To gobble or not to gobble -- that's the question the turkey has for the meteorologist.

Central Florida is an area filled with Hispanic flair, and with that flair comes great food.

Next time you take a walk through some of Central Florida's beautiful and expansive cemeteries, you might end up running into a celebrity.

There are plenty of things to be scared of on Halloween -- haunted houses, ghosts and goblins -- but for many households here in humidity-filled Central Florida, a molded out smelly pumpkin can...

Orlando-area swimmers are no strangers to hearing about sharks in the water.

When a hurricane or other strong storm blows through Central Florida, it's not uncommon to see power outages.

Lake Eola is a giant sinkhole, let that sink in.

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve, many people follow what, from the outside, may look to be odd traditions in order to bring luck and prosperity in the new year.

Here's how to make your Christmas tree last through the holiday season.

It's imperative drivers know the laws for when to stop or pass for the safety of all children and drivers.

Florida has more than 1 million alligators and several laws to protect the beasts.

One of the most dangerous hazards on Central Florida’s beaches are rip currents, learn how to escape one and the warning signs to look out for.

News 6 meteorologist Candace Campos provides tips for safe swimming along Florida beaches.

There is no reason to spend a weekend freezing in air-conditioned grocery stores when Central Florida offers a huge selection of year-round farmers markets. There are open air markets across the greater Orlando area, many that accept SNAP benefits and support local farmers, food markers and artisans. Check out the list below of popular outdoor markets offering local handmade goods, live music and fresh produce. Did I miss your neighborhood weekend market? Let me know at especk@wkmg.com.

Read more about the variety of launch viewing hot spots, known to locals and space enthusiasts alike, then click through the map embedded in the story to learn more. Due to the launch, the bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic one hour after the launch. Titusville parksLaunch spectators have staked out their spots below the Max Brewer Bridge in Titusville. (WKMG)In Titusville, 15 miles across the Indian River, almost parallel to multiple launch pads are two Brevard County parks popular to locals for launch viewing. Titusvilles Parrish Park is a 36-acre park on both sides of the A. Max Brewer Causeway off State Road 402.

According to Kayak’s 2020 Travel Hacker Guide, Orlando was ranked No. 1 for affordable trip destinations, averaging 47% less than the average North American trip cost. Wekiwa Springs and the Orlando Science Center were mentioned as fun, affordable alternatives to the various theme parks tourists usually visit. If you want to plan ahead, the guide listed January as the cheapest month for flight travel with prices averaging $149 and hotel prices averaging $166. Kayak "defined a ‘trip’ as ‘a round-trip flight + 3-night hotel stay,” the travel guide methodology section said.

We’re going over seven Disney villain deaths that we think are the worst, and we want you to choose which one you think tops them all. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - 1937 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)1. The Little Mermaid - 1989 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)2. The Hunchback of Notre Dame - 1996 (Walt Disney Animation Studios)3. RELATED: Take your love for Disney villains on the goWe took care of the hard part.

So anchors Lisa Bell, Ginger Gadsden and Julie Broughton went to a local self-defense class to find out what you can do when seconds matter. It's not about brute strength -- it's all about body mechanics when you're taking on someone bigger and stronger than you. "The first thing you need to be is aware," said former Lake Mary police officer and self-defense expert Zach Hudson. But you have to remember to do all of that in just the few seconds that you have to react, so which most are most effective? Friedman said heel palms, elbow strikes and knee strikes do a lot of damage and can be an equalizer.

"My alarm just went off, and I'm nine months pregnant," she said on the 911 call she made that night. [WEB EXTRA: County-by-county crime profiles]That producer said she realized that besides calling 911, she had no idea what to do. "We need to know where you are, not only your physical address, but where you are in the residence," said Eller. She said a teen recently did a great job listening to their 911 dispatcher during a home invasion. "There's nothing in your house worth dying for, there's nothing in your house worth not being around for," she said.

Tucked away in Windermere is a restaurant that’s changing the plant-based food game.

ORLANDO, Fla. Raise your left hand for International Lefthanders Day. Black Widow can be seen holding weapons in her left hand alongside her long-time friend and teammate Hawkeye. Jeremy Renner also shooting arrows with his dominant left hand. Biographers said he clearly did use his left hand to both draw and paint, but some research suggests it wasnt much of a choice for him. ANGELINA JOLIEWhen the "Maleficent" star signs autographs, she does it with her left hand.

Sometimes feral cats are the offspring of a stray while other times they are born to feral parents. Near restaurants, beneath porches or in abandoned buildings are some spaces where feral cats are known to dwell. Because feral cats are so fearful of people, it's possible that you might not even be aware that a feral colony exists near you. How can I help feral cats? Several nonprofit groups across the country provide TNR to feral cats, including in Central Florida.

Due to the frequency and the sheer amount of strikes, this region is titled the lightning capitol of the country. Lightning occurs when a strong positive charge forms within a cloud and a strong negative charge develops somewhere else, be another cloud, the ground or even the air surrounding it. Cloud-to-air lightning: This occurs when the air surrounding the cloud maintains a strong negative charge. Cloud to cloud lightning: This is when a strong charge is present with nearby clouds. If lightning is visible, that means it is within a lightning risk area.

Vanessa Araiza's favorite spot: Lake Adair ParkNews 6 reporter Vanessa Araiza loves the beautiful sights she sees while running around Lake Adair. She says since it's an easy distance from Baldwin Park, Audubon Park and Winter Park, everything you need is right there. At the top of her list, she loves running Lake Baldwin because she said it's the perfect 2.5-mile loop and it has public restrooms. Another one of her favorite running spots is Sabal Point, off Wekiva Springs Road in Seminole County. Where are your favorite spots to run around Central Florida?

Five tips to prepare for flooding, ahead of hurricane season.

Love is in the air across Central Florida, at least for one pesky insect.

There are still a few weeks to enjoy spring in bloom and soak up the mild temperatures before it’s too hot and buggy to be outdoors.

As you go over the A Max Memorial Bridge over the barrier island and continue on State Highway 402, NASAs Kennedy Space Center will be on your right. The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to the space center and many species of Florida wildlife. A yearly pass into the Canaveral National Seashore and Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge is $40 or $10 per day. The road runs almost parallel across the Banana River from Kennedy Space Center launch pads and the Cape Canaveral Air Force Launch complexes. The park is only 10 miles from Kennedy Space Center launch pads.

ORLANDO, Fla. Suicide is never the answer and when it comes to preventing it, knowing the warning signs and the resources available to help could save a life. Risk factorsAlong with the warning signs, SAVE notes that there are also certain risk factors to be aware of. Ways to access helpThere is no shame in getting help if you or someone you know is experiencing any warning signs mentioned above. For those outside the U.S., click here to see a list of suicide prevention hotlines and resources provided International Association for Suicide Prevention or click here for information provided by Befrienders Worldwide. If you're feeling apprehensive, you can click here for a full explainer on what to expect when calling a suicide prevention hotline.

ORLANDO, Fla. French fries are delicious, and anyone who doesn't like them is wrong. A recent thread on the link-sharing community site posed a simple question: "Best French fries in Orlando???" Rosemary truffle fries from ToastedRosemary truffle fries from ToastedWhile this family-owned eatery is known for its grilled cheese sandwiches, the fries are nothing to balk at either. Truffle parmesan fries from Enzian TheaterParmesan truffle fries from Enzian Theater. Garlic parmesan fries at TeakGarlic parmesan fries at TeakParmesan and garlic is a match made in heaven, especially when their forces combine in the name of french fries.

Central Florida is an area filled with Hispanic flair, and with that flair comes great food.

While most Floridians are at least somewhat familiar with the phenomenon, there are still many mysteries surrounding red tide and how it can be stopped. The following information, provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, outlines everything we do and don't know about the red tide outbreak and its deadly repercussions. Anyone with a pre-existing respiratory ailment such as asthma should avoid coastal areas during a red tide outbreak. If dead fish are accumulated, the water should be avoided entirely since those dead fish are likely associated with harmful bacteria. You can also click here to see FWC's weekly red tide status report.

Almost all Central Florida yoga studios offer flow-based yoga classes. Central Florida studios that offer gentle yoga classes:Live Oak Yoga and Massage - 2901 Curry Ford Road, Suite 2, Orlando, Fla. 32806. Hot yoga classes are also usually more advanced, moving faster and with less explanation than classes geared more toward beginners. Central Florida studios that offer hot yoga classes:Orlando Power Yoga - Locations in Orlando and Dr. Phillips. Central Florida studios that offer specialty yoga classes:Elevate Yoga Center - Offers aerial yoga.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. – News 6 recently worked with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office to learn some of the best practices when it comes to avoiding being targeted by thieves. You might need one of these personal safety devices]2. Put away valuable itemsIf you leave bags or electronics in your car while you're shopping, don't leave them in plain sight. Watch some of the practices he recommends, as well as what he suggests people avoid doing, in the video above. You can also carry a personal safety device that will sound when pressed.

Did you know that elevators in one of the tallest buildings in the world can reach speeds of 46 mph? Lotte World Tower | 1,819 feetLocated in Seoul, South Korea, the Lotte World Tower is a 123-floor skyscraper that opened in April 2017. Lights illuminate at the Lotte World Tower on Jan. 1, 2018,in Seoul, South Korea. The Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, is the world's second tallest building at a height of 1,972 feet. It's been the tallest building in the world since 2008 and contains 57 elevators and eight escalators.

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 knows its viewers are busy, but also knows that it's important to stay informed. That's why we've put together a list of things you need to know that you can easily access while you're on the go. Here's what you need to know Tuesday, March 13:Record manatee deathsA watchdog group says Florida is on pace for another record year for manatee deaths. Bey and Jay heading to OrlandoBeyonce and Jay-Z are heading to the City Beautiful for a stop on their On The Run II Tour. The married duo announced a world-wide stadium tour Monday with a stop at Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Aug. 29.

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The Organ Procurement Organization works in two ways: inform to increase the amount of organ donations and coordinate the donation process. In Florida, the OPOs are divided into regions: Northern Florida, Southern Florida, Eastern Florida and Western Florida. An organ donor donates an average of three-point-two organs upon death, Paschke told News 6. Of the 61 that are less than 1 year old, 29 are heart status 1A and 9 are heart status 1B. Of those that are 1 to 5 years old, 37 are heart status 1A, 13 are 1B and 25 are heart status 2.