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Oviedo neighborhood concerned about tree damage during sidewalk repairs
Homeowners in Oviedo tell News 6 they love the big, beautiful oak trees in their neighborhood, but they don’t love the work being done by crews that they think could be damaging those trees. The city of Oviedo hired a contractor to fix sidewalks and roads in both the Kingsbridge West and Alafaya Woods […]
‘Scent of dead fish:’ Dead fish create smelly mess near downtown Orlando
A News 6 viewer alerted us about a troubling situation near downtown Orlando, where dead fish are creating a significant odor along Lake Beauty, adjacent to Orlando Health just off Orange Avenue. “I think there’s definitely some smell in the air,” Stephanie Clotts, a local resident, noted. She discovered that the unpleasant scent was […]
Welcome to Rockville festival set to heat up Daytona Beach
This weekend, Daytona Beach will transform into a rock lover’s paradise as hundreds of thousands of fans gather for the fifth annual Welcome to Rockville festival. The World Center of Racing will become the World Center of Rock, with fans lining up starting Thursday night to secure their spots for a weekend filled with […]
61-year-old man killed in Polk County crash, troopers say
A 61-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 6:13 a.m. on Old Polk City Road, near County Road 557. According to the FHP, a Ford F-150 and a tractor-trailer were traveling west on Old Polk […]
Homeland Security agents arrest over 2 dozen undocumented immigrants at Wildwood construction sites
Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations in Tampa conducted worksite enforcement visits at construction sites in Wildwood. In a series of posts on its X account on Tuesday, the agency announced it’s visiting “one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S.” and has ”arrested more than two dozen illegal aliens,” some of which […]
‘They’re kids:’ Accused shooter, 17, among 6 arrested in deadly Polk ambush, Sheriff Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Wednesday afternoon in Winter Haven to announce multiple arrests made in the wake of a crash investigation that quickly turned into a murder case involving two dead near Lakeland earlier this week. On Monday, first responders attending to a Mercedes-Benz that crashed into a home discovered not only […]
National News
Brazil confirms its first bird flu outbreak in a commercial poultry farm
Brazil, one of the world’s largest producers and exporters of poultry, confirmed Friday the country’s first bird flu outbreak on a commercial farm. The virus was found at a facility in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul, the country’s agriculture ministry said in a statement. It said a contingency plan has been […]
Eurovision explained as the extravagant pop contest reaches its grand final
There has already been triumph and tears, singing onstage and in the streets, and a touch of political division, as the 69th Eurovision Song Contest approaches its grand final in the Swiss city of Basel. Musical acts from 26 countries will take the stage at the St. Jakobshalle arena on Saturday in a spectacular, […]
US cable giants Charter and Cox, under assault by streaming services, pursue $34.5 billion merger
Charter Communications has offered to acquire Cox Communications, a $34.5 billion merger that would combine two of the top three cable companies in the U.S. Cox is the third largest cable television company in the country, with more than 6.5 million digital cable, internet, telephone, and home security customers. It has a strong foothold […]
The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison
A man who attacked Salman Rushdie with a knife in front of a stunned audience in 2022, leaving the prizewinning author blind in one eye, was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison. Hadi Matar, 27, stood quietly as the judge pronounced the sentence. He did not deny attacking Rushdie, and when he was […]
FDA OKs first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease. The test can aid doctors in determining whether a patient’s memory problems are due to Alzheimer’s or a number of other medical conditions that […]
Cannes promotional stunts, once a feature of the festival, go missing
You can get nostalgic about almost anything at the Cannes Film Festival, even Jerry Seinfeld on a zip line in a bumblebee costume. For many years, Cannes has played host not just to an endless stream of artistically ambitious movies, but also to some of Hollywood’s most extreme promotional gambits. With so many films […]
Entertainment News
‘Never forgave them:’ Was Sanford’s infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?
Some residents in Central Florida may have heard about a supposedly cursed stretch of Interstate 4 known as the “Dead Zone.” Well, it turns out that the rumors about this section of the highway may have been made up. The phrase was first coined by the late historian and author Charlie Carlson in his […]
Orlando is the No. 1 Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA says. Here’s why
The American Automobile Association is out with its 2025 Memorial Day weekend forecast, predicting another year with Orlando at the top of its list for domestic travel destinations. AAA expects a record-breaking 2.6 million Floridians to hit the road during this year’s May 22-26 Memorial Day holiday period, part of the more-than 45.1 million […]
Disney shares details for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Here’s what to expect
Just months before Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off, Disney is sharing new details on its popular fall event. This year, the separate ticketed event at Magic Kingdom begins on Aug. 15 and runs select nights through Oct. 31. According to the Disney Parks Blog, offerings include exclusive entertainment, Halloween-themed food and beverages, photo […]
Eurovision favorites KAJ fly the flag for Sweden and make saunas all the rage at the contest
There’s one word you hear more than any other in Basel during the Eurovision Song Contest: Sauna. The northern Swiss city isn’t known as an epicenter of steamy wood-cabin relaxation, but the small municipality of Vora in Finland is, and three local performers have made saunas synonymous with this year’s Eurovision. KAJ — pronounced […]
Cannes bars actor from premiere over sexual assault allegations in a shift for the festival
The Cannes Film Festival barred French actor Théo Navarro-Mussy from attending the premiere of the competition entry “Case 137,” in what’s believed to be a first for the festival in the #MeToo era. Festival director Thierry Fremaux confirmed to the French magazine Télérama that Navarro-Mussy would not be allowed to attend the red carpet […]
Sesame Workshop receives Elevate Prize Catalyst Award as it charts a new path for ‘Sesame Street’
Elmo, Abby Cadabby and the rest of the “Sesame Street” gang will get some high-profile help as they travel down a new road. The Sesame Workshop – founded in 1969 and currently working on its 56th season, but its first not distributed by recent partner HBO – received the Elevate Prize Catalyst Award Wednesday, […]
All Things Disney!
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Guide for the Key to Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration Experience
The Disneyland 70th Celebration includes a new Key to Disneyland experience. Guests can purchase a large toy key and then use it to “unlock” the park’s magic. At the end of the experience, they get an exclusive mystery trading pin. Key to Disneyland Guide Key to Disneyland – $59.99 Instructions Tomorrowland Adventureland New Orleans […]
In Just 10 Days, Disney’s Hollywood Studios CHANGES in 2 Major Ways!
Big things are brewing at Disney’s Hollywood Studios — and they’re happening fast. Disney’s Hollywood Studios In just 10 days, TWO brand-new shows will debut, bringing all-new energy to the park (and we are so ready). The Little Mermaid—A Musical Adventure and Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After are both launching on May 27th, and they’re not […]
The NEW ‘Harry Potter’ Ride Has a FIVE HOUR Line in Epic Universe Following Virtual Queue Rule Change
Okay, so Universal Orlando’s new theme park, Epic Universe, has already become pretty popular — even before its official opening date. Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry That’s because so many Universal fans have been taking advantage of the early previews to check everything out before the park’s official opening on May […]
Great Disney Deals Just Landed on Amazon
Great news, friends! If you’ve been searching for some of the most perfect Disney gifts online and you need them ASAP, we’re here to help. Loungefly bags are great park bags! We just found some pretty amazing deals online that you CANNOT miss, and you’ll want to hurry, because they may not be around […]
REVIEW: New Funnel Cake Fries and Honey Cold Brew From Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree for the Disneyland 70th Anniversary
The Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree has two special items for the 70th anniversary of Disneyland, though neither are BBQ. Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree – Disneyland 70th Anniversary Food Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Menu Food Review Beverage Review Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree is located in Bayou Country, near Davy Crockett’s Explorer […]
Disney Just Dropped 5 NEW Halloween Souvenirs
Okay, it might be May, but we’re already thinking ahead to fall…or more importantly, Halloween season. Mickey in costume at his Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! Disney has already dropped some Halloween news on us, after all, including dates and details about this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Disney World. Well, Disney isn’t done celebrating […]