Disco balls and tomahawk flights? The Wharf brings dinner and a show to Sunset Walk
Read full article: Disco balls and tomahawk flights? The Wharf brings dinner and a show to Sunset WalkThe Wharf at Sunset Walk pairs a party-like dining room with comfort-forward dishes, from jambalaya pasta to Cajun-butter crab legs, plus a showstopping tomahawk steak served tableside in a treasure chest.
Inside the Orlando Science Center’s new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities|8K upgrade, new seats and immersive experience
Read full article: Inside the Orlando Science Center’s new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities|8K upgrade, new seats and immersive experienceThe Orlando Science Center is renovating its theater into the new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities, featuring 8K digital projection, upgraded surround sound, 315 new seats and an immersive lobby with LED walls ahead of an anticipated summer opening.
From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdown
Read full article: From TMZ to Trump, pressure grows to bring Congress back during partial shutdownTMZ is turning its celebrity lens on Congress, tracking lawmakers on recess as a nearly six-week Department of Homeland Security shutdown drags on.
Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real one
Read full article: Lawsuit says Taylor Swift's 'Showgirl' pose comes too close to the work of a real oneA real-life Las Vegas showgirl is suing Taylor Swift, saying the branding surrounding her album “The Life of a Showgirl.”.
Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
Read full article: Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBSA federal judge has agreed to permanently block the Trump administration from implementing a presidential directive to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service.
Prince Harry's final suit against British tabloids could hang on private eye's disputed statement
Read full article: Prince Harry's final suit against British tabloids could hang on private eye's disputed statementPrince Harry’s final lawsuit against the British tabloids is now in the hands of a High Court judge.
Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center
Read full article: Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy CenterPresident Donald Trump drew mostly applause as he greeted the crowd on the opening night of the musical “Chicago” at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday night.
Iris Rainer Dart returns to tell her epic story of female friendship with 'Beaches' on Broadway
Read full article: Iris Rainer Dart returns to tell her epic story of female friendship with 'Beaches' on BroadwayIris Rainer Dart brings her tearjerker story “Beaches” to Broadway, and she says it still proves how deep women’s friendships can run.
Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbook
Read full article: Want to renew healthy eating habits? Greek monks have a spring playbookAcross Greece and in Orthodox communities around the world, a centuries-old Lenten fast offers a modern lesson in diet and discipline.
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
Read full article: Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawfulA federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the Trump administration's effort to change the criteria for using tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kids
Read full article: Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBTQ+ kidsThe Supreme Court has ruled against a law banning “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that banned the discredited practice.
EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfires
Read full article: EPA watchdog finds nation’s most contaminated sites are vulnerable to flooding, wildfiresAbout 100 of the nation’s most contaminated toxic waste sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires, a potential public health threat to millions of Americans.
Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracy
Read full article: Founder of 'orgasmic meditation’ company gets 9 years in prison in forced labor conspiracyThe leader of a sex-focused women’s wellness company that promoted “orgasmic meditation” has been sentenced to 9 years in prison for federal forced labor conspiracy.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Pints N Paws hits $1 million milestone in Sanford
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Pints N Paws hits $1 million milestone in SanfordThis weekend’s Trooper Steve on Patrol took us to the heart of historic downtown Sanford, where the 14th annual Pints and Paws craft beer festival brought together thousands of people and plenty of four-legged friends—for a cause that continues to grow in a big way.
Pints, Paws and a Purpose: Sanford Event Set to Hit $1 Million Milestone for Pet Rescues
Read full article: Pints, Paws and a Purpose: Sanford Event Set to Hit $1 Million Milestone for Pet RescuesOn today’s Trooper Steve on Patrol, I had the chance to roll through Sanford with Paul Williams, the founder of one of Central Florida’s most unique and impactful events: the 14th Annual Sanford Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival.
‘I got a sick dog:’ Central Florida woman’s puppy dies days after she brought it home
Read full article: ‘I got a sick dog:’ Central Florida woman’s puppy dies days after she brought it homeA Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.
REPORT: Massive recall in Florida after bread products found with ‘metal fragments’
Read full article: REPORT: Massive recall in Florida after bread products found with ‘metal fragments’There’s a major recall going on in Florida after several products were found with “metal fragments,” according to the FDA.
Disco balls and tomahawk flights? The Wharf brings dinner and a show to Sunset Walk
Read full article: Disco balls and tomahawk flights? The Wharf brings dinner and a show to Sunset WalkThe Wharf at Sunset Walk pairs a party-like dining room with comfort-forward dishes, from jambalaya pasta to Cajun-butter crab legs, plus a showstopping tomahawk steak served tableside in a treasure chest.
Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nails
Read full article: Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nailsA Brevard County jury awarded over $14 million to a woman who ate ice cream contaminated with metal, according to law firm Alpizar Law.
JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs
Read full article: JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costsU.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.
TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start Monday
Read full article: TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start MondayThe move could bring fast relief to unpaid TSA officers and help ease the staffing strain contributing to long, slow-moving airport lines, including in Orlando.
Orlando TSA union pushes back on DeSantis’ privatization suggestion: ‘We won’t go away without a fight’
Read full article: Orlando TSA union pushes back on DeSantis’ privatization suggestion: ‘We won’t go away without a fight’“A slap in the face.” That’s how leaders of a union representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers across Central Florida are reacting after Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly questioned the agency’s role during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS funding
Read full article: Trump signs order to pay TSA employees after Congress fails to agree on DHS fundingPresident Donald Trump has signed a promised executive action to pay Transportation Security Administration employees after a bid to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security abruptly fell apart in Congress.
‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSA
Read full article: ‘The power to play games:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis floats getting rid of TSAAfter a heavy bout of flight delays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posed a question: why not let airports handle their own security screenings?
DeSantis suggests eliminating TSA. Critics warn of potential safety risks while supporters say it could boost efficiency
Read full article: DeSantis suggests eliminating TSA. Critics warn of potential safety risks while supporters say it could boost efficiencyA proposal from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate the Transportation Security Administration drew mixed reactions from travelers, aviation experts and lawmakers, according to our sister station WJXT in Jacksonville.
ICE officers arrive to take TSA duties at these US airports
Read full article: ICE officers arrive to take TSA duties at these US airportsMore federal immigration officers are making their way to U.S. airports after President Donald Trump said he’d deploy them to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
Cocoa Brightline station could get federal funding to start construction
Read full article: Cocoa Brightline station could get federal funding to start constructionAfter years of planning, the city of Cocoa says the money it needs to build Brevard County’s first Brightline station, which would be at US-1 and 528, could finally be secured within months.
Red boards at MCO: Weather delays, cancellations frustrate Orlando International Airport travelers
Read full article: Red boards at MCO: Weather delays, cancellations frustrate Orlando International Airport travelersWeather across the country is causing delays and cancellations at Orlando International Airport, leaving many travelers scrambling to find alternate routes home.
‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discovery
Read full article: ‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discoveryA simple traffic stop this month escalated after an officer found illicit substances inside, according to new footage released by the police department.
Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nails
Read full article: Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nailsA Brevard County jury awarded over $14 million to a woman who ate ice cream contaminated with metal, according to law firm Alpizar Law.
Crowds gather along Space Coast ahead of anticipated Artemis II launch
Read full article: Crowds gather along Space Coast ahead of anticipated Artemis II launchWith the countdown underway for a highly anticipated rocket launch, crowds are already gathering along Florida’s Space Coast, hoping to secure the best possible view.
How to watch the Artemis II launch, from the beach to your backyard
Read full article: How to watch the Artemis II launch, from the beach to your backyardThe Artemis II mission is expected to launch on Wednesday evening at Kennedy Space Center. How do you plan to see the launch? From the Space Coast? From your backyard? We explain how to see the launch.
Artemis II mission highlights human limits of deep space travel
Read full article: Artemis II mission highlights human limits of deep space travelAstronauts aboard the upcoming Artemis II mission will travel beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field, exposing them to what experts call galactic cosmic radiation, according to experts.
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🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaques
Read full article: 🐒Monkey business at Silver Springs: The search for Florida’s wild macaquesEvery day, Wild heads to Silver Springs State Park to find its infamous monkeys. After a long, mosquito-heavy search, the park’s rhesus macaques finally make an unforgettable entrance.
Dollars & Sense: Fast-food giants fire up the grill in burger battle
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Fast-food giants fire up the grill in burger battleA playful social media rivalry between fast-food executives has turned into a serious battle for customer dollars as the nation’s biggest burger chains roll out new menu items and updated recipes.
🍝Fresh Pasta in a food court? Dal Moros at Mall at Millenia serves Italy in a box
Read full article: 🍝Fresh Pasta in a food court? Dal Moros at Mall at Millenia serves Italy in a boxFlorida Foodie visits Dal Moros at The Mall at Millenia, where fresh, made-to-order pasta, house-made sauces and huge portions redefine food court dining in Orlando.
REPORT: Waffle House bans Florida governor candidate from all restaurants in the state
Read full article: REPORT: Waffle House bans Florida governor candidate from all restaurants in the stateAmid the campaign for Florida governor, one candidate announced he has now been banned from every Waffle House restaurant in the state.
🐐Baby goat yoga near Orlando: What it’s really like at Wildflower Farm adorable dairy goat sanctuary
Read full article: 🐐Baby goat yoga near Orlando: What it’s really like at Wildflower Farm adorable dairy goat sanctuaryI tried baby goat yoga at Wildflower Farm near Orlando. Here’s what to expect: from bottle-feeding and cuddles to tiny hooves on your back during yoga.
🥡Why foodies are flocking to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs
Read full article: 🥡Why foodies are flocking to Morimoto Asia at Disney SpringsFor this Florida Foodie visit, we head to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs, where Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s team is turning out crispy Peking duck wrapped in Orlando-made tortillas, award-winning kung pao cauliflower and a sizzling Buri bop rice bowl featured on “Iron Chef” — all inside a soaring, industrial-chic dining room that’s become a must-stop for locals and visitors alike.
📷Chasing the Everglade Snail Kite: My freezing airboat morning with one of Florida’s rarest raptors
Read full article: 📷Chasing the Everglade Snail Kite: My freezing airboat morning with one of Florida’s rarest raptorsIf you spend enough time in Florida’s wetlands, you realize the true locals aren’t people, they’re the birds. On a brutally cold Central Florida morning, I climbed onto an airboat chasing one of the rarest: the Everglade snail kite, an endangered bird of prey found almost exclusively in Florida’s marshes and lakes.
🦀The Orlando seafood spot locals swear by: High Tide Harry’s
Read full article: 🦀The Orlando seafood spot locals swear by: High Tide Harry’sHigh Tide Harry’s is a beloved Orlando seafood restaurant near the airport, famous for its loaded seafood boils, charbroiled oysters with garlic butter and house-made soups. For more than 30 years, this family-owned local favorite on East Colonial Drive has offered generous portions, a whimsical coastal dining room and a true “where the locals eat” experience for Central Florida seafood lovers.
America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problem
Read full article: America’s most dangerous invasive lizard lives in Florida. Here’s why it’s a big problemFlorida residents are no strangers to invasive reptiles. But this 6-foot-long African lizard poses an especially big threat.
Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full list
Read full article: Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full listThis week, Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed its latest lineup of ice cream flavors — available for a limited time only.
How an Orlando parking garage became an unexpected art canvas dedicated to healthcare professionals
Read full article: How an Orlando parking garage became an unexpected art canvas dedicated to healthcare professionalsChances are you’ve driven on Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando and wondered what the heck those 3-D folded panels are on the side of the parking garage that faces the interstate.
🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll see
Read full article: 🧑🚀A day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: How to plan your visit, what you’ll seeSpend a day with me at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s Space Coast, as I meet a former NASA astronaut and get a rare look at Artemis II on the launch pad.
A tour of ‘old’ Central Florida, one vintage postcard at a time
Read full article: A tour of ‘old’ Central Florida, one vintage postcard at a timeEveryone loves a good postcard – well, everyone of a certain age, perhaps. Think of them as a much slower text message or Instagram post proclaiming, “Hey, look where I am!”
Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to public
Read full article: Historic 150-year-old Cape Canaveral lighthouse offers unique tours to publicThe Cape Canaveral Lighthouse has quite the history in Central Florida contributing to oceanic navigation and the space program.
America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis fared
Read full article: America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis faredA new report this month has revealed how popular governors from across the U.S. are. But the results weren’t too kind to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bert Kreischer’s Full Throttle Festival kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach ahead of Daytona 500
Read full article: Bert Kreischer’s Full Throttle Festival kicks off this weekend in Daytona Beach ahead of Daytona 500This weekend, Daytona Beach hosts the inaugural Full Throttle Festival presented by Mando, an all-night celebration of music, comedy, BBQ, and beer curated by comedian Bert Kreischer as the ultimate pre-party for the 2026 Daytona 500.
🍷Space Coast Food & Wine Festival serves up a new name, big flavors and a reason to plan next year
Read full article: 🍷Space Coast Food & Wine Festival serves up a new name, big flavors and a reason to plan next yearThe Space Coast Food & Wine Festival returned to Downtown Melbourne’s waterfront with top local restaurants, cocktails and bites from favorites like Chez Quan, Crush XI, Meg O’Malley’s and Fuego + Salt — and it’s already building buzz for next year.