With half the year already behind us, July is a natural checkpoint to review your spending, boost your savings, and make sure you’re still on track to meet your financial goals before year’s end.
With half the year already behind us, July is a natural checkpoint to review your spending, boost your savings, and make sure you’re still on track to meet your financial goals before year’s end.
Summer is barely underway, and Seminole County fire crews are already busy. With dozens of heat-related emergency calls logged in June alone — and the hottest months still ahead — local fire officials are urging residents to take simple steps to stay safe, especially as thousands prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday.
OneBlood sees an increased need during the summer for all blood types, but especially Type O blood. About 60% of the population is eligible to donate blood, but only about 3 percent actually do.
It's been breathtaking across our area over the last several days. This past weekend was glorious if you wanted manageable temperatures, clear skies, and little rain for your activities on Saturday and Sunday. But, summer looks like it's rearing its head once more and will make a return as we head towards the calendar start of fall.
For the three-month period of June, July and August, all Central Florida climate sites found themselves in the top 10 of warmest summers on record in terms of average temperature.
Central Florida residents can expect extreme heat this week, with “feels like” readings forecasted to reach between 106 and 112 degrees across the entire region, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.
Since this time in May, Central Florida has been stuck beneath an extension of our Atlantic high-pressure ridge that continues to blanket the entirety of the ocean and eastern United States. What does this mean for us, and what implications could this have on our summer season coming up next?
Synchronized to the electrifying anthem “Feeling Electric”, the night sky will transform into an ocean-inspired dreamscape, culminating in the park’s signature Ignite fireworks show.
Floridians have been battling near-record breaking temperatures for the last several days. The sun is harsh, and the heat is brutal. Will we see this set up begin to breakdown for us anytime soon? Here's the answer to that.
Are you ready for a mix of seasons all at once? Severe weather continues to try to take shape in Central Florida on this last day of March.
With summer in full swing, health experts are raising awareness about water safety, but there are still questions about
You know those scorching hot days in mid-summer? Of course you do! We’ve been feeling the heat lately and have even seen heat advisories issued the last several days. These days are often referred to as the “dog days of summer.” But why “dog days?”
There are several freshwater springs across Central Florida that provide a great way to beat the heat with your family.
The Marine Science Center announced one of its sea turtle hospital patients will soon return to the sea this week after three months of rehabilitation.
Get ready to satisfy your love of learning and the night sky at “The Stars of the Summer” event at the Trout Lake Nature Center in Eustis this month.
Summer in Central Florida is quite literally fun in the sun! But with all the activities that require braving the heat, it also means awareness about preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Florida gas prices have declined over the past three weeks, but the reduced rate is predicted to stall in coming weeks, according to the American Automobile Association Auto Club Group.
The beach access ramp on International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach closed on Monday for the start of a county project to make improvements.
Soon some will see a lower light bill. The Orlando Utilities Commission approved a 5 percent cut to customers electric bills starting in July.
The Orange County Library System partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to offer food boxes weekly. No library card required.
Summer is almost here, so many families are looking for summer camps to keep their kids busy. But for parents with children with special needs, it can be tough to find a good fit.
Waves of two broods of cicadas will take over the Midwest and Southeastern United States this spring.
Utility and air maintenance companies are giving advice to consumers on how to save as a record-breaking heatwave sweeps through Central Florida.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The start of the summer season got lost last week with the threat of tropical weather. This week on Forecasting Change, I want to focus on the warming of the summer season. Our media partners at Climate Central have analyzed the summer data from the last five decades at 246 locations in the United States. Here is some of what they found.
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.
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 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.
