LAKE EOLA

In recent months, there have been several bear sightings in Central Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission held an informational meeting on Monday to address those concerns.

Downtown Orlando's Lake Eola comes alive this weekend for the 52nd annual Fall Fiesta in the Park.

For the South Lake Chabad, this week's Shabbat carries more weight as so many people in Israel will not be able to celebrate the Sabbath like they do every week.

Florida is well known for its agriculture and tourism — and its lakes are a great example of that.

A strong storm whipped through Orlando Thursday afternoon, wreaking havoc in some communities.

A man is accused of setting a room in a downtown Orlando apartment complex on fire earlier this month, according to an affidavit.

Orlando police chief Eric Smith said safety is top of mind as more than 100,000 people are expected to pack Lake Eola Park for the Fireworks at the Fountain celebration.

Last year, thousands of people panicked and rushed away from Lake Eola after someone had yelled there was some sort of incident. However, law enforcement said there was no actual safety threat outside of the unnecessary panic.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer invites the public to the 46th annual Fireworks at the Fountain on Tuesday, July 4 at Lake Eola Park.

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A wheelchair lift has been installed at the swan boat dock in Orlando’s Lake Eola park, according to city officials on Wednesday.

A black bear showed up in a tree Sunday at Lake Eola Park, as seen throughout Orlando-area social media.

Orlando’s Lake Eola Park looks good for having just turned 140 years old.

A large crowd gathered at Lake Eola on Monday for a “March for Our Dreams and Freedom” rally.

A large crowd gathered at Lake Eola on Monday for a “March for Our Dreams and Freedom” rally.

The city of Orlando is considering a transformative new plan for Lake Eola Park that would make changes to every part of the historic downtown lake.

A rally was held in Orlando on Wednesday night protesting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Here we go again.

If you’re looking for a paw-tastic way to spend time with your furry pal, Paws in the Park is the event to mark on your calendar.

This week, we had a record-setting day on Wednesday.

Cool morning, but warmer on Thursday.

Two years after joining members of the Oath Keepers at the U.S. Capitol, an Orlando man is preparing to defend himself in court that could put him in prison.

The News 6 morning team is once again helping kick off the holidays in Central Florida by hosting the annual tree lighting ceremony at Lake Eola.

Twinkling lights will soon be aglow across Central Florida.

Homes have spent fewer and fewer days on the market over the last five years.

While it's quiet at Lake Eola Thursday afternoon, you can still see signs of the city preparing for Pride weekend.

One of the biggest LGBTQ events in Florida returns with a full week of activities culminating in a festival, parade and fireworks around Orlando’s Lake Eola.

The strings supergroup, Violectric, announced their 10th annual holiday show is set to rock the Orlando area come Saturday, Dec. 10.

All city parks in Orlando are closed until further notice and until crews can assess storm damage.

The punishing rains from Ian caused Lake Eola to jump its banks in downtown Orlando, flooding nearby Robinson Street.

Hurricane Ian, which downgraded to a tropical storm, brought historic rain to Central Florida, causing Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to overflow.

The first annual Latinx Culture and Health Festival will be held in downtown Orlando at Lake Eola next week.

Ballots haven’t even been printed yet, but already a group of landlords, apartment managers and real estate agents in Florida are trying to stop voters from deciding on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in the theme park hub that has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. The Florida Apartment Association and the Florida Association of Realtors last week sued Orange County, Florida in an attempt to halt a ballot initiative aimed at limiting how much...

Sinkholes are common in Florida. There's even "Sinkhole Alley" that's not too far from Orlando.

Orange County Commissioner Emily Bonilla held a news conference at Lake Eola to continue her push for a rent stabilization ordinance.

A free vegan festival is popping up in downtown Orlando.

An investigation found “no criminal activity” at the source of the July 4 shooting scare at Lake Eola, Orlando police announced Monday.

Mental health professionals say feeling anxious or even traumatized after the Fourth of July fireworks scare in downtown Orlando is completely warranted.

Cassidy Temple says a group of five people came to her door Monday night. She lives more than half a mile away from the lake.

Orlando Commissioners Regina Hill and Patty Sheehan applauded the quick response of law enforcement as no serious injuries were reported from the resulting mass exodus of people.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the body of a 30-year-old man found in an Orange County lake on July 4.

Film buffs have a new reason to see more movies over the next few months.

The mayor of Orlando is praising the city’s police, firefighters and city staff amid the chaos from Monday night’s incident during the Fireworks at the Fountain event at Lake Eola.

Panic caused a crush of people to run from Lake Eola during Monday's Fourth of July fireworks display, ultimately causing 12 people to suffer injuries from the stampede.

A body was found in a retention pond off Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford, according to fire officials.

Many people ran from Lake Eola during a scare at the Fourth of July fireworks show, leaving behind various items.

New video showing the start of chaos erupting at Lake Eola during the city’s fireworks show was released by the Orlando Police Department during a news conference Tuesday.

At least 12 people were injured in a stampede at Lake Eola as Fourth of July parkgoers ran from what they thought was a shooting.

Watch live coverage of Orlando's Fireworks at the Fountains at Lake Eola from News 6 on ClickOrlando.com, with several livestreams and headlines from Orlando, Florida.

Here's the best way to watch the fireworks in Orlando.

Here's the best way to watch the fireworks in Orlando.

Marquis McKenzie, 31, started a cleaning business from the ground up and this week, his hard work paid off after he landed a big contract with the city of Orlando.

A woman opened fire outside an Orlando bar, grazing another woman who was not the intended target, according to police.

Florida Rising, an organization for racial justice, hosted a vigil at Lake Eola Park in memory of the Buffalo mass-shooting victims.

Orlando’s signature Lake Eola Park will expand after a building is demolished.

Thousands of people are expected at the event this year, which will celebrate the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico’s second-largest city.

During a ceremony Friday, city leaders unveiled the changes made to the boats and dock at the northwest corner of the lake.

Lake Eola is a giant sinkhole, let that sink in.

April 7 is 407 Day.

We are pinpointing a hot several days in store as high pressure continues to dominate the forecast.

Thousands of dogs and their owners visited downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola to enjoy Paws in the Park on Saturday.

The big Christmas tree made its return to Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.

The 50th annual Lake Eola Fall Fiesta is returning to downtown Orlando this weekend.

Michelin, the French tire company which also rates and reviews restaurants, is partnering with Visit Florida to bring out its first-ever guide to the state's best dining establishments.

City officials released a list of roads to be closed for events in downtown Orlando this week.

Tens of thousands are expected in downtown Orlando this weekend as one of Florida’s largest pride festivals returns to Lake Eola Park.

This weekend, Orlando will host its annual LGBTQ festival that celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary and queer social and self-acceptance.

Come Out With Pride festival and parade is on Saturday, October 9, Extra Covid precautions will include an extended parade route to accomodate social distancing. Those attending are being asked to wear a mask.

Pride Week in Orlando starts with a Drag Race 5k and ends with a parade.

When a developer wanted to build a 28-story building on the same block as Lake Eola, two women, who describe themselves as 'little old ladies' decided to stop it.

About 200 people came out on Sunday to Lake Eola for a rally, with many hoping for change in the communist Cuban government.

After nearly one week, historic anti-government protests continue from Cuba to throughout Florida.

On Wednesday, the offspring of Queenie and Big Boy will make their debut at Lake Eola.

Fireworks at the Fountain is returning to Lake Eola this Fourth of July weekend.

Fireworks at the Fountain is returning to Orlando and News 6 viewers will have more than a dozen ways to watch this Fourth of July.

After a year without Fireworks at the Fountain, the city of Orlando is bringing back the annual July 4th show.

Orlando police detectives arrested a man accused of taking two baby swans from their nests at Lake Eola Park.

The video shows a man batting away a mother and father swan at Lake Eola Park to grab their babies.

A mobile vaccine site at Lake Eola is offering Johnson & Johnson vaccines Sunday at the Orlando Farmers Market.

Warm and sunny -- enjoy the day!

Orlando Shakes has returned to its original home at Lake Eola for live performances.

The Lake Eola fountain lights will glow amber Tuesday in honor of the lives lost to COVID-19. (City of Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. – Lake Eola will have a different somber glow Tuesday night. The City of Orlando announced the fountain lights will be amber to take part of a national moment of unity, meant to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. [TRENDING: Fla. leads nation in cases with new COVID variant | 12-year-old Orlando girl still missing | Biden inauguration will be different]Tonight, the Lake Eola Park fountain lights will be amber as we join communities across the country for a national moment of unity and remembrance to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. The Biden-Harris administration has invited other cities and towns to illuminate buildings and ring church bells at 5:30 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando city officials said bacteria levels at Lake Eola are within normal range and swan boat rentals will be available again starting on Saturday. [TRENDING: Man shot by Daytona Beach police charged at officers | This is your best defense against skimming devices at gas stations | Raccoon in Christmas tree surprises Florida woman]Earlier this week, the city issued a lake alert and halted boat rentals after elevated levels of the bacteria were found. The alert has now been lifted. Swan boat rentals will resume at 10 a.m. on Saturday. City officials said the Lake Eola swan veterinarian was notified on Monday and worked with crews at the park to oversee the care of the swans while the bacteria levels were elevated.

In this week’s Forecasting Change I want to show you the energy numbers of real vs. fake Christmas trees. Also, it is much better for the energy consumption if you use LED lights. LED holiday lights are 90% more efficient than older incandescent versions, with one-fifth the carbon footprint of traditional lights. Carbon footprints or real vs fake trees. If you do use a real tree, consider mulching it instead of letting it go to a landfill.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando residents looking to take a swan boat out for a spin on Lake Eola will have to rethink those plans, at least for the time being. The city of Orlando announced Monday that it’s temporarily suspended use of the popular paddle boats due to elevated bacteria levels in the water of the downtown area’s iconic lake. | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]Officials don’t know what led to the increase in bacteria levels but they’re taking precautions to ensure that the swans that call Lake Eola home will remain safe. “City of Orlando Stormwater crews are actively looking into how this occurred and working to identify what may have caused the increased bacteria levels. City Stormwater personnel will continue taking water samples within the lake to monitor the bacteria levels in the coming days,” the city said in a news release.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lake Eola is about to be lit. Orlando city officials have installed downtown Orlando’s iconic Christmas tree. Crews have also decked the halls at Lake Eola’s Park Washington Plaza, but city leaders have decided to host its annual tree lighting ceremony online. To safely ring in the holiday season, the city of Orlando will host a live virtual tree lighting celebration of the 64-foot tree on Dec. 5. After the tree is officially lit, the Christmas Tree Show will play each night at Lake Eola Park starting at 5:45 p.m. each hour until 9:45 p.m.As the city’s token tree gives Lake Eola a festive glow, people can also enjoy the sounds of the season as the lights will musically sync with the lights at the Lake Eola fountain providing precise animation during the shows.

Popular farmers market returning to Lake Eola with new COVID-19 safety precautionsPublished: November 6, 2020, 9:57 amThe weekly farmers market at Lake Eola will be returning this Sunday with new precautions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, including fewer vendors and spaced out stalls.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The weekly farmers market at Lake Eola will be returning this Sunday with new precautions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, including fewer vendors and spaced out stalls. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said all guests and vendors will be required to wear masks as they buy and sell locally sourced fruits, vegetables and other goods. [TRENDING: 2020 Voter Guide | What to expect if Trump wins | What to expect if Biden wins]The market was put on pause in mid-March, when the Sunshine State first started reporting coronavirus cases. “The downtown Orlando farmers market will officially reopen this coming Sunday, Nov. 8 at Lake Eola Park. I know a lot of people have been asking me about that and have missed the market.

(Internet Crimes Against Children) task force at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office announced it had arrested 76-year-old Raymond Woodrow Egan of Kissimmee for Promotion/Production of Child Pornography. “Sometimes we can have a day where we have maybe 20 tips,” Shah said. task force. task force includes several full and part-time detectives examining tips and hunting down leads, including the arrest of Egan. Shah said task force members must follow strict rules when they’re online so as not to entrap a suspect.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lake Eola is a significant part of Orlando’s history -- it’s a place to take a relaxing stroll around the water or simply enjoy some of its wildlife while having a picnic. “We will be able to make smaller decisions based on this master plan,” Perrone said. “I’d like to see more events once we get to that place; more recognition for different people and cultures and celebrations,” Schaefer said, adding he walks around Lake Eola almost every day. She said her days start with a visit to Lake Eola. For information about the Lake Eola Master Plan and to take the survey, click here.

ORLANDO, Fla. Dozens of Orange County students and parents gathered at Lake Eola on Wednesday to demonstrate for the return of cheerleading, marching band and other school spirit groups at high school football games this fall. However, district leaders in Orange County recently unveiled different plans for how high school football festivities would return. Mary Beth Brockman is the parent of a band member at West Orange High School. Only the football team is allowed to play, which has excluded cheerleaders, dance leaders, marching band and JROTC, she said. We just want them all to be allowed to participate in Friday night lights.Senior Buddy Pagliuca plays alto saxophone and is one of the drum majors with the West Orange marching band.

ORLANDO, Fla. Around 100 demonstrators marched around Lake Eola and ended up at the Orange County Administration Building on Monday. Orlando policed blocked them from going to the front doors. Crowd chanting black lives matter march to Orange County Admin Bldg ahead of tomorrows discussion of sheriff budget @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/48ENW4Dsh1 Erik Sandoval (@ErikSandoval) July 27, 2020Demonstrators said they want Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to declare racism as a public health crisis and to stop more money from going to law enforcement. Black Lives Matter march in downtown Orlando ends at Orange County Administration Building. Posted by News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando on Monday, July 27, 2020Demonstrators said they will be back outside the administration building on Tuesday as the board of county commissioners meets in an online session.

GROVELAND – The City of Groveland didn't host a big Fourth of July celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic, but it did put on two dueling fireworks displays for residents to watch safely from their own homes. “In previous years, our tradition has been to gather for the best things the Fourth of July in Groveland has to offer: food, fun and fireworks,” Wilson wrote. They pinpointed two secret locations where they could set off the fireworks so everyone in the city can watch from their homes. The city estimates more than 21,000 people will enjoy the dueling fireworks display safely from their front porch or backyard. As the fireworks went up in Groveland, the same could not be said through much of Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was shot late Tuesday in downtown Orlando, according to police. The shooting was reported just before midnight on Rosalind Avenue at Central Boulevard near Lake Eola. The victim, who was shot in the arm, was taken to a hospital for treatment, Orlando police said. According to police, one person was taken into custody, but no other details have been released.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Crews are putting together a Black Lives Matter street mural in downtown Orlando near Lake Eola. Antwan Clark said that he has spoken to crowds at several peaceful Orlando protests and said he welcomes the mural. You know we were out well before curfew and it was just a really positive and uplifting moment.Cork said the Black Lives Matter street mural will send a powerful message. It wasnt just about George Floyd. George Floyd was just kind of the breaking point, said Clark.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. A couple of dozen people gathered at Lake Eola on Monday night to host what they called a celebration for the U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding sex discrimination. I personally know people who were terminated for their orientation, so I thought of them," Roxy Santiago said. In the 6-3 vote, the court ruled that a civil rights law passed in the 1960s includes protections for gay and transgender workers. Now we know for sure it was ruled, by the Supreme Court, that we can openly be ourselves right in the workplace and not be you know terminated over that or lose our jobs over that," Ashley Figueroa said. The dissenting justices wrote that there is a difference between discrimination based on sex and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

ORLANDO, Fla. This year, Fourth of July celebrations may look a little different, but theres some added meaning. News 6 has teamed up with the city of Orlando for a special 90-minute show entitled Our City of Heroes: A July 4th Celebration.Typically, the city presents a grand fireworks show at Lake Eola each year, with up to 150,000 in attendance. But Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said this year, because of COVID-19 concerns, things are going to look a little different. The special runs from 8-9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, and will feature a compilation of the brightest and biggest fireworks from the past several years at Lake Eola. Youll be able to watch on News 6 or right here on ClickOrlando.com.