“Innovative” $9.5 million Victory Pointe park a “game-changer” for downtown Clermont
To a casual observer, Clermont’s new Victory Pointe may appear to be a cool passive park with a 40-foot tower offering what Mayor Gail Ash promises are “spectacular” views. And … Continue reading
Orlando named #1 magnet for July 4 travellers
A record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Independence Day holiday, an increase of more than 5 percent compared with last year and … Continue reading
How to put together a hurricane-ready safe room
Having a room in your house designated to keeping you safe during a storm is a crucial part in preparing your home and family for the upcoming hurricane season. News … Continue reading
Pine Meadows Conservation Area near Eustis to open — 770 acres of Mother Nature to explore
Lake County will mark the opening of a new expanse of nature perfect for hiking, birdwatching and wildlife viewing northeast of Eustis. Residents attended the grand opening of the 770-acre Pine … Continue reading
All the hurricane-related myths you need to know during a storm
As the start of hurricane season begins on June 1, News 6 wants to help you get prepared, and that means busting some hurricane myths. News 6 weather anchor Danny … Continue reading
Above the Wake brings water sports to Lake County children on Autism spectrum
When Elijah Kelly gets out on Lake Minneola, he’s always chasing the next adrenaline rush. Tom Hart, who runs Michigan-based nonprofit Above the Wake, says the 8th grader is the … Continue reading
Hurricane season and a tax-free holiday kick off Friday
Those with still-fresh memories of Hurricane Irma will want to take advantage of the upcoming sales tax “holiday.” And it’s three days longer this year, from June 1-7. Retailers will … Continue reading
Hurricane Center expo highlights items to stock up on ahead of storms
Just ahead of the 2018 hurricane season, News 6 sent meteorologist Samara Cokinos to the National Hurricane Conference, where experts who plan for natural disasters learn the things they need … Continue reading
Gotta Wear Shades! Orlando ranked #2 for future job growth
Orlando has landed in the second-place spot atop FORBES’ list of best cities for future job growth, with an anticipated 3.2 percent expansion compared to a 1.2 percent expansion for … Continue reading
Lake schools to offer free meals to all students next school year
All students in Lake County’s traditional public schools will be able to grab free breakfast and lunch on campus for the first time next school year. The school district — … Continue reading