Give your Valentine two dozen long-stemmed roses in a vase for under $50!
Ensure that your Valentineโs Day flower delivery is foolproof this year by ordering the $49.99 voucher for that special someone'sย two dozen long-stem roses with an elegant vase, which is a 54% discount off the $109 retail price.
5 funny and unusual prop bets for Super Bowl LVI
As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as whoโll cover the spread, whoโll win the coin toss, whoโll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.
For first time ever, Valentineโs Day will be the day after the Super Bowl. How will this affect your plans?
Many have clamored for years to have the Monday after the Super Bowl be a national holiday so people can recover from parties attended to watch the big game. This might not have been what they had in mind.
Ocala police search for killer in Valentineโs Day shooting
OCALA, Fla. โ Ocala police announced the victim in a Valentineโs Day shooting died on Wednesday. Lorenzo Green was shot Feb. 14 on the 2000 block of Northwest 4th Street and later died due to his injuries, Ocala police said. AdHOMICIDE The shooting in the 2000 block of NW 4th St. on Valentineโs Day is now a Homicide investigation. Today at... Posted by Ocala Police Department on Wednesday, February 17, 2021The agency is asking for the communityโs assistance. Anyone with information can send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867).
A bleak Valentine's Day, lovers find hope in roses, vaccines
โTheyโre hopeful.โOn this Valentineโs Day, Americans are searching for ways to celebrate love amid so much heartache and isolation as the coronavirus pandemic stretches past its year anniversary. After limiting restaurants to 25% capacity and 25 people per room, restaurants now must remain at 25% but they can serve as many as 50 per room. They are also this Valentineโs Day willing to do something else over a weekend where the high temperature will reach the teens and the low will plummet well below zero. AdIn Portland, a couple married 55 years has special Valentineโs Day plans. โThatโs Valentineโs Day!โ her father exclaimed and smiled at his wife.
โThis is our biggest weekend of the year:โ Orlando florist hurt by pandemic hopes business blooms for Valentineโs Day
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Central Florida flower shops are hard at work with Valentineโs Day just days away. Newton said business is blossoming with holiday sales after her store took a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. โDuring the summer last year we lost our hotel trade, restaurant trade, Disney, the theme parks,โ Newton said. She said they are now serving more local customers and doing more deliveries. These are the folks who come here, theyโre every day and Iโm delighted to have them in the neighborhood,โ Sweatt said.
Windermere teachers celebrate Valentineโs Day despite pandemic
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Teachers at Lake Whitney Elementary School in Windermere werenโt going to let the pandemic get in the way of giving their students a special Valentineโs Day. โSo, they shared Valentineโs Day wishes with everybody in the class. Some of them did like breaking news, you know ,โItโs Valentineโs Day, happy Valentineโs Dayโ and jokes--telling jokes; I canโt give you Valentineโs, but I can give you jokes. Teachers at Lake Whitney Elementary School found creative ways to celebrate Valentine's Day. (Courtesy)โWhen the district said to think of some alternative ways of celebrating Valentineโs Day, I have to give my hats off to our teachers,โ Prince said.
Health First gives Valentineโs Day packages to 160 seniors in Melbourne
A bunch of seniors in Brevard County received a nice surprise to start Valentineโs Day weekend. MELBOURNE, Fla. โ A group of seniors in Brevard County received a nice surprise to start Valentineโs Day weekend. Health First associates gave gifts to 160 seniors at the Trinity Towers South in Melbourne. [TRENDING: Your funniest Valentineโs Day stories | Big snake: 16-foot python caught in Fla. | Video: Mom tackles accused peeper]This is the second year Health First shared gift packages with Trinity Towers South. The packages included breakfast, arts and crafts and crossword puzzles.
Hereโs when storms will move through Central Florida this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. โ An unsettled weather pattern will bring the chance for rain and storms back to Central Florida for the weekend. Weekend setupSaturday stormsBehind the storms Saturday morning, most of the rest of the day will be on the drier side with just a few exceptions. AdFuture radar Saturday eveningSunday stormsAnother round of storms, a few potentially strong, will come back into the picture Sunday. A round of rain looks to move through Central Florida early Sunday morning. The unsettled weather with the potential for a few stronger storms continues Monday.
10 Central Florida Valentineโs Day cards that will make your heart skip a beat
Valentineโs Day is the day to profess your love for that special someone. Why not tell them in the most Florida way possible? These 10 Central Florida-themed Valentineโs Day cards should do the trick to help you score some extra points on this day of love. (Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)(Credit: WKMG)
SEA LIFE Orlando celebrates Valentineโs Day baby boom
ORLANDO, Fla โ SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium is celebrating the arrivals of several new additions inside some of its tanks. SEA LIFE Orlando said Axolotls naturally breed about once or twice a year. Axolotls at SEA LIFE Orlando (Merlin Entertainments)Meanwhile in another tank SEA LIFE is celebrating the arrival of potbelly seahorse babies. Potbelly seahorse at SEALIFE Orlando (Merlin Entertainments)SEA LIFE Orlando is located inside ICON Park along International Drive in Orlando. AdFlorida Residents can walk through SEA LIFE and then strut their stuff at Madame Tussauds Orlando for a star-studded date night this Valentineโs Day weekend.
Will the weather put you in a Valentineโs Day mood?
The history of Valentineโs Day goes back to the Middle Ages, and while we donโt have actual weather records from back then, historical papers show this was the time when birds were mating and the environment was very spring-like. Now in modern times, it can still impact how someone may or may not feel about Valentineโs Day. According to an article written in Psychology Today, Facebook researchers found that more โnew relationshipsโ happened in February, right after Valentineโs Day. So, will someone love Valentineโs Day based solely on the weather that day? To see how youโll feel on this loved-filled holiday, check out the Valentineโs Day forecast for Central Florida by clicking here.
Orlando law office giving away free divorce for Valentineโs Day
The Law Office of Erin Morse is giving one soon-to-be former couple a free divorce. โWe at the Law Office of Erin Morse understand that 2020 had a negative impact on everyoneโs lives. As our world slowly continues to rebuild, The Law Office of Erin Morse would like to offer some help,โ a news release said. โValentineโs Day is meant to spend time and celebrate your love with that special someone in your life. But for some, this celebration is not possible,โ a law office official said.
Kraft launches candy-flavored mac and cheese for Valentineโs Day
Thereโs not a doubt in this world that when Saint Valentine inspired Valentineโs Day he had this in mind. Pink mac and cheese that is flavored like candy. So, the million-dollar question is: How in the world did they make it pink? The company also says the rosy sauce contains hints of fructose, vanilla and other natural flavors. Letโs just hope you donโt have to chase it with another pink elixir to soothe your troubled solar plexus.
Out of this world ways astronauts celebrate holidays in space
There may not be family feasts or boughs of holly, but astronauts still manage to find creative ways to celebrate holidays while theyโre orbiting the Earth. Come Nov. 15, four astronauts will launch on SpaceXโs Dragon spacecraft atop a Falcon 9 rocket and head for the International Space Station, where theyโll stay for about six months. Space Station (@Space_Station) November 25, 2019Last year, NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Jessica Meir and Andrew Morgan were happy to let Russian astronauts Aleksandr Skvortsov and Oleg Skripochka and Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano in on their American traditions. New YearโsAccording to Kelly, New Yearโs is actually a bigger deal than Christmas on the International Space Station because all the astronauts on board celebrate it at the same time. You can hear his International Space Station rendition of the Irish ballad here.
104-year-old veteran receives hundreds of thousands of Valentineโs Day cards
104-year-old veteran receives hundreds of thousands of Valentineโs Day cardsPublished: February 14, 2020, 8:42 am104-year-old Major Bill White was hoping to gather about a hundred Valentine's Day cards to add to his scrapbook collection.
Barking out their love: Many plan to include their dogs in Valentineโs Day plans, survey says
Some people arenโt just going to shower their human partners with love on Valentineโs Day. ยท One in five pet โparentsโ say they have stayed in a relationship longer than intended because of their partnerโs dog. ยท 72% of pet โparentsโ are likely to click on someoneโs dating profile if there is a dog in the picture. ยท Half of pet "parents" in relationships agree that they spend more time as a couple now that they have a dog. ยท 86% of dog people in a relationship agree that having a dog makes them feel more like a family.
Feel the love at these Central Florida Valentineโs Day activities
Hereโs a list of Valentineโs Day events and activities in the Central Florida area:Romantic Rumba Dance ClassFred Astaire Dance Studio is hosting a Valentineโs Day group class for couples who want show off their fancy foot work. Discovery Cove offers a Florida Valentineโs Day like no other. The Orange County Courthouse has you coveredโ they will be performing a special group wedding ceremony on Valentineโs Day. Valentine's Day Concert at the GardensTake in the beautiful scenery as you listen to local artists at Leu Gardens. Osceola County FairThe Osceola County Fair opens on Valentineโs Day and is a fun event for everyone of all ages.
Feeling catty? Adoptable cats will literally help you dump your ex this Valentineโs Day
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. โ Valentineโs Day can be a polarizing holiday. Most people either love the chance for romance or think itโs a total waste of time. If youโre one of the latter, maybe due to recent heartbreak, some adoptable cats at the SPCA of Brevard can help add a little petty joy to your Valentineโs Day. For a donation, the shelter will write your exโs name at the bottom of a litter box and let the cats have at it. You might not get flowers and a teddy bear on Feb. 14, but these cats will be sure your ex is surrounded by chocolate kisses.
Send the love: Share a valentine with a child in the hospital
This Valentineโs Day, consider making a childโs day with a kind message and a few clicks. Itโs a lovely tradition at Cincinnati Childrenโs Hospital, the staff gives out cards collected from the community to its patients. Now the staff has ramped up its efforts and provided more card options but sending a valentine is easy. People can use this link and fill out a form so the patient knows who the valentine is coming from. Through a partnership, staff will print the cards and distribute them Valentineโs Day to make sure each patient feels loved.
Donโt make that reservation! 5 reasons why staying at home is your best option on Valentineโs Day
But is eating out really still the best way to celebrate Valentineโs Day? Here are five reasons why staying at home to celebrate Valentineโs Day just might be the best option. All of the above are just a few reasons why spending Valentineโs Day at home can have its perks. OK, on the surface, this might sound like being a cheapskate on Valentineโs Day, but hear us out. Do you plan on going out or staying in on Valentineโs Day?
Pizza proposal: Dominoโs unveils $9,000 engagement ring
No, you canโt marry pizza, but you can give your beloved a classy pizza ring. Dominoโs launched a giveaway ahead of Valentineโs Day for those who feel theyโve found their one true slice. Dominoโs is offering up a one-of-a-kind pizza slice engagement ring worth more than $9,000. โWeโre giving one lucky pizza lover the chance to make a truly dough-mantic proposal this Valentineโs Day,โ according to the announcement. To get your shot to make a cheesy proposal with fine jewelry, you have to complete this form and include a 30-second video detailing how you would include pizza in your proposal.
Give your sweet a celebrity โCameoโ for Valentineโs Day
A box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers are certainly nice gifts to give to your sweet on Valentineโs Day, but why not give a gift that can last a lifetime, and you donโt even have to leave your house to get it? The latest trend in gift giving for people who love pop culture is sending a Cameo. Cameo is an app that lets you book a personalized video message from a celebrity who is also signed up on the app. A lot of the celebrities who participate in Cameo are reality TV stars, athletes and TV sitcom actors. Cameos are a fantastic idea for Valentine's Day, but they are really great gifts to give, no matter the occasion.
Breakfast lovers: Denny's offers $99 weddings on Valentine's Day
Ahh, Valentineโs Day is just so romantic, isnโt it? Dennyโs in Las Vegas (because of course) is offering Valentineโs Day weddings for $99 to breakfast enthusiasts everywhere. What exactly comes with a Dennyโs wedding package, you might ask? Dennyโs started the Valentineโs Day $99 special in 2013, and itโs been going ever since. To reserve your romantic wedding spot on Valentineโs Day, call the store directly at 702-471-0056.
Tips for making your own Valentines
As Valentineโs Day approaches, consider going to the craft store instead of the card store and making your own Valentines. Consider some of these ideas to be creative this Valentineโs Day. Candy jar: Find out your Valentineโs favorite candy and put it in a jar thatโs decorated with hearts or a Valentineโs Day message. School supplies: For kids Valentines, find Valentineโs Day themed pencils, pens and erasers to attach to a card. Personalized candies: Write your Valentineโs Day message on personalized candies.