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At Island H2O Water Park in Kissimmee, you’re probably expecting to see a lot of waves, water slides and bathing suits. But with low temperatures and the holiday season in full swing, the water park is making a splash in a different kind of way.

The Florida waterpark has transformed into a wonderland of holiday lights. Live music, entertainment, train rides, foam part and holiday-inspired food and drinks for the entire family.

Grocery shoppers in every town and city know that the nation's food prices are higher than just a few months ago.

While today's unemployment rates are significantly lower than the COVID-19 pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, the fear of job losses remains as workers stare down an uncertain economic future.

With today’s stubbornly high auto prices and interest rates, buying a car, whether it’s new or used, is a high-stakes financial decision. Consumer Reports is here to help with its just-released exclusive car reliability report of cars that owners consider the most reliable and the ones that are regulars at the repair shop.

Ever wondered what it's like to be a Chief Meteorologist? News 6's Tom Sorrells takes us behind the scenes of his day, from checking the latest weather data at home to delivering an exceptional forecast on TV.

In October, the median number of days a home spent on the market was 34, one day less compared to the year before.

Growing up, kids who celebrated Christmas always had that one toy they were hoping to see under the tree on Dec. 25 — the one that they whispered about in Santa's ear, wondering if he and his trusty reindeer would come through.

They put on a show every Friday night. You don’t need to buy tickets or pay anything to experience this Bluegrass concert; the group performs for fun. The location is unique: Visitors can pull up a lawn chair and sit in the shade of an Ocoee plaza.

Stacker compiled a list of the best public colleges in Florida using data from Niche.

Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in Florida.

It’s become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This year, ICE! brings a lot of new elements including the Charlie Brown theme and new ice slides for thrill-seekers.

This holiday season, News 6 and Dunkin want to make the holidays a little brighter for you and your family!

Population growth can have a ripple effect throughout a local economy.

Crypto-zoology is the “pseudo-scientific” study of creatures or animals that may or may not exist. Popular American examples include the Bigfoot, the Mothman or the Flatwoods Monster.

Americans are retiring later in life than they did 30 years ago.

It's a common belief among many car owners that as their vehicle ages, their insurance rates will inevitably decrease.

We’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?

Are you ready for the holiday shopping season? You're not alone: More than 9 in 10 U.S. consumers plan to celebrate winter holidays and are collectively poised to spend around $960 billion, according to National Retail Federation data.

Trendy "bin store" opens in Central Florida full of overstock, returns from major online retailers.

If a symbol of the American lifestyle exists, it might very well be the car. So perhaps it's not surprising that, according to the Federal Highway Administration, the average American drives an average of 14,000 miles per year or just under 1,200 miles a month.

From unruly children to bare feet on the headrest, News 6 Insiders are sounding off, sharing their most bizarre, rude and downright disrespectful experiences while traveling. Most told their stories as passengers on a flight.

Weather forecasting is an essential part of our daily lives. Accurate weather predictions are crucial when deciding what to wear or planning outdoor activities, but how does our team of meteorologists predict the weather?

Grocery shoppers felt a slight reprieve this spring as grocery prices fell after a run of increases dating to September 2020.

When one thinks of holiday movies, the first thing that springs to mind is most likely Christmas.

After more than a year of historic inflation, grocery prices are staying relatively steady.

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Grocery shoppers felt a slight reprieve this spring as grocery prices fell after a run of increases dating to September 2020.

It’s a unique spin on a holiday classic. Dancers and actors have been rehearsing for months for the Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker ballet performance, but a new set of performers will take the stage as part of the show.

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as the number of homes for sale continues to decline.

Thanksgiving may be less than a week away, but for those of you looking to get in the Christmas spirit, one Central Florida event is sure to inspire you. Festival of Trees is underway, with proceeds benefitting art education programs.

While high interest rates affect overall housing affordability, Moneywise found there are a few surprising advantages of a cooler market.

If you're in the mood to get in touch with your inner adolescent, this is the book for you.

We want to hear about the naughty travelers you’ve encountered along with any bizarre and rude experiences you’ve had during your travels. By sharing your experiences, maybe we can encourage others to be more polite during the busy travel season.

Crowded planes, tight seats, long delays, rude passengers—all of these conspire to make flying more trying than ever. What to do about it?

A green screen is a tool that allows our team of meteorologists to key graphics and maps onto the broadcast while they stand in front of a green-colored background.

If you own your home, you may be able to borrow against your equity.

Have you ever been singing along to a song you've loved for months, or even years, and a friend or family member interrupts you to let you know you're not actually singing the right lyric?

This one has to do with Hurricanes and track models.

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as the number of homes for sale continues to decline.

Stacker examined data about people in cities looking to buy homes in Orlando using cross-market demand data from Realtor.com.

Nearly 40 artists from China have been spending the past month chiseling away at ice blocks at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee. It’s all part of an attraction featuring the Peanuts gang.

There is no shortage of films for subscribers to sink their teeth into, but with all of that new content coming in, some films are also on their way out.

2023's Atlantic hurricane season is starting to wind down.

“The Chronology of Water” is a memoir that centers around Yuknavitch’s adult life, her journey through adulthood, addiction and her path toward becoming a writer.

News 6 is giving away 6 Popeyes Gift Cards that will cover a Cajun-Style Turkey that will feed 8-12 people. The turkeys will be delivered to your door saving time and money so you can enjoy time with family and friends.

Nearly 100 million adult Americans carry some form of medical debt, according to figures from a 2022 Kaiser Family Foundation national survey. And more and more commonly, patients are being steered to financial products like high-interest credit cards or loans designed expressly to help pay for medical expenses. Consumer experts are warning, think twice before getting a medical credit card.

Using information from the Highway Loss Data Institute of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for the years 2020-2022, Way.com compiled a list of the most (and least) stolen cars as of 2023.

Our meteorologists use various tools to forecast the weather, which includes different models.

Health care is the fastest-growing sector in the U.S. economy.

Pop culture's impact on the ever-evolving world of language cannot be overstated.

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New office construction faces twin post-COVID-19 pandemic pressures. On the one hand, higher Federal Reserve interest rates designed to fight inflation that arose from pandemic supply chain shortages make it harder and more expensive to finance new projects.

Cultivating innovation and contributing millions of jobs to the U.S. economy, new businesses are significant drivers for the nation's growth and progress.

“Animal Farm” is a short read that’s well worth your time if you’re looking for a fun story that forces you to reflect on society then and now and doesn’t guarantee you a happy ending.

Out of over 70 models, Consumer Reports picks the best nanny cams, honing in on cameras that perform well data security tests — since privacy is critical with these cameras — and have features well-suited for keeping an eye on kids and caregivers and babies.

Hispanic American women represented the second-largest group of female workers in the U.S. (12.8 million) in 2022, about 17% of the women's labor force.

Each hurricane season, people wonder which hurricane model is the most accurate.

The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace.

Halloween weekend might seem like the perfect time to catch a flick that will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you grip the person next to you.

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This one has to do with a unique household hack.

If you aren't watching prices carefully when buying treats this Halloween, you could be left feeling tricked.

News 6 Insider Angela Bell-Deems shares her household hack she got from a car mechanic after she had visibility issues due to foggy headlights. We put it to the test and the results are surprising!

The most common culprits when those tragedies occur aren't the alligators, scorpions, or snakes you may expect and fear the most — they're deer.

In the spirit of Halloween, one Florida business is putting a spooky twist on a traditional car wash. I guess you can describe it as a drive-through haunted house of sorts, but you'll leave with a clean car.

As time has gone on, the boundaries of audience tolerance and good taste have shifted and been tested, which is particularly apparent in the horror genre.

This is the fifth week in a row that American drivers have seen prices drop.

These days, buying eyeglasses can be complicated—especially if you’re looking for options beyond those your eye doctor sells. Consumer experts break down everything you need to know about shopping for spectacles in-person or online while saving money.

There are myriad reasons workers might put in their notices, ranging from the mundane, like moving to a new state, to the dramatic, like having blow-up arguments with a supervisor.

The 1970s saw an experimental phase of music, with eclectic sounds and new artists flooding the airways.

The 1970s gave rise to an audacious evolution in filmmaking, with blaxploitation emerging as a mode of storytelling that met its cultural moment.

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This one has to do with a record number of launches from the Space Coast!

There were a lot of repeat-worthy hits throughout the 2000s, but many of the artists who made them only reached the charts once.

Celebrating more than two decades of serving Central Floridians on the big screens, a Brevard County movie theater is offering some free showings.

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is hosting “Zoo Boo Bash” with decorative holiday elements and activities for animals and visitors.

With more than 350 animals, some rare and endangered, you'll get the ultimate VIP Zoo Experience at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens good for four guests.

Grocery shoppers felt a slight reprieve this spring as grocery prices fell after a run of increases dating to September 2020.

Right before the pandemic, we visited our family for the holidays in Oklahoma, and we took a day trip to the town of Pawhuska in Osage County. This is a town that is best-known (up until now) as the home of TV’s Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond or the backdrop of the play and movie August: Osage County.

Consumer Reports' tests results reveal top-rated infant seats that are safe and easy to install.

Stacker compiled data on registered hunters in Florida from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The highest-performing stock on the list returned +2.7% last week.

Halloween inspires creative costumes and crafty desserts, with Americans projected to spend more than $12.2 billion on this year's holiday — an all-time high — according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey.

Despite cost of living challenges, the number of high-earning American households continues to grow.

It’s a rare phenomenon that will have a lot of people looking to the skies over the weekend.

Not very long ago at all, Halloween was a holiday for heart-eyed lovers looking for their spouses.

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A Disney Imagineer guides us through the new attraction made up of tropical paths highlighting the water cycle. And it’s interactive. Wave to the water and it may wave back. You can also swipe your hand through the rain harps to make music.

It's a tough time to be in the market for a new house. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rose above 7% at the start of November 2022, the highest level in more than a decade, as the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rates to combat inflation.

Hi, my name is Penny and I do not like romance novels. I really, really do not like romance novels. I don’t like romance movies either. That all being said, we’re going to talk about “The Love Hypothesis,” a romance novel by Ali Hazelwood.

In the era of streaming, the beginning of a month signals the arrival of a whole new set of movies to enjoy on your favorite streaming service.

This one has to do with a "common" American slang term, that's meaning has many Floridians stumped, according to a study.

Warmer temperatures increase rates of evaporation, pulling more water from the ocean and causing more precipitation overall.

There are more than 600,000 bridges across the United States, with a concentration of about 14.7 bridges per 100 miles of public roadway, according to the bureau.

The cost of oil dipped below $90 per barrel this week, helping to slightly speed up a decline in gasoline prices for American consumers.

The 1990s represent a magical decade in pop culture history.

Take a look at the songs people around you are listening to, and see how much 2000s nostalgia has crept its way in.

Enter to win 4 tickets to new event, Happy Frights & Haunting Nights at Leu Gardens in Orlando.

Even after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns have been lifted, the fear of job losses remains as workers stare down an uncertain economic future.