After a year of shutdowns and record low crowds, all signs are pointing to a major comeback at area theme parks this holiday season.

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The temperatures are dropping and that means the manatee are gathering at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City.

Here's how you can see them.

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Covid testing is at an all-time high.

When taking a rapid Covid test, be careful.

It may not be accurate.

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If you've had a hankering for a parade during this strange Covid Christmas, you're in luck.

Winter Park is shutting down it's streets this weekend to make way for a holiday tradition.

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