SUMMER

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Say it isn’t so!

Utility and air maintenance companies are giving advice to consumers on how to save as a record-breaking heatwave sweeps through Central Florida.

Now this is the type of Kenergy I like to see!

Here are a few eco-friendly ways to keep these uninvited guests away.

Whether it’s a day at the pool with the kids, friends or family, it’s always smart to be prepared when everyone works up an appetite.

Looking forward to the rest and recovery of summer without the hassle of crowds and tourists interrupting your experience? Look no further than these Florida beaches, free from annoying tourists.

The Florida Department of Health is issuing a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County.

The first day of summer is also the longest period of sunlight hours in the Northern Hemisphere.

As summer is just on the horizon, Icon Park aims to fight “Vacation Inflation” with epic summer deals.

Hot, hot, hot!

It's almost summer, and the weather is starting to heat up.

Trooper Steve discerns the improper from the inconsiderate.

Have you visited every water park on this list?

Have you visited every water park on this list?

It’s that hot time of year when pictures of car temperature readings flood social media. The pictures often show extreme heat outside the car, but are these readings accurate?

Whether you want to become a wine expert or try something new, here is a list of wineries and tasting rooms around Orlando where you can find local, ethically sourced, quality wine.

Students are being alerted of summer employment scams as con artists are using summer jobs online, according to a news release from the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

Summer isn’t over yet in Central Florida, which means there are still plenty of things to check off on your summer bucket list.

Florida natives and tourists can party and take a cruise on Lake Monroe while getting in their exercise time.

Orlando is full of more fun things to do than just going to theme parks; for those looking for a more ‘hands-on’ kind of thrill, the City Beautiful has an assortment of rock-climbing centers where visitors can scratch that bouldering, belaying or scrambling itch.

If there is one thing Central Floridians know, it’s that it is hot over the summer.

Looking for something fun to do this summer? Love horses? Love the beach? Then this Volusia County business may have just what you’re looking for.

Silver Springs State Park — an agritourist attraction out of Marion County — is hosting its mainstay feature glass-bottom boat tours yet again this summer.

Every year, around 20 people die from lightning strikes in the United States and hundreds more are injured, most being fatally struck during the summer months.

Thousands of druids, pagans and New Age revelers have greeted the summer solstice at Stonehenge on the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Florida summers are not just hot; they can be dangerous.

The five-second rule is commonly known for fallen food, but a 10-second rule can let you know if it is too hot for your dog’s paws.

It’s June. It’s Florida. It’s supposed to be hot.

The heat has been the big story in Florida lately as summer approaches. Not only does the average high temperature go up the deeper into summer we go, but factoring in the high humidity makes it feel even hotter.

As summer approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging families to make water safety a priority — especially for children ages 5-14 — as they return to pools and summer camps.

The district is providing meals at 224 locations this summer that include schools, libraries, several churches, YMCA, and Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the county.

The Tomoka Town Center shopping mall announced a “June-a-Ween” event in Daytona Beach to benefit Toys for Tots of Volusia County.

The WEC is no farm. It provides state-of-the-art equestrian facilities and arenas as well as shopping, dining and even a full-service spa.

As summer rushes in and families get ready to have fun in the water, News 6 spoke to local officials about what parents can do to keep their children safe.

The unofficial start of summer is offering a troubling look at what lies ahead for travelers during the peak vacation season.

Beginning June 1, guests at the resort hotels can enjoy delicious hand-crafted cocktails and mocktails.

Busch Gardens’ summer celebration brings free beer, nightly fireworks

The Central Florida Urban League — a group that promotes educational training and entrepreneurship in Central Florida — announced it will be partnering with Central Florida Community Arts to put together free summer camps for local youth in grades K - 8.

The simple “I don’t care” attitude is everywhere.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pretty pricy recently.

Wait, it's still winter?

Summer travel makes a rebound at the Orlando International Airport.

The Beijing Winter Olympics open in four months — just six months after the Summer Games wrapped up in Tokyo.

Somehow, summer 2021 has come to a close (hello, sad girl fall!), so we’re going to take a look back at all the major things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about, because this summer went by way too fast.

Meteorological summer came to an end this week. Long story short, it was a hot one.

There is a new trend sweeping the nation, and if you’ve never owned a pair, you probably just don’t get it yet.

When it comes to the topic of a Blue Moon, you may have been living a lie.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

Summer has arrived

Summer arrives this Sunday.

With Bill no longer a thing, all eyes turn to the Gulf of Mexico.

The Marion County Public School District says it is holding its largest Summer School program in the past 15 years.

Yes, it's actually getting hotter in Florida.

Most of Central Florida will stay locked in the clouds and chilly weather Sunday, but sunshine will try to inch back in from east to west. Highs will be in the 50s ad 60s near the 75 corridor and closer to the low-to-mid 60s near Orlando. Brevard temperaturesThere will likely be a sharp divide in temperatures over a short distance as sunshine tries to march inland from the Atlantic Ocean. A few showers will still be around, mainly north and west of Orlando, but most stay dry Sunday afternoon. No matter how you slice it, beach weather returns for the middle of next week and lasts through the weekend.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here we are in the second week of October and our daytime highs are above normal again. 50% of those cities have extended the 90s up to a week longer. Last 90 degree dayIt’s not just Orlando. Miami has extended its summer heat even more. Last 90 degree dayAs we continue to warm, the impacts of longer summer temperatures mean a longer growing season, more pest - think mosquitos and ticks - and increased need for power to keep you cool and water to keep you hydrated.

Summer 2020 Rankings NationallyNOAA: National Average Temperature SummerThe average temperature and precipitation for the last three months across the contiguous U.S. ranked as the fourth hottest and the third driest summer on record. National Average Precipitation Summer 2020The close of summer 2020 was certainly an unforgettable one. Summer 2020 Rankings LocallyThe national recap looks very similar to what we experienced here in Central Florida. Summer 2020 Local Temperature RankingsDaytona Beach: 83.2 (0.5 above average)Leesburg: 5th warmest Summer 83.0 (0.5 above average)Orlando: 5th warmest Summer 83.5 (1.2 above average)Sanford: 4th warmest Summer 83.9 (1.2 above average)Melbourne: 5th warmest Summer 82.2 (0.9 above average)Rainfall totals for the summer were generally near to above normal for much of the area. Summer 2020 Rainfall Totals

Heat and strong winds also hit California and parts of the Pacific Northwest over the holiday weekend, triggering destructive wildfires. Snow fell in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, where portions of Interstate 80 closed and forecasters predicted up to a foot (30 centimeters) in the mountains and temperatures in the teens (-7 Celsius) overnight. Several northern Utah school districts canceled classes, and officials warned people to stay inside if possible to avoid flying debris, downed power lines and other dangers. Several semitrailer trucks blew over on northern Utah highways. Freeze and frost warnings also were posted for parts of Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota and Minnesota.

Ticks are emerging faster and earlierOver the last 20 years the number of Lyme disease cases has doubled to 30,000. Lyme disease cases increasingAs if ticks werent enough, the change in climate is also leading to stronger poison ivy! If you are also one who suffers be aware that higher levels of carbon dioxide stimulate larger, stronger and more damaging growth of poison ivy. While some plants struggle with the higher temps and increase CO2 levels, poison ivy takes to it like Popeye eating spinach. In those same years the surface area of the average poison ivy plant has more than doubled.

A few months ago, when the virus had just hit the state, health experts speculated that summer heat may slow the spread of the virus. As Florida finds itself further into the summer months, cases of COVID-19 continue to skyrocket. These numbers seem to indicate that despite hot weather, the COVID-19 pandemic continues with force. Although there are many illnesses that destruct with heat and humidity, this usually occurs in ideal situations. The medical community needs much more research and data to definitively determine the effects of heat and humidity on the virus.

Summer camp might not be an option this year, but YouTube has created a free #CampYouTube, so as to re-create common camp experiences through YouTube videos. These include arts and crafts, sports, writing workshops, photography tutorials, mental health exercises, exploring the outdoors and SO much more — seriously, there are about 1,200 videos in total. Any interest in learning how to make a ping pong ball float? Plus, YouTube uses resources for its videos from partners like the BBC, Imagination Library, Code.org, Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Google Arts and Culture, National Geographic Society, Sesame Street and others. “These resources are not meant to replace homework assigned by teachers, but meant to complement that work,” YouTube states on its camp website.

A study by auto club group AAA has found that despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the skies this summer. AAA used key economic indicators to determine total number of trips, not actual traveler totals for their study. AAA reported that air travel will be off by about 74%, while rail, cruise ship and bus travel will plummet by 86%. Were it not for the pandemic, AAA would be projecting 857 million trips during the third quarter, a 3.6% increase over last year. By this analysis, the pandemic wiped out nearly 150 million trips this summer, AAA researchers said in a news release.

If you’re like us and are no longer following your quarantine diet, Disney’s favorite frozen snack can be yours to make at home. Dole Whip has become a must-eat for families and Disney fans alike. The theme parks remain closed, however, you can bring the park magic home by creating your own Dole Whip treats. There are two ways to create a Dole Whip: Dole’s recipe and Disney’s recipe. Share your Dole Whip creations with us in the comments below!

ORLANDO, Fla. Summer doesnt officially start for another 11 days, but its going to be sizzling Tuesday in Central Florida. Orlando will reach a high near 92 degrees, but the feels like temperature will be close to 105. We will continue to see afternoon storms, mainly because of the east and west coast sea breezes, News 6 meteorologist Troy Bridges said. "The east coast sea breeze will be dominant, pushing storms inland by the afternoon. Most storms dont fire up until after 2 p.m."Expect a 60% coverage of rain Tuesday and a 50% coverage Wednesday and Thursday.

HOUSTON – Photos of a 5-year-old Houston girl being attacked by a goose are going viral. Summer is recovering from a few scratches after an unpleasant encounter with a goose. Her sister, Stevie Gidden, shared photos of the goose attack on Twitter, which have received more than 45,000 retweets and 59,000 likes. "Summer got attacked by a duck today & the pictures our neighbor got of it happening make me laugh so hard," Gidden tweeted. "Summer knows she's famous and she's eating it up," Gidden said.