Mermaids, dragons, pirates, all the fun of the circus and even a spot of espionage…it’s all happening as Crystal Peaks launches a summer of Fantastic Free Friday events.

As the city of Orlando approaches the nine year mark since the Pulse nightclub attack, several ceremonies and displays will be installed this week.

Retired Hammond Fire Chief Wayne Duncanson chats with Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. following a ribbon cutting for the new Fire Station No. 2.