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🎄Celebrate ‘SWIFTmas’ with Taylor Swift inspired trees, wreaths at Festival of Trees in Orlando
Read full article: 🎄Celebrate ‘SWIFTmas’ with Taylor Swift inspired trees, wreaths at Festival of Trees in OrlandoThis year's event features more than 50 decorative trees, wreaths and gingerbread displays. Proceeds support Orlando Museum of Art.
🛣️ The most dangerous roads during Thanksgiving
Read full article: 🛣️ The most dangerous roads during ThanksgivingLast year, more than 49 million Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, it's one of the most dangerous driving holidays in the United States.
💍 The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapes
Read full article: 💍 The symbolism and meaning behind different engagement ring shapesSelecting the perfect engagement ring isn't simply about the brilliance or the size of the diamond, it's also about the meaning behind the ring shape.
😱 Landslides are a threat to US infrastructure and safety. Here’s where they pose the biggest threat
Read full article: 😱 Landslides are a threat to US infrastructure and safety. Here’s where they pose the biggest threatEven on their own, landslides are a deadly and costly natural disaster.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekAmericans may have record-low gas prices to be thankful for this holiday season as at least one analyst predicts average gasoline costs could fall below $3 per gallon by Thanksgiving.
🍗 Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscle
Read full article: 🍗 Light versus dark—the color of the turkey meat is due to the job of the muscleAt Thanksgiving dinner, lucky families will avoid impassioned discussions about religion and politics. But another argument is almost inevitable: white meat versus dark meat.
📱 These are the most socially connected counties in Florida
Read full article: 📱 These are the most socially connected counties in FloridaIn today's digital age, social media platforms enable people to bridge geographic distances and connect with their friends, family, and community, no matter where they are.
🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?
Read full article: 🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?Pine Hills really showcases diverse community with a number of international grocery stores offering unique food items and cultural cuisine.
🤘Trans-Siberian Orchestra combines rock opera with traditional holiday tunes
Read full article: 🤘Trans-Siberian Orchestra combines rock opera with traditional holiday tunesThe Trans-Siberian Orchestra will be making a stop to Central Florida and is also in the spirit of giving back. Fire, lights shows, guitars and hair flips are just a few expectations for the show. Watching the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, it may seem like you’re at a heavy metal concert, but if you listen closely, you’ll hear familiar holiday tunes.
👁️ Somebody’s watching me: How location tracking is impacting parents’ relationships with their adult children
Read full article: 👁️ Somebody’s watching me: How location tracking is impacting parents’ relationships with their adult childrenMarcus Hadden, a father of three from central New Jersey, texts and talks with his oldest son, a college sophomore, a few times a week.
🌳Unlock family tree with free genealogy center, ancestry database through Orange County Library System
Read full article: 🌳Unlock family tree with free genealogy center, ancestry database through Orange County Library SystemNeed help filling in that family tree? There are resources you may not know about that can help you research your heritage and connect with family members. And it’s as close as your local library.
🚘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.
🥫 Just 5% of America’s food waste is composted. Which states are getting it done?
Read full article: 🥫 Just 5% of America’s food waste is composted. Which states are getting it done?Americans composted about 3.3 million tons of food waste in 2019, according to the Environmental Protection Agency's most recent estimates.
🍯Are ‘natural’ sweeteners better for you?
Read full article: 🍯Are ‘natural’ sweeteners better for you?But we all want something sweet on occasion. Honey, maple syrup, and agave are often touted as natural, better-for-you options. If you switch from sugar to one of these, are you doing your health a favor?
🧠 How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologist
Read full article: 🧠 How stressed are American cities about the election? Plus, election anxiety tips from a psychologistFour months ago, Hers took the pulse on overall stress levels across the country and the results are eye-opening.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekThe average cost for drivers to fill up at the gas station is falling slightly nationwide following a slight uptick influenced by broadening conflict in the Middle East and Hurricane Milton.
🍬 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.
🤝 Meet Air Force veteran, boxer, father and Central Florida’s newest meteorologist
Read full article: 🤝 Meet Air Force veteran, boxer, father and Central Florida’s newest meteorologistDavid Nazario had an interest in weather since he was a child. After serving in the Air Force, he's back home as the newest member of the News 6 Pinpoint Weather team.
🥑 How forecasts of bad weather can drive up your grocery bill
Read full article: 🥑 How forecasts of bad weather can drive up your grocery billWhat's less known, but a growing area of interest among economists and scientists alike, is the role individual extreme weather events — blistering temperatures in Texas, a destructive tornado in Iowa — may have on what U.S. consumers pay at the supermarket.
🍲 Americans love frozen meals, processed foods. We still don’t fully understand what it’s doing to our bodies
Read full article: 🍲 Americans love frozen meals, processed foods. We still don’t fully understand what it’s doing to our bodiesOver the past two decades, ultra-processed foods have grown to make up a majority of Americans' daily calorie intake, and a growing body of research suggests these cheaper eats could be costing us our lives.
🖥️ Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategies
Read full article: 🖥️ Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategiesThe phenomenal growth in artificial intelligence tools has made it easy to create a story quickly, complicating a reader's ability to determine if a news source or article is truthful or reliable.
🧶It’s graffiti, but with yarn. Yarnfiti encourages creativity, teaches sewing skills at this Florida library
Read full article: 🧶It’s graffiti, but with yarn. Yarnfiti encourages creativity, teaches sewing skills at this Florida libraryYou’ve probably heard or even spotted graffiti around town. It’s usually something illicitly spray painted on a public building or wall. But there’s a unique kind of graffiti that local libraries are welcoming it’s all part of a display they want you to come out and see for yourself. It’s called ‘Yarnfiti.’
👃 Car’s air conditioner blowing musty smell? Here’s how to fix it
Read full article: 👃 Car’s air conditioner blowing musty smell? Here’s how to fix itMusty smell could be coming from your car's evaporator inside the heating and cooling system. Consumer experts have tips on how you can fix the issue without going to the mechanic.
⌚Not ready to get your kid a phone? These smartwatches may be good alternatives
Read full article: ⌚Not ready to get your kid a phone? These smartwatches may be good alternativesThese age-appropriate wearables can put off the purchase of your child’s first smartphone. Here’s what users and experts say about key features on popular models and what to consider before you buy.
👩👧Monica May hosts free Orlando mother, daughter summit to strengthen family bonds
Read full article: 👩👧Monica May hosts free Orlando mother, daughter summit to strengthen family bondsSummit is free and open to teen girls and their mothers. Workshops include financial planning, beauty, career support and relationship development.
🎨 A dose of inspiration: Why doctors are prescribing museum visits
Read full article: 🎨 A dose of inspiration: Why doctors are prescribing museum visitsBonnave, dressed in blue jeans and a leather jacket covered in patches of flowers and birds, swivels to look at the progress of the other participants in her art therapy class.
🍎 News 6 volunteers at Melbourne Resource Center, needs help Getting Results
Read full article: 🍎 News 6 volunteers at Melbourne Resource Center, needs help Getting ResultsNews 6 staff spent hours sorting produce and donated foods at the South Brevard Sharing Center, but found there is a need for commercial-grade refrigerators to store items before they're distributed to families in need.
⌚ How accurate are fitness trackers? A comparison of Fitbit, Garmin, Apple, Oura, and Withings
Read full article: ⌚ How accurate are fitness trackers? A comparison of Fitbit, Garmin, Apple, Oura, and WithingsToday, keeping track of your health is more within reach than ever with the widespread distribution and use of wearable fitness trackers. But how accurate is your health device?
📺 These are the most popular movies on Hulu this week
Read full article: 📺 These are the most popular movies on Hulu this weekSince 2019, when the Walt Disney Company became a majority owner of the platform, Hulu’s number of paying subscribers has doubled from 22.8 million in the first quarter of 2019 to 50.2 million in the second quarter of 2024.
🦷Are you flossing with PFAS, dangerous chemicals? Consumer experts check ingredients
Read full article: 🦷Are you flossing with PFAS, dangerous chemicals? Consumer experts check ingredientsConsumer Reports reviewed 17 dental flosses to bring you safer, more sustainable options. Plus tips on shopping safer, too.
😱 Enter to win 4 tickets to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: 😱 Enter to win 4 tickets to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld OrlandoThe event features four all-new haunted houses, along with three never-before-seen scare zones, two new immersive blood-chilling bars, and four heart-dropping coasters.
🎖️You can tour this Florida veterans museum inside and out virtually
Read full article: 🎖️You can tour this Florida veterans museum inside and out virtuallySeptember 11th is a day of remembrance of the lives lost during the terrorist attacks in 2001. While there are many events held in Central Florida and throughout the United States, some families are keeping history alive by visiting local museums.
💸 The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents
Read full article: 💸 The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents50 hours. That's the amount of time America's "sandwich generation" spends caring for both children and aging parents every week, according to a New York Life Wealth survey.
🏈Tailgate, watch your favorite football team on jumbotron at this Kissimmee waterpark
Read full article: 🏈Tailgate, watch your favorite football team on jumbotron at this Kissimmee waterparkIsland H2O is offering Tailgate Weekends airing football games on its jumbotron. Would you watch football at a water park?
There’s a secret tunnel hiding underneath Orlando. Here’s what it looks like
Read full article: There’s a secret tunnel hiding underneath Orlando. Here’s what it looks likeLocal lore suggests that the tunnel connects the historic Beacham Theater to the Angebilt Hotel. News 6 went down to get a closer look.
🍔 Does where you live determine how you eat? New study uncovers America’s emotional eating patterns
Read full article: 🍔 Does where you live determine how you eat? New study uncovers America’s emotional eating patternsPersonality plays a part, but a 2024 Hims study shows regionality may also play a significant role in eating behavior.
🛢️ Here’s how gas prices have changed in Florida over the last week
Read full article: 🛢️ Here’s how gas prices have changed in Florida over the last weekGasoline remains at its cheapest levels for this time of year since 2021 and could dip even lower this fall as demand has been soft, production high, and the price of oil remains low.
⭕ Exercise your balance, strength while suspended on large hoop with this workout
Read full article: ⭕ Exercise your balance, strength while suspended on large hoop with this workoutLooking for a new way to burn calories and improve strength? Lyra is a full-body workout using a large hoop suspended from the ceiling.