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Orlando to end late-night downtown curfew, but ‘street-party atmosphere’ coming to an end, officials say
Read full article: Orlando to end late-night downtown curfew, but ‘street-party atmosphere’ coming to an end, officials sayDowntown Orlando businesses will be able to serve alcohol after midnight again starting tonight, according to a release from city officials Thursday.
Curfew, alcohol ban after midnight implemented in downtown Orlando after Halloween shooting
Read full article: Curfew, alcohol ban after midnight implemented in downtown Orlando after Halloween shootingIn response to a Halloween shooting that left two people dead and eight others injured, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a state of emergency, implementing a temporary curfew and restrictions on alcohol sales in downtown Orlando.
Q&A: Former Orlando police chief discusses security, response after downtown mass shooting
Read full article: Q&A: Former Orlando police chief discusses security, response after downtown mass shootingNews 6 speaks with former Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon about security measures in place for large events like Halloween and more.
Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in Orlando
Read full article: Shootings kill 2 and wound 7 during Halloween celebrations in OrlandoPolice in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.
Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween parties
Read full article: Heidi Klum and Janelle Monáe wear elaborate E.T. costumes for their Halloween partiesHeidi Klum and Janelle Monáe have opted for out-of-this-world Halloween costumes this year — both choosing the stubby alien E.
The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant panda
Read full article: The Bidens hosted their final Halloween trick-or-treat event. The first lady came as a giant pandaPresident Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, who dressed as a giant panda, hosted their final White House Halloween trick-or-treating event on Wednesday.
News 6 hosts Halloween safety chat with Florida doctor
Read full article: News 6 hosts Halloween safety chat with Florida doctorWith Halloween just around the corner, Central Florida families are getting ready for trick-or-treating. Beyond the excitement, safety remains a top priority, especially when it comes to traffic concerns on this busy night.
Florida home transforms into Disney’s Haunted Mansion for Halloween. Here’s how to see it
Read full article: Florida home transforms into Disney’s Haunted Mansion for Halloween. Here’s how to see itA Florida couple goes above and beyond to transform their home into an iconic scene out of the Disney attraction.
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlando’s history makers. This tour shows you the haunted side
Read full article: Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlando’s history makers. This tour shows you the haunted sideGreenwood Cemetery is Orlando’s oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.
How old is too old? Americans think trick-or-treating should end at 13 and a half, poll suggests
Read full article: How old is too old? Americans think trick-or-treating should end at 13 and a half, poll suggestsWhile some believe you are never too old to appeal to your inner child’s desire to enjoy the activity, a poll by Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) shows that 24% of Americans actually believe trick-or-treating should end between the ages of 13 and 15.
Haunting Halloweekend events in Central Florida to get in the ghostly spirit
Read full article: Haunting Halloweekend events in Central Florida to get in the ghostly spiritHalloweekend is here! It’s finally time to debut that costume you’ve been planning and get in the ghostly spirit. Whether you’re looking for a fright, a sweet treat or a fun family activity, the weekend before Halloween is filled with ghoulish events to explore. Kick off the Halloween festivities with these Central Florida events.
Sunshine state spooks: Halloween costumes with a Central Florida twist
Read full article: Sunshine state spooks: Halloween costumes with a Central Florida twistWhile the haunted houses and the flickering jack-o’-lanterns might give you a fright, the real scare is not being able to find a costume in time for the 31st. Don’t fret! News 6 has you covered.
🚘This Florida car wash turns ‘Tunnel of Terror,’ raising money for students
Read full article: 🚘This Florida car wash turns ‘Tunnel of Terror,’ raising money for studentsTunnel of Terror is back at Sweetwater Car Wash in Windermere with more soap, lights and scares. This year, the event is raising money for local students.
Have a gourd-geous day with a pumpkin-themed palooza
Read full article: Have a gourd-geous day with a pumpkin-themed paloozaFrom spiced lattes and pie to jack-o-lanterns and horse-drawn carriages, the possibilities of a pumpkin are endless. Honor National Pumpkin Day with this master list of all things pumpkin.
🍬 23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiest
Read full article: 🍬 23 Halloween candies ranked from healthiest to unhealthiestSpooky season has arrived, and whether you dress in costume with full abandon or turn off the porch lights first thing on Halloween night, there's one thing that's unavoidable this time of year: candy.
Have an a-maze-ing time at Great Scott Farms Fall Festival in Lake County
Read full article: Have an a-maze-ing time at Great Scott Farms Fall Festival in Lake CountyAs slightly cooler weather starts to creep into Central Florida, residents will be looking to experience all of the great activities on offer, including the Fall Fest at Great Scott Farms in Lake County.
‘Ghost lights’ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?
Read full article: ‘Ghost lights’ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?For decades, Seminole County residents have told rumors about “ghost lights” that supposedly appear at night along a local back road.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Feel the fright at these Central Florida haunted houses, trails, Halloween events
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Feel the fright at these Central Florida haunted houses, trails, Halloween eventsIt’s that time of year where the dreams switch to nightmares, pumpkins turn into jack-o-lanterns and houses become haunted.
‘Monster Dash’ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: ‘Monster Dash’ 5K coming to Longwood for Halloween. Here’s what to expectThe Halloween-themed run is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year's mission is to pull in enough funds to save one of the town's most historic buildings.
3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160
Read full article: 3 police officers sentenced to prison over the Halloween crush in South Korea that killed nearly 160A South Korean court has given three police officers prison sentences over their botched handling of a 2022 Halloween crush in a Seoul nightlife district that killed nearly 160 people.
Here’s where the haunted houses rank for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024
Read full article: Here’s where the haunted houses rank for Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2024While fans can expect to come face-to-face with plenty of fear at Halloween Horror Nights 33, some houses deserve praise for the humor on display.
Halloween fright done right: Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to Gatorland
Read full article: Halloween fright done right: Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns to GatorlandSwamp Ghost’s Monster Museum, meet-and-greets, animals, and more are a part of Gatorland’s Gators, Ghosts and Goblins Halloween season event.
Brace yourself for return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Read full article: Brace yourself for return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween PartyThe summer season may be coming to a close, but the fun has just begun. Spooky season is almost upon us and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts this month.
Shhh! Universal Orlando Resort announces ‘A Quiet Place’ haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights
Read full article: Shhh! Universal Orlando Resort announces ‘A Quiet Place’ haunted house for Halloween Horror NightsUniversal Orlando Resort shared details of its first IP haunted house for Halloween Horror Nights 2024. Paramount Pictures’ critically acclaimed film series “A Quiet Place” will come to life starting Aug. 30
Universal unveils ‘Premium Scream’ Halloween Horror Nights experience. Here’s what it includes
Read full article: Universal unveils ‘Premium Scream’ Halloween Horror Nights experience. Here’s what it includesA new one-night experience for Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights promises smaller crowds and shorter wait times.
Don’t sit in the ‘Devil’s Chair’ at this Florida cemetery. You could lose your mind — or your beer
Read full article: Don’t sit in the ‘Devil’s Chair’ at this Florida cemetery. You could lose your mind — or your beerFlorida has plenty of spooky attractions and haunting legends, but this one might just take the cake. Or in this case — your beer.
Disney shares ‘new surprises’ for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Disney shares ‘new surprises’ for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Here’s what to expectJust months before Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off, Disney shares five new surprises.
Halloween Horror Nights 33 to start the scares earlier than ever at Universal Orlando. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Halloween Horror Nights 33 to start the scares earlier than ever at Universal Orlando. Here’s what we knowMore frights and more nights are being added to Universal Orlando Resort’s premier fall event.
Nation’s most haunted restaurant is found right here in Florida. Here’s why it’s so spooky
Read full article: Nation’s most haunted restaurant is found right here in Florida. Here’s why it’s so spookyThis restaurant offers spooky tales with tasty treats. Just be sure to watch out for any lingering ghosts.
‘Monstrosity:’ Florida woman files $5M lawsuit over seasonal Reese’s candies
Read full article: ‘Monstrosity:’ Florida woman files $5M lawsuit over seasonal Reese’s candiesThe lawsuit claims that The Hershey Company used false advertising to sell the candies, which lacked the faces shown on their packaging.
14-year-old boy faces murder charge in Florida mass shooting on Halloween weekend
Read full article: 14-year-old boy faces murder charge in Florida mass shooting on Halloween weekendPolice say a 14-year-old is now facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a 20-year-old during a Halloween weekend mass shooting that left two people dead and 16 injured in Tampa’s Ybor City.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streak
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Friday's jobs report to snap a 3-day losing streakWall Street closed higher to break out of its first three-day losing streak since Halloween.
Orlando’s Phantasmagoria bringing Victorian ghost tales for Christmas
Read full article: Orlando’s Phantasmagoria bringing Victorian ghost tales for ChristmasGhost stories were always for campfires and Halloween. Telling ghost stories at Christmas is a centuries-old tradition, and Victorian troupe Phantasmagoria is bringing ghostly tales to Christmas in Orlando this December.
‘A tough act to follow:’ Couple opens new ice cream shop to replace Goff’s
Read full article: ‘A tough act to follow:’ Couple opens new ice cream shop to replace Goff’sFor the first time in more than a year, dozens of people lined up outside of a building that was once known as Goff’s, an ice cream shop.
TIMELINE: Halloween cold front to deliver big changes to Central Florida
Read full article: TIMELINE: Halloween cold front to deliver big changes to Central FloridaIf you wanted it a little cooler in Central Florida for trick-or-treating, our cold front will be arriving about 12 hours too late. Much cooler air, however, blasts into Central Florida on Wednesday.
Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shooting
Read full article: Children return to school and trick-or-treat as Maine community starts to heal from mass shootingChildren have returned to school and are trick-or-treating in Lewiston, Maine, in the wake of the deadliest mass shooting in state history.
Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treating
Read full article: Biden and Jill Biden hand out books and candy while hosting thousands for rainy trick or treatingBooks were about as abundant as candy at a trick-or-treating event that President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted at the White House on the eve of Halloween.
‘Very disrespectful:’ VRBO host says guests held large Halloween party, trashed house
Read full article: ‘Very disrespectful:’ VRBO host says guests held large Halloween party, trashed houseA short-term rental host who says her guests damaged her house says the renters misled her so she wouldn't know they were planning a large Halloween party.