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Beat Builders Stage Back at Universal Studios Florida
The stage for the popular Beat Builders show at Universal Orlando Resort has returned to the New York area of Universal Studios Florida. The scaffolding near Louie’s Italian Restaurant is back after being taken down earlier this month, reportedly for a refurbishment. The trash cans, tools, and various construction...
Pat Williams brought Magic to Orlando but the man who died last week was so much more
I last talked with Pat Williams earlier this year, when I was driving north on I-95 toward Jacksonville, where I was to have dinner with Julius “Dr. J” Erving and Artis Gilmore for the biography I’m writing about Gilmore’s life. Dr. J and I are collaborating to write the book’s foreword.
UCF football recruiting: 2025 commit tracker and predictions
Ever since Gus Malzahn took over the football program at UCF the Knights have seen a "boom" in recruiting and it truly no question as to why. UCF has moved up in the recruiting ranks tremendously in the last four years. Recruitment is so important in all college sports and...
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking deputies in Lake County
An Orlando man was given a guilty verdict and sentenced Tuesday in a 2020 case in which he battered deputies and resisted arrest. In the courtroom of the Honorable Judge Cary F. Rada, jurors found 53-year-old Kenlin Anthony Bougouneau guilty on all three counts and sentenced him to 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Shaquille O'Neal Needed One Word To Describe Why He And Penny Hardaway Broke Up In Orlando
Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway formed a duo the likes of which the NBA had not seen, a precursor for O'Neal's annex with Kobe Bryant in Los Angeles with the Lakers. O'Neal left the Magic for Tinseltown in July of 1996, breaking up a team that knocked Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls out of the 1995 NBA Playoffs.
Full NXT Results – Rascalz Shine, Hendry’s Return, and Title Defenses
NXT Results from July 16, 2024 at Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida featuring the return of Joe Hendry in the main event. Rascalz defeated Gallus with a top rope double stomp to Mark at 12:05. Oro Mensah stormed in and demanded a title shot after Ethan Page's match. State...
Kevin Brown faces John Bauza at MVP 8 in Orlando in Sept, Javon Walton in co-main
The bout between Kevin Hayler Brown and John Bauza has been set to headline “Most Valuable Prospects 8” at Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida on September 6. The contest is scheduled for 10 rounds at super lightweight. The WBA Continental Americas title is on the line. Unbeaten...
Orlando City B vs. New York Red Bulls II: Final Score 1-1 as OCB Draws Again and Falls in Penalties
Orlando City B (4-5-8, 24 points) played its first game away from home since June 2, taking on New York Red Bulls II (7-7-4, 28 points) at MSU Soccer Park in Montclair, NJ. The hosts took the lead in the 58th minute through Tanner Rosborough and, even when Copeland Berkley was sent off in the 76th minute, it looked like OCB would fall. However, Justin Ellis scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to claim a point for OCB. The Young Lions then fell 8-7 in penalties, as the Red Bulls picked up the extra shootout point.
July’s full moon rises this weekend. Here’s what to expect
ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for a fantastic sight this weekend – the next full moon is making an appearance!. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the Buck Moon will be visible this weekend through Monday morning, with its peak shining at 6:17 a.m. on Sunday. Here’s a...
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s NBA Rings: Counting His Championships
The Orlando Magic recently added veteran Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to their young roster, valuing his valuable championship experience, as he brings two rings to the team. Caldwell-Pope won his first NBA title with the Lakers in the 2019-20 season and his second with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. As an impactful role player, he started all playoff games during both championship runs, showcasing his defensive skills and contribution to the team's success.
Radio host pays touching tribute to legendary figure
Longtime NBA executive Pat Williams passed away on Wednesday. Williams was part of the group that helped bring the Orlando Magic into the NBA and served as the team’s first general manager. As he talked about the passing of his longtime friend, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo tried not to break down. He spent nearly two Read more... The post Chris Russo overcome with emotion as he shares touching tribute to the late Pat Williams appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Leesburg officials approve plan to use speed zone cameras in school zones
LEESBURG, Fla. – Another Central Florida city is looking to crack down on speeders in school zones. On Monday, city commissioners in Leesburg approved a plan to allow speed cameras in school zones. Drivers caught going 10 miles or more over the posted speed limit would receive a ticket...
Maserati driver jailed without bond after leading cops on two chases
A Maserati driver was being held without bond after leading cops on two chases. Marcus J. Sims, 32, of Leesburg, was booked this past week after a judge revoked his bond. Sims had been free on $16,500 bond following his arrest in July 2023 after he was hunted down and charged in connection with a Jan. 28, 2023 crash on State Road 44 near Lake Deaton.
Fed-up wife allegedly slaps husband for getting too close during argument
A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery when she allegedly slapped her husband for getting too close during a verbal argument. An officer responded to a battery at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9:50 a.m. July 14, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. He met with the male victim in the front yard of the residence upon his arrival.
‘Senseless:’ 22-year-old shot to death while selling headphones in Sanford
SANFORD, Fla. – A 22-year-old man was shot to death Saturday night in Sanford during a meetup for the sale of a pair of headphones, police said. The fatal shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in front of a home on West 3rd Street near Pomegranate Avenue. Sanford police said...
Two people suffer smoke inhalation after lightning strike in The Villages
Two people suffered smoke inhalation after a lightning strike sparked a blaze at a home in The Villages. The Villages Public Safety Department responded at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday to a structure fire at 2269 at Foggy Brook Loop in the Village of St. Charles. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy...
Villager avoids stalking prosecution after neighbors forced to sell and leave The Villages
A Villager who had been accused of tormenting her neighbors will avoid prosecution in a stalking case after her neighbors were forced to sell their home and leave The Villages. Suza Barr, 77, of the Village of Santo Domingo, earlier this month in Sumter County Court agreed to enter into...
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