Cold weather and heater safety
The cold snap has many turning on heaters for the very first time. Some may smell smoke once they turn the heat on and experts say that is typically due to dust burning off of coils.
The cold snap has many turning on heaters for the very first time. Some may smell smoke once they turn the heat on and experts say that is typically due to dust burning off of coils.
Staying safe and warn during cold snap
The drop in temperatures may have some turning on their furnace for the first time this year. You are advised to change your air filter and pay attention to unusual smells. A smoke smell is typical upon first turning on the heater for the season but be sure to pay attention.
The drop in temperatures may have some turning on their furnace for the first time this year. You are advised to change your air filter and pay attention to unusual smells. A smoke smell is typical upon first turning on the heater for the season but be sure to pay attention.
Check your car before driving in the cold
As colder weather moves into Central Florida, bringing with it freezing temperatures, drivers are encouraged to take steps to protect your car. Experts say pay attention to the battery, coolant, and tire pressure.
As colder weather moves into Central Florida, bringing with it freezing temperatures, drivers are encouraged to take steps to protect your car. Experts say pay attention to the battery, coolant, and tire pressure.
Woman, 92, said she was scammed by thieves
A 92-year-old woman said she was scammed out of family heirlooms and jewelry. The suspected thieves were captured on home security cameras, authorities said.
A 92-year-old woman said she was scammed out of family heirlooms and jewelry. The suspected thieves were captured on home security cameras, authorities said.
Gas prices expected to rise in spring
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.
Russia launches new military drills near Ukraine
Tensions are growing in Eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up a presence of military forces along its border with Ukraine.
Tensions are growing in Eastern Europe as Russia continues to build up a presence of military forces along its border with Ukraine.
Central Florida wakes up to frost
Temperatures plunged Sunday night across Central Florida and that brought a coat of frost. Our viewers shared social media posts and photographs.
Temperatures plunged Sunday night across Central Florida and that brought a coat of frost. Our viewers shared social media posts and photographs.
New program intended to improve safety in Downtown Orlando
The City of Orlando has passed a new program that they hope will keep people safe in downtown. The Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) program passed unanimously. It aims to protect places like bars, clubs, and entertainment venues and provides additional cameras and metal detectors.
The City of Orlando has passed a new program that they hope will keep people safe in downtown. The Safety Awareness For Everyone (SAFE) program passed unanimously. It aims to protect places like bars, clubs, and entertainment venues and provides additional cameras and metal detectors.
How to spot counterfeit N95, KN95 masks
The quality of the face mask you?re wearing matters even more now with the omicron variant, but counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks are very common.
The quality of the face mask you?re wearing matters even more now with the omicron variant, but counterfeit N95 and KN95 masks are very common.
Lake Placid murals have drawn crowds to Highlands County town for 3 decades
Just a two-hour drive from Orlando, through the back roads of Central Florida, there's a small town with a colorful secret.
Just a two-hour drive from Orlando, through the back roads of Central Florida, there's a small town with a colorful secret.
COVID-19 pills may bring 2-year pandemic to an end, but they're hard to find
As Pfizer and Merck?s new antiviral COVID-19 pills begin to arrive in pharmacies across the country, disease researchers say this could be the end of a nearly two-year pandemic.
As Pfizer and Merck?s new antiviral COVID-19 pills begin to arrive in pharmacies across the country, disease researchers say this could be the end of a nearly two-year pandemic.
Florida bill expands excused absence policy for teens struggling with mental health issues
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
For some teens facing mental health struggles getting help could mean missing class, which may add to their stress.
Food offerings at the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts
Running from Jan. 14 through Feb. 21, the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts will showcase visual, culinary, and performing arts from across the globe.
Running from Jan. 14 through Feb. 21, the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Arts will showcase visual, culinary, and performing arts from across the globe.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G rollout near some airports after airlines raise operation concerns
AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new high-speed wireless service near some airports, including Orlando International Airport. The decision from the telecommunication companies came Tuesday as the Biden administration tried to broker a settlement between the telecom companies and the airlines over a rollout of new 5G service.
AT&T and Verizon will delay launching new high-speed wireless service near some airports, including Orlando International Airport. The decision from the telecommunication companies came Tuesday as the Biden administration tried to broker a settlement between the telecom companies and the airlines over a rollout of new 5G service.
Asteroid passes by Earth
Astronomers tracked a large and "potentially hazardous" asteroid as it made a relatively close pass by the Earth on Tuesday.
Astronomers tracked a large and "potentially hazardous" asteroid as it made a relatively close pass by the Earth on Tuesday.
Betty White Challenge: Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando receives $50K in donations
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received an outpouring of support thanks to supporters of the Betty White Challenge.
The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando received an outpouring of support thanks to supporters of the Betty White Challenge.
Manatees gather at Blue Spring State Park to stay warm during big chill
Manatees are finding the warmest water around to get through the big chill. This week, there were more than 500 manatees in Blue Spring State Park where the water is always around 72-degrees.
Manatees are finding the warmest water around to get through the big chill. This week, there were more than 500 manatees in Blue Spring State Park where the water is always around 72-degrees.
Family of MLK fight for election reform
The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it's time to legislate election reform before celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leaders.
The granddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said it's time to legislate election reform before celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leaders.
SeaWorld Orlando caring for manatees
SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a manatee that was found on the side of a road near Crystal River in Citrus County. It is just one example of how that park has helping Florida's gentle giants.
SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a manatee that was found on the side of a road near Crystal River in Citrus County. It is just one example of how that park has helping Florida's gentle giants.
UCF's 'Bounce House' hosts All-star Hula Bowl on Saturday
UCF Football's season is over but the 'Bounce House' will be hosting one more game this Saturday, the All-star Hula Bowl
UCF Football's season is over but the 'Bounce House' will be hosting one more game this Saturday, the All-star Hula Bowl