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Mardi Gras 2026: King Cake history

Cortne Sturup, a pastry chef and cake artist at Lubelle's Cakes, stopped by FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about King Cake, its history, and link to Mardi Gras.

Find hidden treasures inside this Polk County antique store

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How young is too young for a kid to have a credit card?

Central Florida News

Orange County man returns home nearly 3 years after Hurricane Ian: 'Like winning the lottery'

An Orange County homeowner is now returning to his home after it was heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

February 17, 2026 3:32pm EST

Orange County firefighter arrested after stepson found with multiple bruises, deputies say

February 17, 2026 2:43pm EST

Driver killed on I-95 after slamming into semi truck, FHP says

February 17, 2026 1:30pm EST

Florida man smashes car with hammer in Publix parking lot in alleged revenge plot, deputies say

February 17, 2026 1:06pm EST

Luke Combs opening country bar at Universal Orlando CityWalk: Reports

February 17, 2026 12:20pm EST

Man killed in Winter Park shooting, police say

February 17, 2026 8:53am EST

Mission Control - Space News

Artemis II: NASA targets Feb. 19 for second moon mission fueling rehearsal

NASA is preparing for a critical fueling test this week as it moves closer to launching its Artemis II mission around the moon.

February 16, 2026 6:18pm EST

SpaceX Crew-12: Successful launch to the International Space Station

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SpaceX Crew-12: Successful launch to the International Space Station

February 15, 2026 1:26pm EST

4 new astronauts reach ISS after NASA's first medical evacuation

February 14, 2026 5:40pm EST

Blood Moon March 2026: Total lunar eclipse times and viewing guide

February 13, 2026 9:45am EST

NASA, SpaceX launch Crew-12 mission to International Space Station

February 13, 2026 12:18am EST

Crew-12 launch delayed again amid weather concerns

February 10, 2026 8:09am EST

There will soon be a new spot to dance, sing, and party at Universal Orlando's CityWalk – and you will not want to forget the cowboy boots or hat. Country singer Luke Combs announced on Tuesday that his Category 10 country bar, restaurant, and events venue would open its third location – a three-story location – in Orlando – at Universal's CityWalk.

From Star Tours to Imagineering, Diego Parras marks 35 years at Walt Disney World

Is underground loop coming to Universal Resort? Elon Musk's company wins development bid

Both Disney World water parks will be open this summer

Universal Orlando brings more flavors, music to Mardi Gras celebration

Disney World upgrades EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After with new tech, faces

Consumer, Finances, and Money

States with the highest property taxes in 2026

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace

How Americans are prioritizing money goals in 2026: survey

Money goals: What Americans say they’re prioritizing in 2026

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

Inflation measure dips to nearly five-year low as gas prices drop, housing costs ease

Politics

DHS shutdown: Border czar Tom Homan signals no compromising on masks

Border czar signals no compromising on ICE masks amid shutdown

DHS shutdown: These agencies will feel the biggest impact

ICE ramps up deportation push with 92,600 new beds in $38.3B expansion

TSA agents are working without pay again: What this means for travelers

DHS shutdown now in effect after Congress fails to reach funding deal

Republican lead on immigration slips amid Trump's enforcement tactics, poll finds

Health News

Florida lawmakers want to expand smoking ban to most public places, including outdoor areas

Florida lawmakers are moving to expand bans on smoking or vaping in public places, including streets, sidewalks, highways, public parks, beaches, and a number of common areas.

Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease,' researchers warn

Florida dad's plea goes TikTok-viral in search of stem cell donor for son

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

Colorectal cancer: Symptoms and what causes it

Amazon Pharmacy to expand same-day prescription delivery to 4,500 US cities

U.S. National News

Watch: Man tries to snatch toddler from mother in Italian supermarket

A man has been charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault after allegedly trying to snatch a one-year-old girl from her mother.

Rev. Jesse Jackson in photos: A look back at his life and career

Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader

Rev. Jesse Jackson dead at the age of 84, family says

Nancy Guthrie: Expert says 'DNA confetti' could identify possible suspect

Americans see bigger tax refunds so far this year as filing season begins at a slower pace

Movies, TV, and Hollywood

Dana Eden, ‘Tehran’ co-creator, dies at 52 while filming in Greece

Dana Eden, the Israeli producer and co-creator of the Emmy-winning spy drama “Tehran," has died at 52.

Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall dies at 95

Applications open for chefs under 30 to enter the global S.Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition

Lego unveils new Star Wars sets, Peanuts Snoopy, and more at Toy Fair 2026

American country music star Miranda Lambert performs at 68th annual Daytona 500 pre-race show

'The Simpsons' will air its 800th episode Sunday: How to watch

Unusual

Obama explains alien comments after claiming ‘they’re real’ on podcast interview

After former President Barack Obama's remarks on aliens during a recent podcast interview went viral, he later clarified what he meant in an Instagram post over the weekend.