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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.
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.
The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss out
Read full article: The Midwest could offer fall’s most electric foliage but leaf peepers elsewhere won’t miss outFall is back, and bringing with it jack-o’-lanterns, football, pumpkin spice everything and, in some parts of the country, especially vibrant foliage.
Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-old
Read full article: Senegal's president-elect pledges to fight corruption after a stunning victory for the 44-year-oldSenegal woke up to a new president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a former tax inspector and political novice.
This pre-holiday deal won’t last long! Get a heated jacket for under $200
Read full article: This pre-holiday deal won’t last long! Get a heated jacket for under $200The Gamma Graphene-Infused Heated Jacket is available for men and women, comes with its own power bank, and is on sale through October 31st.
Swamp sunflowers: Here’s how to see the crazy cool perennials in Central Florida
Read full article: Swamp sunflowers: Here’s how to see the crazy cool perennials in Central FloridaWhen you think of Autumn, you probably think of the leaves changing colors, but Florida doesn’t often see those deep reds, oranges, and yellows like some of our neighbors to the north.
County-by-county breakdown: How cool will it get this week?
Read full article: County-by-county breakdown: How cool will it get this week?After a 7-month hiatus, a cool stretch of weather is arriving into Central Florida. So it’s time to find the sweaters in the back of your closets and get ready for some cool and crisp mornings ahead!
From corn mazes to Halloween dinner shows, check out these Orlando fall events this weekend
Read full article: From corn mazes to Halloween dinner shows, check out these Orlando fall events this weekendTo get into the fall and Halloween spirit, we have pulled together a colorful list of activities for you and your family to do this weekend.
No Halloween plans yet? Winter Garden to celebrate this spooky season for 11 days
Read full article: No Halloween plans yet? Winter Garden to celebrate this spooky season for 11 daysThe City of Winter Garden is bringing an 11-day Halloween experience for the entire family featuring special events and highlighting local businesses.
11 cozy-sounding recipes you absolutely need in your life this fall
Read full article: 11 cozy-sounding recipes you absolutely need in your life this fallThere’s just something magical about the fall: The weather, the change in season, that feeling that Halloween is almost here, and for some, crunchy leaves, sweaters and bonfires.
Here’s where you can get some gourd-geous pumpkins around Central Florida
Read full article: Here’s where you can get some gourd-geous pumpkins around Central FloridaHere is a list of all the pumpkin patches you can visit to snap a new profile pic, or just grab some pumpkins for Halloween carving and really feel like you’re experiencing the stereotypical fall that everyone romanticizes.
Your ultimate guide of corn mazes to visit during this pumpkin season around Central Florida
Read full article: Your ultimate guide of corn mazes to visit during this pumpkin season around Central FloridaIn Florida, we have plenty of options to fill our fall bucket list. Theme parks, dining shows, and Halloween Haunts sound like fun but getting lost in a corn maze sounds even better.
Testing an idea: Pumpkin seeds in the air fryer vs. the oven -- which reigned supreme?
Read full article: Testing an idea: Pumpkin seeds in the air fryer vs. the oven -- which reigned supreme?A great fall tradition is roasting all the pumpkin seeds that you scoop out of your soon-to-be jack-o’-lantern -- and you’ve more than likely done it in the oven.
VIDEO: Announcer calls Tacko Fall ‘Taco Bell’ by accident during Knicks vs. Celtics game
Read full article: VIDEO: Announcer calls Tacko Fall ‘Taco Bell’ by accident during Knicks vs. Celtics gameNBA announcer Mike Breen accidentally called former University of Central Florida center Tacko Fall “Taco Bell” during the regular season finale between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks.
This month's Paris Fashion Week goes totally digital
Read full article: This month's Paris Fashion Week goes totally digitalFILE - In this March 1, 2020 file photo, a model wears a creation for the Valentino fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men's and haute couture fashion shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)PARIS – Ending the confusion over the fate of Paris Fashion Week, French fashion's regulatory body has said that this month's Paris men’s and haute couture shows will be strictly audience-free over coronavirus fears. They were among four brands planning live shows this round. The Milan Fashion Week calendar from Jan. 15-19 is much scaled back from usual, with just 40 brands participating.
Storms, more heat Sunday; Florida fall weather in sight
Read full article: Storms, more heat Sunday; Florida fall weather in sightORLANDO, Fla. – There is still a lot of heat and humidity to get through for much of the week ahead. Sunday will feature some of that heat and humidity along with another round or two of storms. Downpours will be around through lunch Sunday with the coverage of those showers and storms increasing through the early afternoon. By the early evening, storms move in from the west along the coast. A cold front arrives Friday into Saturday giving Central Florida a clean sweep from the heat and humidity over the past ten days or so.
Forecasting Change: Summer extending into fall
Read full article: Forecasting Change: Summer extending into fallORLANDO, Fla. – Here we are in the second week of October and our daytime highs are above normal again. 50% of those cities have extended the 90s up to a week longer. Last 90 degree dayIt’s not just Orlando. Miami has extended its summer heat even more. Last 90 degree dayAs we continue to warm, the impacts of longer summer temperatures mean a longer growing season, more pest - think mosquitos and ticks - and increased need for power to keep you cool and water to keep you hydrated.
Drought conditions affecting fall foliage this year
Read full article: Drought conditions affecting fall foliage this yearIs it the cooler weather, the pumpkin scent or a lush landscape covered in the fall color pallet of orange, reds and yellows? Why are we seeing fall colors earlier this year? Through October 12thWhen can we expect the fall colors to peak this season? So, the big question is, what is the perfect time to experience Mother Nature’s fall painting across the country? Check out the predicted peak fall colors map below.
LIVE RADAR: Storms make their way across the state on track to Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Storms make their way across the state on track to Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – Rain and storm chances are high Sunday, but a lot of that holds off until late in the day. Storm chances sharply increase approaching dinner and through much of the evening. Rain chances increase late Sunday afternoon and linger through late Sunday night. Beach forecast:There is a moderate risk for rip currents SundayThere is a moderate risk for rip currents Sunday. The highest storm chances arrive in the evening from the west.
Blazing hot weekend followed by a blast of fall next week
Read full article: Blazing hot weekend followed by a blast of fall next weekIf you enjoyed the temperatures that got this past week started there’s more where that came from. Before another round of Florida Fall enters the region, the blazing heat remains for the weekend. Morning lows next seven daysHighs from Wednesday through Saturday top out in the low-to mid 80s with much lower humidity. Beach forecast:Beach forecastThe Atlantic is still choppy with a moderate risk for rip currents, but conditions continue to improve after the nasty beach weekend last weekend. No new development is expected in the Atlantic over the next five days.
Florida Fall: When we can expect more cold fronts in Central Florida
Read full article: Florida Fall: When we can expect more cold fronts in Central FloridaOn a typical year, fall cold fronts start sliding through the area by mid-October. Last time we had lows in the 60sDuring this time of the year our average temperatures begin to gradually drop. By mid-October, our average highs will run in the mid 80s, with lows in the lower 60s. Before Daylight saving ends, we can expect sunrise around 7:30 a.m. and night fall around 6:45 p.m.With a more dominant La Nina setup now in place, here is what we can expect for fall 2020. Forecast for Fall 2020Another day to look forward to this fall is the end of as daylight saving ends on Nov. 1.
Higher storm chances, turning windy across Central Florida for the weekend
Read full article: Higher storm chances, turning windy across Central Florida for the weekendAn early-season cold front will approach the area Saturday helping to increase rain and storm chances Saturday and Sunday. By Sunday, afternoon high temperatures top out in the mid-to-upper 80s. Future radarA few showers will be possible early Saturday, but storm chances increase significantly through the latter stages of the afternoon and early evening. Beach forecast:There will be a high rip current threat at the beach this weekendThe rip current threat will be very high through earl;y next week. Breaking waves up to 12′ will be possible starting Sunday.
Forecasting Change: Autumn getting a later start
Read full article: Forecasting Change: Autumn getting a later startThe average fall temperature has been on an up and down slow rise in the last 50 years. This chart shows the average fall temperatures for Orlando. In August, we hit 95 or higher three times. But since Sept. 1, the Orlando area hit 95 or higher four times and everyday has been above normal temperatures. In the last 50 years we have added two more days per year of days of 95 degrees or higher temperatures.
Tastes like fall: Pumpkin spice, fall menu back at Starbucks today
Read full article: Tastes like fall: Pumpkin spice, fall menu back at Starbucks todayIf it seems a little too soon, you're right. Starbucks released all of its fall faves earlier than ever this year, giving us all the fall feels. Besides the PSL, the new menu options are a pumpkin cream cold brew or salted caramel mocha or frap. Bakery items too, like pumpkin bread or scone and pumpkin cream cheese muffins are also on the fall menu. These are all available starting Tuesday.
As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future
Read full article: As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to futureFILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. No one from the public will be allowed to see the clothes in person at all, in fact, during this on-screen-only version of fashion week that starts Monday. The new digital Paris Fashion Week calendar isn't bad for everyone.
When will it be safe for Florida schools to reopen?
Read full article: When will it be safe for Florida schools to reopen?Last night, they hosted a virtual town hall, which Doromal said had 2,110 participants. She said one of the questions they asked was: Do you feel it's safe to reopen schools at full capacity this Fall? I think thats a diverse reflection of our community, and of the teachers, Doromal said. This week, Doromal said they had a bargaining meeting to present some of the concerns they've received to the district. Doromal tells News 6, Everyone wants to go back, but we want to go back when its safe.
Facebook post from Volusia County School District poses more questions than answers
Read full article: Facebook post from Volusia County School District poses more questions than answersVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. The Volusia County School district posted a message on Facebook about the first day of school in the Fall and several concerned parents voiced their opinions in the comments section. The post from Friday evening also does not specify what health measures may be in place at school for students and staff. Albert said there is currently a committee which was organized by the Volusia County School district. As for the new school year once again being done through distant learning, Albert said that option is possible. These options include: going back full time (face-to-face), all virtual learning, or a combination of the two.