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ASCA Announces Top 10 Age Group Coaches of the Year
ASCA Announces Top 10 Age Group Coaches of the Year. The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and Fitter & Faster Swim Camps are pleased to announce the Top 10 age group coaches for 2024. Congratulations to the following outstanding coaches (in alphabetical order):. Name Club. Joe Finke Saint Petersburg Aquatics...
Orlando woman pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy in construction scheme
TAMPA, Florida — Wendy Cudemo-Gamez, a 47-year-old from Orlando, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Cudemo-Gamez faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison, with a sentencing date yet to be set. According...
Proposals for Potato Expo 2025 accepted through Sept. 9
Proposals for Potato Expo 2025 are now being accepted. The event will be held Jan. 9-10 in Orlando, Florida. Three formats are available to highlight advancements in potato production agriculture, innovative on-farm solutions, emerging trends or industry creativity. Formats. Potato talks on the Expo stage. Format: 20-minute sessions, followed by...
Applications flood in for Orlando Public Housing Waitlist program
ORLANDO, Fla. — The clock is ticking for those who wish to submit their application for the Orlando Housing Authority’s (OHA) Public Housing Waitlist program. Applicants will have until Wednesday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m., to apply for income-based housing in Orlando and Orange County. This is the...
Rothman's 'hub-and-spoke' model pays dividends
Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedic Institute expanded into Florida in 2020 through its partnership with AdventHealth and plans to accelerate growth in one of the most competitive markets for orthopedics in the coming years. Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth is a 53-hospital system with locations across nine states. Thirty of its hospitals are...
Florida man caught hiding 4 ribeye steaks under shirt at Walmart during theft, deputies say
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando man was arrested after he was caught allegedly hiding four ribeye steaks underneath his shirt at Walmart and leaving the store without paying, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Angel Ayala Rivera, 66, was charged with petit theft of $100 or more after the...
Orlando Pride takes big gamble by renewing Viviana Villacorta's contract
Orlando Pride have just made a bold and surprising move by renewing the contract of midfielder Viviana Villacorta until the 2025 season, with a mutual option for 2026. This move rekindles hope for the triumphant return of the player, whose 2023 season was cut short by a devastating injury. Selected by the Pride as the ninth pick in the 2021 NWSL Draft, Viviana is a high-stakes prospect full of promise.
Judge Terminated in Disney Relocation Lawsuit Following Explosive Conflict of Interest Discovery
A shocking revelation has stunned thousands of Disney guests. A current and open lawsuit against Disney has lost a significant component after a conflict of interest was found, leading to the judge’s complete axing from the case. The Walt Disney Company is in the hot seat following some disgruntled employees seeking justice after a botched investment movement.
Popular Florida home hardening program stops taking applications weeks into new funding
TALLAHASSEE — The state has stopped taking new applications for a popular home-hardening program, less than a month after a new round of funding became available. The Department of Financial Services said online that funding has been “exhausted” for initial inspections in the My Safe Florida Home program. The program offers inspections and grants up to $10,000 to help residents upgrade homes and qualify for property-insurance discounts for residences valued up to $700,000.
Hapco Farms expands leadership position with new Massachusetts venture, expansion in Florida
These two major facilities will further enhance Hapco Farm’s vast East Coast packing, cold storage capabilities in order to better service the increasing needs of their customers in the area. The strategically placed facilities give Hapco the ability to deliver overnight or same-day delivery from Miami, FL, to Halifax, NS. At the same time, these additional locations will be introducing new volume commodities, grown on-site as well as buying from local surrounding farmers.
FPL officials talk solar panel durability and environmental effects
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Texas hailstorm in March damaged hundreds of solar panels and sparked questions about potential hazardous materials contaminating the environment. Florida Power & Light officials say the chemicals are harder to extract than you think. Several layers of material prevent the chemicals from seeping out, and they are built to […]
These Are The Top 5 States Michigan Residents Are Fleeing To
According to the Allied US Migration Report for the 2nd year in a row we saw less interstate in 2023. Where's everybody going? More importantly, why are they going there?. Stagflation. Recession; The fact that interstate moves have continued to decrease over the last few years shows residents are taking a cautious approach when it comes to big moves and increasing interest rates.
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