The last words Michelle Reed heard from her 6-year-old adopted son in early November were: “Mom, come get me.”.

The quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Teri Garr has died.

“The Chronology of Water” is a memoir that centers around Yuknavitch’s adult life, her journey through adulthood, addiction and her path toward becoming a writer.

There are two things Eminem is really good at: rapping and branding.

Caty McNally is one of the few women who played at Wimbledon with a female coach — her mother, Lynn Nabors McNally.

We're giving away three $175 gift cards to Massage Envy in celebration of Mother's Day.

Take Mom out for dinner with a $100 Restaurant.com eGift card for just $14

Brazil's incoming president has promised to eliminate all deforestation by 2030, which would be a complete change of course for Brazil compared to the last four years.

Actor Anne Heche will be laid to rest at a storied Los Angeles cemetery alongside many Hollywood luminaries.

Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson is making a comeback after retiring six years ago.

Your birth plan, crafted in partnership with your doctor or midwife, outlines your ideal delivery experience. But labor and delivery -- from the first contractions to holding your newborn -- can be full of surprises. That’s why it’s important to be flexible.

We should really be celebrating our moms all the time, but especially on Mother’s Day, it’s more important than ever.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.

Moms -- aren’t they just the best?

Show your mom how much she means to you with beautiful roses.

Montrey Williams recalled Thursday night when Tyre Sampson, 14, lost his life after somehow falling out of his seat from the ICON Park Free Fall ride.

Ryan Cochran-Siegle's silver in the super-G at the Beijing Games has given the United States its first men's Alpine skiing Olympic medal since 2014.

There is nothing cuter than little-kid artwork, is there?

Being a caregiver for her mom after her dementia diagnosis was never something Usha Tewari expected.

A 77-year-old bicyclist riding near the University of Central Florida died Saturday morning after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Coke Zero Sugar 400 will be held at the Daytona International Speedway with 100% capacity.

It's hot again.

Francisco Mojica admits he never would have survived the past four months without the financial help of his mother because he had no access to state or federal unemployment benefits.

Friday night, the low will drop to 64 degrees in Orlando.

As a push to get more people vaccinated, a group of University of Central Florida students are encouraging their peers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

People waiting to get the COVID-19 vaccine means it will take the state longer to hit herd immunity.

A breakdown of vaccinations by ZIP code shows a disparity among those who received COVID-19 shots during the initial weeks of the vaccine roll out.

Cheering staff at Cape Canaveral Hospital Friday received a visit from who Health First officials said was the hospital chain’s first COVID-19 patient and survivor.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Volusia County Friday evening.

Publix will begin accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on Monday.

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released body camera video from multiple deputies showing their efforts to stop a man who they say stole two Cocoa police cruisers.

As more Floridians get the COVID-19 vaccine, local doctors are now shifting the focus on getting children the shots.

Winter Springs Police were called for a suspicious near the intersection of S.R. 419 and Golden Birch Lane Friday morning.

The more than seven million gallons of sewage Titusville spilled into the environment just before Christmas last year could wind up costing the city more than a half-million dollars.

Many young women are forgoing the COVID-19 vaccine because they believe it could negatively affect their fertility and hinder their chances of getting pregnant in the future.

An 11-year-old girl is dead after witnesses say she ran back into her burning home, possibly to save her two puppies.

As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine has been dwindling, an effort is underway to remind people about the advantages of getting the shot.

Pfizer has become the first pharmaceutical company to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine.

Central Florida has seen vaccine demand shrink significantly.

A Lakeland woman sat underneath a semi-truck belonging to a moving company with a toddler after they wouldn’t accept a certified check for payment and pinched the child to get the toddler to cry.

Orlando police identified one of the two people killed in a crash on Lee Road Thursday, which they say was caused by a driver speeding away from a traffic stop.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a missing child alert for a 16-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen since Wednesday.

European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet took a song drop to a new level 200 miles above Earth, helping Cold Play debut its new single this week from his orbiting outpost.

A man who shot another driver in the arm during a road rage attack in Altamonte Springs has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

An 89-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Friday morning.

That's a nice break.

Mother’s Day should be every day of the year, and we know you appreciate your mom and all that she has done for you throughout her life.

The exception is 44-year-old Daoyou Feng, an employee at Youngs Asian Massage near Woodstock about whom little is known. Instead those relatives are mourning her death Tuesday at the Aromatherapy Spa in Atlanta. “From what I understand, he was at the spa that day doing some work for them,” said Michels’ younger brother, John Michels of Commerce, Michigan. “He was actually looking to start his own massage spa. Family members said Yaun and her husband were first-time customers at Youngs, eager for a chance to unwind.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A man was shot and killed during a Rainbow Gathering in Silver Springs Friday night, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were called to the area of Northeast 196th Avenue Road at about 10:40 p.m. and found several bystanders tending to 41-year-old Larry DeWayne Dugger, who had been shot. AdVice reports Rainbow Gatherings take place each year. The gatherings are usually in national forests and tend to attract hippies, yogis and nudists, among others. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting is asked to call Detective Billy Burleson at 352-368-3542 or to remain anonymous, call Marion County Crime Stoppers at 352-368-STOP.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Nearly 100 storage units were burglarized over the weekend, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. On Saturday deputies responded to Extra Space Storage on Woodland Lake Drive for a burglary call. Deputies were told several units had been targeted but after the initial investigation determined 94 units had been broken into and one vehicle had also been stolen. The stolen vehicle has been recovered, according to the sheriff’s office. [TRENDING: 1 dead in Rolls Royce crash | Mom, boyfriend arrested after toddler drowns | How to get the vaccine in Fla.]

PENSACOLA, Fla. – An explosion and fire destroyed five garbage trucks and damaged two others at a sanitation complex in the Florida Panhandle. The flames erupted Sunday afternoon at the station in Escambia County, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority said in a statement. [TRENDING: 1 dead in Rolls Royce crash | Mom, boyfriend arrested after toddler drowns | How to get the vaccine in Fla.]No injuries were reported but five trucks were destroyed in the fire. Two others were damaged, and the authority was assessing all other vehicles for any further damage. The authority said the cause of the explosion is under investigation.

All rights reserved)The Orlando Magic drafted Cole Anthony with the No. “This is the absolute best moment of my life,” Anthony said in an interview on ESPN after he was drafted. Anthony is the first guard the Magic have drafted in the first round since Victor Oladipo in the 2013 draft. Anthony also had surgery on his knee this past December to repair a partially torn meniscus in his right knee. Recent history of Orlando Magic first-round picks:

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – An HOA president and manager used community funds to bail her boyfriend out of jail in North Carolina, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they arrested Sherry Maycumber Raposo, 42, on Thursday after financial crimes unit detectives discovered that she used money from the Turnberry Reserve HOA fund to post her boyfriend’s $25,000 bond. [TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]Her HOA company, Management 35, Incorporated, was replaced earlier in the year due to suspicions of fraud, records show. Raposa is facing charges of grand theft and scheme to defraud. She’s being held at the Osceola County Jail on $120,000 bond.

PUERTO RICO – On Wednesday, FEMA reported nearly $7.3 billion approved to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s critical infrastructure and historical buildings still damaged from Hurricane Maria in 2017. FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2017, file photo, debris scatters a destroyed community in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico. Since Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico can’t seem to catch a break. We have reminders and continue to have reminders about the fragility of the system in Puerto Rico,” Dr. Rivera said. He said the Puerto Rico Research Hub is studying how communities who take people in after major events responded.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Schools announced the JV volleyball game between Boone High School and Colonial High School has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 case. The district said due to the positive case Boone players were asked to quarantine. [TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]School officials said the decision was made after a discussion with the Florida Department of Health. The entire Boone campus will be cleaned and disinfected, according to school officials. [RELATED: Coach says health comes first after Evans vs. West Orange game canceled due to COVID-19 cases]The district also canceled the football game between Evans High School and West Orange High School after five positive COVID-19 cases.

“As I was parking, I heard a bottle hit the back of my car, so I called 911. The person that was first beating Pedro is believed to be the daughter of the woman who was driving. Pedro told Local 10 she is scared because she is a single mom with no family in the area. “My knees are all bloodied from the pavement where I was dragged.”Pedro said that the mother told the son to pull the license plate from the car. “That’s what they were doing when I approached the vehicle.” Police said the move was intentional so that no one could take note of the license plate number.

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. – A tourist was possibly bitten by a shark Wednesday in Daytona Beach Shores, marking the third such incident in a two-day period. The victim, 48-year-old Eric Bowman, said he was swimming in waist-deep water at about 3:20 p.m. when he felt something bite his left foot then let go immediately after, according to Volusia County Beach Safety. On Tuesday, a 25-year-old surfer was bitten by a shark on his arm in Melbourne Beach. A few hours later, a shark bit a 15-year-old surfer on his hand in Ponce Inlet. The man required hospitalization while the teen did not.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Parents of middle and high school students currently learning online through Seminole Connect have until Wednesday to let their principals know when they’d like their student to come on campus after being required to take their nine-week exams in person. Seminole County Schools sent an email to parents to make them aware of the requirement last week and Lake Mary High School Principal Dr. Mickey Reynolds said parents immediately began reacting. “That caused a little bit of a stir,” Reynolds said Wednesday. “We got a number of emails immediately saying, ‘I can’t, I don’t want my child to come to campus. No matter what school, we will work with you,” she said.

The Haunted RoadThe Haunted Road will debut in Orlando this Halloween season. Drive-in Halloween movies at Old TownOld Town in Kissimmee (Old Town)Old Town is going old school this year. Family friendly drive-thru trunk or treatOrmond Beach is hosting a family friendly drive-thru Halloween event. The thrills will take place Oct. 23 through Oct. 24 and Oct. 30 through Oct. 31. Flicks & Frights will take place on Saturdays from Sept. 19 through Oct. 31 as well as Oct. 23 and Oct. 30.

A new survey shows the coronavirus has left the restaurant industry in limbo. The National Restaurant Association released the results of its survey Tuesday. The group says nearly 100,000 restaurants have closed either permanently or for the long-term because of the pandemic. They found that most restaurants are still struggling, and they don’t expect their situations to improve. According to the National Restaurant Association, the industry is on track to lose $240 billion by the end of the year.

MONDAYApple and Swiss QuesadillaIngredientsInstructionsCook for several minutes, until the tortilla begins to brown, flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Cover with the second tortilla, and place in a pan, on medium heat, that has been sprayed with vegetable spray. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture, stirring to combine, and cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Stir in the pasta and spoon the pasta mixture into the prepared pan.

Kara Lawson has always wanted to coach at Duke a fact the first-time college coach hadn't shared with many people. Thats how highly I thought of the institution and the job," Lawson said on an introductory Zoom call Monday. Mom was the one who wanted me to go to Duke, Lawson said. I wanted to become a coach and learn from the best and that led me to Knoxville, Lawson said. Lawson knows one of her first tasks will be to hire assistants.

Combine egg whites, cottage cheese, spinach, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, the Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil and garlic powder. WEDNESDAYMediterranean Chicken Pasta RecipeAboutaMom.com (AboutaMom.com)IngredientsPasta:4 quarts water1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves1 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon8 oz. Add chicken and garlic; cook and stir 6 to 9 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water and cornstarch; blend well. Add onions, olives, 1/4 cup basil and 1/2 teaspoon bouillon; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened and glazed.

Why not take a minute to fill out your Census form, while you have some down time? If you’re computer-savvy and you want to fill out your questionnaire online, it’ll only take you 3 to 5 minutes. Click or tap here and you can still submit your form online. Nope, nope and nope. It was no big deal, I just don’t remember filling out my form last time and this surprised me for a sec.

ORLANDO, Fla. – One in five children in Central Florida is considered food insecure. But thanks to Second Harvest Food Bank and a $10,000 donation from Safelite Autoglass, students in Orange County Title I schools have food to take home on the weekends. “Because we know when you have to make a decision between fresh produce and mac-and-cheese, you’re going to purchase the mac-and-cheese because it’s going to fill your belly a lot more than the fresh produce. But we also know health-wise, you really need that fresh produce,” he said. If you’d like to contribute to Second Harvest or volunteer, you’ll find ways to help at FeedHopeNow.org.

Maybe you’re preparing for maternity leave, or maybe one of your friends is expecting a baby and wondering what to expect. So, staying home with a new baby isn't necessarily hard like work can be hard, but it's FAR from easy. And maybe even your spouse had to return to work already, so you're balancing a new baby all day. Heck, maybe we're off-base on this one and you’ll want to barricade inside your house the whole time you're on leave. And just remember, so long as you keep yourself and your new baby top of mind, nothing you do is wrong.