In a story that seems straight out of a Christmas movie, a local woman and a senior citizen formed an unexpected connection through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program.

It’s Christmas time in the city and light displays are going up around Central Florida, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Ravens-Texans game.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program is dedicated to spreading holiday joy to children and families in need across Central Florida. If you’re seeking assistance this holiday season, applying is easy—but act quickly.

News 6 and BFARR Contracting are once again teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree Program.

News 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray’s turkey drive is back again. Online donations are being accepted to help feed families of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida for the holidays.

Have you started decorating for the holidays yet? There's one annual charity event kicking off this weekend that might give you some inspiration.

The Festival of the Trees back to deck the halls again. Festival coordinators, Council 101 and Platinum Premier, are bringing the holiday cheer to the Orlando Art Museum with a new theme, “Let the Joy if the Season Shine,” which will feature an array of over 50 decorated trees and wreaths.

Police in Orlando arrest a woman in connection with the Christmas 2022 disappearance of her roommate.

Black Friday is known to be the kick-off to the holiday shopping season, and there's no better time to purchase tickets to theme parks.

Clare and the Chocolate Nutcracker is back this year at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

From Disney Springs to theme parks to resort hotels, here is a rundown of sweet and savory holiday items.

As guests shuffled out of the Magic Kingdom following the final Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year, Disney crews stood by to start a holiday transformation.

Beloved characters and stories will soon come alive at Universal Orlando Resort when it welcomes in the holiday season.

There will be plenty of jolly good thrills and festive fun happening at SeaWorld Orlando this holiday season.

Walt Disney World has just announced the star studded list of celebrity narrators for the 2024 season of EPCOT’s “Candlelight Processional”.

Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas.

It doesn’t feel like Christmas in Venezuela.

The company announced that the flavors will return to stores starting in September, and they will remain available while supplies last.

The city of Tavares is hoping to keep Santa Claus on a tighter timeline during its annual Christmas parade this year.

A freak wave struck Volusia County beaches just hours before the busy Independence Day weekend of 1992.

The large, headless sculpture of a brontosaurus still sits decades after its creator suffered a horrible accident.

The world’s attention on Venezuela has focused lately on the fallout from a highly contested presidential election that both the ruling party and its opponents claim to have won, the persecution of critics and the arrest warrant issued this week against the former opposition presidential candidate.

Officials in Orange County are announcing an expansion of broadband connectivity for the communities of South Apopka, Bithlo and Christmas.

For the first time, “Elf” is the theme for “ICE!” – Gaylord Palms Resort.

Ho, ho, how do you portray Santa in the correct way?

Disney fans can begin planning their holiday travels as Walt Disney World releases the dates of its Christmas park events throughout the park.

More than 20 years after human remains were found in the Christmas area of Orange County, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office now knows who the victim was, and they are looking for information that could help solve her murder.

Firefighters responded to a burning warehouse said to be full of Christmas decorations in Sanford.

When it comes to Mother’s Day gestures, these stunning flowers speak for themselves.

A Florida mother found a strange surprise in her son’s shoe earlier this year, sparking concerns over a potential stalker.

A 59-year-old Christmas man died after being struck by a car while riding a bicycle through Bithlo, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

These should be historic occasions in 2024.

A beloved holiday tradition in Orlando’s Baldwin Park neighborhood is now 10 years old. The McBride Family Lights at 3564 New Broad St. features 80,000 lights, and it even snows on the weekends, regardless of the temperature!

Some Eastern Orthodox churches will be observing Christmas on Sunday.

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Christmas is over, the ornaments have been taken down and put away, but the trees can enjoy a new life as a cane for a veteran at Oscar Morris’ workshop in Eustis.

Eurostar services to and from London have been canceled after a tunnel under the River Thames became flooded, disrupting festive travel plans for scores of people.

The lawsuit claims that The Hershey Company used false advertising to sell the candies, which lacked the faces shown on their packaging.

The vehicle in a Melbourne hit-and-run crash that killed a 23-year-old man on Christmas has been located, according to the police department.

Diaz-Martinez reportedly asked to see one of the firearms “because he wanted to have a firearm of his own and he thought they were cool,” the affidavit states.

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The three siblings went to their grandmother’s home, which is where they got into an argument over Christmas gifts, the release shows.

A pedestrian walking on Interstate 95 after exiting a disabled vehicle was struck and killed by another vehicle in Brevard County on Christmas, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Deputies and firefighters in Volusia County helped rescue a woman and three small children on Christmas after their vehicle crashed into a ditch along Interstate 95, according to a news release.

Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year: for the first time, the country is observing it as a public holiday on Dec. 25, rather than the later date followed in Russia.

Erik Spoelstra was part of 12 Christmas games as a staff member, assistant coach or head coach in his first 20 seasons with the Miami Heat.

Rain chances increase on Christmas Day.

Christmas is only a few days away, but on Saturday morning, more than a thousand kids got bikes, toys and a chance to pick out other gifts outside the Northwest Community Center.

Rain chances increase on Christmas Day.

For those last-minute shoppers, you’re in luck: there will be plenty of shopping available on Christmas Eve this year.

There were plenty of smiles, excitement and a lot of holiday cheer inside Orlando’s Reeves Terrace neighborhood on Friday.

Police said that officers recently pulled over drivers for traffic stops — but instead of writing a citation, the officers instead gave each driver a $100 bill.

The National Retail Federation estimates 142 million people will hit the shops for 'Super Saturday' to pick up last-minute gifts ahead of Christmas.

Dozens of volunteers came together Friday to distribute 500 holiday meals to support families during the winter break.

From the black-and-white traditions like “It’s a Wonderful Life” to animated classics like “A Charlie Brown Christmas” to new standards like “Elf,” everyone who celebrates Christmas has a film that is close to their heart.

From Jesus' biblical birthplace of Bethlehem to New York City, many Palestinian Christians this Christmas season are gripped with helplessness, pain and worry amid the Israel-Hamas war.

A cold front will be approaching Central Florida for the holiday.

North American military assets are keeping a sharp eye on Santa's travels.

The town of Christmas is a short drive east of Orlando. Here's what you need to know.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority expects to keep breaking daily travel records heading into the new year.

A man who lived in Orlando prior to taking a job in Central America is back in the United States after federal officials negotiated a deal for the release of 10 Americans being held in Venezuela.

Jeanette Dustan always wanted to be a Rockette when she was a little girl. Recently she got to show the legendary Radio City dancers that she still had moves to spare.

Holiday travel is expected to hit its peak right around now.

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On Tuesday evening, workers inside the USPS Seminole Processing & Distribution Center were busy processing packages ahead of Christmas.

With six days left till Christmas, The Salvation Army is still working around the clock to make sure families in Osceola County have the gifts they need.

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

If you still haven't finished your Christmas shopping, you are not alone. But with just days left until the holiday, the clock is ticking. Here are the top gifts to grab before the holiday.

Christmas Day will likely be very different in Central Florida compared to last year.

As Christmas approaches, Catholic nuns and monks are busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly secularizing countries.

Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square.

Both Russia and Ukraine have reported dozens of attempted drone attacks in the past day.

During the holiday season, seeing a festive display is nothing new — but for one combat veteran, he is looking to get results for mental health while spreading a bit of Christmas cheer.

Some traditions on the list are centuries old, and others are newer but no less cherished.

The worst of the weather is forecasted to be between Saturday evening and Sunday morning, so events in that timeframe are likely to be impacted.

Here's when you can expect the holiday travel rush to surge just before Christmas Day this year.

Organizers with Sanford Main Street announce the cancellation of Jingle Jam.

Thousands of families will be able to celebrate Christmas as gifts donated by the Central Florida community will finally make their way to their homes on Thursday.

Surfing Santas, the annual Christmas Eve event that draws thousands to Cocoa Beach, returns for its 15th year.

According to the state of Florida, these are the places you'll want to visit this holiday season.

Christmas is less than two weeks away, and News 6 is reining in the holiday spirit with some Christmas movies and specials this month.

Here's a guide for the last day to ship out Christmas gifts using either USPS, UPS or FedEx.

For many people, a holiday tradition is all about building a gingerbread house. But what about making a gas station staple instead?

If you've ever driven through Altamonte Springs, there's a good chance you've driven right by this strange home without even noticing.

"I was destroyed," she said. "I was like, 'Why?' I don't understand why or how anyone could steal from a charity."

This holiday season, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis has an urgent warning about lithium-ion batteries.

Santa and his elves left the North Pole and made their way to the hospital again to do some window washing and most importantly, bring cheer to several young patients.

Members of the Deaf community are getting a special visit from Santa Claus who speaks their language.

We want to see the decked-out, sparkling light and holiday yard displays in your area! Send us photos or videos and we’ll feature them on our ‘Holiday Lights Tour’ map that will be shared with our News 6 Insiders.

WalletHub released a study on Friday examining exactly which cities in the country had the least sustainable credit card debt.

More than 1,000 toys were collected Sunday morning for needy families in Osceola County.

While the Grinch may have tried to steal Christmas, a group of firefighters in Volusia County may have helped salvage a part of one family’s holiday.

Airports and highways are expected to be busier this Christmas season than they were a year ago.

Pope Francis has made his first public appearance outdoors since being stricken by bronchitis two weeks ago, which forced him to cancel a planned trip to the COP-28 climate conference in Dubai.

A freak wave strikes Volusia County beaches just hours before the busy Independence Day weekend of 1992. On today's special episode of Your Florida Daily, we’re diving deeper into one of my favorite random Florida facts of 2022: The story of the mystery wave and how it challenged scientists to confirm what sailors around the world already knew. That "rogue" waves are real.

What was once a home to seven children and two parents — is now reduced to ash and debris.

It's an annual tradition to try and raise money for the organization to help with feeding and housing programs as well as natural disasters.

News 6 has learned a U.S. Air Force sergeant who enlisted out of Oviedo more than a decade ago was among the service members killed in a military aircraft last week in Japan.

We’re asking old Floridians, and new ones too: how does your family celebrate Christmas in Florida?