Cold, flu medicine flying off shelves

Cough, fever, congestion, and a sore throat are a few symptoms of the COVID-19 Omicron variant but because they are also symptoms of colds and the flu, a lot of remedies are flying off store shelves.

Restaurants impacted by COVID-19

Several Orlando-area restaurants have had to close temporarily due to staffing shortages brought on by the recent surge in COVID-19.

Disney Marathon runner to raise money for AT Children’s Project

Disney's Marathon Weekend has a special meaning for one man this year. When Scott Brady gets tired of running, he remembers why he's doing it. This is Brady’s second time competing in the Disney Marathon weekend races. But this year, he’s doing it as part of Team Jared Digby, which raises money for the AT Children’s Project.

Hundreds of essential workers out with COVID-19

Orange County says hundreds of county employees are isolated right now with COVID-19. In neighboring Seminole County, the fire department has 41 of its staff of 450 out with COVID-19.

Power outage reported at Magic Kingdom

Social media was abuzz on Tuesday night about reports of the Magic Kingdom going dark. People were tweeting and posting on Facebook and Instagram about a power outage that reportedly shut down the monorail and ferryboats. Power was reportedly restored at Walt Disney World before 10 p.m.

Tourism numbers bouncing back

Orange County reports that this past November was one of the best months for tourist tax revenue; however, the region is still recovering from lows since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

1 in 3 Orange County residents testing positive for COVID-19

As hospitalizations for coronavirus patients have increased across the state, Orange County reports the positivity rate for COVID-19 transmission has jumped significantly over the last week, with one in three residents now testing positive.

Building Orlando: Evermore Orlando Resort

There is a massive development under construction right next door to Walt Disney World Resort, but unless you get off the main roads and venture back into the trees, you likely haven't seen it. Evermore Orlando Resort is an-1,100-acre resort complex with traditional vacation homes and the luxury Conrad Hotel. At the heart of the resort will be a 20-acre tropical beach complex and Evermore Bay, an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons.