✨What is the Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?
Read full article: ✨What is the Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom?The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a unique holiday event featuring life-size, artisan-crafted animal puppets that roam Discovery Island. Learn what makes this festive experience special and why it’s a must-see during the holiday season.
🎄 News 6 holiday special: Cozy crackling fireplace, Christmas classics, Florida holiday fun
Read full article: 🎄 News 6 holiday special: Cozy crackling fireplace, Christmas classics, Florida holiday funNews 6 WKMG is celebrating the season with a two-hour “News 6 Holiday Special,” featuring anchors reading Christmas favorites, a cozy crackling fireplace and yule log, surprise guest appearances and insider guides to holiday events and things to do around Central Florida.
Fireworks prohibited on Volusia County beaches for New Year’s festivities
Read full article: Fireworks prohibited on Volusia County beaches for New Year’s festivitiesVolusia County is reminding residents that fireworks are prohibited from beaches “unless conducted as part of a permitted professional display.”
Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
Read full article: Brigitte Bardot's funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-TropezLocal authorities in France say Brigitte Bardot’s funeral is set for next week in the French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez which she helped make famous.
Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list
Read full article: Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's listBritons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life.
Orlando Fringe unveils lineup for 10th anniversary ‘Winter Mini-Fest’
Read full article: Orlando Fringe unveils lineup for 10th anniversary ‘Winter Mini-Fest’Orlando Fringe has announced the full schedule for its 10th anniversary Winter Mini-Fest, a condensed version of its annual May festival, set for Jan. 7–11, 2026, inside Orlando Shakes.
CDC believes raw oysters to blame for Salmonella outbreak in Florida, 21 other states
Read full article: CDC believes raw oysters to blame for Salmonella outbreak in Florida, 21 other statesThe CDC says 64 people have been infected with a strain of Salmonella since June 21, and 20 people have been hospitalized. However, public health officials believe the number of people sickened is likely much higher. They now believe raw oysters are to blame.
ROACHES APLENTY: Even more Central Florida restaurants closed last week
Read full article: ROACHES APLENTY: Even more Central Florida restaurants closed last weekIn the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.
Holiday travel delays impact hundreds of flights at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Holiday travel delays impact hundreds of flights at Orlando International AirportTravelers returning home after Christmas packed Orlando International Airport on Thursday, with many facing flight delays and cancellations amid record holiday travel.
Visitors trade winter chill for Central Florida sunshine on Christmas
Read full article: Visitors trade winter chill for Central Florida sunshine on ChristmasVisitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.
Holiday travel set to break records with more than 122M Americans on the move. Here’s how it looks in Florida
Read full article: Holiday travel set to break records with more than 122M Americans on the move. Here’s how it looks in FloridaHoliday travel is expected to break records again this year, with more than 122 million Americans projected to be on the move, according to AAA.
Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever’ cases in Florida. Here’s what experts found
Read full article: Big breakthrough on ‘Sloth Fever’ cases in Florida. Here’s what experts foundAfter “Sloth Fever” began spreading into Central Florida last year, experts with the University of Florida say they’ve managed a huge breakthrough in their research.
Winter Garden weighs e-bike rules for safety boost. Here’s how much you could be fined
Read full article: Winter Garden weighs e-bike rules for safety boost. Here’s how much you could be finedThe city of Winter Garden is considering new rules to regulate e-bikes and motor scooters to improve public safety.
Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projects
Read full article: Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projectsOrlando Sanford International Airport is growing with hundreds of millions of dollars in development projects in the works. On Wednesday, our News 6 team got an inside look at one of the newest buildings that is part of the changing landscape at the airport.
Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the road
Read full article: Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the roadAAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.
‘It’s far more than we anticipated:’ Seminole County adds more vehicles to SCOUT service to meet demand
Read full article: ‘It’s far more than we anticipated:’ Seminole County adds more vehicles to SCOUT service to meet demandYou probably recognize the name SCOUT by now or you’ve seen the vehicles out on the road.
Port Canaveral now the most-visited cruise terminal in the world, leaders announce
Read full article: Port Canaveral now the most-visited cruise terminal in the world, leaders announcePort Canaveral has surpassed every other cruise terminal on the planet in annual passenger traffic, port leaders announced Tuesday, calling it a milestone driven by strong tourism demand and years of expansion.
‘Thought it would be worse:’ Smooth sailing for most travelers at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: ‘Thought it would be worse:’ Smooth sailing for most travelers at Orlando International AirportOrlando International Airport saw a steady stream of travelers Sunday as millions of Americans across the country made their way home after the Thanksgiving holiday.
‘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.
Sanford woman dies after falling asleep on motorcycle, landing on I-95 in Volusia, FHP says
Read full article: Sanford woman dies after falling asleep on motorcycle, landing on I-95 in Volusia, FHP saysFlorida troopers say a Sanford woman was killed in a motorcycle crash on I-95 in Volusia County.
Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath him
Read full article: Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath himAn Ocala man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a trip to a restaurant’s bathroom took an unfortunate turn, according to court documents obtained by News 6.
Where the chemtrails aren’t: Florida airport reports show no weather modification activity
Read full article: Where the chemtrails aren’t: Florida airport reports show no weather modification activityFlorida's airports are now required to submit monthly reports on weather-modification activities. Have there been any? News 6 requested the reports.
‘Gradatim Ferociter!’ Jeff Bezos welcomes ex-ULA CEO Bruno to Blue Origin in new role
Read full article: ‘Gradatim Ferociter!’ Jeff Bezos welcomes ex-ULA CEO Bruno to Blue Origin in new roleEarlier this week, News 6 told you that Tory Bruno, the CEO for United Launch Alliance, had left the company to pursue a new opportunity. Now we know what it is — he went to Blue Origin.
FIRST LOOK: Fraggle Rock reaches new heights in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex live show
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Fraggle Rock reaches new heights in Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex live showIn a first-of-its-kind collaboration between the Jim Henson Company and NASA, the Emmy Award-winning Fraggles leave their underground caves to explore the wonders of today’s NASA.
Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resigns
Read full article: Longtime United Launch Alliance CEO Tory Bruno resignsTory Bruno, who led ULA since 2014 and oversaw the development of the Vulcan rocket, resigned Monday to “pursue another opportunity,” according to a joint statement by the ULA board chairs for Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisions
Read full article: Hubble Space Telescope spies dusty debris from two cosmic collisionsNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has gotten a rare peek at the aftermath of two cosmic collisions — and helped scientists solve a decades-old mystery.
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These Central Florida restaurants will be open on Christmas Day
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants will be open on Christmas DayThe holiday season often makes last-minute shopping a challenge, especially for those who left the big grocery-store trip at the bottom of their to-do list.
AI-assisted experiments on Instacart may be raising your grocery bill, study says
Read full article: AI-assisted experiments on Instacart may be raising your grocery bill, study saysA new Consumer Reports investigation found that Instacart has been running AI-assisted pricing experiments across several major grocery chains, and in some cases, the discrepancies were significant.
Florida’s not the best place to live, study claims. Where does it rank?
Read full article: Florida’s not the best place to live, study claims. Where does it rank?The study looked at factors like affordability, economies, education, health and quality of life to determine which states were the cream of the crop.
How to photograph fast sanderlings on Florida Beaches | Tips from New 6 Insider Guides
Read full article: How to photograph fast sanderlings on Florida Beaches | Tips from New 6 Insider GuidesThe beach is a perfect place for wildlife photography, as long as you’re ready to get a little dirty and wet. Exploring the fast-paced world of sanderlings and some tips for capturing them on Florida’s sandy shores.
Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rare
Read full article: Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rareNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Pastry chef François Paille represents Central Florida on Food Network’s Sweet Empire: Winter Wars
Read full article: Pastry chef François Paille represents Central Florida on Food Network’s Sweet Empire: Winter WarsDiscover how French-born pastry chef François Paille balances his bakery business in Winter Park with the pressures of competing on Food Network’s Sweet Empire, where creativity and skill are put to the test.
Orlando pastry chef brings Brazilian flavors to Food Network’s ‘Holiday Baking Championship’
Read full article: Orlando pastry chef brings Brazilian flavors to Food Network’s ‘Holiday Baking Championship’Orlando pastry chef Jean Carlos showcases Brazilian tropical flavors and traditional desserts on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," earning praise from judges and a local Brazilian award.
🌳Discover the Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park: Family-friendly aerial adventure minutes from Disney
Read full article: 🌳Discover the Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park: Family-friendly aerial adventure minutes from DisneyLooking for an outdoor adventure? Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park offers exciting aerial courses, ziplines, and swinging bridges for all ages.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Gaylord Palms: Family fun, shows and holiday cheer
Read full article: Experience the magic of Christmas at Gaylord Palms: Family fun, shows and holiday cheerFrom meeting Santa and snow tubing to Broadway-style shows and a spectacular light show, find out why this holiday event is a must-visit for families and holiday lovers.
🧊 ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Watch 360° cam footage & Slide into Rudolph-themed winter wonderland
Read full article: 🧊 ICE! at Gaylord Palms: Watch 360° cam footage & Slide into Rudolph-themed winter wonderlandGaylord Palms brings a frosty, family-friendly holiday spectacle to Florida with ICE!, a newly redesigned ice-carving experience featuring scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe why
Read full article: Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe whyFlorida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.