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DeSantis on Biden dropping out: Dems 'just rearranging deck of chairs on Titanic'
(The Center Square) – In response to President Joe Biden announcing he will not run for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis echoed what other Republicans have said: she hasn’t been honest about Biden’s mental and physical ability to perform the duties of president. “Kamala Harris was complicit in a massive coverup to hide and deny the fact that Joe Biden was not capable of discharging the duties of the office,” DeSantis said. “She also...
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.
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood For New Venture Amid Open Police Investigation and Park Closure
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.
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