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Walt Disney World in Florida turns 50 in October. To help celebrate, Mickey and Minnie will be wearing flashier threads and iconic structures such as the Cinderella Castle and the golf-ball-like Spaceship Earth are getting new lighting. Disney officials on Friday unveiled the first details of how Disney World will celebrate its milestone anniversary.

A Connecticut physical therapist charged with killing his wife and three children at their Florida home told his sister in a phone call from jail that he couldn’t have stopped his family from being slain — because he wasn’t around.

A West Haven man and his family are celebrating after the 81-year-old recovered from COVID-19 complications. Marty Ganter developed complications back in March and has been battling against the virus for almost four months. Complications from the virus left the former lead singer of the 50s band The Academics needing both a ventilator and a feeding tube. “His condition was…

From social distancing to social unrest, this 4th of July is fizzling out for some people. Now, racial tensions have put a microscope on America’s history and have led activists to say they plan to opt out of celebrating Independence Day.

After spending eight days in the intensive care unit at Backus Hospital in Norwich and eight more days in a step-down COVID-19 unit, Danny Donovan got the news that he was able to go home. News he was not sure he would ever hear. “My fear and my concern that was actually running through my mind was, ‘Is this going…

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Dance in Guilford – Dance the night away at the St. George Church Hall. Enjoy a real Irish meal with some corned beef cabbage and vegetarian shepherd’s pie. Hosted by the St. George Men’s Group, the event will take place on Saturday, March 14 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be door...

Officials from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said 44-year-old Anthony Todt admitted to killing his 42-year-old wife, Megan; their three children, 13-year-old Alek, an 11-year-old Tyler and 4-year-old Zoe; and the family dog.

Officials said 44-year-old Anthony Todt admitted to killing his wife, three children, and the family dog, after their bodies were found in a Florida rental home.

A Colchester man has been charged with homicide after confessing to killing wife, children and their dog in their rental home in Celebration, Florida, near Walt Disney World, according to authorities in Florida. Deputies from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office detained Anthony Todt, of Colchester, Monday at the family’s home, where they went to assist in serving a warrant connected...

Police in Florida said Wednesday that a Colchester man admitted to killing his wife, three children, and the family dog.

A house in Florida where police are investigating the deaths of four people is linked to a Connecticut family that has been missing for days.

A death investigation that’s underway in central Florida might have a link to Connecticut.

Before the party animals come out for tonight’s New Year’s Eve celebration, some real animals hit the streets of Key West, Florida. 300 dogs took part in the annual “Key West Dachshund Walk” Monday.

How the tree gets chosen and decorated in time for the festivities

Rabbi Shaya Gopin told us about this year’s event in West Hartford.

The city of Panjin holds a lantern festival every year featuring giant lanterns to celebrate China’s National Day.

From green rivers in Chicago to a green Wall of China, St. Patricks Day was celebrated worldwide on March 17, 2018.

The late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was remembered Sunday for his humility, integrity and infectious smile during a public celebration of his life at City Hall, attended by family members, former staff, politicians and residents.

Ringing in the New Year across the state!