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TRAFFIC ALERT: Fatal crash closes I-4 near Disney World

SUMMER


There’s just nothing like it ☀️

Hi friends! It’s Brenda, back in your inbox for all the Central Florida Happenings!

The sun won’t set past 8 p.m. in Orlando for the rest of the year

Say it isn’t so!

Air conditioner working overtime in this heat? How to cut costs, say utility companies

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

Rejoice: ‘Barbie’ will stream on Max this fall

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

Mosquitoes taking all the fun out of your backyard this summer?

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

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3 easy (and tasty) snacks for poolside eats this summer

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.

Here are some Florida beaches that aren’t packed with tourists

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.

Florida Department of Health warns of mosquitoes transmitting malaria

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

Summer solstice: The science behind the longest day of the year

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

Icon Park launches new summer deals for families

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

Here comes summer: Heat index to push 105+ in Central Florida

Hot, hot, hot!

☀️Counties with the warmest summers in Florida

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

What the Honk: Next time, use a truck

Trooper Steve discerns the improper from the inconsiderate.

National Water Park Day: Destinations deigned for your sunny summer slipping & sliding

Have you visited every water park on this list?

National Water Park Day: Destinations designed for your sunny summer slipping & sliding

Have you visited every water park on this list?

Car dash displays for outside temperatures are typically hotter than actual temperatures outside

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?

Ready for a sip? Enjoy wine tastings around Orlando

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.

Looking for a summer job? Don’t fall for employment schemes

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.

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Best of Central Florida: Outdoor summer adventures that are super fun

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

🛥️This cruise is pedal-powered and sails in Sanford

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

Ready to climb? Here’s a list of rock climbing centers in Central Florida

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.

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Best of Central Florida: Pools that will make your backyard feel like an oasis

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

🐴 Go for a summertime beachside horseback ride with Equestrian Adventures

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 features glass-bottom boat tours in Marion County

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

More lightning deaths seen in US during summer months

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 flock to Stonehenge to mark summer solstice

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.

Dog days: How to save your dog from a heat stroke

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

Heat paw-tection: Keeping dogs safe from hot pavement

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.

Here’s why it’s so hot, even by Florida’s standards

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

How to stay safe when the heat is on

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.

Forecasting Change: Summers are getting hotter in Central Florida

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.

Federal government urges families to keep their children safe from drowning

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.

Orange County Schools kick off summer meal program

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.

Halloween comes early as ‘June-a-Ween’ hits Daytona Beach shopping mall

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

🐎Enter to win a summer getaway to World Equestrian Center in Ocala

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.

How do you keep children safe from drowning? Parents offer ideas

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.

Canceled flights mar first weekend of summer for travelers

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

Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando debuts Summerfest drinks

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

Busch Gardens’ summer celebration brings free beer, nightly fireworks

Central Florida organizations offering free creative arts summer camps for children

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.

What the Honk: Stop blocking disabled parking spaces

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

Traveling by car this spring break? This is what it could cost.

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

Winter’s revenge: Big blast of cold air moves into Central Florida this weekend

Wait, it's still winter?

Summer travel rebound continues at Orlando International Airport

Summer travel rebound continues at Orlando International Airport

Summer travel makes a rebound at the Orlando International Airport.

Beijing Olympics open in 4 months; human rights talk absent

Beijing Olympics open in 4 months; human rights talk absent

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

5 things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about

5 things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about

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.

Forecasting Change: Reviewing the summer of extremes

Forecasting Change: Reviewing the summer of extremes

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

It’s the summer of Crocs, and it’s time to join the bandwagon

It’s the summer of Crocs, and it’s time to join the bandwagon

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

Rare ‘true’ Blue Moon rises this weekend. Here’s why it’s different

Rare ‘true’ Blue Moon rises this weekend. Here’s why it’s different

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

How to keep your pets calm, safe while fireworks are popping

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.

Rinse & repeat summer storms 🌩️

Rinse & repeat summer storms 🌩️

Summer has arrived

Forecasting Change: Showing your stripes for summer

Forecasting Change: Showing your stripes for summer

Summer arrives this Sunday.

Tropics watch: Hurricane center gives Gulf disturbance 90% chance of developing

Tropics watch: Hurricane center gives Gulf disturbance 90% chance of developing

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

7,000 students register for Marion County summer school

7,000 students register for Marion County summer school

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

Forecasting Change: Summer is here and it’s getting hotter

Forecasting Change: Summer is here and it’s getting hotter

Yes, it's actually getting hotter in Florida.

Missing the heat? Staying chilly Sunday, but the first 90s of the year likely later in the week

Missing the heat? Staying chilly Sunday, but the first 90s of the year likely later in the week

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.

Forecasting Change: Summer extending into fall

Forecasting Change: Summer extending into fall

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 is one of the hottest in the U.S. and Central Florida on record

Summer 2020 is one of the hottest in the U.S. and Central Florida on record

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

From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge

From heat to snow: Rocky Mountains see 60-degree plunge

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.

Forecasting Change: More warming means more ticks and poison ivy

Forecasting Change: More warming means more ticks and poison ivy

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.

Trust Index: Can we count on summer heat to beat the COVID-19 pandemic?

Trust Index: Can we count on summer heat to beat the COVID-19 pandemic?

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.

This virtual camp includes 1,200 videos and experiences -- and they’re all free

This virtual camp includes 1,200 videos and experiences -- and they’re all free

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.

Have plans to travel this summer despite the pandemic? A new study shows youre not alone

Have plans to travel this summer despite the pandemic? A new study shows youre not alone

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.

Create Disney’s famous Dole Whip at home in less than 10 minutes

Create Disney’s famous Dole Whip at home in less than 10 minutes

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!

Feels like temperature to hit 105 in Orlando as tropics stay active

Feels like temperature to hit 105 in Orlando as tropics stay active

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.

Goose attacks Texas girl, pictures go viral

Goose attacks Texas girl, pictures go viral

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.

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