AAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.
A cold front has swooped across our state on Thursday to welcome the Thanksgiving festivities. After a little bit of rain, frigid polar air is rapidly filling in its place.
Head coach Jamahl Mosley made the special holiday breakfast possible, carrying forward a cherished tradition that has spanned more than 30 years.
For the fourth year, the Salvation Army teamed up with Valencia College’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality program for the Eric and Diane Holm Thanksgiving Community Meal in Orlando. It's happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to everyone.
AAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year. How to find live road conditions, help if your car breaks down, and more.
Teachers at the school say several parents lost paychecks during the shutdown, while others temporarily lost access to SNAP benefits, leaving many families struggling to afford groceries just days before Thanksgiving.
For days, Trooper Steve has been preaching the same message on-air and across social media: slow down, pay attention, and be patient.
Residents of Orlando's Reeves Terrace neighborhood received Thanksgiving turkeys Tuesday evening as part of District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan's 20th annual turkey distribution event, meeting an increased need amid rising food costs and changes to food assistance programs.
Florida remains the most popular domestic destination, thanks to its warm weather, theme parks, and cruise ports, which means busy days ahead at MCO.
Instead of a stadium full of soccer fans, the Inter & Co Stadium was packed with food and people seeking assistance. The 10th annual Orlando City and Orlando Pride Turkey Giveaway drew thousands who received ingredients they might not otherwise afford.
With more drivers on the road during a holiday travel week, stress levels naturally climb, and that’s where some of our unsung heroes come in: Road Rangers.
With airlines cleared to resume normal operations following the FAA’s decision to lift its flight-reduction mandate because of the government shutdown, Orlando International Airport is preparing for a slight increase this Thanksgiving travel season.
Grocery store prices have been on the rise in recent years, and many Americans feel the financial pinch on Thanksgiving — a holiday where food is the star of the show.
Every Thanksgiving, while millions of Americans gather around tables laden with turkey and pie, emergency rooms brace for an invisible surge: a wave of cardiac emergencies that makes the holiday season one of the deadliest times of the year.
This year, state offices will be closed for three more days alongside the standard holidays, according to the governor's office.
Hundreds of Central Florida families found holiday relief as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office gave away 600 turkeys just days before Thanksgiving.
As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Central Florida families are bracing for the holiday with empty cupboards and little hope for relief, as the federal government’s shutdown of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stretches into a second week, leaving many anxious and local food pantries overwhelmed.
Most major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
For those who dread the annual cooking marathon, or start a new tradition, a number of Orlando-area restaurants are throwing open their doors on Turkey Day.
November came in on the pleasant side and promises to deliver us some fairly cold weather as we approach Veterans Day. Here's what to expect for the rest of the month.
As another storm system and a cold front down at the surface sweeps through, we get a little nudge in the moisture department. This could trigger a few stray showers or rains, but overall the environment remains far too dry for anything big time. Fall will continue to dominate our weather pattern locally
Shortly after the shooting happened, investigators announced that the man had fired over 200 rounds at neighbors and deputies before being taken out. But a week later, Sheriff Chitwood provided an updated figure.
Nearly two million travelers are estimated to pass through Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving travel period. We checked in during what was expected to be the busiest day of them all.
Two Fold H.E.L.P. Ministries is providing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings to over a dozen people in their re-entry program, aimed at rehabilitating those formerly incarcerated or struggling through hard times.
Thanksgiving keeps us around average temperatures for our area before a strong push of polar air comes across Florida, dipping us well into the 40s through the weekend and the start of next week.
Over 2 million people are expected to pass through the Orlando International Airport during the Thanksgiving holiday travel stretch.
WKMG-TV is thrilled to announce the upcoming broadcast of “Artistry & Innovation: Reimagining the Nutcracker,” an award-winning documentary that offers a captivating look behind the scenes of the Orlando Ballet’s beloved holiday production, “The Nutcracker” brought to you by Orlando Health.
Belligerent subjects. Family members held captive by circumstance. A tense situation that at any moment could escalate into something worse. For crisis negotiator Scott Walker, it’s a living. But it could also be your Thanksgiving.
To build the brand-new all-things-MCO app, airport staff conducted surveys, focus groups and one-on-one interviews to find out what travelers want and need in an airport app.
One of News 6's very own is making sure other people have food on the table ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol are urging safety as a record amount of people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.
The Orlando International Airport is gearing up for a busy Thanksgiving travel season, with changes made to make passengers’ experience easier now in full swing.
Corie Murray, News 6 photojournalist and host of the "Black Men Sundays" podcast, is getting results for Central Florida families this Thanksgiving.
Last year, more than 49 million Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, it's one of the most dangerous driving holidays in the United States.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is bringing the spirit of giving to life with its annual turkey giveaway.
Americans may have record-low gas prices to be thankful for this holiday season as at least one analyst predicts average gasoline costs could fall below $3 per gallon by Thanksgiving.
News 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray’s turkey drive is back again. Online donations are being accepted to help feed families of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida for the holidays.
Many people in Florida are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this month. However, a decades-long fight nearly caused the holiday to be celebrated an entire week later.
At Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat.
While the goal was initially to get 50 turkeys, donations eventually reached 232 turkeys — 60 of which came from the nonprofit Light Orlando.
On Wednesday afternoon, volunteers met at the Church of Latter-Day Saints at 3001 S. Apopka Vineland Road to set up ahead of Thanksgiving.
Highs Thanksgiving Day will be in the upper 60s to around 70 north of Orlando. For the Orlando area and south, it will be in the low-to-mid 70s.
Black Friday is more of a week-long event now, but 130.7 million are still planning to shop on Friday itself, according to the National Retail Federation.
We’re all about making life a bit easier, especially when it comes to those big family meals during the holidays. We compiled a list of six Turkey Day tips and household hacks shared by our News 6 Insiders and WKMG staff. Have you tried any of these hacks?
Many people in Florida are gearing up to celebrate Thanksgiving this Thursday. However, a decades-long fight nearly caused the holiday to be celebrated an entire week later.
The Salvation Army is changing their plans this Thanksgiving to meet the needs of people in Osceola County.
Officials predict 2 million passengers will travel through the Orlando International Airport over the 12-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period -- are you one of them?
A car caught fire Sunday after crashing on John Young Parkway near Princeton Street. Police say the driver got distracted and ran into the back of a semitruck.
So many Central Florida families will spend their Thanksgiving happy and full this year following a turkey drive launched by News 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” podcast host Corie Murray.
With just one week away from Thanksgiving, experts are anticipating once again a lot of people set to travel during the holiday season.
An effort by News 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray to collect turkeys for dozens of families in need is getting big results.
