate podcast with hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden covers a variety of hot topics across Florida, including how individuals are impacting our community for the better. Some of those “change makers” have said it’s their mom who helped them to get to where they are today.
A Cadbury Easter egg hunt? Here’s how some UK tourists spent the holiday in Orlando
Read full article: A Cadbury Easter egg hunt? Here’s how some UK tourists spent the holiday in OrlandoMost people have their own family traditions to celebrate the Easter holiday, so we asked tourists on vacation in Orlando about their Easter practices and whether they brought any from home.
'This is a blessing:' Corvette club nets hundreds of toy donations for Salvation Army
Read full article: 'This is a blessing:' Corvette club nets hundreds of toy donations for Salvation ArmyA Central Florida car club spent their Saturday morning in Sanford helping the Salvation Army fill kids' Christmas wish lists.
These sobering St. Patrick’s Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrations
Read full article: These sobering St. Patrick’s Day facts give reason to be cautious during weekend celebrationsA tradition of consuming food and alcohol was born as a way to pay tribute to St. Patrick’s life and take a day break from abstaining from certain foods and alcohol during Lent.
Retired paramedic rushes to offer help in fatal Brevard motorcycle crash on New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Retired paramedic rushes to offer help in fatal Brevard motorcycle crash on New Year’s EveA retired paramedic who lives close to where the fatal crash happened said he heard it from his home and then rushed to the scene to help.
Over 100K to travel through Orlando International Airport ahead of New Year’s Eve
Read full article: Over 100K to travel through Orlando International Airport ahead of New Year’s EveSaturday at Orlando International Airport was expected to be the busiest day for traveling during the holiday season this year and airport officials said the crowds showed up in droves.
10 cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral over New Year’s weekend
Read full article: 10 cruise ships departing from Port Canaveral over New Year’s weekendTen ships departing the port with tens of thousands of passengers this weekend add to the 6.8 million guests Port Canaveral says took a cruise in the 2023 financial year.
‘Monstrosity:’ Florida woman files $5M lawsuit over seasonal Reese’s candies
Read full article: ‘Monstrosity:’ Florida woman files $5M lawsuit over seasonal Reese’s candiesThe lawsuit claims that The Hershey Company used false advertising to sell the candies, which lacked the faces shown on their packaging.
Central Florida law enforcement seeks to get you home safe from New Year’s celebrations
Read full article: Central Florida law enforcement seeks to get you home safe from New Year’s celebrationsLaw enforcement across Central Florida are warning about the dangers of impaired driving as people are preparing to celebrate the new year.
It’s trivia time: Test your New Year’s Eve knowledge with this fun quiz
Read full article: It’s trivia time: Test your New Year’s Eve knowledge with this fun quizYou might think you know everything there is to know about New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, but there’s actually some cool history behind the big days.
‘Family spat:’ Florida teens arrested after sister killed in Christmas gift argument
Read full article: ‘Family spat:’ Florida teens arrested after sister killed in Christmas gift argumentThe three siblings went to their grandmother’s home, which is where they got into an argument over Christmas gifts, the release shows.
Gas prices spike as Floridians hit the road during peak holiday travel period
Read full article: Gas prices spike as Floridians hit the road during peak holiday travel periodDrivers are seeing a big spike in gas prices as millions of Floridians are hitting the road over the next week for holiday travel.
Hundreds of kids get Christmas gifts at community event in Orlando
Read full article: Hundreds of kids get Christmas gifts at community event in OrlandoChristmas is only a few days away, but on Saturday morning, more than a thousand kids got bikes, toys and a chance to pick out other gifts outside the Northwest Community Center.
Ocala police give out $100 bills during traffic stops for Christmas
Read full article: Ocala police give out $100 bills during traffic stops for ChristmasPolice said that officers recently pulled over drivers for traffic stops — but instead of writing a citation, the officers instead gave each driver a $100 bill.
‘Tis the season for ... KFC? 5 holiday rituals from around the world
Read full article: ‘Tis the season for ... KFC? 5 holiday rituals from around the worldThere are many holiday rituals that are celebrated by just about everyone around the world, whether that means exchanging gifts, family get-togethers or attending church services.
Disney’s Ultimate Toy Drive illuminates the holidays for children in need
Read full article: Disney’s Ultimate Toy Drive illuminates the holidays for children in needWalt Disney World has embraced the season of giving with the continuation of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, a heartfelt initiative supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program.