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Orlando Ransomware Attack Causes Critical Blood Shortage At Florida Hospitals.
A hack targeting one of the top blood suppliers in the state has put Florida hospitals on the brink of a critical blood shortage. A cyberattack on the nonprofit blood donation center OneBlood, which is based in Orlando, is stifling operations at an organization that normally services more than 350 hospitals across four states, the organization announced on Wednesday.
Judge Permanently Blocks Part Of Florida's "Stop Woke" Law.
A federal judge in Florida on Friday permanently blocked a key part of Governor Ron DeSantis’s anti-woke legislation that would have banned diversity- and race-related training in private workplaces... part of a controversial 2022 law that DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act.”
Did You Know That Florida Law Doesn't Require Landlords To Provide Or Fix AC?
When you rent an apartment or condo, you’d expect to have a working AC system, especially in the worst of the Florida heat and humidity. What you may not realize is that no Florida law requires landlords to provide or fix a broken AC system. If you want a cool, low-humidity environment, you might have no choice but to pay for that yourself.
Local Plant City Haunted Attraction Celebrates 10 Years!
Sir Henry’s Haunted Trail, located between Orlando and Tampa, will welcome fans for their tenth year open, as of Fall 2024. Visible from Exit 22 on Interstate 4, the central Florida haunted attraction has operated as a 501(c)3 - raising funds for nonprofits, providing volunteer hours for hard working youths, and the source of countless screams.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum Celebrates 150 Years of History!
The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is celebrating 150 years of providing a welcoming beacon of light for the historic port of St. Augustine and its beautiful coastline. The tower’s massive lens was first lit on October 15th, 1874 and a special 150th birthday celebration will take place this year on October 15. A kickoff celebration for a year-long anniversary is planned for Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18, 2024. Throughout the year, new learning activities, community events and commemorative store merchandise will be featured at the Lighthouse and Museum.
Brightline Offers Taylor Swift Sing-Along Train Ride From Orlando.
Brightline and iHeartRadio are teaming up to offer Taylor Swift lovers a first-of-its-kind Sing-Along Train to The Big Concert. This SWIFT ride will take fans to the hottest concert of the year from Orlando to the Hard Rock Stadium on Oct. 18, 19 and 20. Concertgoers can expect themed decor with enchanting surprises along the way by DJs from Orlando's XL106.7 and Magic107.7 as they sing to the verses of all their favorite Tay-tunes. Guests can swap friendship bracelets, capture timeless memories with photo-ops and enjoy curated bites and beverages on the ride to Aventura, where shuttles will connect them to Hard Rock Stadium.
Florida Has Been A Testing State For Project 2025 Under DeSantis, Experts Say.
Much of The Heritage Foundation'sProject 2025, the sweeping program that’s set to roll out nationally next year if Donald Trump assumes the presidency again, should be familiar to Floridians living under the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Central Florida Law Enforcement Set Up Internet Sales Safe Exchange Locations.
On Saturday night, 22-year-old man was shot to death in Sanford during a meetup for the sale of a pair of headphones, police said. Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Orlando Congress Members Push For Assault Weapons Ban Post Trump Shooting.
Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost and Congresswoman Lucy McBath, both Democrats, sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, asking for an immediate vote on H.R. 698, the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023 and H.R. 8600, the Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act.
How To Vote In Florida! Make Sure You Are Eligible.
Florida has three major elections this year: the March presidential primary, the August statewide election and the November general election. If you want to vote in any of them, you need to register to vote in Florida. If there’s a specific election you want to vote in, you need to register 29 days before that election.
Wyndham Orlando Introduces Sara, The First Working AI Bartender!
Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center/Celebration has partnered with Cecilia.ai to introduce a hospitality artificial-intelligence bartender named Sara. The robot is designed to serve cocktails and provide what the company describes as an "engaging and personalized experience."
What Experts Say About Multiple Shark Attacks In Florida.
Shark attacks have been making news across the country all summer long, especially in Florida. There have been 10 reported bites in Florida so far this year, with three of them happening in the same area just days apart, but experts don’t expect to see many more.
City of Orlando Opens Cooling Center to Combat Extreme Heat.
With temperatures expected to remain high in coming weeks, the City of Orlando, in partnership with First United Methodist Church of Orlando (FUMCO), has opened a cooling center to provide relief and a safe environment for vulnerable populations who face unique challenges during heatwaves. Extreme heat, which often extends into the evening and nighttime hours, poses significant health risks such as dehydration and heat stroke. For those without shelter, finding a cool place to rest and hydrate becomes critical to their well-being.
Orlando Attorneys Ready To Assist Presidential Candidates.
As Donald Trump took the stage at the Republican National Convention Thursday night, the GOP presidential nominee mentioned a prominent Orlando attorney while discussing fundraising efforts for the victims of Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally.
Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes All Public Arts Grants.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he vetoed the entire $32 million in cultural and museum grants and related funding for hundreds of organizations in Florida, because a fraction of the dollars went to "Fringe" festivals... offbeat shows which can include adult-content and drag performers... which draws thousands to Florida each year saying that he didn’t want state funds supporting sexual-themed festivals.
Florida Gov. DeSantis "Will Not Comply" With Public Health Emergency On Guns.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is once again declaring that Florida won’t go along with a directive from the Biden administration, this time in regard to the advisory on gun violence announced this week by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
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Come With Us As We Uncover Lake Alfred's Hidden Gem: The Back Porch Restaurant, Surrounded By Vintage Treasures! ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— #backporch #lakealfred #antiques #restaurant #restaurantreview #diningreview #centralflorida #orlandorestaurants #lakealfredrestaurants
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