Do iguanas really fall from trees in Florida when it’s cold? Yes, and we have video evidence
A frozen iguana hit the deck after cold weather swept through South Florida in January. Here's what to know about the plummeting lizards.
Marco Rubio’s first trip abroad as secretary of state: He’ll visit Central America
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first official trip abroad next week to Central America, including a stop in Panama, which President Donald Trump has riled with talk of trying to
Florida’s Undiscovered Outdoor Paradise
Central Florida attracts a lot of visitors to its subtropical climate and theme parks. Lake Louisa State Park is the perfect place for them to tap into our outdoor scene, too. Visitors can even stay in a luxury glamping tent or off-grid eco tent and spend a night under the stars in style.
Central Florida mental health organizations raise money to provide free resources
Three Central Florida organizations are preparing for major fundraisers to help provide free resources and critical care. Registration is open now for this year's NAMIWalks at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. NAMI Greater Orlando is working to raise $225,000 this year. It's free to register an individual or a team.
Google says Gulf of Mexico will change to Gulf of America in Maps app: Here's how
Google said the name changes, which also includes using Mount McKinley, will happen when Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) is updated.
Orlando Sentinel on MSN10d
Central Florida volunteers pack a million meals during MLK Day of Service event
About 4,000 Central Florida volunteers gathered on Martin Luther King Jr. day to pack meals for those affected by the wildfires in California.
Central Florida ‘Dreamers’ protest as legislators debate end to in-state tuition for undocumented students
Group held mock graduation to draw attention to thousands in Florida who’d be impacted by repeal of law under consideration by legislators
The Villages, Florida: The New MAGA headquarters?
Central Florida retirement community, The Villages, is known as a GOP stronghold as voter data shows a majority of residents supported Republicans in the 2024 election.
News 6 WKMG1h
‘An incredible challenge:’ As President Trump considers FEMA changes, Central Florida leaders weigh in
Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.
News 6 WKMG3h
Orlando’s Poet Laureate to host spoken word workshops with local high school students
Next week, Welcome will be hosting a week-long spoken word poetry residency. He’ll be going to Edgewater, Ocoee, and Oak Ridge High Schools to expose Central Florida’s Black youth to spoken word poetry.
Rubio says Trump’s interest in Greenland and Panama Canal is legit and driven by China concerns
Rubio said he could not predict if Trump would succeed in buying Greenland from Denmark or restoring American authority over the Panama Canal while he is in office.
Mexican president says she sent letter to Google contesting Gulf of Mexico name change
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to Google contesting the tech giant’s decision to comply with US President Donald Trump’s order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.