Former Orlando police chief offers safety tips ahead of Fourth of July celebration
Last year, thousands of people panicked and rushed away from Lake Eola after someone had yelled there was some sort of incident. However, law enforcement said there was no actual safety threat outside of the unnecessary panic.
Landlords try to stop rent control initiative in Florida
Ballots havenโt even been printed yet, but already a group of landlords, apartment managers and real estate agents in Florida are trying to stop voters from deciding on a measure that would implement rent control for a year in the theme park hub that has been one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S. The Florida Apartment Association and the Florida Association of Realtors last week sued Orange County, Florida in an attempt to halt a ballot initiative aimed at limiting how much...
Lake Eola fountain lights to honor lives lost to COVID-19
The Lake Eola fountain lights will glow amber Tuesday in honor of the lives lost to COVID-19. (City of Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. โ Lake Eola will have a different somber glow Tuesday night. The City of Orlando announced the fountain lights will be amber to take part of a national moment of unity, meant to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. [TRENDING: Fla. leads nation in cases with new COVID variant | 12-year-old Orlando girl still missing | Biden inauguration will be different]Tonight, the Lake Eola Park fountain lights will be amber as we join communities across the country for a national moment of unity and remembrance to honor the lives lost to COVID-19. The Biden-Harris administration has invited other cities and towns to illuminate buildings and ring church bells at 5:30 p.m.
Bacteria levels back to normal, swan boat rentals can resume at Lake Eola
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando city officials said bacteria levels at Lake Eola are within normal range and swan boat rentals will be available again starting on Saturday. [TRENDING: Man shot by Daytona Beach police charged at officers | This is your best defense against skimming devices at gas stations | Raccoon in Christmas tree surprises Florida woman]Earlier this week, the city issued a lake alert and halted boat rentals after elevated levels of the bacteria were found. The alert has now been lifted. Swan boat rentals will resume at 10 a.m. on Saturday. City officials said the Lake Eola swan veterinarian was notified on Monday and worked with crews at the park to oversee the care of the swans while the bacteria levels were elevated.
Forecasting Change: Is a real or fake tree better for the environment?
In this weekโs Forecasting Change I want to show you the energy numbers of real vs. fake Christmas trees. Also, it is much better for the energy consumption if you use LED lights. LED holiday lights are 90% more efficient than older incandescent versions, with one-fifth the carbon footprint of traditional lights. Carbon footprints or real vs fake trees. If you do use a real tree, consider mulching it instead of letting it go to a landfill.
Use of swan boats temporarily halted on Lake Eola due to elevated bacteria levels
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Orlando residents looking to take a swan boat out for a spin on Lake Eola will have to rethink those plans, at least for the time being. The city of Orlando announced Monday that itโs temporarily suspended use of the popular paddle boats due to elevated bacteria levels in the water of the downtown areaโs iconic lake. | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]Officials donโt know what led to the increase in bacteria levels but theyโre taking precautions to ensure that the swans that call Lake Eola home will remain safe. โCity of Orlando Stormwater crews are actively looking into how this occurred and working to identify what may have caused the increased bacteria levels. City Stormwater personnel will continue taking water samples within the lake to monitor the bacteria levels in the coming days,โ the city said in a news release.
WATCH: News 6 presents 2020 Lake Eola Tree Lighting Ceremony
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Lake Eola is about to be lit. Orlando city officials have installed downtown Orlandoโs iconic Christmas tree. Crews have also decked the halls at Lake Eolaโs Park Washington Plaza, but city leaders have decided to host its annual tree lighting ceremony online. To safely ring in the holiday season, the city of Orlando will host a live virtual tree lighting celebration of the 64-foot tree on Dec. 5. After the tree is officially lit, the Christmas Tree Show will play each night at Lake Eola Park starting at 5:45 p.m. each hour until 9:45 p.m.As the cityโs token tree gives Lake Eola a festive glow, people can also enjoy the sounds of the season as the lights will musically sync with the lights at the Lake Eola fountain providing precise animation during the shows.
Popular farmers market returning to Lake Eola with new COVID-19 safety precautions
Popular farmers market returning to Lake Eola with new COVID-19 safety precautionsPublished: November 6, 2020, 9:57 amThe weekly farmers market at Lake Eola will be returning this Sunday with new precautions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, including fewer vendors and spaced out stalls.
Popular farmers market returning to Lake Eola with new COVID-19 safety precautions
ORLANDO, Fla. โ The weekly farmers market at Lake Eola will be returning this Sunday with new precautions in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, including fewer vendors and spaced out stalls. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said all guests and vendors will be required to wear masks as they buy and sell locally sourced fruits, vegetables and other goods. [TRENDING: 2020 Voter Guide | What to expect if Trump wins | What to expect if Biden wins]The market was put on pause in mid-March, when the Sunshine State first started reporting coronavirus cases. โThe downtown Orlando farmers market will officially reopen this coming Sunday, Nov. 8 at Lake Eola Park. I know a lot of people have been asking me about that and have missed the market.
Coronavirus pandemic giving sex predators more access to children, detectives say
(Internet Crimes Against Children) task force at the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office announced it had arrested 76-year-old Raymond Woodrow Egan of Kissimmee for Promotion/Production of Child Pornography. โSometimes we can have a day where we have maybe 20 tips,โ Shah said. task force. task force includes several full and part-time detectives examining tips and hunting down leads, including the arrest of Egan. Shah said task force members must follow strict rules when theyโre online so as not to entrap a suspect.
Orlandoโs iconic Lake Eola could be getting a facelift
ORLANDO, Fla. โ Lake Eola is a significant part of Orlandoโs history -- itโs a place to take a relaxing stroll around the water or simply enjoy some of its wildlife while having a picnic. โWe will be able to make smaller decisions based on this master plan,โ Perrone said. โIโd like to see more events once we get to that place; more recognition for different people and cultures and celebrations,โ Schaefer said, adding he walks around Lake Eola almost every day. She said her days start with a visit to Lake Eola. For information about the Lake Eola Master Plan and to take the survey, click here.