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News 6′s Matt Austin talks to ‘Monsters in the Morning’ about viral video in defense of his daughters
Read full article: News 6′s Matt Austin talks to ‘Monsters in the Morning’ about viral video in defense of his daughtersNews 6 anchor Matt Austin appeared on the popular Orlando radio show "The Monsters in the Morning" on Wednesday to discuss his viral video in defense of his daughters that has grabbed headlines from across the world.
‘Always gonna have their back:’ News 6′s Matt Austin discusses viral video defending daughters on Inside Edition
Read full article: ‘Always gonna have their back:’ News 6′s Matt Austin discusses viral video defending daughters on Inside EditionMonday, News 6 anchor Matt Austin appeared on Inside Edition to discuss his viral video in defense of his daughters that has grabbed headlines from across the U.S. and overseas.
Matt Austin’s online defense of daughters goes viral; sparks international support
Read full article: Matt Austin’s online defense of daughters goes viral; sparks international supportNews 6's Matt Austin tells the stories of Central Floridians and is rarely the focus of news coverage, but his recent online defense of his daughters has grabbed headlines from across the U.S. and even overseas.
‘That’s what I call trashy:’ News 6 anchor Matt Austin fires back at trolls in defense of his daughters
Read full article: ‘That’s what I call trashy:’ News 6 anchor Matt Austin fires back at trolls in defense of his daughtersAs a public figure, anchor Matt Austin is used to being in the limelight and potentially exposing himself to criticism, ranging from commentary on his delivery of the news to his haircut.
Any Crocs fans out there? Company is giving away free shoes for 20th anniversary
Read full article: Any Crocs fans out there? Company is giving away free shoes for 20th anniversary‘Croctober’ is the new name for October in the Crocs multiverse. The iconic footwear brand is celebrating two decades in the market by giving free pairs of shoes to their loyal customers.
Florida reports 67,747 COVID cases as WHO reports ‘welcome decline’ in global figures
Read full article: Florida reports 67,747 COVID cases as WHO reports ‘welcome decline’ in global figuresFlorida over the last two weeks has reported XX,XXX new cases of COVID-19 and X,XXX virus-related deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Florida reports 89,119 COVID cases as Pfizer submits updated booster for FDA approval
Read full article: Florida reports 89,119 COVID cases as Pfizer submits updated booster for FDA approvalPfizer asked U.S. regulators to approve its combination COVID-19 vaccine that adds protection against the newest omicron strains after the Food and Drug Administration ordered the minds behind the vaccine to tweak their shots.
I rode the giant slide on Belle Isle in Detroit and survived
Read full article: I rode the giant slide on Belle Isle in Detroit and survivedYou’ve seen the viral videos. You laughed, you cringed and you probably thought to yourself that there’s no way you’d go down that giant slide in Detroit after watching people tumble down it and land on their backs and butts.
The internet (and myself) cannot get enough of little kid obsessed with corn
Read full article: The internet (and myself) cannot get enough of little kid obsessed with cornEvery once and a while something goes viral on the internet that you truly cannot stop thinking about, and for me, it’s this video of a little boy describing the joys of eating corn on the cob.
National Roller Coaster Day: What’s your favorite in Central Florida?
Read full article: National Roller Coaster Day: What’s your favorite in Central Florida?Aug. 16 commemorates the day the first looping coaster got its patent all the way back in 1898. But coasters have been around longer than that.
Florida reports 120,018 new COVID cases as CDC drops quarantine, social distancing from guidelines
Read full article: Florida reports 120,018 new COVID cases as CDC drops quarantine, social distancing from guidelinesThe agency dropped quarantine and social distancing recommendations from its COVID-19 guidelines, what officials said was spurred by estimates that 95% of Americans 16 and up — whether from vaccinations or infections — now have some level of immunity to the virus.
Here’s what teachers, students can expect under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Read full article: Here’s what teachers, students can expect under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ lawHeading back to school is exciting for some, but others said this year is different, given the Parental Rights in Education law, deemed by critics the “Don’t Say Gay” law, is now in effect.
Old Spanish Sugar Mill breakfast restaurant to close down in De Leon Springs
Read full article: Old Spanish Sugar Mill breakfast restaurant to close down in De Leon SpringsThe Old Spanish Sugar Mill, a breakfast restaurant in De Leon Springs, is set to close its doors after 61 years, according to the restaurant's Facebook page.
Edgewater police ID suspected shooter, 2 dead in hostage standoff at Narcotics Anonymous meeting
Read full article: Edgewater police ID suspected shooter, 2 dead in hostage standoff at Narcotics Anonymous meetingThree people died after a hostage situation unfolded at a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in Edgewater, police said.
Here’s how Central Florida districts plan to handle COVID-19 this school year
Read full article: Here’s how Central Florida districts plan to handle COVID-19 this school yearWith some districts modifying their COVID-19 protocols, it’s important to know what to expect at the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Florida reports 151,602 new COVID cases as Biden diagnosis scraps Orlando visit and talk of recession takes spotlight
Read full article: Florida reports 151,602 new COVID cases as Biden diagnosis scraps Orlando visit and talk of recession takes spotlightPresident now cleared of COVID, plays down recession fears
WATCH: Video shows speeding car smash into toll booth, land in ocean at Daytona Beach
Read full article: WATCH: Video shows speeding car smash into toll booth, land in ocean at Daytona BeachA wild video captures the moment Sunday when a speeding car barreled down the street, smashed into a toll booth and landed in the ocean on a Volusia County beach.
‘He didn’t move:’ Father recalls moment 5-year-old son struck by speeding car on Florida beach
Read full article: ‘He didn’t move:’ Father recalls moment 5-year-old son struck by speeding car on Florida beachHugo Alamos recalled the moment a car crashed into a toll booth before striking and injuring his 5-year-old son on a Volusia County beach Sunday afternoon.
Dashcam video shows woman with pitchfork, whip before arrest outside Florida Publix
Read full article: Dashcam video shows woman with pitchfork, whip before arrest outside Florida PublixThe Florida Highway Patrol released dashcam video of a woman who was accused of waiving a pitchfork and black whip in front of a Publix store in Lake County on July 20.
Flight hits ‘unexpected turbulence’ over Florida, sending 8 to hospital
Read full article: Flight hits ‘unexpected turbulence’ over Florida, sending 8 to hospitalAuthorities say an American Airlines flight headed with 56 people for Nashville, Tennessee, from Florida had to be diverted to Alabama after hitting severe turbulence.
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month returns in August
Read full article: Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining Month returns in AugustVisit Orlando's annual Magical Dining Month is set to return in August, giving people the chance to eat three-course meals at some of the area's best restaurants for $40 per person.
Here’s what President Biden’s executive order on abortion means
Read full article: Here’s what President Biden’s executive order on abortion meansPresident Joe Biden signed an executive order Friday in an attempt to protect access to abortion across the U.S. following the Supreme Court’s recent reversal of Roe V. Wade.
Here’s why assassination of former Japanese leader shocked the world, UCF expert says
Read full article: Here’s why assassination of former Japanese leader shocked the world, UCF expert saysAfter Japan’s longest serving prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday, a UCF expert in the field of global perspectives explained why the aftershock of the fatal shooting was felt around the world.
Florida property insurers file rate reductions with state. But will your premiums fall?
Read full article: Florida property insurers file rate reductions with state. But will your premiums fall?A state program created after a special legislative session on property insurance is supposed to pass on savings to consumers.
Man shot, killed while riding in car on I-4 in Orange County; reward offered
Read full article: Man shot, killed while riding in car on I-4 in Orange County; reward offeredAn altercation on I-4 in Orange County led to a man being shot and killed and Orange County deputies need help finding whoever shot the man.
Video shows DUI arrest of Apopka officer who was 5 times over legal limit, police say
Read full article: Video shows DUI arrest of Apopka officer who was 5 times over legal limit, police sayBody camera video released by the Eustis Police Department shows an Apopka police officer being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in his marked car.
Florida reports 74,481 new COVID cases as US prepares booster shot update for fall
Read full article: Florida reports 74,481 new COVID cases as US prepares booster shot update for fallCOVID-19 booster shots for the fall will be updated to fight off newer omicron types, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Reports: Walt Disney Co. to cover employee travel expenses for abortions
Read full article: Reports: Walt Disney Co. to cover employee travel expenses for abortionsAccording to published media reports, Disney sent a letter to employees Friday, saying it would offer the benefit for family planning for any worker who cannot access abortive care where they live.
Gov. Ron DeSantis promises expansion of Florida’s laws restricting abortion access
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis promises expansion of Florida’s laws restricting abortion accessFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis praised the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade Friday, promising he would now work to expand the state's restrictions on abortion access.
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. What happens now?
Read full article: Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. What happens now?The Supreme Court has released a historic ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the 1973 case that found constitutional protection within the 12th Amendment to a woman’s right to an abortion.
‘He’s back there screaming:’ Leesburg homeowner calls 911 after shooting burglar, police say
Read full article: ‘He’s back there screaming:’ Leesburg homeowner calls 911 after shooting burglar, police sayThe 911 call made by a Leesburg man who shot one of two burglars who broke into his home was released Wednesday.
Man slashed wife’s throat, held her hand while she died, Altamonte Springs police say
Read full article: Man slashed wife’s throat, held her hand while she died, Altamonte Springs police sayA man admitted to slashing his wife's throat and then holding her hand while she died in a bathtub, according to Altamonte Springs police.
Florida reports 74,323 new COVID cases as FDA approves 1st vaccines for toddlers
Read full article: Florida reports 74,323 new COVID cases as FDA approves 1st vaccines for toddlersFederal regulators capped a work week of productive meetings with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers by giving final approval on Friday to their lower-dose shots for children younger than 5 years old.
Elderly couple found dead in ditch near Rockledge identified
Read full article: Elderly couple found dead in ditch near Rockledge identifiedThe Brevard County Sheriff's Office has identified the elderly couple who were found dead in a ditch in an unincorporated part of Rockledge after they were reported missing by a family member Wednesday.
Who were the Central Florida group leaders highlighted in new Jan. 6 video?
Read full article: Who were the Central Florida group leaders highlighted in new Jan. 6 video?Florida leaders of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers were spotlighted during the first televised hearing of the January 6 Select Committee on Thursday.
Missing baby of dead Florida couple found alive over 40 years later, authorities say
Read full article: Missing baby of dead Florida couple found alive over 40 years later, authorities sayAn infant who was declared missing in 1981 after her parents, a Florida couple, were discovered dead in a wooded Texas area was found more than 40 years later by cold case investigators, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday.
‘I can pay my rent:’ New affordable housing in Sanford provides stability, revitalizes community
Read full article: ‘I can pay my rent:’ New affordable housing in Sanford provides stability, revitalizes communityA new affordable housing community that recently opened in Sanford is helping solve the affordability crisis while revitalizing the historic Goldsboro neighborhood.
‘I got so much support:’ Orlando’s first transgender homecoming queen graduates high school
Read full article: ‘I got so much support:’ Orlando’s first transgender homecoming queen graduates high schoolThe Orlando teenager who made national news when she became her school’s first transgender homecoming queen has graduated high school.
Florida reports 71,797 new COVID cases as White House plans for vaccine for kids under 5
Read full article: Florida reports 71,797 new COVID cases as White House plans for vaccine for kids under 5The Biden administration is planning to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 this month, if federal regulators authorize them, officials said.
‘She shouldn’t have hit my momma:’ Witnesses describe girl, 10, accused of fatally shooting Orlando woman
Read full article: ‘She shouldn’t have hit my momma:’ Witnesses describe girl, 10, accused of fatally shooting Orlando womanAn arrest affidavit from Orlando police released Tuesday reveals new details behind a deadly shooting where a 10-year-old girl is accused of pulling the trigger.
Tropical tossup: Models differ on how area in tropics could impact Central Florida
Read full article: Tropical tossup: Models differ on how area in tropics could impact Central FloridaWith the official start of hurricane season a day away, we are watching an area in the tropics for development this week that could play a role in our first weekend of the season.
It’s 5 o’clock in Melbourne: Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville resort coming to town
Read full article: It’s 5 o’clock in Melbourne: Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville resort coming to townMelbourne City Council unanimously approved bringing the Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville Landing and Riverwalk to life in Brevard County, according to the city’s Mayor Paul Alfrey.
Here’s what we know about the Texas elementary school shooting victims
Read full article: Here’s what we know about the Texas elementary school shooting victimsFamilies of 19 school children and at least one teacher at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas are making funeral plans instead of summer plans.
Texas gunman warned online he was going to shoot up school, governor says
Read full article: Texas gunman warned online he was going to shoot up school, governor saysOnlookers urged police officers to charge into the Texas elementary school where a gunman’s rampage killed 19 children and two teachers.