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Mother sues Florida dairy farm, claims she lost fetus after raw milk led to bacterial infection
Read full article: Mother sues Florida dairy farm, claims she lost fetus after raw milk led to bacterial infectionA New Smyrna Beach dairy farm was named in a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she lost her fetus after falling ill while caring for her toddler who became sick after drinking raw, unpasteurized milk.
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns with global flavors, new culinary delights
Read full article: EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival returns with global flavors, new culinary delightsRunning Aug. 28 to Nov. 22, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a showcase of global marketplaces, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.
Florida moves to ban junk food from SNAP benefits
Read full article: Florida moves to ban junk food from SNAP benefitsFlorida is now one of six states moving to ban sugary junk food items from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) benefits starting next year, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
‘Marrrk’ your calendars: Opening date, menu revealed for Pirates of the Caribbean pub at Magic Kingdom
Read full article: ‘Marrrk’ your calendars: Opening date, menu revealed for Pirates of the Caribbean pub at Magic KingdomSet to a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, The Beak and Barrel will welcome landlubbers later this month.
These Central Florida restaurants had to close last week over health concerns
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants had to close last week over health concernsLast week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.
🥩 Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the The Villages area by diners
Read full article: 🥩 Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the The Villages area by dinersMany customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
These Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health issues last week
Read full article: These Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health issues last weekLast week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR.
Permits filed for a Jack in the Box franchise in Orlando. Here’s where
Read full article: Permits filed for a Jack in the Box franchise in Orlando. Here’s whereWest Coast fast food company Jack in the Box has been teasing its entry into the Central Florida market since 2022. Now it appears construction is set to begin at a location in Orlando.
‘It’s pretty humbling:’ Bourbon Steak brings premium dining to Walt Disney World
Read full article: ‘It’s pretty humbling:’ Bourbon Steak brings premium dining to Walt Disney WorldBourbon Steak is part of Mina’s group of restaurants located in major cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Nashville. The Central Florida location adds to this prestigious lineup.
What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke
Read full article: What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American CokePresident Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fall.
Orlando ‘Feed-a-Palooza’ provides free resources from health screenings to food giveaway
Read full article: Orlando ‘Feed-a-Palooza’ provides free resources from health screenings to food giveawayLocal organizations gathered at Camping World Stadium for Feed-a-Palooza, an event offering both free food distribution and access to community resources.
These Florida restaurants are giving out cocktails if you bring in this fruit
Read full article: These Florida restaurants are giving out cocktails if you bring in this fruitA South Florida restaurant chain is doing something bizarre this summer: handing out free cocktails to customers who bring in a certain kind of fruit.
Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodas
Read full article: Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar. But increasingly, shoppers want no sugar in their sodasThe debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature cola obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.
160 restaurants join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining for 20th anniversary. See the menus
Read full article: 160 restaurants join Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining for 20th anniversary. See the menusOrlando’s culinary scene is blooming with Michelin accolades, celebrity chefs and trendy tastes. Starting Aug. 15, you can try many of the hottest restaurants in town for one price.
These 8 Central Florida restaurants were forced to close over health concerns
Read full article: These 8 Central Florida restaurants were forced to close over health concernsLast week, another eight restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production
Read full article: US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic productionThe U.S. government says it's placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.
Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costs
Read full article: Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods like coffee and orange juice could drive up US breakfast costsPresident Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States.
Long-awaited Korean grocer H Mart hiring for new Orlando area store
Read full article: Long-awaited Korean grocer H Mart hiring for new Orlando area storeA large sign on a blue fence surrounding the former Target Supercenter on West Colonial Drive in Ocoee has been promising an H Mart Korean supermarket in the space since 2021. Now, there are new signs the long wait for Orlando’s foodies may be over soon.
United Against Poverty brings mobile market to Parramore
Read full article: United Against Poverty brings mobile market to ParramoreLiving in a food desert means daily challenges like walking long distances just to get fresh produce and groceries. That’s what Brittany Glover deals with constantly in Parramore.
Popular Winter Park restaurant forced to shut down over health concerns
Read full article: Popular Winter Park restaurant forced to shut down over health concernsA popular Italian restaurant in Winter Park was forced to close its doors this week following a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Largest Buc-ee’s in Georgia opens. But even more stores are coming to Florida
Read full article: Largest Buc-ee’s in Georgia opens. But even more stores are coming to FloridaBuc-ee’s celebrated the grand opening of its newest travel center in Georgia this week. And in Florida, three more locations are gearing up for new stores.
Here’s what being done for Central Florida seniors facing food insecurity, loneliness
Read full article: Here’s what being done for Central Florida seniors facing food insecurity, lonelinessSeniors First is best known best for the “Meals on Wheels” program, but its “Neighborhood Lunch” program is serving up social soul food for seniors.
The Beach Boys, Bowling for Soup to headline EPCOT’s ‘Eat to the Beat’ concert lineup
Read full article: The Beach Boys, Bowling for Soup to headline EPCOT’s ‘Eat to the Beat’ concert lineupThe festival, which starts Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22, is a yearly culinary exploration at EPCOT. The multi-month event features signature international eats, drinks, and live music.
These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 4 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsLast week, another four restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Free summer meals expands to serve more students in need
Read full article: Free summer meals expands to serve more students in needData shows one in seven people in Central Florida experience hunger or food insecurity due to a variety of causes, including affordable housing, employment barriers and other expenses.
These 3 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 3 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsLast week, another three restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! closes Winter Park restaurant amid national expansion
Read full article: Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! closes Winter Park restaurant amid national expansionChicken Guy! has officially closed the doors for good at its Winter Park location, according to a spokesperson for the chain.
Have we seen the last of Bahama Breeze? Here’s what we know
Read full article: Have we seen the last of Bahama Breeze? Here’s what we knowAfter a number of Bahama Breeze restaurants closed in May, Darden Restaurants said recently that the brand is no longer a priority, and the company is considering selling the remaining locations, among other options.
Destination Downtown Food Hall opens in Cocoa Beach. Here’s what it offers
Read full article: Destination Downtown Food Hall opens in Cocoa Beach. Here’s what it offersThe food hall has a mobile ordering system where guests can browse all the vendors’ menus and pay at one location, according to a news release.
Family jam recipe solves financial pickle for Casselberry student’s prestigious trip
Read full article: Family jam recipe solves financial pickle for Casselberry student’s prestigious tripJacob Tolle just finished his sophomore year at Lake Howell High School, where his teachers selected him for a once-in-a-lifetime educational trip to Iceland. The sticky situation: he didn’t think his family could afford it. The sweet solution: his great-grandmother’s famous strawberry and fig jam recipe.
Get your fill of Florida flavors at Disney Springs this summer
Read full article: Get your fill of Florida flavors at Disney Springs this summerRunning June 27 to Aug. 10, the culinary celebration features over 40 participating locations, serving up items filled with Florida-grown ingredients and fresh flavors.
5 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health violations. Here’s why
Read full article: 5 Central Florida restaurants shut down over health violations. Here’s whyLast week, five more restaurants in Central Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
Panera Bread owners face $600K fine over ‘oppressive child labor’ in Orlando-area cafes
Read full article: Panera Bread owners face $600K fine over ‘oppressive child labor’ in Orlando-area cafesThe owners of Panera Bread cafes in Central Florida face hefty fines after state officials accused them of violating child labor rules, according to court documents obtained by News 6 on Thursday.
Better feed, fewer burps: UF dairy tackles climate change
Read full article: Better feed, fewer burps: UF dairy tackles climate changeAt the University of Florida’s dairy research unit, Gator Debbie, a curious 3-year-old Holstein with unusually short fur, sniffs at our camera between bites of her food.
‘We sold a lot:’ St. Cloud restaurant mocks former Sheriff Lopez with new menu item
Read full article: ‘We sold a lot:’ St. Cloud restaurant mocks former Sheriff Lopez with new menu itemCharged with two felony counts of racketeering and facing a prolonged suspension from his position as Osceola County Sheriff, Marcos Lopez has more pressing challenges than having become the source of mockery on social media.
Here’s what you should know about Sanford’s first-ever upcoming Costco
Read full article: Here’s what you should know about Sanford’s first-ever upcoming CostcoAfter a new Costco location was announced for Sanford, even more plans for the future site have been revealed, according to county records obtained by News 6.
Experience Kissimmee aims to boost visitors through ‘gastro tourism,’ value-focused vacations
Read full article: Experience Kissimmee aims to boost visitors through ‘gastro tourism,’ value-focused vacationsKissimmee leaders are working to attract more visitors to the city through new initiatives and research-driven marketing strategies.
These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Here’s why
Read full article: These 6 Central Florida restaurants were shut down last week. Here’s whyLast week, another half-dozen restaurants across Central Florida were told to close after they were visited by a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
🍅 The food and beverage recalls in May 2025
Read full article: 🍅 The food and beverage recalls in May 2025It probably seems like every day you’re reading a new headline about a recalled food item—be it onions on McDonald’s hamburgers, baby carrots, or Boar’s Head cold cuts. You’re not imagining that influx.
70+ birthday freebies, discounts from Orlando-area businesses
Read full article: 70+ birthday freebies, discounts from Orlando-area businessesFor the frugal, the coupon clipper, the deal seeker, a birthday holds extra anticipation. As the birthday month begins, their inboxes are flooded with deals, rewards, freebies and more, the fruits of signing up for a variety of newsletters and rewards programs and downloading ALL OF THE APPS.
Is Publix the most satisfying grocer in Florida? Here’s what this study has to say
Read full article: Is Publix the most satisfying grocer in Florida? Here’s what this study has to sayThe study examines several benchmarks for determining customer experiences at grocery stores, including the convenience of store hours/locations, checkout speed, and store layouts.
Central Floridians still seeing higher grocery prices amid economic uncertainty
Read full article: Central Floridians still seeing higher grocery prices amid economic uncertaintyCentral Floridians are still battling high prices when making their weekly grocery run. When it comes to cans and other metal-based packaging, it's possible the latest tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact grocery prices further.
25 Taps for the St. Johns celebrates clean water, Florida breweries
Read full article: 25 Taps for the St. Johns celebrates clean water, Florida breweriesTo celebrate St. Johns Riverkeeper’s 25th anniversary, 25 Taps for the St. Johns aims to raise awareness about the importance of clean water for both the St. Johns River and the craft beer community.
REPORT: Bahama Breeze shuts down 5 locations in Florida. Here’s the list
Read full article: REPORT: Bahama Breeze shuts down 5 locations in Florida. Here’s the listThe Caribbean-inspired chain Bahama Breeze has announced abrupt closures of over a dozen restaurants — including some in Florida, according to USA Today.
Brevard County may soon get its first-ever Trader Joe’s store. Here’s where
Read full article: Brevard County may soon get its first-ever Trader Joe’s store. Here’s whereBrevard County residents searching for a local Trader Joe’s store may finally get their wish, according to county records obtained by News 6.
Second Harvest teams up with local business to prepare disaster packs ahead of hurricane season
Read full article: Second Harvest teams up with local business to prepare disaster packs ahead of hurricane seasonWith less than three weeks before the start of hurricane season, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is teaming up with local businesses to prepare to help families when a disaster strikes.
Downtown Clermont parking challenges, FSU shooter faces judge, fixing stuck screen door
Read full article: Downtown Clermont parking challenges, FSU shooter faces judge, fixing stuck screen doorDowntown Clermont has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from a quiet area into a bustling hub for entrepreneurs and visitors alike.
‘Baptized in gravy:’ Portillo’s rolls out new Italian beef for Chicago-born pope
Read full article: ‘Baptized in gravy:’ Portillo’s rolls out new Italian beef for Chicago-born popeChicago-style foods are beloved by many, and the Chicago-based fast-casual restaurant chain Portillo’s has unveiled a sacred honor for the newly-elected leader of the Catholic Church.
Ye pirate toast! New details revealed for Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic Kingdom
Read full article: Ye pirate toast! New details revealed for Pirates of the Caribbean tavern at Magic KingdomThe Beak and Barrel will have an original story, with a lively ambience you’d expect to find in a pirate tavern, plus familiar ties to one of Disney World’s all-time favorite attractions.
Dog bars violate Florida health rules, appeals court says
Read full article: Dog bars violate Florida health rules, appeals court saysAn appeals court Wednesday backed the Florida Department of Health in a dispute that started after health officials moved to block dogs from being in bars in Tampa and Orlando.
Opening date, menu revealed for EPCOT’s new Spaceship Earth lounge
Read full article: Opening date, menu revealed for EPCOT’s new Spaceship Earth loungeNestled within Spaceship Earth, GEO-82 honors the longtime attraction and Disney World’s second-oldest park, while offering a menu of classic cocktails and small plates.
14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Here’s where they’ll open
Read full article: 14 new ALDI stores coming to Florida. Here’s where they’ll openWhile ALDI is also planning stores in many other parts of the country, it appears as though Florida will be getting the bulk of the newly announced locations.
Experience DC super heroes at Gaylord Palms this summer
Read full article: Experience DC super heroes at Gaylord Palms this summerThrough a new partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Gaylord Hotels is launching “DC Summer,” a unique collaboration set to launch at Gaylord Palms Resort next month.