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COMING SOON! Pig Floydโs to open Winter Park location after 3 years of construction
Read full article: COMING SOON! Pig Floydโs to open Winter Park location after 3 years of constructionPig Floydโs will replace the original location of Bubbalouโs Bodacious Bar-B-Que on Lee Road in Winter Park.
Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange County
Read full article: Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange CountyA homicide suspect led Osceola County deputies on a chase before being taken into custody in Orange County, deputies said.
Winter Park commissioners to vote initiative to to make sidewalks safer near Hungerford Elementary
Read full article: Winter Park commissioners to vote initiative to to make sidewalks safer near Hungerford ElementaryCommissioners in Winter Park are voting on a project designed to improve safety for students walking near Hungerford Elementary School.
WANTED: โLatin Kingsโ murder suspect linked to Central Florida, detectives say
Read full article: WANTED: โLatin Kingsโ murder suspect linked to Central Florida, detectives sayDetectives are searching for the whereabouts of a "dangerous" gang member who has been linked to Central Florida, according to the FBI.
โPeople donโt understand:โ League of Women Voters event tries to shed light on homelessness in Central Florida
Read full article: โPeople donโt understand:โ League of Women Voters event tries to shed light on homelessness in Central FloridaThe League of Women Voters of Orange County is bringing attention to the recent changes impacting the homeless community and exploring ways the public can contribute to the solution. On Wednesday, they held a discussion panel titled โUnsheltered: Criminalized and Cast Aside.โ
โOrlando is really becoming a hub:โ Full Sail expands its esports arena as industry grows
Read full article: โOrlando is really becoming a hub:โ Full Sail expands its esports arena as industry growsFull Sail University is already home to the largest college-level esports arena in the country โ and on Tuesday it expanded its space with the opening of Armada HQ.
Could Pine Hills become its own city? That's what local leaders are asking
Read full article: Could Pine Hills become its own city? That's what local leaders are askingA growing movement is pushing for Pine Hills to break away from Orange County and become its own municipality, following in the footsteps of cities like Belle Isle and Winter Park.
Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city elections
Read full article: Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city electionsA new mayor was voted in, a controversial city commissioner will stay in office and a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been blown away. Those are some of the races and issues that brought Orange County voters to the polls in city elections Tuesday.
No plans for spring break? Here are 10 things to do in Central Florida
Read full article: No plans for spring break? Here are 10 things to do in Central FloridaWith spring break quickly approaching, if youโre looking to stay in the Central Florida area but still get out of the house and enjoy the warm weather, here are 10 events to visit or activities to do. Letโs go!
Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steep
Read full article: Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steepJust days after News 6 reported problems with a new raised crosswalk on Orange Avenue, crews were out making some changes.
Broken cable boxes cause headaches at Winter Park duplex
Read full article: Broken cable boxes cause headaches at Winter Park duplexA broken cable box in a Winter Park backyard has caused issues for a property manager trying to prepare the place for new tenants. They sent News 6 photos of the broken boxes and exposed wires, describing them as a safety hazard that limited her ability to renovate.
โReally nice:โ Hereโs what improvements Winter Park is planning for beloved โCastle Parkโ
Read full article: โReally nice:โ Hereโs what improvements Winter Park is planning for beloved โCastle ParkโThe city of Winter Park wants to update a beloved playground after three decades of fun and games. You might know it as "Castle Park," the wooden structure located in the Community Playground in Martin Luther King Junior Park.
Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study finds
Read full article: Including people without legal status in census has had little impact on House seats, study findsRepublicans are trying to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally from the numbers used to portion out congressional seats among the states.
โMake the world a little better:โ Winter Park 12-year-old awarded for invention that helps hearing impaired students
Read full article: โMake the world a little better:โ Winter Park 12-year-old awarded for invention that helps hearing impaired studentsIn a heartwarming surprise, Arabella Romsa, a young innovator from Winter Park has been announced as the winner of this yearโs prestigious MED-EL IDEASforEARS contest.
Egg shortages scramble Florida shoppers as prices soar
Read full article: Egg shortages scramble Florida shoppers as prices soarFlorida grocery shoppers are feeling the impact of an ongoing egg shortage as major retailers impose purchase limits in response to supply chain disruptions caused by bird flu.
Kekeโs Breakfast Cafe closures: Some temporary, others permanent. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: Kekeโs Breakfast Cafe closures: Some temporary, others permanent. Hereโs what we knowFour Keke's Breakfast Cafes have closed temporarily and two permanently in the Central Florida area, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant chain.
Austinโs Coffee is a Winter Park institution with an uncertain future
Read full article: Austinโs Coffee is a Winter Park institution with an uncertain futureJackie Moore hoped that her Winter Park business, Austin's Coffee, would be something she could pass down to her children, but the cafe faces an uncertain future as the city looks to repurpose the land.
Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates 90 years in Central Florida
Read full article: Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates 90 years in Central FloridaThe Central Florida Music and Arts scene has a rich history. This weekend kicks off the celebration of the 90th Bach Festival hosted by the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park.
Winter Park police to start new homeless advocacy officers next week
Read full article: Winter Park police to start new homeless advocacy officers next weekWinter Park will launch a new program on Monday supported by a federal grant aimed at helping its police department connect homeless people with resources to find housing and other services.
All Fired Up pottery painting studio opening new location in Waterford Lakes. Hereโs when
Read full article: All Fired Up pottery painting studio opening new location in Waterford Lakes. Hereโs whenWinter Parkโs All Fired Up pottery painting studio will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at the Waterford Lakes Town Center.
A GOP lawsuit to limit people in the US illegally from the census count will be harmful, voters say
Read full article: A GOP lawsuit to limit people in the US illegally from the census count will be harmful, voters sayVoters in California and Texas affiliated with a Democratic group want to intervene in a lawsuit filed by four Republican state attorneys general.
Craft beer and pizza restaurant to replace former site of 310 Park South in Winter Park
Read full article: Craft beer and pizza restaurant to replace former site of 310 Park South in Winter ParkOak & Stone has seven locations along the Gulf Coast, and it is known for its self-serve beer wall with nearly 50 brews on tap, according to its website.
โItโs our crown jewel:โ Winter Park plans to invest $1M to refresh Park Avenue
Read full article: โItโs our crown jewel:โ Winter Park plans to invest $1M to refresh Park AvenueIt has been almost 30 years since Winter Parkโs Park Avenue has seen a refresh, but the city plans to change that.
Central Florida chefs and restaurants shine as James Beard Award semifinalists
Read full article: Central Florida chefs and restaurants shine as James Beard Award semifinalistsCentral Floridaโs culinary scene is in the spotlight as several local chefs and restaurants have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2025 James Beard Awards.
Dawn of the โSocial Media Hoppers:โ TikTok troubles could be a sign of things to come
Read full article: Dawn of the โSocial Media Hoppers:โ TikTok troubles could be a sign of things to comeShortly before the Jan. 19 deadline for TikTok to shut down, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a previous ruling that allowed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act to take effect. Here's what could happen to more apps going forward.
Video shows Winter Park officers, firefighters rescue 80-year-old man from partially-submerged truck
Read full article: Video shows Winter Park officers, firefighters rescue 80-year-old man from partially-submerged truckVideo shows Winter Park officers and firefighters work to rescue an 80-year-old man from a partially-submerged truck.
Beloved Winter Park coffee shop faces uncertainty amid burglary and development plans
Read full article: Beloved Winter Park coffee shop faces uncertainty amid burglary and development plansKnown for its welcoming atmosphere and support for local artists, Austin's Coffee recently fell victim to a burglary while also contending with potential displacement due to city development plans.
โNeighbors are thrilled:โ Safety improvements made along Orange Avenue in Winter Park
Read full article: โNeighbors are thrilled:โ Safety improvements made along Orange Avenue in Winter ParkNews 6 revisited the Orwin Manor neighborhood to see the progress from a Florida Department of Transportation project designed to make the roadway safer.
What Florida homeowners should know about โSinkhole Alleyโ
Read full article: What Florida homeowners should know about โSinkhole AlleyโDid you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
Toast to victory: Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE appliances unveil trophy with built-in toaster
Read full article: Toast to victory: Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE appliances unveil trophy with built-in toasterAfter a memorable post-game celebration last year, Pop-Tarts is upping its game for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.
Hear beloved holiday carols from historic Central Florida orchestra, choir
Read full article: Hear beloved holiday carols from historic Central Florida orchestra, choirAn organization with 90 years of history in Winter Park is bringing the warmth of the holidays with carols and hymns from an award-winning orchestra and choir.
Tijuana Flats reopens Orlando location, reveals plans to bounce back after bankruptcy
Read full article: Tijuana Flats reopens Orlando location, reveals plans to bounce back after bankruptcyIn April, Winter Park based Tijuana Flats filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed multiple locations
Hereโs when that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville is set to open
Read full article: Hereโs when that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville is set to openThe building stands out from the surrounding area due to its colorful paint and unique architecture. But what is it doing there?
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 season
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY GUIDE: Central Florida holiday events to get in the spirit this 2024 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
WATCH LIVE: Winter Park couple to take another ride with Bezosโ Blue Origin to edge of space
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Winter Park couple to take another ride with Bezosโ Blue Origin to edge of spaceMarc and Sharon Hagle, who in 2022 became the first married couple to launch on a commercial space vehicle, are set to do it again.
Winter Park OKs Fairbanks Avenue purchase, tries to reassure popular businesses
Read full article: Winter Park OKs Fairbanks Avenue purchase, tries to reassure popular businessesCommissioners in Winter Park have approved the purchase of a retail property that would clear the way for a road expansion project on Fairbanks Avenue. But businesses in that area worry about what will happen to them.
Free event in Winter Park offers mental health information for those looking for help
Read full article: Free event in Winter Park offers mental health information for those looking for helpOne in four people will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lives. In honor of World Mental Health Day, thereโs a free education and awareness event coming up this Tuesday in Winter Park.
Hereโs where you can donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into fuel
Read full article: Hereโs where you can donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into fuelOrlando, Winter Park and Seminole County are partnering up with companies like PureCycle and NuCycle to turn campaign signs into energy.
The nonprofit offering opportunity to kids who age out of foster care
Read full article: The nonprofit offering opportunity to kids who age out of foster careThere comes a time when all of us need a little support. And for young adults like Thermon Williams, who has been in the foster care system since he was a teen, encouragement comes from weekly meetings with Foundation for Foster Children advocate, Gavin Farrington.
โExpressโ voting sites open in Orange County to meet early voting demand
Read full article: โExpressโ voting sites open in Orange County to meet early voting demandNew โexpress voting sitesโ now open across Orange County are Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean's answer to record turnout and long lines.
Orange County elections supervisor adds early voting โexpress sitesโ in answer to long lines
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor adds early voting โexpress sitesโ in answer to long linesOrange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean held a news conference in Winter Park to announce โa substantial changeโ to early voting.
Floridaโs deepest sinkhole is off-limits. Hereโs the tragic story behind it
Read full article: Floridaโs deepest sinkhole is off-limits. Hereโs the tragic story behind itThe hourglass-shaped hole is estimated to be 500 feet deep โ perhaps even more. But youโre not likely to hear about it.
Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah Boone
Read full article: Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah BooneTestimony is set to continue Wednesday in the trial of Sarah Boone, accused of letting her boyfriend die in a zipped-up suitcase during an apparent drunken game of hide-and-seek.
Cows โn Cabs celebrates Central Floridaโs food scene while raising money for charity
Read full article: Cows โn Cabs celebrates Central Floridaโs food scene while raising money for charityCows 'N Cabs has raised more than $2 million for Central Florida charities since it got its start in 2011
Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical health
Read full article: Impact of creative arts therapy on mental and physical healthThe benefits of the arts for wellness are becoming more backed by research. From lower cortisol levels to mental health and community improvements, arts can be therapeutic.
DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station opening
Read full article: DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station openingThe SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.
Earning a Michelin star opened new doors for Orlando chef Mike Collantes
Read full article: Earning a Michelin star opened new doors for Orlando chef Mike CollantesMike Collantes started his culinary career inside Orlando's Fashion Square mall, but he now counts himself among the exclusive ranks of Michelin-starred chefs.
4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, where
Read full article: 4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Hereโs when, whereThis will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.
๐ฑ Enter to win 4 tickets to Howl-O-Scream at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: ๐ฑ 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.
How some Florida governments are helping to turn election campaign signs into fuel
Read full article: How some Florida governments are helping to turn election campaign signs into fuelWith the Aug. 20 primary entering the rear-view, the cities of Orlando and Winter Park are hoping youโll help put those political campaign signs to better use than just throwing them in the trash.
The sweet success story of Jeremiahโs Italian Ice
Read full article: The sweet success story of Jeremiahโs Italian IceMichael Keller, CEO of Jeremiahโs Italian Ice, joined anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austion on Floridaโs Fourth Estate to share the captivating origin story of this beloved brand. The journey began with Jeremy Litwack, a passionate entrepreneur from South
โExplode everything:โ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurants
Read full article: โExplode everything:โ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurantsAccording to investigators, he left several letters at various locations across Orange County threatening to โexplode everything here in whole America.โ
๐Enter to win registration on us for Track Shackโs Celebration of Running 5K presented by AdventHealth
Read full article: ๐Enter to win registration on us for Track Shackโs Celebration of Running 5K presented by AdventHealthLace up those shoes and get moving with Track Shack's Celebration of Running 5K in Orlando on August 17th. We're giving away five registrations.
Winter Park hopes to make finding a parking spot on Park Avenue easier. Hereโs how
Read full article: Winter Park hopes to make finding a parking spot on Park Avenue easier. Hereโs howPark Avenue is a popular spot that draws many to Winter Park. Since itโs such a hot spot, parking can be a pain.
Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the list
Read full article: Here are 8 of the best downtown areas in Florida. See if your favorite made the listThe World Atlas released a listing of eight of the best downtown areas in Florida, with several Central Florida cities making the cut.
Silver Alert canceled after 86-year-old Sumter County woman found safe
Read full article: Silver Alert canceled after 86-year-old Sumter County woman found safeA Silver Alert has been canceled after a missing 86-year-old Sumter County woman was located safe, according to the Sumter County Sheriffโs Office.
The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog says
Read full article: The Census Bureau failed to adequately monitor advertising contract for 2020 census, watchdog saysThe Office of Inspector General says the Census Bureau didnโt adequately monitor contract orders worth hundreds of millions of dollars dealing with advertising to promote participation in the 2020 census.
11-year-old boy safe after being reported missing in Winter Park, police say
Read full article: 11-year-old boy safe after being reported missing in Winter Park, police sayUPDATE: A Florida Missing Child Alert that was activated Friday on behalf of CโJay Bryan, 11, was canceled Saturday morning. Bryan is safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Winter Park Police Department.
USPS plans to replace โarrow keysโ after rise in postal robberies
Read full article: USPS plans to replace โarrow keysโ after rise in postal robberiesPostal worker robberies saw a big increase in 2023 โ but thanks to some new technology, the United States Postal Service is seeing those numbers begin to drop in 2024.