Connecticut
Flower and Garden Show back in Hartford for the 43rd time
For the 43rd year, plant lovers, garden enthusiasts and business owners gathered at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford for the Flower and Garden Show. This year’s theme was Signs of Spring.
“I am an enthusiastic outdoor garden and I’m very, very eager this winter to get dirty,” said Patti Veconi, who spends half her time in Chester and the other half in New York City. She says one perk of living in Connecticut is the space to garden.
Over 350 booths were set up at the Convention Center for people to shop, check out the unique displays and more.
“It’s great for the economy,” said show producer Kristie Gonsalves. “It’s great for the city. People are eating here and stay here at the hotels.”
Businesses such as Aqua Scapes of Connecticut from Portland say the show helps bring in more customers.
“Number on it gets your exposure,” said owner Rob Townsend. “Number two, it gets you business. It’s just, it’s really exhilarating.”
He’s says he’s attended the show for 25 years and has won several of the display contests.
“This brings excitement to people. That’s why I do what I do,” he said. “It’s really amazing.”
Organizers say they plan to bring the show back to Hartford for the 44th edition next year.
Marina Mabrey torched her former team for 37 points as the Toronto Tempo came back from 14 down to beat the Connecticut Sun, 101-97, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Former UConn women’s basketball star Olivia Nelson-Ododa had 13 points and three rebounds while Aaliyah Edwards had six points and two rebounds for the Sun. Kia Nurse did not score in just five minutes for the Tempo.
Click on picture to enlarge gallery
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – A tractor trailer’s diesel fuel saddle tank ruptured on I-91 north between exits 25 and 27, state police said.
Approximately 25 to 30 gallons of fuel was released to the road surface, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No ground soil or waterways were involved, DEEP said.
The two right lanes were closed, according to the state Department of Transportation.
No other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported, state police said.
Wethersfield Fire Department solidified the diesel fuel on the ground surface with Speedy Dry, DEEP said. An environmental cleanup contractor was en route for cleanup.
Copyright 2026 WFSB. All rights reserved.
WESTPORT — A two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 caused a traffic slowdown stretching for miles into Fairfield Friday afternoon, according to state officials.
The crash scene has since been cleared.
Connecticut State Police said the two-car crash was reported near Exit 17 in the southbound lanes at 3:03 p.m.
One driver was taken to the hospital for reported injuries, the agency said.
The crash closed the right lane of the highway, causing cars and trucks to be backed up for miles along I-95 into Fairfield, traffic cameras showed.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
-
Delaware28 seconds agoDelaware Lottery Powerball, Play 3 Day winning numbers for June 20, 2026
-
Florida3 minutes agoJuneteenth in Fort Myers: See photos of the celebration
-
Georgia9 minutes ago
Georgia Lottery Powerball, Cash 3 results for June 20, 2026
-
Hawaii15 minutes agoWaianae encampment deadline extended amid pushback from lawmaker, community
-
Idaho18 minutes agoOne dead, four injured in US 26 crash near Ririe – East Idaho News
-
Illinois23 minutes agoIllinois Prison Closure Deepens Small Town’s Fears
-
Indiana30 minutes agoIndiana Republicans nominate Max Engling for secretary of state at GOP Convention in Fort Wayne
-
Iowa33 minutes agoWhy Iowa State Basketball Will Miss Star Potential of Milan Momcilovic
