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‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space Coast
Read full article: ‘Another historical moment:’ Spectators gather for Polaris Dawn launch from Florida Space CoastSpaceX successfully launched its historic Polaris Dawn mission Tuesday morning from Kennedy Space Center.
Ezzy Castro joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk Light Orlando and its fight against hunger
Read full article: Ezzy Castro joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk Light Orlando and its fight against hungerEzzy Castro joins me to talk about Light Orlando and its effort to pack 1,000,000 meals for the Central Florida community.
‘Helping out people the way I was helped:’ Former Angel Tree recipient helps prep for distribution day
Read full article: ‘Helping out people the way I was helped:’ Former Angel Tree recipient helps prep for distribution dayBianca Ortiz, 18, is working to make sure things are perfect for this year's Angel Tree distribution day.
PHOTOS: Students learn from the News 6 crew during the Great American Teach-in
Read full article: PHOTOS: Students learn from the News 6 crew during the Great American Teach-inKids around the Orlando area this week got a chance to meet some of the people who make News 6 work in front of the camera and behind it, and learned how we get the news on the air every day.
Our Roots: Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day
Read full article: Our Roots: Hispanic Heritage Month, Native American Heritage Month, Veterans DayIt’s the end of October and that means the end of Hispanic Heritage Month and looking forward to Native American Heritage Month.
☕‘It’s all about the espumita:’ Orlando reporter shares Cafecito confection for Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: ☕‘It’s all about the espumita:’ Orlando reporter shares Cafecito confection for Hispanic Heritage MonthCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, News 6 reporter Ezzy Castro explains the tradition and culture behind Cafecito and shares her recipe.
Salvation Army seniors talk about what Angel Tree program means to them
Read full article: Salvation Army seniors talk about what Angel Tree program means to themOver a few cups of coffee, donuts and laughs, seniors at the Salvation Army in Orlando explained why the Angel Tree program is important and what it means to them during this time of year.
100,000 vaccinations completed at federally-supported sites in Orlando
Read full article: 100,000 vaccinations completed at federally-supported sites in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – Margie Johnson, 70, received the 100,000th dose of the vaccine at the FEMA supported vaccine site at Valencia College West Campus. Johnson said she took the bus from downtown Orlando to get her second dose at the site when she was surprised by workers inside. She got her second vaccine at the site at Valencia College West Campus. Mirna Gomez went to Valencia College on Tuesday morning to avoid any possible rush next week. Organizers at the FEMA site said they will be able to hand out 3,000 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine every day.
Veteran’s family receives free gifts and decorations ahead of Christmas
Read full article: Veteran’s family receives free gifts and decorations ahead of ChristmasA Christmas tree, decorations, and dozens of gifts were all placed outside her home for her children to see. Home Depot surprises local veteran's families ahead of the holidays. Home Depot surprises local veteran's families ahead of the holidays. (Image: Ezzy Castro/WKMG) (WKMG 2020)But despite the tears, Brantley and her family said Christmas is not just about gifts or giving, it’s something way more special than that. The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America Florida were able to donate gifts to two other veteran families in Brevard County.
UPDATES: Trump wins Florida; Floridians approve minimum wage increase
Read full article: UPDATES: Trump wins Florida; Floridians approve minimum wage increaseLIVE LOOK | Long line forms at Volusia County voting location LIVE LOOK | Long line forms for voting at McInnis Elementary in Volusia County. In Marion County, voters are also set to surpass 2016 total turnout with 72% by 3 p.m. In fact, President Trump made several campaign stops here within the last couple of weeks. pic.twitter.com/qb22CE2U4e — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) November 3, 202010:08 a.m.More people have voted in Orange County, Florida, this year than in 2016. Florida residents will also get to vote on six state constitutional amendments, including an increase on minimum wage.
High school seniors win art competition to paint parking spots on I-Drive
Read full article: High school seniors win art competition to paint parking spots on I-DriveORLANDO, Fla. – While using a brush and a variety of colorful paints, Freedom High School senior Zaphra Ward had a specific vision for her artwork. That gave Colonial High School senior Andrew Graham a chance to show off his school spirit and give his classmates a special message. Orange County high school seniors paint parking spots off I-Drive in Orlando, Fla. after winning the "Paint Your Pointe." Joanne Helbourg with Pointe Orlando said this was a special event for the class of 2021 since many students are still taking virtual classes at home because of the virus. They are still seniors and they are still going off to school they can still change the world,” Helbourg said.