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Central Florida chefs and restaurants shine as James Beard Award semifinalists
Read full article: Central Florida chefs and restaurants shine as James Beard Award semifinalistsCentral Florida’s culinary scene is in the spotlight as several local chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards.
Dawn of the ‘Social Media Hoppers:’ TikTok troubles could be a sign of things to come
Read full article: Dawn of the ‘Social Media Hoppers:’ TikTok troubles could be a sign of things to comeShortly before the Jan. 19 deadline for TikTok to shut down, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a previous ruling that allowed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to take effect. Here's what could happen to more apps going forward.
Video shows Winter Park officers, firefighters rescue 80-year-old man from partially-submerged truck
Read full article: Video shows Winter Park officers, firefighters rescue 80-year-old man from partially-submerged truckVideo shows Winter Park officers and firefighters work to rescue an 80-year-old man from a partially-submerged truck.
Beloved Winter Park coffee shop faces uncertainty amid burglary and development plans
Read full article: Beloved Winter Park coffee shop faces uncertainty amid burglary and development plansKnown for its welcoming atmosphere and support for local artists, Austin's Coffee recently fell victim to a burglary while also contending with potential displacement due to city development plans.
‘Neighbors are thrilled:’ Safety improvements made along Orange Avenue in Winter Park
Read full article: ‘Neighbors are thrilled:’ Safety improvements made along Orange Avenue in Winter ParkNews 6 revisited the Orwin Manor neighborhood to see the progress from a Florida Department of Transportation project designed to make the roadway safer.
What Florida homeowners should know about ‘Sinkhole Alley’
Read full article: What Florida homeowners should know about ‘Sinkhole Alley’Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
Toast to victory: Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE appliances unveil trophy with built-in toaster
Read full article: Toast to victory: Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE appliances unveil trophy with built-in toasterAfter a memorable post-game celebration last year, Pop-Tarts is upping its game for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.
Hear beloved holiday carols from historic Central Florida orchestra, choir
Read full article: Hear beloved holiday carols from historic Central Florida orchestra, choirAn organization with 90 years of history in Winter Park is bringing the warmth of the holidays with carols and hymns from an award-winning orchestra and choir.
Tijuana Flats reopens Orlando location, reveals plans to bounce back after bankruptcy
Read full article: Tijuana Flats reopens Orlando location, reveals plans to bounce back after bankruptcyIn April, Winter Park based Tijuana Flats filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed multiple locations
Here’s when that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville is set to open
Read full article: Here’s when that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville is set to openThe building stands out from the surrounding area due to its colorful paint and unique architecture. But what is it doing there?
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.
WATCH LIVE: Winter Park couple to take another ride with Bezos’ Blue Origin to edge of space
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Winter Park couple to take another ride with Bezos’ Blue Origin to edge of spaceMarc and Sharon Hagle, who in 2022 became the first married couple to launch on a commercial space vehicle, are set to do it again.
Winter Park OKs Fairbanks Avenue purchase, tries to reassure popular businesses
Read full article: Winter Park OKs Fairbanks Avenue purchase, tries to reassure popular businessesCommissioners in Winter Park have approved the purchase of a retail property that would clear the way for a road expansion project on Fairbanks Avenue. But businesses in that area worry about what will happen to them.
Free event in Winter Park offers mental health information for those looking for help
Read full article: Free event in Winter Park offers mental health information for those looking for helpOne in four people will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. In honor of World Mental Health Day, there’s a free education and awareness event coming up this Tuesday in Winter Park.
Here’s where you can donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into fuel
Read full article: Here’s where you can donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into fuelOrlando, Winter Park and Seminole County are partnering up with companies like PureCycle and NuCycle to turn campaign signs into energy.
The nonprofit offering opportunity to kids who age out of foster care
Read full article: The nonprofit offering opportunity to kids who age out of foster careThere comes a time when all of us need a little support. And for young adults like Thermon Williams, who has been in the foster care system since he was a teen, encouragement comes from weekly meetings with Foundation for Foster Children advocate, Gavin Farrington.
‘Express’ voting sites open in Orange County to meet early voting demand
Read full article: ‘Express’ voting sites open in Orange County to meet early voting demandNew “express voting sites” now open across Orange County are Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean's answer to record turnout and long lines.
Orange County elections supervisor adds early voting ‘express sites’ in answer to long lines
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor adds early voting ‘express sites’ in answer to long linesOrange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean held a news conference in Winter Park to announce “a substantial change” to early voting.
Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah Boone
Read full article: Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah BooneTestimony is set to continue Wednesday in the trial of Sarah Boone, accused of letting her boyfriend die in a zipped-up suitcase during an apparent drunken game of hide-and-seek.
Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical health
Read full article: Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical healthThe benefits of the arts for wellness are becoming more backed by research. From lower cortisol levels to mental health and community improvements, arts can be therapeutic.
DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station opening
Read full article: DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station openingThe SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.
Earning a Michelin star opened new doors for Orlando chef Mike Collantes
Read full article: Earning a Michelin star opened new doors for Orlando chef Mike CollantesMike Collantes started his culinary career inside Orlando's Fashion Square mall, but he now counts himself among the exclusive ranks of Michelin-starred chefs.
😱 Enter to win 4 tickets to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: 😱 Enter to win 4 tickets to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld OrlandoThe event features four all-new haunted houses, along with three never-before-seen scare zones, two new immersive blood-chilling bars, and four heart-dropping coasters.
How some Florida governments are helping to turn election campaign signs into fuel
Read full article: How some Florida governments are helping to turn election campaign signs into fuelWith the Aug. 20 primary entering the rear-view, the cities of Orlando and Winter Park are hoping you’ll help put those political campaign signs to better use than just throwing them in the trash.
The sweet success story of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Read full article: The sweet success story of Jeremiah’s Italian IceMichael Keller, CEO of Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, joined anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austion on Florida’s Fourth Estate to share the captivating origin story of this beloved brand. The journey began with Jeremy Litwack, a passionate entrepreneur from South
‘Explode everything:’ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurants
Read full article: ‘Explode everything:’ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurantsAccording to investigators, he left several letters at various locations across Orange County threatening to “explode everything here in whole America.”
🏃Enter to win registration on us for Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5K presented by AdventHealth
Read full article: 🏃Enter to win registration on us for Track Shack’s Celebration of Running 5K presented by AdventHealthLace up those shoes and get moving with Track Shack's Celebration of Running 5K in Orlando on August 17th. We're giving away five registrations.
Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the list
Read full article: Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the listThe World Atlas released a listing of eight of the best downtown areas in Florida, with several Central Florida cities making the cut.
Silver Alert canceled after 86-year-old Sumter County woman found safe
Read full article: Silver Alert canceled after 86-year-old Sumter County woman found safeA Silver Alert has been canceled after a missing 86-year-old Sumter County woman was located safe, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog says
Read full article: The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog saysThe Office of Inspector General says the Census Bureau didn’t adequately monitor contract orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars dealing with advertising to promote participation in the 2020 census.
11-year-old boy safe after being reported missing in Winter Park, police say
Read full article: 11-year-old boy safe after being reported missing in Winter Park, police sayUPDATE: A Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated Friday on behalf of C’Jay Bryan, 11, was canceled Saturday morning. Bryan is safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Winter Park Police Department.
USPS plans to replace ‘arrow keys’ after rise in postal robberies
Read full article: USPS plans to replace ‘arrow keys’ after rise in postal robberiesPostal worker robberies saw a big increase in 2023 — but thanks to some new technology, the United States Postal Service is seeing those numbers begin to drop in 2024.
Residents at troubled Orange County condos vote to recall board members
Read full article: Residents at troubled Orange County condos vote to recall board membersResidents at Regency Gardens Condominiums in Orange County were in fear of losing their homes. But after Tuesday’s meeting with the condo board, residents have a glimmer of hope.
‘The best experience we had:’ Summer programs at Orlando education center helps children with disabilities
Read full article: ‘The best experience we had:’ Summer programs at Orlando education center helps children with disabilitiesSummer is almost here, so many families are looking for summer camps to keep their kids busy. But for parents with children with special needs, it can be tough to find a good fit.
‘Profound honor and privilege:’ Rollins College president announces retirement
Read full article: ‘Profound honor and privilege:’ Rollins College president announces retirementThe president of Rollins College is retiring after 10 years of "exemplary leadership and dedicated service," the college announced.
Victors get slim wins in 2024 runoffs for Winter Park, Winter Garden city commission seats
Read full article: Victors get slim wins in 2024 runoffs for Winter Park, Winter Garden city commission seatsThe results are in for the 2024 runoff elections in Winter Park and Winter Garden, each for a respective city commissioner’s seat.
Winter Park man records total eclipse while skydiving, lands near plane crash
Read full article: Winter Park man records total eclipse while skydiving, lands near plane crashWhile people in Florida used special eclipse glasses to try to get glimpse at the sky on Monday, some took the views in from the sky.
The deepest sinkhole in Florida has a deadly secret. Here’s why you should stay away
Read full article: The deepest sinkhole in Florida has a deadly secret. Here’s why you should stay awayThe hourglass-shaped hole is roughly 150 feet around and is estimated to be 500 feet deep — perhaps even more. But you’re not likely to hear about it.
Winter Park hosts Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day
Read full article: Winter Park hosts Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration DayOn Thursday evening inside the Winter Park Library, people came together to recognize Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. The state will officially recognize the day next year on the fourth Thursday of March.
🏡 Rare estate sale at Thomas Edison son’s winter home in Winter Park
Read full article: 🏡 Rare estate sale at Thomas Edison son’s winter home in Winter ParkThe Winter Park home of Thomas Edison’s youngest son, Theodore Edison, will be open to the public for an Estate Sale over the weekend. Theodore Miller Edison was a businessman, inventor and founder of Calibron Industries, Inc. He and his wife, Anna, owned a summer home in Winter Park
Landlord looks to evict Guy Fieri-branded Chicken Guy! restaurant from Winter Park location
Read full article: Landlord looks to evict Guy Fieri-branded Chicken Guy! restaurant from Winter Park locationNearly $40,000 in overdue rent could lead to the eviction of Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! restaurant from its Winter Park location, according to court documents.
What’s that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville? Here’s what we know
Read full article: What’s that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville? Here’s what we knowThe building stands out from the surrounding area due to its colorful paint and unique architecture. But what is it doing there?
Winter Park neighbors increase home security amid ‘extremely frustrating’ burglaries
Read full article: Winter Park neighbors increase home security amid ‘extremely frustrating’ burglariesBurglars have hit more homes in Winter Park, less than a month after police issued a crime alert for eight burglaries.
Fatal police shooting at Winter Park wedding sparks lawsuit against city
Read full article: Fatal police shooting at Winter Park wedding sparks lawsuit against cityAccording to court documents, the man — Daniel Knight, 39 —was “overserved alcohol” by a caterer at his niece’s wedding and “became intoxicated.”
Motorcyclist thrown from vehicle, strikes pedestrian before being killed in Seminole County crash
Read full article: Motorcyclist thrown from vehicle, strikes pedestrian before being killed in Seminole County crashA 63-year-old motorcyclist was killed after he was thrown from his bike in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.