Back to back winter storms slam Midwest
Another round of winter storms is pummeling the Midwest.
Crosswalk enforcement in Orange County
In Orange County, law enforcement officers are cracking down and making sure drivers stop for pedestrians. Bike Walk Central Florida teamed up with Orlando police officers on Tuesday to target drivers along Mercy Drive. The focus is to help people with disabilities cross streets safely.
Weekend Wonders: 8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras
If you're wondering what to do this weekend in Central Florida, we have you covered. This Saturday is the 8th Annual Sanford Mardi Gras Street Party.
Child falls from ride at Florida State Fair
A 7-year-old fell off a gondola-style ride at the Florida State Fair, dropping 30 to 40 feet to the ground.
Workout routine and personality traits
A new survey is looking at how workout habits are related to our personalities.
Protests over vaccine mandates
Public officials are considering slowing down Coronavirus mandates as more protests are growing over vaccine and mask globally.
Focus on wellness with goat yoga
High blood pressure, anxiety, and physical pain could be alleviated with a popular wellness trend known as goat yoga, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Georgia couple becomes first Black owners of an autonomous grocery store in the world
Jamie and Jilea Hemmings opened the first autonomous grocery store with robotic delivery in the United States during the COVID pandemic and say their plan is to have hundreds of them across the country.
Weekend Wonders: Dua Lipa, Row and Sip & Pet Festival
O-Town is getting ready to show up for this weekend's Dua Lipa concert at the Amway Center. Row and Sip Galentine's Day event is planned at Lake Ivanhoe by Epic Paddle Adventures.
Volusia County Fairgrounds COVID testing site closed
There is a dropping demand for COVID-19 testing across Florida. The slowdown has prompted the closing of one major testing site at the Volusia County Fairgrounds.
Russia launches new military drills near Ukraine
Tensions are growing in Eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up a presence of military forces along its border with Ukraine.
Weekend Wonders: Otter Fest at Wekiva Island
If you're wondering what to do across Central Florida this weekend, we have you covered in this edition of Weekend Wonders. You may want to consider Otter Fest at Wekiva Island, which features a celebration of craft beers.
Congress looks to crack down on social media abuse
Congress is looking to hold social media accountable regarding harmful content or disinformation through dozens of proposed bills.
Family of MLK fight for election reform
The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it's time to legislate election reform before celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leaders.
COVID issues in the cruise industry
There is more trouble for the cruise industry as the COVID-19 omicron variant remains prevalent. Two major cruise lines already canceled several voyages and more could be on the horizon.
Coldest temperatures in 3 years sweeping Northeast
Dangerously cold weather is blasting the Northeast with some of the coldest temperatures in three years.
Dec. job report falls short of expectations
President Biden on Friday glossed over weak job growth in December that marked the worst month for hiring in a year, and instead focused on a surprise decline in the nation's unemployment rate. In all, the economy gained about 6.4 million jobs over the duration of 2021, or an average of 537,000 per month – more than in any year on record. But the nation remains 3.6 million jobs short of pre-pandemic levels in February 2020.
Weekend Wonders: Holly Jolly Stocking Party
Visit Boardwalk Bowl in Orlando or Airport Lanes in Sanford for the Holly Jolly Stocking Party on Saturday, Dec. 18. between noon and 3 p.m. Kids can create a holiday stocking and there will be featured cocktails for the adults.
Construction of orbital launch pad for Starship begins in Cape Canaveral
A new launch pad is under construction along the Space Coast. SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk tweeted on Friday that construction of Starship orbital launch pad at the Cape has begun.
Weekend Wonders: Krampusfest at Plaza Live
We are getting into the holiday season with a slightly darker twist. Krampusfest is a one-night-only extravaganza featuring live music, vegan and non-vegan food, Christmas vendors, costume contests, a krampuslauf parade, and more.