Dollars & Sense: Lock it in — Jill Schlesinger’s end-of-the-year money moves
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Lock it in — Jill Schlesinger’s end-of-the-year money movesAs 2025 winds down, a viral TikTok trend known as “The Great Lock-In” is pushing people to make the most of the year’s final stretch.
Sea turtle rehab center cares for storm-stranded hatchlings, giving them a second chance
Read full article: Sea turtle rehab center cares for storm-stranded hatchlings, giving them a second chanceLast week, rough waves and heavy winds pushed dense sargassum seaweed onto Florida beaches, trapping hundreds of sea turtle hatchlings. Now, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 650 baby sea turtles rescued in the last few weeks.
Central Florida startup transforms plastic bags into farm fertilizer using worms
Read full article: Central Florida startup transforms plastic bags into farm fertilizer using wormsAn Orlando startup called Wriggle Brew is pioneering a unique approach to two major environmental problems: plastic pollution and fertilizer runoff.
Heavy winds and rough seas push vulnerable sea turtles ashore in Central Florida
Read full article: Heavy winds and rough seas push vulnerable sea turtles ashore in Central FloridaVolunteers with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society (STPS) are working tirelessly to rescue sea turtle hatchlings trapped in thick sargassum seaweed pushed ashore by rough waves and heavy winds.
Crane Creek project restores natural water flow, reduces pollution in Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: Crane Creek project restores natural water flow, reduces pollution in Indian River LagoonA major engineering project has reversed the flow of water in a century-old canal to protect the Indian River Lagoon and restore a natural watershed divide in Brevard County.
Florida citrus farmers test on-site biochar production to cut burning and boost soil health
Read full article: Florida citrus farmers test on-site biochar production to cut burning and boost soil healthOn a warm morning in Polk County, heavy equipment hummed through rows of citrus as a mobile carbonizer known as a “Tigercat” converted trees and grove debris into biochar — a porous, charcoal-like material that project leaders say could help hold water and nutrients in sandy Florida soils, reduce greenhouse emissions from burning, and even filter polluted water.
News 6 News Director Autumn Jones promoted to VP, GM of WKMG-TV
Read full article: News 6 News Director Autumn Jones promoted to VP, GM of WKMG-TVWKMG-TV News 6 in Orlando today announced the promotion of Autumn Jones to Vice President/General Manager & News Director, effective August 24, 2025. Jones, who joined News 6 as News Director in April 2025, will now oversee both news operations and general management functions for the Graham Media Group station.
Restoring The Indian River Lagoon: From Degraded Marina To Aquaculture Hub
Read full article: Restoring The Indian River Lagoon: From Degraded Marina To Aquaculture HubNearly $1 million in state funding is set to transform an old marina along A1A in Melbourne Beach into a vital hub for Indian River Lagoon restoration projects.
WKMG-TV, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation drive
Read full article: WKMG-TV, Graham Media Group and Gray Media unite to launch Together for Texas, an emergency donation driveWKMG-TV News 6, Graham Media Group and Gray Media, Inc. launch an urgent donation drive called Together for Texas.
📺 WKMG-TV News 6 celebrates 71 years of serving Central Florida
Read full article: 📺 WKMG-TV News 6 celebrates 71 years of serving Central FloridaWKMG-TV was the first television station in Central Florida, signing on as WDBO-TV on July 1, 1954. Here's a timeline through 70 years of news programming.
📺 WKMG-TV News 6 celebrates 71 years of serving Central Florida
Read full article: 📺 WKMG-TV News 6 celebrates 71 years of serving Central FloridaWKMG-TV was the first television station in Central Florida, signing on as WDBO-TV on July 1, 1954. Here's a timeline through 70 years of news programming.
Behind Goodwill’s popular ‘bins,’ a hidden operation transforms American castoffs into global goods
Read full article: Behind Goodwill’s popular ‘bins,’ a hidden operation transforms American castoffs into global goodsTreasure hunters wade through bins of clothing at Goodwill’s Taft Outlet location, searching for hidden gems among items priced by the pound.
The push to make Oviedo a public arts destination
Read full article: The push to make Oviedo a public arts destinationNestled in the heart of Central Florida, Oviedo is known for its charming neighborhoods and growing community. But city leaders hope one day it will also be recognized for a thriving public arts scene.
Go behind the Nutcracker curtain in Orlando Ballet’s award-winning documentary
Read full article: Go behind the Nutcracker curtain in Orlando Ballet’s award-winning documentaryWKMG-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.
Go behind the scenes of Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ with award-winning documentary
Read full article: Go behind the scenes of Orlando Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ with award-winning documentaryWKMG-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.
Angel Tree: Here’s how to help children, seniors in Central Florida this holiday season
Read full article: Angel Tree: Here’s how to help children, seniors in Central Florida this holiday seasonNews 6 and BFARR Contracting are once again teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree Program.
📺'Serving the Sun Empire:’ WKMG-TV celebrates 70 years of news broadcasting
Read full article: 📺'Serving the Sun Empire:’ WKMG-TV celebrates 70 years of news broadcastingWKMG-TV was the first television station in Central Florida, signing on as WDBO-TV on July 1, 1954. Here's a timeline through 70 years of news programming.
News 6 wins 2 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for Excellence in Innovation, Best Podcast
Read full article: News 6 wins 2 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for Excellence in Innovation, Best PodcastWKMG won Excellence in Innovation for transformation of content on its streaming service, News 6+. WKMG was also awarded Best Podcast for Your Florida Daily hosted by Katrina Scales.
This Orlando holiday light display gets results for kids in need
Read full article: This Orlando holiday light display gets results for kids in needA beloved holiday tradition in Orlando’s Baldwin Park neighborhood is now 10 years old. The McBride Family Lights at 3564 New Broad St. features 80,000 lights, and it even snows on the weekends, regardless of the temperature!
The Greyson Project donates holiday décor to children’s hospitals
Read full article: The Greyson Project donates holiday décor to children’s hospitalsThere’s something about this time of year. The decorations, the lights and even the music are enough to change your mood. Well, this week’s Getting Results Award winner feels that way too.
Florida Wildlife Hospital celebrates 50 years of keeping wildlife wild
Read full article: Florida Wildlife Hospital celebrates 50 years of keeping wildlife wildIf you live in Brevard County and find a sick, injured, or orphaned native animal you can take them to the Florida Wildlife Hospital in Palm Shores.
WKMG-TV News Director Allison McGinley honored with Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service Award
Read full article: WKMG-TV News Director Allison McGinley honored with Barney Oldfield Distinguished Service AwardWKMG-TV News 6, the Graham Media Group-owned CBS affiliate in Orlando, is honored to announce that News Director Allison McGinley has been honored with a prestigious award.
‘It’s crazy hot:’ Tourists in Orlando switch up plans in face of record-breaking Florida heat
Read full article: ‘It’s crazy hot:’ Tourists in Orlando switch up plans in face of record-breaking Florida heatIn the heart of Orlando’s tourist district along International Drive, visitors to Central Florida told News 6 on Sunday that they were struggling to find ways to escape from yet another day of scorching heat.
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