My hot dog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hot dog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.

Surveys show about two thirds of Americans report feeling stressed about money. And with the holidays upon us, this worry is only amplified.

December has been the month that Americans spend the most on alcohol for the past four years, last year, Americans spent over $37 billion on alcohol. So, it’s very likely any holiday party you go to will have alcohol at it.

The 208th edition of the Farmer’s Almanac predicts that this year, much of the U.S. will see a wet winter as opposed to the usual white. But most of the country will still feel the chill of the season. So how do colder temps impact the body?

The cost of home insurance in Florida was a hot topic at this year’s Florida Chamber of Commerce Insurance Summit in Orlando.

On Thursday, an Orange County jury ruled the family of Tyre Sampson will be given $310 million, $155 million each to the father and mother, according to our sister station WKMG in Orlando.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid sat out again Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 23 points and 15 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 21 points and the New York Knicks beat the Orlando Magic 121-106 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.

Picture this, you’re in the office with your manager and they point out what areas you could improve on. Feedback is crucial for a company.

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.

Barbra Banda scored in the 37th minute and the Orlando Pride beat the Washington Spirit 1-0 to win their first National Women’s Soccer League championship.

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus.

The Philadelphia 76ers have been waiting 3 1/2 weeks to get a full 33 minutes out of Joel Embiid.

Over 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

Over 90% of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

Thanksgiving, National Gratitude Month … November is packed with opportunities to express your thanks to friends and family, over 90 percent of Americans say their gratitude made them “extremely happy” or “somewhat happy,” but did you know simply being grateful helps you a lot more than you think?

A strong across-the-board showing by Donald Trump helped propel the Republican former president to victory in Florida, once a preeminent swing state that has increasingly slipped out of Democrats’ grasp.

Darius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M.

The Orlando Police Department on Saturday confirmed the identities of the two people killed in a mass shooting early Friday in downtown.

Eight people were shot — two fatally — early Friday in downtown Orlando, prompting questions about police security in an area that has been plagued with violence in recent years, News4JAX’s sister station WKMG reported.

Eight people were shot early Friday in downtown Orlando, according to police.

More than 131 million adults in the U.S. take a prescription drug. But taking these medicines with popular beverages, like coffee and juice, can be dangerous.

Police in Florida say two people were killed and seven others wounded when a gunman opened fire during a Halloween street celebration that drew thousands of costumed revelers to downtown Orlando.

One in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Chances are you know at least one person who has battled it.

Some say he's the greatest of all time and HBK is our guest on Going Ringside this week. We sit down with Shawn Michaels to discuss his career and role overseeing NXT. Host Scott Johnson will ask him what it's like to be the former anti-authority bad boy who's now the boss of the hit show NXT, which airs on CW. We're also joined by one of his up-and-coming stars, Tank Ledger.

The up and coming NXT star joins Going Ringside along with WWE legend Shawn Michaels.

Working hard and rising to the top has long been a marker of career success and happiness. But that notion may be a thing of the past. According to Indeed and a new study, workplace priorities are shifting, especially among younger generations.

Halloween is a fun time of year for kids and adults. But all the decorations, costumes and candy can make it a scary holiday for dogs and cats.

Oregon, Georgia and Miami remained the top three seeds in The Associated Press College Football Playoff bracket projection with BYU overtaking Iowa State for No. 4.

A woman accused of leaving her boyfriend to die after he was zipped into a suitcase in their home has been found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury in central Florida.

Are you happy? Are you truly happy? And what makes people happy? The global happiness report found that 71 percent of people say they are rather happy. But that’s down from 79 percent last year. People in the Netherlands top the list when it comes to happiness, and Hungary and South Korea are at the bottom. The United States ranks 23rd out of 140 nations. And it turns out younger people are sadder than boomers. But what qualifies as true happiness?

54-year-old Nham Pham, Orlando doctor, was accused of receiving, proffering delivery, misbranding, and failing to register shipments of liquid silicone with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

Florida and Texas were the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, and their biggest source was other countries.

Universal Orlando Resort will open its fourth central Florida theme park, just in time for Memorial Day next year.

Florida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say they’ll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.

The fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida on Wednesday night, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.

The fabric roof over the home of baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays was ripped to shreds after Hurricane Milton came ashore in Florida, bringing wind gusts exceeding 100 mph and flooding parts of the state.

Hurricane Milton is expected to unleash its greatest force over hundreds of thousands of immigrants who don’t speak English.

One shouldn’t expect a smooth ride through a hurricane, but Milton knocked the Hurricane Hunter crew around a bit as they entered the storm’s eye Tuesday.

Learning how to manage money is an essential life skill. But according to a 2023 Edward Jones survey, 80 percent of respondents said they never learned financial skills in school. So how can parents step in?

On this episode of Going Ringside we're joined by the most popular couple in all of pro wrestling: Bianca Belair and Montez Ford. The couple met up with Host Scott Johnson at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando to discuss the changing media landscape, which includes NXT debuting on CW on Oct. 1.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday is set to hold an education-related news conference in Orlando.

There’s a lot to consider during a job interview. Is the job itself good? Is the pay in the right range? What about the benefits? But experts say people often miss one of the most important questions: Will I be happy working here?

More than 19 million new students are expected to enroll into colleges in the U.S. this year, but while there is a lot of information for new students, what about their parents? Sending your child off to school can be hard not only on them.

More than 3.5 million babies will be born this year. That means 3 million new moms will be navigating the world of endless diaper changes, feedings and sleepless nights.

Prescription drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are widely known for their weight loss results. A recent KFF health poll shows 40 percent of people who take the drugs are doing so to lose weight.

The Orlando Police Department has closed its investigation into the former owners of the Pulse nightclub without filing any charges.

A study of the largest urban school districts in the U.S. found that students take an average of 112 standardized tests between Pre-K and 12th grade. While some students excel at test-taking, others can get stressed out.

Isabelle Davila vanished on Aug. 8, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children announced Wednesday, Aug. 14.

Out of all of the hours spent working, doing chores and more, how much is each hour really worth to you?

A Jacksonville Today reader, Frank N., wants to know if the Jack in the Box fast food restaurant plans to bring a location to Northeast Florida.

Plastics are everywhere and popular because of their convenience or cost. But researchers have warned tiny fragments, known as microplastics, can seriously impact your health. Now a new study is showing some of the dangers.

Police are looking for an 83-year-old man who was unable to make his flight out of Orlando due in part to the worldwide CrowdStrike outage, according to investigators.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is calling on the community to help find a theft suspect who escaped from a hospital in Palm Coast on Saturday, News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando reported.

High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other serious health conditions. The CDC says high blood pressure contributed to more than 691 thousand deaths in the US in 2021. So how can you lower your blood pressure without medication?

Gov. Ron DeSantis has a busy morning in Central Florida on Tuesday.

A Jacksonville woman was killed and her two children were among three others hurt in a single-vehicle crash Friday evening near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A 3-year-old boy who was reported missing from a resort near Walt Disney World in central Florida has been found dead.

Universal Orlando Resort is conducting a star search for its new vlogger-style series, WKMG reports.

County jails are often referred to as the largest mental health facility in the area.

This happened more than a year ago and it is part of a series where we are looking at viral videos.

Forty two percent of Americans are obese. One in three people is overweight. Lack of exercise, eating too much processed foods, genetics, there are several reasons but what you think you know about nutrition may be adding to the problem.

A lawsuit has been filed against several Florida state officials after a new law went into effect this week, according to court records filed on Monday.

Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett said Friday that Golden State is blocking Andrew Wiggins from competing in Paris, while the Warriors countered it was a mutual decision between the team and Wiggins.

Women and girls are increasingly becoming the target of online harassment. Some examples are cyberstalking, revenge porn, name-calling, threats, or other forms of exploitation. Research shows about 9 out of 10 Americans say being harassed or bullied online is a problem.

Instead of stepping into a financial office, many people are logging onto social media for money-saving steps. Financial influencers or “Finfluencers” are everywhere, attracting young people looking to invest. In fact, 25 percent of 18-to-24-year-olds are using social media when seeking financial advice. But experts warn to be careful who you trust.

The World Happiness Report is out for 2024. For the seventh year in a row, Finland was number one. But there was some bad news for the United States. It dropped several spots this year.

One in five kids and adolescents in the U.S. is obese and it’s considered a serious public health problem.

Playwright Donald Rupe didn’t intend to write a musical about the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida.

Lightning strikes the U.S. about 25 million times a year! Your odds of being struck by it is one in 15 thousand. That sounds slim but if you play the lotto, your odds of winning is one in 300 million.

June 16th is Father’s Day, a day to celebrate 50 percent of why you are here. But a paternal bond can mean so much more. Children who are close to their fathers are twice as likely to go to college or find a stable job after high school, 80 percent less likely to spend time in jail and half as likely to experience multiple depression symptoms.

Disney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

College graduations are in full swing, and many students are gearing up to enter the workforce. But with fierce competition and changing job market dynamics, the search for that first job can be daunting. It takes three to six months for the average college grad to secure employment right after graduation and about 53 percent of college grads are either unemployed or working a job that doesn’t require a degree.

Survivors and relatives of the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub massacre in Florida had hoped by now to have a permanent memorial place at the site.

Forever Vets Animal Hospitals in Florida are full-service veterinary facilities completely dedicated to the well-being of both you and your pet. We are proud to serve the Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine, St. Johns, Nocatee, and Orlando markets to provide a mixture of exceptional customer service and top-notch pet hospital care.

Millions of people in the U.S. depend on prescription drugs to manage pain, treat medical conditions, and even to help them stay alive. But the country’s drug shortage is making it hard for some people to get the medication they need or pay for the drugs that are available.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak Thursday night in Orlando.

Target is reporting a decline in quarterly revenue as still-stubborn inflation cuts into shoppers’ spending.

Although fewer teens are lighting up a cigarette these days, more and more are turning to vaping. In fact, about one of every five high school students vape. But is it safer than cigarettes?

Migraines affect millions of people in the United States. According to the American Migraine Foundation, it’s the third most common disease in the world. Now, a new study found people who suffer from migraines might be able to predict when one is coming, hours before symptoms even start.

Every 68 seconds, someone is sexually assaulted in America, and out of every 10 victims of rape, nine of them are female. Fifteen percent of sexual assaults occur in public places, so it’s imperative to be aware of your surroundings and who you give any information to. Experts say it’s more than ok to tell a lie when it comes to your safety.

One in five Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits, like better heart, brain, eye, joint and skin health. But despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of fish oil supplements, particularly in high doses.

Many would say that the bond between a mother and child is one of the strongest relationships. There’s the physical connection during the pregnancy, followed by the emotional one. But scientists say it goes beyond that, even to a cellular connection.

Donovan Mitchell scored 39 points, Caris LeVert added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers avoided a potentially franchise-shifting loss by rallying for a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7.

The Cavs and Magic are going to the limit.

Paolo Banchero scored 10 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, helping the Orlando Magic hold off the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-96 and force a decisive Game 7 in the their first-round NBA playoff series.

Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, Evan Mobley blocked Franz Wagner’s layup in the final seconds and the Cleveland Cavaliers survived a scare from Orlando, holding off Paolo Banchero and the Magic 104-103 in Game 5.

With the rise of streaming services and online subscriptions, many consumers may be unaware of the total costs they’re spending each month.

With the rise of streaming services and online subscriptions, many consumers may be unaware of the total costs they're spending each month. According to Forbes, the average household spends over 552 dollars a month on various subscriptions, ranging from streaming platforms to software services.

There’s a quadrupleheader of playoff games in the NBA on Saturday.

Gen-Z is a generation of young people who were born between 1997 and 2012. They’ve recently entered the workforce, and not without their own set of challenges.

Charlie Woods failed to qualify for his first U.S. Open after shooting 9-over 81 in a local qualifying event in Florida.

The Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists held its annual Florida News Awards ceremony Saturday night in Orlando. The program celebrates excellence in broadcast and digital journalism across the state.

The Cavaliers have waited a year to redeem themselves in the NBA playoffs.

Men make better leaders. Women are born nurturers. Men are better with numbers. Women are better organizers. Men have more technical skills. Women have better emotional intelligence.

The Orlando Magic have teamed up with ALLTROO to raffle off a prize pack that includes a one-night stay in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World.

Establishing a skin care routine is important at any age. But some young kids might be taking it a little too far by using expensive products and ingredients made for adults and it could be doing more harm than good.

April 10th is the day we celebrate our big brother or little sister. It’s the day we give thanks for always having a partner in crime or just someone in the family to blame. More than 80 percent of children in the US grow up with a sibling. Whatever your relationship is, it’s important to know that when it comes to your health, what happens to them, could happen to you.

Whether you’re counting your daily steps or racing around the track, exercise has its benefits. But research suggests that one way of exercising can provide more efficient benefits.