‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on ThanksgivingAAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.
Return of the cold! Feels-like temps to drop to near freezing in parts of Central Florida
Read full article: Return of the cold! Feels-like temps to drop to near freezing in parts of Central FloridaA cold front has swooped across our state on Thursday to welcome the Thanksgiving festivities. After a little bit of rain, frigid polar air is rapidly filling in its place.
Orlando Magic hosts Thanksgiving breakfast at Coalition for the Homeless
Read full article: Orlando Magic hosts Thanksgiving breakfast at Coalition for the HomelessHead coach Jamahl Mosley made the special holiday breakfast possible, carrying forward a cherished tradition that has spanned more than 30 years.
Valencia students, Salvation Army make Thanksgiving feast for all in Orlando
Read full article: Valencia students, Salvation Army make Thanksgiving feast for all in OrlandoFor the fourth year, the Salvation Army teamed up with Valencia College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program for the Eric and Diane Holm Thanksgiving Community Meal in Orlando. It's happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to everyone.
On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to knowAAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year. How to find live road conditions, help if your car breaks down, and more.
‘We are here for you:’ Pinewood Elementary in Orlando steps up to support families before Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘We are here for you:’ Pinewood Elementary in Orlando steps up to support families before ThanksgivingTeachers at the school say several parents lost paychecks during the shutdown, while others temporarily lost access to SNAP benefits, leaving many families struggling to afford groceries just days before Thanksgiving.
Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way this ThanksgivingFor days, Trooper Steve has been preaching the same message on-air and across social media: slow down, pay attention, and be patient.
‘Great for the community:’ Orlando Commissioner Sheehan’s turkey giveaway draws big turnout
Read full article: ‘Great for the community:’ Orlando Commissioner Sheehan’s turkey giveaway draws big turnoutResidents of Orlando's Reeves Terrace neighborhood received Thanksgiving turkeys Tuesday evening as part of District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan's 20th annual turkey distribution event, meeting an increased need amid rising food costs and changes to food assistance programs.
Nearly 82 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving; Florida top destination
Read full article: Nearly 82 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving; Florida top destinationFlorida remains the most popular domestic destination, thanks to its warm weather, theme parks, and cruise ports, which means busy days ahead at MCO.
Orlando City, Pride host annual turkey giveaway to support local families
Read full article: Orlando City, Pride host annual turkey giveaway to support local familiesInstead of a stadium full of soccer fans, the Inter & Co Stadium was packed with food and people seeking assistance. The 10th annual Orlando City and Orlando Pride Turkey Giveaway drew thousands who received ingredients they might not otherwise afford.
Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers during Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers during Thanksgiving travel weekWith more drivers on the road during a holiday travel week, stress levels naturally climb, and that’s where some of our unsung heroes come in: Road Rangers.
Nearly 2M travelers expected at Orlando International Airport for Thanksgiving holiday period
Read full article: Nearly 2M travelers expected at Orlando International Airport for Thanksgiving holiday periodWith airlines cleared to resume normal operations following the FAA’s decision to lift its flight-reduction mandate because of the government shutdown, Orlando International Airport is preparing for a slight increase this Thanksgiving travel season.
🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs
Read full article: 🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costsGrocery store prices have been on the rise in recent years, and many Americans feel the financial pinch on Thanksgiving — a holiday where food is the star of the show.
🍗 Why heart attacks spike during Thanksgiving, and what you can do about it
Read full article: 🍗 Why heart attacks spike during Thanksgiving, and what you can do about itEvery Thanksgiving, while millions of Americans gather around tables laden with turkey and pie, emergency rooms brace for an invisible surge: a wave of cardiac emergencies that makes the holiday season one of the deadliest times of the year.
Florida state offices will be closed even longer for the holidays this year, DeSantis says
Read full article: Florida state offices will be closed even longer for the holidays this year, DeSantis saysThis year, state offices will be closed for three more days alongside the standard holidays, according to the governor's office.
Orange County deputies give out Thanksgiving turkeys, fixings. Here’s where to get yours
Read full article: Orange County deputies give out Thanksgiving turkeys, fixings. Here’s where to get yoursHundreds of Central Florida families found holiday relief as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office gave away 600 turkeys just days before Thanksgiving.
SNAP shutdown stretches into second week, impacting Central Florida families
Read full article: SNAP shutdown stretches into second week, impacting Central Florida familiesAs Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Central Florida families are bracing for the holiday with empty cupboards and little hope for relief, as the federal government’s shutdown of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stretches into a second week, leaving many anxious and local food pantries overwhelmed.
These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in Central Florida
Read full article: These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in Central FloridaMost major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
These Orlando-area restaurants are open for Thanksgiving dining
Read full article: These Orlando-area restaurants are open for Thanksgiving diningFor those who dread the annual cooking marathon, or start a new tradition, a number of Orlando-area restaurants are throwing open their doors on Turkey Day.
What kind of weather can Floridians expect this November?
Read full article: What kind of weather can Floridians expect this November?November came in on the pleasant side and promises to deliver us some fairly cold weather as we approach Veterans Day. Here's what to expect for the rest of the month.
Small shot for rain in Central Florida before glorious fall weather continues
Read full article: Small shot for rain in Central Florida before glorious fall weather continuesAs another storm system and a cold front down at the surface sweeps through, we get a little nudge in the moisture department. This could trigger a few stray showers or rains, but overall the environment remains far too dry for anything big time. Fall will continue to dominate our weather pattern locally
UPDATE: Volusia Thanksgiving shooter fired over 700 rounds before SWAT death
Read full article: UPDATE: Volusia Thanksgiving shooter fired over 700 rounds before SWAT deathShortly after the shooting happened, investigators announced that the man had fired over 200 rounds at neighbors and deputies before being taken out. But a week later, Sheriff Chitwood provided an updated figure.
MCO faces busiest day expected of Thanksgiving travel period
Read full article: MCO faces busiest day expected of Thanksgiving travel periodNearly two million travelers are estimated to pass through Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving travel period. We checked in during what was expected to be the busiest day of them all.
Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Pine Hills nonprofit helps feed formerly incarcerated for ThanksgivingTwo Fold H.E.L.P. Ministries is providing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings to over a dozen people in their re-entry program, aimed at rehabilitating those formerly incarcerated or struggling through hard times.
From a mild Thanksgiving to a chilly start to December!
Read full article: From a mild Thanksgiving to a chilly start to December!Thanksgiving keeps us around average temperatures for our area before a strong push of polar air comes across Florida, dipping us well into the 40s through the weekend and the start of next week.
‘I was expecting delays:’ Passengers experience smooth Thanksgiving travel in Orlando
Read full article: ‘I was expecting delays:’ Passengers experience smooth Thanksgiving travel in OrlandoOver 2 million people are expected to pass through the Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday travel stretch.
Go behind the scenes of Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ with award-winning documentary
Read full article: Go behind the scenes of Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ with award-winning documentaryWKMG-TV is thrilled to announce the upcoming broadcast of “Artistry & Innovation: Reimagining the Nutcracker,” an award-winning documentary that offers a captivating look behind the scenes of the Orlando Ballet’s beloved holiday production, “The Nutcracker” brought to you by Orlando Health.
10 steps to defuse a Thanksgiving family argument from a hostage negotiator
Read full article: 10 steps to defuse a Thanksgiving family argument from a hostage negotiatorBelligerent subjects. Family members held captive by circumstance. A tense situation that at any moment could escalate into something worse. For crisis negotiator Scott Walker, it’s a living. But it could also be your Thanksgiving.
Orlando International Airport’s new app is a holiday travel hack you didn’t know you needed
Read full article: Orlando International Airport’s new app is a holiday travel hack you didn’t know you neededTo build the brand-new all-things-MCO app, airport staff conducted surveys, focus groups and one-on-one interviews to find out what travelers want and need in an airport app.

‘It means a lot:’ News 6 photojournalist provides turkeys for more than 300 families in need
Read full article: ‘It means a lot:’ News 6 photojournalist provides turkeys for more than 300 families in needOne of News 6's very own is making sure other people have food on the table ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

‘Be patient:’ Safety urged as 4.5M expected to travel in Florida for Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘Be patient:’ Safety urged as 4.5M expected to travel in Florida for ThanksgivingThe Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol are urging safety as a record amount of people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving travel: 1.9M expected to pass through Orlando, MCO ready for rush
Read full article: Thanksgiving travel: 1.9M expected to pass through Orlando, MCO ready for rushThe Orlando International Airport is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving travel season, with changes made to make passengers’ experience easier now in full swing.

News 6 photojournalist's turkey giveaway kicks off, feeding Orange County seniors, families
Read full article: News 6 photojournalist's turkey giveaway kicks off, feeding Orange County seniors, familiesCorie Murray, News 6 photojournalist and host of the "Black Men Sundays" podcast, is getting results for Central Florida families this Thanksgiving.
🛣️ 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.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office hosts turkey giveaway ahead of Thanksgiving
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office hosts turkey giveaway ahead of ThanksgivingAs Thanksgiving approaches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is bringing the spirit of giving to life with its annual turkey giveaway.
⛽ 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.
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.
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.
🍗 Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscle
Read full article: 🍗 Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscleAt Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat.
‘Black Men Sundays’ gives thanks after over 230 turkeys donated for families in need
Read full article: ‘Black Men Sundays’ gives thanks after over 230 turkeys donated for families in needWhile the goal was initially to get 50 turkeys, donations eventually reached 232 turkeys — 60 of which came from the nonprofit Light Orlando.
‘Light Orlando’ prepares to pack hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for people in need
Read full article: ‘Light Orlando’ prepares to pack hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for people in needOn Wednesday afternoon, volunteers met at the Church of Latter-Day Saints at 3001 S. Apopka Vineland Road to set up ahead of Thanksgiving.
Cold turkey! Front to bring coolest Thanksgiving in years to Central Florida
Read full article: Cold turkey! Front to bring coolest Thanksgiving in years to Central FloridaHighs Thanksgiving Day will be in the upper 60s to around 70 north of Orlando. For the Orlando area and south, it will be in the low-to-mid 70s.
Here’s when the stores open for Black Friday shopping in Central Florida
Read full article: Here’s when the stores open for Black Friday shopping in Central FloridaBlack Friday is more of a week-long event now, but 130.7 million are still planning to shop on Friday itself, according to the National Retail Federation.
🍗6 Turkey Day dinner tips, household hacks
Read full article: 🍗6 Turkey Day dinner tips, household hacksWe’re all about making life a bit easier, especially when it comes to those big family meals during the holidays. We compiled a list of six Turkey Day tips and household hacks shared by our News 6 Insiders and WKMG staff. Have you tried any of these hacks?
Florida once battled the president over Thanksgiving — and helped change it forever
Read full article: Florida once battled the president over Thanksgiving — and helped change it foreverMany people in Florida are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this Thursday. However, a decades-long fight nearly caused the holiday to be celebrated an entire week later.
With Kissimmee building destroyed, Salvation Army to bus needy to Orlando for Thanksgiving dinner
Read full article: With Kissimmee building destroyed, Salvation Army to bus needy to Orlando for Thanksgiving dinnerThe Salvation Army is changing their plans this Thanksgiving to meet the needs of people in Osceola County.
Heading to Orlando International Airport? Pro-tips for driving, parking
Read full article: Heading to Orlando International Airport? Pro-tips for driving, parkingOfficials predict 2 million passengers will travel through the Orlando International Airport over the 12-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period -- are you one of them?
With millions on the road this week, FHP reminds drivers to put the phone down
Read full article: With millions on the road this week, FHP reminds drivers to put the phone downA car caught fire Sunday after crashing on John Young Parkway near Princeton Street. Police say the driver got distracted and ran into the back of a semitruck.
News 6 photographer’s turkey drive gets results for hundreds of Central Florida families
Read full article: News 6 photographer’s turkey drive gets results for hundreds of Central Florida familiesSo many Central Florida families will spend their Thanksgiving happy and full this year following a turkey drive launched by News 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” podcast host Corie Murray.
Nearly 2.1M people expected to travel through MCO as airport preps for holidays
Read full article: Nearly 2.1M people expected to travel through MCO as airport preps for holidaysWith just one week away from Thanksgiving, experts are anticipating once again a lot of people set to travel during the holiday season.
‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey drive reaches 227 turkeys for Central Florida families
Read full article: ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey drive reaches 227 turkeys for Central Florida familiesAn effort by News 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray to collect turkeys for dozens of families in need is getting big results.

