Gas prices were seen back up over the $4 mark in Orlando on Tuesday after a Labor Day weekend that saw prices hover around $3.90 a gallon. News 6 spotted a Wawa station with $4.19 a gallon for regular unleaded, $5.89 a gallon for diesel.

Candidates in several states with competitive House and Senate races are beginning the stretch run of election season with Labor Day events at festivals, union halls and parades.

The wet weather pattern continues across Central Florida, with widespread showers and storms expected Labor Day and through much of the week.

Rain chances remain higher than normal through Labor Day.

Hurricane Marie is creating dangerous conditions at beaches across Southern California over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge waves presenting a threat to swimmers and surfers.

Orlando International Airport expects more than 155,000 passengers on Labor Day, making Monday one of the busiest days of the holiday travel period. However, overall passenger traffic is projected to fall compared with last year.

Rain chances remain higher than normal through Labor Day.

Rain chances remain higher than normal through Labor Day.

The origins of Labor Day date back to the late 19th century, when activists first sought to establish a day that would pay tribute to workers.

Rain chances remain higher than normal through Labor Day.

Rain chances remain higher than normal through Labor Day.

As families prepare to travel for Labor Day, they’re also facing record-high gas prices for the holiday weekend. According to AAA, the national average for a gallon of gasoline is $4.14, which is 31 cents higher than the Labor Day record of $3.83 that was set in 2012.

Beachgoers heading to Volusia County for Labor Day weekend will find fewer places to park directly on the sand at several popular coastal parks — part of a temporary safety strategy aimed at putting more space between moving vehicles and people walking onto the beach.

Under the new policy, only students with a learner’s permit or driver’s license will be allowed to ride e-bikes or e-scooters to school — and even those students will need to obtain a permit from their school first.

ICEBAR Orlando’s “Red, White & Chill: America’s 250 Celebration” runs through Sept. 7 with themed drinks, new ice sculptures, patriotic décor and a limited-time $25 package.

Orange County's Tourist Development Tax generated nearly $400 million in 2025, and officials are forming a citizens task force to help guide how the tourism-restricted funds are spent.

Rhode Island has moved its primary elections to Wednesday, Sept. 9, to avoid conflict with Labor Day.

A federal judge is temporarily keeping measures in place to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody.

The Trump administration has decided to abandon a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for stranded passengers when airlines cause flight cancellations or changes.

Families hoping for a sunny Labor Day at New Smyrna Beach were met with swift changes in the weather Monday, as early clear skies gave way to strong winds and rainfall. Still, many visitors found ways to keep their spirits up and enjoy the holiday.

Our wet weather pattern continues, with several rounds of showers and storms likely across Central Florida.

Labor Day is a holiday celebrating the American worker.

World shares are mixed as investors watch for further news after a U.S. court ruled against President Donald Trump's sweeping higher tariffs.

Planning something outdoors this Labor Day in Central Florida? Rain chances are lower to kick off the week.

As our next system presses in from up north, we're going to see increased rains and storms across the Central Florida area.

Labor Day weekend is prime time for backyard barbecues, but you might feel the heat before the grill even fires up.

Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, and many of them will arrive at beaches where swimming is not advised because of unsafe levels of fecal contamination.

As the next storm system comes in from our northwest, moisture and rain will skyrocket. Here's when.

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A night "Under the Stars," a food festival and more on tap this weekend.

An Orlando woman says she is thankful to be alive after a man attacked her while she was unloading groceries at a Walmart off Goldenrod Road on Labor Day.

Police say four people have been fatally shot on a commuter train outside Chicago.

More than 10,000 workers at 25 U.S. hotels are on strike after choosing Labor Day weekend to amplify their demands for higher pay, fairer workloads and the reversal of COVID-era cuts.

On Saturday, Space Perspective’s prototype capsule — that will one day take tourists to the edge of space — was lifted by crane onto the ship voyager.

Deep tropical moisture to filter into Central Florida for Labor Day holiday, bringing scattered downpours and possible flooding.

Global shares are mixed in cautious trading ahead of the Labor Day holiday in the U.S. Investors also are looking ahead to the U.S. employment report set for release later this week for an indication of the strength of the American economy.

Labor day may mark the traditional end of summer, but for Central Florida, it marks another busy travel weekend.

“Deadpool & Wolverine" ruled the box office on a weekend of quiet openings and low theater attendance as the summer movie season came to an anticlimactic close.

There's still time left to enjoy the holiday weekend, and should you spend some of that time at the beach, but it's important to keep water safety in mind.

Most of the beaches along Flagler County's coast are now clear from large pipes and heavy machinery.

Orlando International Airport has forecast a 1.4% increase in passenger traffic during the 2024 Labor Day travel period compared to last year.

A very typical summer setup continues through the week with scattered coastal showers in the morning, followed by scattered storms inland along the I-4 corridor and to the west.

Labor Day gas prices in Florida could be at their lowest in three years, according to AAA.

Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as a lot Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: by traveling.

Labor Day is a holiday celebrating the American worker.

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign says it is reserving $370 million in advertising to run between Labor Day and Election Day.

Memorial Day Weekend looms, while gasoline prices remain essentially unchanged over the last week.

This timeframe typically sees a huge increase in fatal crashes among teen drivers — hence the name.

Jay-Z ’s annual Made in America festival, held in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend, has been canceled for a second year in a row.

The United Auto Workers union has announced plans to try to simultaneously organize workers at more than a dozen nonunion auto factories.

Members of the United Auto Workers union were close to approving contract agreements with Stellantis and Ford on Friday with voting at both companies overwhelmingly in favor.

Stellantis is reporting progress in talks with the United Auto Workers union with just three days left before contracts expire with Detroit’s three automakers.

Two women were found floating in the ocean and another 184 were rescued during red-flag conditions in Volusia County, according to Volusia County Beach Safety.

President Joe Biden says he doesn’t think an auto workers union strike is going to happen and tells a crowd gathered in Philadelphia for a Labor Day parade he’s celebrating union jobs.

It just feels better outside.

A cool front moved through during the overnight, breaking the humidity.

Following storm closures in the middle of the week, the Labor Day holiday weekend is expected to be busy in Central Florida.

Heading into Labor Day weekend, you can bet the beaches will be packed. Volusia Beach Safety is gearing up for the busy weekend for crowds but also said it could be busy for water rescues with rough conditions.

Here are the 10 biggest by the number of striking workers, according to Statista.

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Auto workers have voted overwhelmingly to give union leaders the authority to call strikes against Detroit car companies if a contract agreement isn’t reached.

Tropical development possible

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Nearly 1/3 of fatal crashes involving teens occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

This year, nearly 20% more travelers were expected to travel through Orlando International Airport over Labor Day weekend than during the same period in 2021, according to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.

The beaches in Central Florida proved to provide much needed relief from the heat and a place for relaxation for thousands this Labor Day Weekend.

President Joe Biden is assailing “MAGA Republicans" and the extreme right in Labor Day remarks to union members.

Airport officials said the traditional end of the 2022 summer travel season brought almost 20% more travelers than last year.

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Florida’s first “tool time” sales-tax holiday on tools and other home-repair and construction items will kick off during the Labor Day weekend.

MoviePass is coming back.

Children ages 17 and under can get a “student summer lunch pack” at any Winn-Dixie, Fresco y Más or Harveys Supermarket for $2

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says his political party will seek to audit the electronic voting system before the upcoming election amid concerns he is actively sowing distrust in its eventual results.

Restaurants in Beijing have been ordered to close dine-in services over the May holidays as the Chinese capital grapples with a COVID-19 outbreak.

SeaWorld Orlando is getting ready to brew up some new fun with its popular craft beer festival, the company announced Thursday.

The COVID testing site at Barnett Park hit capacity Tuesday afternoon, closing earlier than the scheduled hours of operation.

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Stocks are mixed in Asia after shares closed mostly lower on Wall Street as traders returned from the Labor Day holiday.

President Joe Biden has marked Labor Day by delivering deli sandwiches to union members in his home state of Delaware.

Two teens were arrested after Sanford police said they were connected to multiple shootings in the area over the Labor Day weekend.

Hurricane Larry is nowhere near Florida, but the massive storm is causing issues along area beaches.

Some will see some rain in Central Florida.

On what’s traditionally one of the sleepiest weekends at the movies, the Marvel film “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” smashed the record for Labor Day openings with an estimated $71.4 million in ticket sales.

For some, it felt almost refreshing with some slightly drier air spilling into Central Florida. Ocala dropped into the 60s for the first time since June. For only the second time since June 1, Daytona Beach dipped into the upper 60s.

The storms won’t wash away the unofficial end to end to summer, but bur be on the lookout later in the day. Highs under partly cloudy skies in the afternoon climb into the low 90s.

Many people Americans are hitting the road as Labor Day weekend settles in despite a surge in coronavirus cases due to the delta variant.

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The Florida Highway Patrol will honor the life and career of Trooper Sean Hryc Friday morning, who died on due to complications from COVID-19.

More rain on tap for the holiday weekend.

With the return of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, Visit Orlando said that it expects a better tourism Labor Day weekend than in 2019.

Traffic at Florida’s busiest airport this holiday weekend is forecast to exceed pre-pandemic crowds.

Kick off your Labor Day weekend with these fun events Friday night around Central Florida.

If this were a normal year, Labor Day would traditionally kick off the start of end-of-model-year vehicle clearance sales.

Ahead of Labor Day weekend, two Central Florida families are coming together to urge the public to be careful after their loved ones died from gun violence in 2016 and earlier this year.

SeaWorld Orlando is getting ready to brew up some new fun with its popular craft beer festival, the company announced Thursday.

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police released a video of a vehicle they are searching for in connection to a 16-year-old who was shot near Willie Mays Park on Labor Day. In the video, the victim is seen walking on the sidewalk along Prince Hall Boulevard with two teens. Investigators said they are looking for that vehicle described as a gold car with a white front passenger door. We had it back then, but this corner got cleaned and after this corner got cleaned we haven’t had no more problems until today,” neighbor Pamela Hamm said. Police are asking if you recognize the car or know its whereabouts, call Orlando Police at 321-235-5300 or Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS.

ORLANDO, Fla. Many hotels in Orlandos tourism district saw an unexpected boost this past Labor Day weekend thanks to last-minute bookings, according to the president of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association. Maladecki said last Tuesday he was seeing occupancy rates across Orlando for Labor Day weekend at 40-50%, but many hotel executives on a weekly call Tuesday morning say they were at more than 50% occupancy rate. Some of them capping at 80-85% occupancy, Maladecki said. It was tragic, everything came to a screeching halt, said Jay Finklestein, he is the Assistant General Manager at the Rozen Plaza Hotel on International Drive. This past Labor Day weekend shows us that there is hope and hope is such a strong emotion.

That's the situation now in Northern California, where high and dry winds are expected until Wednesday. The fire danger also is high in Southern California, where new fires were burning in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego counties. Evacuation orders were expanded to more mountain communities Monday as the largest blaze, the Creek Fire, churned through the Sierra National Forest in Central California. The fire moved 15 miles (24 kilometers) in a single day during the weekend and burned 56 square miles (145.04 square kilometers). California has seen 900 wildfires since Aug. 15, many of them started by an intense series of thousands of lightning strikes in mid-August.