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Longwood Basketball: Aldrich fills two open positions on coaching staff
Longwood Basketball coach Griff Aldrich has filled two open spots on his staff, hiring Aaron Smith, late of Louisiana Tech, and Myo Baxter-Bell, a Liberty alum who was most recently on the staff at a D2 school, Gannon. “We are thrilled to welcome Aaron Smith and Myo Baxter-Bell to our...
Grassroots Coalition Forms to Advocate for Continued Use of Essential Ag Tech
Agricultural Spray Distributors Band Together to Oppose Drone Ban. Casselberry, FL - JUL 17, 2024 - In response to proposed legislation aimed at banning drones manufactured by Chinese companies, a coalition of agricultural spray drone distributors is banding together to form a grassroots industry group. This coalition, consisting of HSE-UAV, Agri Spray Drones, Bestway Ag, Drone Nerds, Pegasus Robotics, and Rantizo intends to represent, protect, and advocate for the interests of the agricultural industry in the use of spray drone technology.
Coffee, candy, comfort: Sterns’ main worries as he awaits murder trial
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Court TV) — The Florida man accused of killing and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl is worried about running low on coffee in jail and complaining that his cell is loud, dirty and uncomfortable. New documents reviewed by Court TV include e-mails sent to and from Stephan Sterns, who’s charged with the first-degree... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Orlando Braces for Sweltering Summer Heat and Thunderstorms, Heat Advisories Possible
With temperatures soaring and thunderstorms dotting the forecast, Orlando is set to feel the thick swelter of summer heat. According to the National Weather Service, residents near the Space/Treasure coasts should expect scattered showers and thunderstorms mainly in the afternoon as the sea breeze kicks in, with the inland areas catching up later in the day.
The Monroe hosting coffee cocktail competition on July 22
The Monroe in Creative Village will host a special coffee cocktail competition at 5 p.m. Monday, July 22 that pits six teams of two against each other for the pleasure of the masses. Each team will consist of a local mixologist with a local barista as they work their way...
Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million
Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains, said Wednesday it's buying Chuy's for approximately $605 million. Darden said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share. Those shares closed at $25.27 apiece...
Cybersecurity expert breaks down the AT&T data breach and how you can keep your personal information safe
FOX 35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Dedrick Boyd, a cybersecurity expert, about the AT&T data breach which saw hackers steal the records of calls and texts for nearly all of its customers, and what you can do to keep your personal information as safe as possible. | Watch FOX Orlando live at 4:30 p.m. weekdays on FOX LOCAL.
Orlando Magic not giving up on sought-after center ahead of offseason trade market
The bulk of the Orlando Magic's offseason is over. The team spent its cap room and added to its roster—or maintained much of its roster. They feel confident in their continuity and the additions they have made. Summer League is whetting the appetite for young players and what they can bring to the team.
HJH Band Director Attends Florida School Music Association Leadership Institute
Hardee Junior High band director Shayla Bryan recently traveled to Orlando to participate in the prestigious Florida School Music Association (FSMA) 2024 Leadership Institute. This distinguished opportunity recognizes Bryan's outstanding contributions to music education and her commitment to fostering excellence in young musicians. Bryan was one of 18 participants selected through an application process.
AJ Badik Named to NAIA Academic All-American At Large Team
The College Sports Communicators (CSC) released its 2024 CSC Academic All-American At-Large Teams on Wednesday afternoon. The 2024 Academic-All At-Large teams, selected by the CSC, recognize the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. The CSC All-American team separately recognized honorees in four divisions — NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA.
UCF Researchers Win DARPA Grant to Improve Autonomous Systems
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have received a $1.2 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to improve the training of autonomous systems, such as drones and self-driving cars. The grant will fund a 1.5-year project led by George Atia and Yue Wang, associate professors in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The goal is to develop artificial intelligence-based technologies that can help these systems better adapt to unknown variables and unexpected situations.
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Dashcam Video Captures Horrifying Hit-and-Run Crash Outside Disney World
A dramatic hit-and-run near Disney World was captured on a dashcam, and state troopers are searching for the three men involved. According to local Fox affiliate ABC 7, the incident occurred over the weekend in Orange City, Florida, near Orlando. In the footage, a red Camaro traveling west on I-4...
UCF Associate Professor Collaborates with Serbia to Develop Criminal Justice Intelligence Exchange Infrastructure
From the onset of his undergraduate career to his service in UCF’s Department of Criminal Justice, Cory Watkins has long cemented his place in the field of criminal justice. An associate professor of criminal justice, his interest in policing evolved into developing technology and community relations with police — specifically as he began to recognize the value and intrigue in how rapidly developing technology could assist in procuring community security.
Florida schools well represented in the 2024 MLB Draft
ORLANDO, Fla. - This year’s MLB Draft is officially on the books. Unbelievable: Calculator Shows The Value Of Your House Instantly (Take a Look)Home Value Calculator | Search Ads |. UCF had a pair of players picked on day three: right-handed pitcher Najer Victor, who was selected in the...
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for July 17, 2024
The Florida Lottery offers several draw games for those hoping to win one of the available jackpots. Here’s a look at the winning numbers for games played on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from July 17 drawing ...
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