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Nissan drivers could be owed cash from $5m pot in lawsuit over gas tanks but manufacturer claims it’s done nothing wrong
NISSAN drivers may be able to claim cash following a $5 million lawsuit brought against the manufacturer. Seven drivers from Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Maryland sued the company after experiencing faulty fuel pumps on their Titan XD trucks. The trucks, purchased between 2016 and 2019, allegedly contained defective fuel injection...
City of Winter Park shares lineup for this year’s CoffeeTalks
The City of Winter Park hosts a series of coffee-and-conversation meetups called CoffeeTalks, where attendees can get up close and personal with their city leaders, and they’ve just released the lineup for this year’s series. For the following dates, you can enjoy a coffee with a city leader...
Disney World Hotel Introduces New AI Bartender During Skyrocketing Price Hike
Disney workers may be worried that artificial intelligence is coming for jobs in writing and acting, but it turns out that another profession has more to fear: bartending. A Disney associate hotel in Orlando has unveiled its newest offering, a fully automated “AI bartender” named Sara. Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center, located a short distance from and primarily servicing the Walt Disney World Resort, has partnered with a tech company named Cecilia.ai to offer its guests beverages prepared by an artificial intelligence console (per ClickOrlando), which is probably the easiest way to make a fancy drink seem futuristic.
Dollywood Closure and Police Investigations Prompt Dolly Parton to Abandon Park, New Venture Confirmed
Over the past year, country star Dolly Parton’s theme park Dollywood seems to be soaring higher than ever. Typically, when one thinks of theme parks, a few moguls will come to mind. Of course, it is hard to ignore the Disney theme parks around the world, especially Walt Disney World Resort. Universal also has massive theme parks, taking up a large foot print of the theme park space not only in Orlando, but globally. Additionally, now that Cedar Fair has merged with Six Flags, the Six Flags entity is the largest theme park corporation in terms of theme park count, making it known to nearly everyone as there is likely a regional theme park in or near every state, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Parkview Reserve home tops Dr. Phillips sales from July 16 to 22
A Parkview Reserve home topped all Dr. Phillips residential real-estate transactions from July 16 to 22. The home at 8303 Park Cliff Way, Orlando, sold July 19, for $1,350,000. Built in 2024, it has six bedrooms, four baths and 4,193 square feet of living area. DR. PHILLIPS. EMERALD FOREST. The...
Orlando Braces for Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms with Elevated Heat Index
As the summer heat continues its relentless grip, Orlando residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the south and west of KMCO, as the day unfolds. According to the National Weather Service, the morning has been primarily dry, but activity will ramp up into the afternoon with the formation of the east coast sea breeze. While rain chances are lower northward at KDAB/KSFB/KTIX/KMLB, temp groups for TSRA are anticipated for most other locations, amidst light southeastern winds shifting east/southeast.
New Video Dives Into the Creative Story of the Epic Universe Preview Center
Universal Orlando has shared a new video that dives into the creative story of the new Universal Epic Universe Preview Center. In a new video, Brian Robinson, Universal Creative’s Chief Creative Officer, introduces us to the Epic Universe Preview Center, which gives guests a sneak-peek at five larger-than-life worlds opening in 2025.
NEWS: Orlando Airport Impacted by IT Outages, Over 140 Flights Delayed
It’s been a few days since a massive IT outage caused problems across the world on July 19th. Those problems were most evident at major airports, including Orlando International Airport, where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop. This resulted in numerous flight delays. Now, several days later, some airlines are still struggling to get their planes in the air due to the issue.
Magic wrap up Las Vegas summer league with loss to T-Wolves
The Magic trailed wire to wire Sunday against the Timberwolves when Orlando wrapped up NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Coach Lionel Chalmers’ squad fell to 2-3 after Minnesota led by as many as 20 points in its 115-100 victory inside the Cox Pavilion. Orlando was without No. 18 pick Tristan da Silva and second-year guards Anthony Black and Jett Howard for the second game in a row after the ...
Most Valuable Prospects 8 slated for September 6 in Orlando
MVP announced that Most Valuable Prospects 8 will take place on Friday, September 6, at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, FL, and will be available globally on DAZN. The event is promoted by Boxlab Promotions. The main card features a 10-round junior welterweight bout between Kevin Brown (5-0, 3...
Five-Star Florida Legacy WR Announces Commitment
Five-star wide receiver Vernell Brown III announced his commitment to Florida on Sunday. The 5-11 prospect from Orlando, Fla., will join the Gators, where his father (Vernell Brown Jr.), grandfather (Vernell Brown Sr.), and uncle (Vincent Brown) all played. Brown is a Top-10 wide receiver in the country and the...
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