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Ember & Oak restaurant owner discusses moving hopes, rumors: bankruptcy, yes; closing, no
Editor's note: This story has been updated. Yes, the rumors are true: Kevin Andersen, owner of Ember & Oak, the popular higher-end restaurant in downtown Melbourne, has filed for bankruptcy. No, it is not true that the steak specialist will close any time soon. ...
Leesburg man flips pickup truck after drinking at local saloon
A Leesburg man was arrested for DUI after flipping a pickup truck on the way home from drinking Twisted Tea at the Dirty South Saloon. Officers responded to a single vehicle crash on the right side of the roadway in the northbound lane on U.S. Highway 441 around 2:03 a.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Officers observed a black Dodge pickup truck found upside down with the cab of the truck crushed. The two occupants, one of which was later identified as 33-year-old Bradley Allen Vordemark, had already exited the vehicle and were walking around with no apparent injuries.
Mother takes son to Summerfield ER after he claims he was shot
A mother took her son to the Summerfield ER after he claimed he was shot. Marion County sheriff’s deputies went to the emergency room on Thursday where they interviewed the mother of 27-year-old Hunter Gough of Summerfield. The mother said she’d found her son “in the middle of the Lake Weir Subdivision covered in blood.” She drove him to the emergency room.
'We tried to keep it for the locals': First Turn owner talks about decision to close
Owners announced via social media Wednesday morning that Daytona’s Original First Turn, Daytona’s Steakhouse and Gastro Pub at First Turn, and Someplace Else at First Turn would all soon be closing in Port Orange. The announcement further emphasized the rate at which restaurant closures are occurring locally, with Volusia-Flagler experiencing more than 20 closures this year alone. ...
Former Pro Baseball Player Devin Anderson Named Head Coach at Villages High School
The Villages High School has announced the appointment of Devin Michael Anderson as the new head coach of its high school baseball team. Anderson, a former professional baseball player, brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the game to his new role. Anderson had been an assistant coach for the Montverde Academy baseball team.
The old Sears at Paddock Mall is getting a new life. Learn all about the Paddock Market.
Sharon Sharaby is spearheading a nearly $7 million bet that Koosh & Co.’s new Paddock Market can turn the long closed but once thriving Sears store building in the Paddock Mall into a popular customer destination. Paddock Market is described by developer Sharaby as a “micro-mall” with 10 restaurants (everything from burgers to Mediterranean fare)...
Orlando Magic Offense Revamp: Boosting Free Throw Efficiency for 2024-25 Success
The Orlando Magic need to focus on improving their often overlooked aspect of offense as they head into the 2024-25 season, with a significant emphasis on free throw shooting. The Magic finished 22nd in the league in offensive rating at 112.9 points per 100 possessions. Orlando led the league with...
Orlando Bomb Squad Deems Suspicious Package Non-Hazardous, Assuring Public Safety
Earlier today, the Orlando Fire Department responded to a call regarding a suspicious package, an occurrence that momentarily heightened tensions amongst the local populace. Details emerged from a post on the department's official social media, where they outlined the subsequent steps taken by authorities to mitigate potential threats. As reported, the bomb squad was promptly called to the scene to conduct an intensive investigation.
Universal Orlando Unveils Exclusive 'Florida Unlimited Days Ticket' for Local Residents
Florida locals, it's time to buckle up for a wild ride as Universal Orlando Resort has just dropped a bombshell of an offer exclusively for you. For $199 plus tax, the "Florida Unlimited Days Ticket" is knocking on your door, bidding you to hop between the Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios any day you please, right up until the twilight of December 18, as reported by ClickOrlando.
Photos: Mastodon and Lamb of God drive fans metal-thrashing mad in Orlando
Orlando went metal-thrashin' mad — on a weekday, no less — for the unbelievably heavy triple bill of Mastodon, Lamb of God and Kerry King. Fans at the Orlando Amphitheater kicked up a mighty mosh to these sinister sounds.
SpaceX set to launch another batch of satellites from Florida
CAPE CANAVEARL, Fla. - SpaceX is preparing to launch another batch of satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Sunday morning. Liftoff is targeted for 12:17 a.m. with 23 Starlink satellites set to launch into space. The launch is slated to be the second after a grounding was lifted...
Saturday: Soaring ‘feels like’ temps and slow-moving storms on tap
Get ready for another hot and steamy day across Central Florida. Afternoon highs will climb into the low and middle 90s. Orlando is expected to see a high temperature of 94°, but it’s going to feel a lot hotter than that, meteorologist Kassandra Crimi said. WATCH: SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket returns to flight with overnight launch
Orlando Magic still need to figure out what their heart and soul is worth
The Orlando Magic had completed most of their offseason work when Jeff Weltman met with the media to introduce Kentavious Caldwell-Pope informally in early July. They had added the veteran guard to bolster their starting lineup. They retained Goga Bitadze, Moritz Wagner and Gary Harris to maintain a deep bench. They signed Franz Wagner to a max extension and renegotiated Jonathan Isaac's contract.
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