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ORLANDO, Fla. — A major cold front will move in Friday night. It will bring Central Florida its biggest chill in about 3 or 4 years. Thursday’s forecast will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of a passing shower. Cold temperatures could lead to iguanas following from trees in parts of FloridaFriday’s forecast will be similar, but the front will move in during the night. READ: Orange County Public Schools will no longer provide excused absences due to increased COVID-19 casesOn Saturday night, temperatures will drop into the 20s and 30s across Central Florida.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Six Orlando police officers are recovering from possibly being exposed to fentanyl Wednesday. Nonprofits fighting back against the drug in Central Florida don’t want anyone to make light of how dangerous the drug is. “A minimal amount of exposure could cause overdose and even death,” said Project Opioid board member Timothy McKinney. “It’s incredibly serious.”READ: Orlando police officers released from hospital after possible fentanyl exposureProject Opioid is a nonprofit that is doing work in Central Florida to raise awareness and educate. “We’re making billboards available throughout Central Florida, reaching the general public, educating them on the fact that one pill can kill you,” McKinney said.

Amir Coffey scored 19 points, Luke Kennard added 17 and the Clippers rallied to defeat the Orlando Magic 111-102 on Wednesday night, one day after Los Angeles matched the second-largest comeback in NBA history.

The debate of what cold really is continues as Floridians brace for a very cold weekend. There's quite a few factors for what makes it feel cold.

Universal Orlando’s ‘Rock the Universe’ event begins this weekend

SeaWorld Orlando will soon celebrate the birthday of everyone’s favorite Sesame Street character, Elmo.

Project Hope was founded in Ocala more than a decade ago specifically for homeless women with children because there was nowhere for those women to turn.

It’s National Spouses day, so we went behind the scenes with some of our News 6 anchors and their spouses.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Several Orlando police officers were taken to a hospital after they were possibly exposed to fentanyl, Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolon said in a tweet. Rolon said six officers went to a hospital on Wednesday. Three officers were taken by emergency services and the others took themselves to get checked out. READ: Melbourne woman charged with voter fraud, accused of casting ballot in son’s nameRolon said the officers were directed to the hospital as a precautionary measure. READ: Coldest weather in years to arrive this weekend3 of our officers were transported to the hospital after exposure to possible fentanyl and 3 additional officers self transported as a precautionary measure.

Three Central Florida members of the Oath Keepers group will still go to trial in April for their alleged roles in the Capitol Hill riot, according to federal court documents, despite a new indictment being handed down.

After a couple of days near 70 to close out the work week, a massive Nor’easter in New England is poised to send the Sunshine State into the freezer.

Three Orlando police officers were taken to a hospital after exposure to a “substance," according to the department.

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An associate of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg must cooperate with authorities on federal investigations as part of a plea agreement, court filings made public this week reveal.

A wrongful death lawsuit will be announced by prominent civil rights lawyers Wednesday morning against a Central Florida group home where a 27-year-old man died.

People celebrating the Chinese New Year come together with food and parties, parades and performances.

After a year spent roasting and shipping out of their Orlando HQ, Haan Coffee Roasters are ready for their public-facing debut. The folks behind the...

The FHP investigates a fatal wreck in Orange County.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for a new vacation destination? Spirit Airlines announced it will offer nonstop routes from Salt Lake City International Airport to three airports, including Orlando International Airport. This spring is a great time to launch service to Salt Lake City, ‘The Crossroads of the West,’” said John Kirby, vice president of network planning. “We’re also excited to introduce our high-value travel proposition for our new Utah guests looking for convenient nonstop flights to some of the nation’s most popular leisure destinations.”Spirit said it will also offer flights to and from Salt Lake City from Las Vegas and Los Angeles airports. READ: Brightline begins running trains on new rail system, paving way to connect Central, South FloridaThe nonstop flights will start in May 2022.

What's up with this weather?

Cold weekend forecast Showers to be on and off through Wednesday, coldest air in four years arrives this weekend (wftv.com)ORLANDO, Fla. — The coldest weather in years will arrive this weekend. On Wednesday night, we’ll see mostly cloudy conditions and temperatures in the 50s. READ: Melbourne woman charged with voter fraud, accused of casting ballot in son’s nameA big front will arrive Friday night with some showers with it. Saturday and Sunday night will be the coldest weather in about three or four years. READ: Confused by TikTok video, Florida woman drives to North Carolina looking for mountainsOn Sunday morning, it will be 32 degrees in Orlando.

AdventHealth in Orlando continues to offer a preventative monoclonal antibody treatment for people who’ve been exposed and have not tested positive. The treatment is aimed to help high-risk individuals reduce their chance of contracting the virus.

The January chill is still clinging to Central Florida.

The Orlando Police Dept. trains for nearly the exact scenario with their virtual training simulator: an armed suicidal person headed for a crowded building.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The used car warranty cost $3,000 but a local couple thought it offered real protection. But now they face paying thousands in repairs for a car they’ve not been able to drive for months. Balogun and Heather Kennedy feel double-crossed by the used car warranty for their 2016 Mazda SUV. Kennedy said the $3,000 six-year warranty from Smart AutoCare sounded like a good deal. Smart AutoCare response:At Smart Auto Care, we always strive to provide our customers with timely and effective service.

The chicken-finger-focused fast-food chain Raising Cane's looking to open at least 10 stores in the Orlando area and at least 25 locations across the state of Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians of a new scam making its way across the state. According to a new release, at least five Florida counties have warned of a recent rise in jury duty scams. “Please know that failure to appear for jury duty is not grounds for immediate arrest.”In the past year, jury duty scams were reported in Citrus, Collier, Lake, Polk and St. Johns Counties. · If no jury duty summons is received, then ignore a phone call from anyone claiming to be calling about jury duty. · Contact a local court clerk’s office using the Florida Courts map to see if there is a valid jury duty issue.

How about a giant T-Rex traveling down on Interstate 4 on the back of a flatbed truck? I bet you didn’t have that on your Orlando bingo card to mark off.

It was on Seminole High School’s football field where Gabriel Davis showed the first signs of the type of athlete he is.

The Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s LYNX bus service announced Tuesday it was awarded a $300,000 as part of a national program for transportation projects.

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny announced on Monday that his first-ever stadium tour will start in Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on August 5. The “World’s...

The FHP investigates a death after a crash in Orange County.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s biggest Christian music festival returns to Universal Orlando Resort this weekend. Read: Universal Orlando drops COVID-19 testing mandate for unvaccinated employeesGuests can take part in several worship experiences throughout the weekend, culminating in a special Sunday morning worship service. Read: Universal Orlando announces Mardi Gras concert lineup, more detailsA complete list of Rock the Universe’s musical lineup and ticket information can be found here. Universal Orlando’s Rock the Universe 2022 runs from Jan. 28-29. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Rock the Universe 2022 (KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI; KEVIN KOLCZYNSKI/Universal Orlando Resort)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Looking for a job? The Amway Center will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Applicants will be encouraged to bring their resume. If you can’t make it to the job fair, another is scheduled for Feb. 15. Here’s how to applyAll job fair participants will receive two free tickets to an upcoming Amway Center event.

What a yucky day!

January 25 is National Florida Day.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Grab your umbrella! It’s going to be a wet afternoon in Central Florida. The wet weather will continue into Tuesday night. READ: ‘Reckless’: Monoclonal antibody treatment sites close following FDA decision to remove emergency useWednesday will be cloudy and a few showers will move in. READ: Researchers: Shark attacks increase after 3 years of declineFrost and freezes will be likely Saturday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two years ago, Annabel’s Closet was a little cramped. SEE: Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind theming begins taking shape at EPCOTBut now they want to reach higher, with the help of a forklift. Annabel’s Closet is selling tickets to the game against the New York Knicks on April 3. A portion of each ticket sold using a special link will go towards the nonprofit’s goal to get their new forklift. Click here to purchase tickets through Annabel’s Closet’s special link.

The chill is still in the air in Central Florida, but no more frost.

Six new autism therapy centers planned for the Orlando area will create 275 new jobs for behavioral analysts, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando leaders approved a new program to help combat gun violence on Monday. The Community Violence Intervention program is aimed at using federal funding trying to cut gun violence in half by developing a program between leaders and police to figure out who is most at risk. City commissioners plan to look at four models used in other major cities, using $1.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act develop a specific, unique plan to curb gun violence in Orlando. READ: Orlando leaders to consider incentive program for increased safety measures downtown“Today is a great day, especially in light of another child that has been murdered right here in the city of Orlando,” Commissioner Regina Hill said. READ: Orlando City Council votes to upgrade downtown lighting to improve safetyRecords show between June and December 2021, Orlando police responded to more than 200 shooting calls across the city.

The mother of a Jones High school student shot and killed Saturday evening wants to know who opened fire on her son and why.

Orlando City Commissioner Bakari Burns called the proliferating gun violence a “public health issue.”

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday revised its authorizations for two monoclonal antibody treatments because they are “highly unlikely to be active against the omicron variant” of COVID-19.

Growing student populations and a nationwide shortage of bus drivers is putting school districts across Central Florida under pressure and they’re finding creative ways to try and hire more.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The deadline for applying to the 49 Legacy Scholarship ends next week. The 49 Legacy Scholarship established by the onePULSE Foundation, honors the 49 lives taken at Pulse Nightclub on June 12, 2016. Scholarship recipients will be notified in spring 2022. The first class of recipients was awarded $330,000 in scholarships in 2019 and the second class was awarded $236,300 last April. The onePULSE Foundation awards 49 scholarships annually, each up to $10,000 for use at an accredited institution of higher learning, including career and technical schools.

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando has announced that its Seven Seas Food Festival will return next month. The parks said families can enjoy over 200 chef-and mixologist-curated tastes inspired by cultures from across the Seven Seas. The festival will happen every Thursday through Sunday from Feb. 4 to May 8. Photos: Seven Seas Food Festival to return to SeaWorld Orlando next monthYou can check out a complete food and drink menu of the Seven Seas Food Festival here. The concerts start at 7 p.m.READ: Here’s when Iron Gwazi will open at Busch Gardens Tampa BayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival (SeaWorld Orlando)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

The event will feature more than 50 fresh global cuisine tastings from around the globe and 26 free live concert performances at Bayside Stadium.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Have you ever gotten a text message with a link from a number you don’t know? It may have been a relatively new kind of cyber fraud called “smishing.”Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is offering tips for consumers to avoid falling for these smishing scams, which use SMS or text messages instead of email messages to lure consumers to click on fraudulent links. READ: COVID-19 scams: How to prevent buying fake COVID testsThe Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips on how to recognize suspicious text messages. Scammers also send fake messages that claim they have some information about your account or a transaction. The scammers may:READ: Stealth omicron: New COVID-19 variant seen in 40 countriesSay they’ve noticed some suspicious activity on your account.

News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.

Many of us in Central Florida woke up to icy windshields and frost early Monday.

Troopers investigate two fatal wrecks on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County.

An 18-year-old man was arrested Monday after a car slammed into a building in Orlando’s Milk District following a crash involving another vehicle, according to police.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance. The case is one of Central Florida’s most high-profile missing person cases. Kesse was 24 years old when she disappeared from her Orlando condo in 2006. READ: Jennifer Kesse: Missing woman’s family settles lawsuit against Orlando policeWhen she didn’t show up for work, investigators said they found Kesse’s car at the Huntington on the Green Condominiums, about a mile from her home. READ: Police continue to search for person who fatally shot boy, 15, near elementary schoolOrlando police never found her or named a suspect.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Although global supply concerns continue to push oil prices upwards, experts say prices at the pump haven’t increased much since last week. According to AAA, the average price for gasoline in Florida is $3.23 per gallon up from $3.22 a week ago. Read: 2021 tax season: experts say file early and electronically to avoid delaysMark Jenkins with AAA says despite a surge in oil prices, the prices at the pump have been slow to follow. “It’s possible that the seasonable downturn in gasoline demand has helped pump prices resist the upward pressure from the oil market,” Jenkins said. Experts say crude oil has risen as much as 14% this year with the price per barrel at $86.96.

ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday, safety improvements are on the agenda for the Orlando City Council. If approved, downtown businesses could get cameras, metal detectors and ID scanners in an effort to boost security. Wall Street General Manager Pat Griffin said adding more cameras throughout downtown could help beef up security. Also on the agenda, a proposal to extend a speaker moratorium downtown that’s been in place for the last six months. The idea was to try to curb loud music downtown to see if it would help deter violence.

Baby, it's waaayyy cold outside.

ORLANDO , Fla. — Orlando police are investigating after a two car crash damaged a local business. Read: Man shot and killed by deputies after trying to smother his mother with a pillow, sheriff saysThe crash happened on Robinson Street near Bumby Avenue just after 1:30 a.m. Monday. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<See a map of the scene below:According to investigators, two vehicles traveling on Robinson Street collided sending one of the cars into a building. Read: Police identify 15-year-old boy shot and killed near Orlando elementary schoolPolice have not said if there were any injuries in the crash and there was no major damage to the building. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Orlando business damaged in early morning crash Orlando police are investigating after a two car crash damaged a local business.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police are continuing to search for a person who fatally shot a 15-year-old boy near an Orlando elementary school. Orlando police said Corey Jones was gunned down in the 800 block of Grand Avenue in Holden Heights on Saturday. Police spent a good amount of time scouring the property for clues over the weekend. READ: Police identify 15-year-old boy shot and killed near Orlando elementary schoolSo far, investigators haven’t released any information about a suspect or motive in the case. “It’s sad that a 15-year-old lost their life at someone else’s hands.

Expect 'challenges' during tax season The Treasury Department is expecting “enormous challenges” for taxpayers and preparers in the upcoming tax filing season, The Washington Post is reporting. (NoDerog/Getty Images/iStockphoto)ORLANDO, Fla. — With the official start of tax season many people may find this year to be a bit more difficult to navigate. That’s why Heart of Florida United Way is offering free tax help to people who need assistance with preparing their tax returns. It’s hard to get your return in a quick manner if you file paper returns,” Wells said. The IRS officially starts accepting 2021 tax returns Jan. 24.

Temperatures will be in the 20s and 30s through the morning. A freeze warning is in effect for the following counties: Sumter, part of Flagler, part of Marion, inland Volusia and part of Lake. READ: North Carolina veteran wins $4M lottery prize with fortune cookie numbersAnother front arrives Monday. By Friday, another cool front will bring us another weekend chill. READ: Hershey Bears fans break teddy bear record, toss 52K toys onto iceFrost is forming -- it's legit cold!

Ready or not, the cold air continues to funnel into Central Florida, prompting frost advisories and freeze warnings.

Moritz Wagner scored 23 points, younger brother Franz Wagner added 18 and the Orlando Magic defeated the short-handed Chicago Bulls 114-95 on Sunday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday night in Orlando. Orlando police said officers responded to the 800 block of Grand Street at 5:39 p.m. for an unknown trouble call. While at the scene officers located a 15-old-year who had been shot. The juvenile victim was taken to the hospital and he was later pronounced dead. Read: Temps expected to drop into the 20s Sunday nightChannel 9 will bring you updates when they become available.

The resupply spacecraft is filled with nearly 5,000 pounds of scientific experiments and other cargo.

A 15-year-old boy was found shot Saturday evening in an Orlando residential area, and he died Sunday morning, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Bob Saget will be honored with a weekly segment for the rest of the season on “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” Variety reported. “America’s Funniest Home Videos” honored its original host during its Jan. 16 episode, CNN reported. The “AFV” tribute segment will run at different times in the 12 hourlong episodes that remain for the 2021-2022 season, Variety reported. The segment will open with a quick-cut montage of Saget “AFV” moments and the chyron “AFV Remembers the Saget Years.”>> Bob Saget laid to rest in private funeralDi Bona believes those quick hits will be a fitting tribute to Saget, who was also a sharp-witted standup comic. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 29 Bob Saget Bob Saget arrives at the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) (Jordan Strauss/Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)©2022 Cox Media Group

From being forced to shut down in March 2020 to the ongoing shortages of both supplies and workers, the challenges have been constant — especially for local restaurants.

It has happened before, but there was no snow falling in Central Florida Saturday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. — It is a cold Sunday morning with temperatures starting off in the 30s and 40s. It will remain cool throughout the day, with high temperatures reaching the 50s and 60s. Freeze watches are in place for areas NW of Interstate 4 on Sunday morning. Read: Cold-weather shelters provide help as cold weather blasts Central FloridaWe will see temperatures drop into the 20s and 30s Sunday night. Chief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Sunday morning will start out breezy, overcast and cold. Sunshine will go on the increase, but not until around lunch or so.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Central Florida communities are opening up cold-weather shelters as a cold blast of winter moves in this weekend. One of the shelters is at The Salvation Army headquarters in Orlando. Beds inside the shelters were starting to fill up Saturday evening. Ken Chapman with The Salvation Army. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Get ready to bundle up and stay that way for a few days. Even colder air is marching in behind the cold front. Here's how cold it will get by the end of the weekend.

Nelly Korda is just ahead of a stacked field going into final round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions — the LPGA’s 2022 kickoff event.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — Some boaters are safe on dry ground Saturday, after getting rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard. WATCH: Number of homes for sale around Orlando hits historic lowU.S. Coast Guard officials shared photos of the rescue Saturday afternoon. Crews responded to the sailboat earlier Saturday after it started taking on water, about 27 miles southeast of Port Canaveral. READ: Police: teacher left children home alone while she vacationed in FloridaOfficials said the vessel had safety equipment on board that aided in their rescue including a VHF-FM radio, emergency positioning radio beacon, life raft, life jackets and flares. The crew took the four boaters to Cape Marina and said no one was hurt.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is launching a new course that will help 911 operators assist in the safe recovery of children with autism who go missing. The FDLE’s Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse’s new course outlines the steps dispatchers should use, including what questions to ask, when determining whether a reported missing child may have the signs of autism spectrum disorder. “When working to find a missing child, ensuring investigators have timely and correct information is paramount,” said FDLE Enforcement and Investigative Support Bureau Special Agent in Charge Mike Phillips. The Enhanced Missing Child Alert targets a specific community within a pre-defined geographical radius with information about a missing child. Read: Fire destroys Merritt Island home, dog rescued from flamesThe new training is available to all telecommunicators on FDLE’s Online Mandatory Training website.

An Orlando man who said he and his wife were recently targeted by phone scammers reached out to News 6 to inform others and help them avoid being swindled.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saturday will be cloudy with scattered showers possible. Temperatures will drop as we make our way through the day. Saturday afternoon will see temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Read: Number of homes for sale around Orlando hits historic lowA chill arrives Saturday night, with clearing skies and temperatures dropping to the 30s and 40s. Read: Universal Orlando drops COVID-19 testing mandate for unvaccinated employeesChief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A man who attempted to cross a busy Orange County road Friday evening was struck by a car and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

We’re not in Florida, anymore. At least it doesn’t feel like it. After a few near-perfect days during the middle of last week, a cold front has changed the landscape big-time.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando confirmed Friday that the theme park is no longer requiring its employees to get weekly COVID-19 tests if that have not been vaccinated for the virus. READ: CDC: Boosters 90% effective in preventing severe COVID-19, hospitalizationsThe change comes after the Supreme Court ruling against COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing mandates for businesses last week. Universal Orlando had announced last week that workers at the theme park will be required to be vaccinated by Feb. 9 or undergo weekly COVID-19 tests. READ: One in five Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to statisticsIn a five-page letter that was sent to employees on Jan. 12, those who don’t comply with the new rules could face penalties up to termination. Officials has said about 90% of active Florida-based cast members were fully vaccinated.

LeBron James scored 29 points and played exclusively at center in the second half as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an eight-point halftime deficit and beat the Orlando Magic 116-105.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Amway Center is highlighting some local flavor with two new food destinations inside the venue. Officials said Orlando Table and Orlando Market will host a rotating lineup of some of Central Florida’s top chefs and culinary creations. The options will also change as new food partners are swapped out every few weeks. Orlando Table is located by section 114 on the terrace level and Orlando Market can be found on the opposite side of the terrace level by section 104. WATCH: Major cold front on the way to Central FloridaThe new dining options will offer food from local restaurants including Bao’s Castle, The Escobar Kitchen and 4 Rivers Smokehouse.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new report says the omicron COVID-19 variant is making life even more difficult for restaurant owners who had already been struggling to stay open. Local hospitality experts said we may see even more businesses close before the pandemic is over. According to the Independent Restaurant Coalition, 42% of businesses that did not receive restaurant revitalization funding were in danger or filed for bankruptcy. According to the National Restaurant Association, more than 90,000 restaurants and bars across the country have shut down during the pandemic. Murphy said if relief doesn’t come soon, he won’t be surprised if the number of restaurant closings reaches a quarter of a million by the end of the year.

Downtown Orlando Orlando leaders are working to try to avoid another violent streak downtown. (WFTV.com News Staff)ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando leaders are working to try to avoid another violent streak downtown. READ: Orlando City Council votes to upgrade downtown lighting to improve safetyWall Street general manager Pat Griffin said more cameras throughout downtown wouldn’t be a bad thing. On Monday, at an Orlando City Council meeting, city leaders are set to talk about an incentive program that would budget out $500,000 from the Community Redevelopment Agency to fund the ideas. READ: Group accused of stealing identities of elderly residents, buying cars, opening bank accountsIf approved, executive director for downtown development Thomas Chatmon said it would add more security downtown.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said Friday that he and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. READ: CDC: Boosters 90% effective in preventing severe COVID-19, hospitalizations“Today, after being made aware that I had been exposed to COVID-19, Susie and I both tested positive,” he said. After being made aware that I had been exposed to COVID-19, Susie & I both tested positive. — Mayor Buddy Dyer (@orlandomayor) January 21, 2022Dyer said he and his wife are both asymptomatic, which he credited to being vaccinated and boosted. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Tuesday evening that he had tested positive for COVID-19.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Science Center will open a new exhibit later this month called Science Fiction, Science Future. The exhibit, presented by The Macauley and Helen Dow Whiting Foundation, is coming to the Orlando Science Center from Jan. 29 to May 9. The exhibit will also be a key feature of this year’s Otronicon Science Festival and Tech Expo when it returns during Presidents Day weekend, the science center said. The science center also said the exhibit will let people find out more about science fiction predictions that could become reality. WATCH: ‘I got attacked by a bear’: Man fights off bear at Daytona Beach homeExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Orlando Science Center to open new exhibit (Orlando Science Center)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Anyone seeking shelter from the upcoming cold snap are invited to find a warm place to sleep at The Salvation Army. The Salvation Army Men’s Shelter is located at 624 Lexington Ave. and the Women’s & Children’s Shelter is located at 400 W. Colonial Drive. “No matter the circumstances, no matter the weather, we are here to serve those needing emergency shelter and assistance to transition from homelessness to stable housing,” officials said. For those looking to help those in need through the winter weather, The Salvation Army is accepting donations of blankets, coats and socks. For additional information regarding shelter and social services, those needing support can call the offices at 407-423-8581.

Things to do this weekend in Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla — Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are nine events happening in Central Florida. The EPCOT® International Festival of the Arts continues this weekend. Disney said the festival will celebrate the best of the visual, culinary and performing arts in one destination. It starts at 8 p.m.Do you always want to be the first to know what’s happening in Central Florida?

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates we’re finally seeing cases go down again in the omicron surge. According to the CDC, there were around 46,000 COVID-19 cases reported Thursday. Though it is up about 3,000 cases compared to Wednesday, it’s well below the 77,000 case high reported earlier this month. Earlier this week, the CDC data showed some Central Florida counties were doing better than others. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A major front is on the way to Central Florida. On Friday, it will be mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers. It will be mild, with daytime highs in the mid-70s. Daytime highs will stay in the upper 50s, to near 60 for a high. READ: ‘There’s no excuse’: Brevard Public Schools sending parents to court over student absencesBy Monday morning, we’ll be in the upper 30s in Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. — It was three years ago when a Boone High School student was killed. Now, a person of interest in this case, who is in jail for another crime, is asking to be let out to live his life while he awaits trial. According to court documents, the main person of interest in the case is 21-year-old Deandre Florence. Orlando police said in January 2019, Florence and his friend, Denim Williams, tried to steal a cellphone being sold by Curtis Fulcher. Florence has remained in jail for almost three years, getting his high school diploma.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 Anchor Martha Sugalski shares the vital role of the Guardian ad Litem advocates. They help make the best decisions possible for children in foster care, and are a constant in their lives. Patrick helped reunify a family and regularly meets with them so he can be an even better advocate. Advocates are desperately needed for our local foster children. Guardian ad Litem has web based training now, and everyone is welcome to join!

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The city of Winter Park plans to buy an 18-hole golf course. Read: Winter Park police chief faces judge after being arrested on domestic violence chargesThe Winter Park City Commission will consider the purchase of the 93.13-acre Winter Pines Golf Club at 950 S. Ranger Blvd. Winter Park would pay $7.4 million for the property and the business assets, with a proposed letter of intent stating the deal would close on or before April 29. Course ownership had approached the city, asking it to buy the site, Winter Park Mayor Phil Anderson told the Orlando Business Journal.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The federal government’s rollout of at-home COVID-19 testing kits aims to give people quick access to testing. But navigating the online registration system to order the free kits can be intimidating for some seniors. Carmen Colon, a local senior in her 70s, said she felt the need to get tested for COVID-19. But Belisle said about half of the 400 seniors in their program either don’t know about the free federal tests or don’t own a computer. READ: Orange County mayor issues statement in support of suspended health director“The ones that have computers, they don’t know how to do it.

The city of Orlando will reopen the portal for its emergency rental assistance program on Feb. 1. The U.S. Department of Treasury gave the city...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gatorland is extending its Florida resident discount through the end of February. By showing proof of residency, you can get into the 110-arce theme park for one day at half price. READ: Florida state troopers corral 12-foot gator on Alligator AlleyThe theme park is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.To learn more about the offer, click here. READ: Record number of manatees counted at Blue Spring State ParkExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 Gatorland hatchlings Every day, more and more gator hatchlings are emerging at Gatorland. (Gatorland)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Temperatures are starting to warm up in Central Florida. Thursday’s daytime high will be in the upper-70s. TIMELINE: Here’s what happened during the Seminole High School shootingOn Friday, a few showers or storms will move in. New Toy Story-themed restaurant, shop to open in Disney’s Hollywood Studios this yearThis weekend it will be much cooler. MUCH cooler this weekend - showers back in the forecast too.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando residents financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will have another a chance to apply for rental assistance. On Jan. 10, the Orlando City Council approved the agreement with KPMG to administer the program to provide financial support to city of Orlando households to get current on unpaid rent. The total amount of assistance, including any assistance received under the first phase of the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, may not exceed 18 months. Rental assistance payments will be made directly to the landlord. Assistance with utility payments will not be provided unless the utilities are billed as part of the lease.

We didn't realize that the Flaming Lips were set to play Orlando in the spring of this year, but since a number of U.S. dates...