LATEST NEWS
Ask Trooper Steve: How are weight limits enforced?
ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the roads, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated. Trooper Steve on Thursday was asked by Bobby M., “Central Florida Parkway between I-Drive and South Orange Blossom...
Kissimmee firefighters advancing training with new high-tech simulator
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Firefighters in Kissimmee are now using a high-tech driving simulator to help them prepare for unexpected scenarios that may pop up on the way to emergencies. Before new firefighters get behind the wheel of the massive fire trucks and ambulances they use daily, they get trained...
Central Florida leaders meet with Puerto Rican representatives, to discuss Hurricane Maria Recovery
Representatives with the Government of Puerto Rico met with Central Florida leaders at Orlando City Hall Wednesday to discuss reconstruction efforts on the island.
Emergency managers at National Hurricane Conference prepare for 2024 hurricane season
ORLANDO, Fla. — Meteorologists from across the country are in Orlando this week for the National Hurricane Conference. They're on Day 4 of discussing ways to keep you safe ahead of hurricane season. The discussion has included both national and local leaders. Something we heard over and over on...
Sizzling Success at the Sunshine State Steak Cook-Off
The 14th annual Sunshine State Steak Cook-Off, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, sizzled with excitement on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Ave Maria Town Center. Attendees indulged in a culinary extravaganza featuring lively entertainment, beer vendors, a kids’ bounce house, and an Arts & Crafts Festival. Grill teams showcased their skills, preparing approximately 2,000 steak dinners, leading to $40K […] The post Sizzling Success at the Sunshine State Steak Cook-Off first appeared on Ave Maria Sun.
National Hurricane Conference in Orlando provides resources to prepare for future storms
ORLANDO, Fla. — Tuesday is day two of the National Hurricane Conference at the Rosen Center in Orlando. The conference is putting everyone in the same place that works through storms — from forecasting to response. They're sharing stories, learning from each other and comparing notes. Tuesday, the...
🐛Strange Florida: Tussock caterpillars invade state
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pollen and lovebugs are inevitable sightings in the Florida spring, but there’s another nuisance that may be showing up on your car. Tussock moth caterpillars have returned to Central Florida. According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, these fuzzy, white-marked insects are mainly found in oak trees and hatch from their eggs in late February to early March. That means they’ll be dispersing on cars, sidewalks, porches, playgrounds and other outdoor structures.
Women’s health justice forum in Kissimmee to address disparities, open dialogue
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – When it comes to health care, patients shouldn’t have to prepare for unfair treatment or risk being insulted by a physician because of how they look. According to a poll released in December by KFF, a health policy research group, many patients of color — including three in five Black respondents — admit they go as far as changing their clothes to dress differently in hopes of warding off unfair treatment at least some of the time when seeing a doctor.
Orlando men’s homeless shelter reopens dorms and programs damaged by fire
The Coalition for the Homeless men’s shelter in Orlando has reopened its doors, after a fire that displaced more than 200 individuals and paralyzed operations last month. This week, nearly 150 men were able to move back into two of the three dorms that were damaged in the February fire. The organization’s commercial kitchen, which feeds hundreds of men, women, children, and families every day, was also badly damaged and has yet to reopen.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.