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Register for NAMI's 'Ending the Silence' virtual session
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for people passionate about mental health awareness and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people. NAMI Greater Orlando is hosting a free virtual session on Friday, July 26, from 12-1 p.m. It's focused on the Ending the Silence program.
Microsoft outage still causing major disruptions for travelers at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. — Three days after a Microsoft outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, significant disruptions continue, particularly impacting operations at Orlando International Airport and Delta Airlines. The outage has left many travelers stranded and frustrated. Beneria Turnipseed, a Delta Airline traveler from Atlanta,...
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
Teen scientist from Orlando working to save honeybee population
ORLANDO, Fla. – A teen scientist from Orlando has developed a potion from beer that might help save the ailing honeybee population. 18-year-old Atreya Manaswi has devoted the last five years of his life to saving the bee population. The young man has worked with the United States Department of Agriculture, University of Florida and spoken in front of the United Nations.
Two Olympia Track Club members to compete at AAU Junior Olympics
Keyana Cranston, 11, and Amiyah Kent, 9, have shined with Olympia Track Club. Both of them have a lot of hardware to show off. When asked how many awards Keyana has, she answered, “about 62.”. From a young age, Cranston showcased her skill. She said, “I always used to...
A tree grown from a seed that's been to the moon and back is now at a DeLand school
DELAND — Other than those who work for NASA, how many people can stand every day in the presence of something that's been to outer space? The 240 students at St. Peter Catholic School in DeLand can. Their school was selected as one of only 50 nationwide – and one of just two schools...
Graffiti Junktion closing Thornton Park location this month
Orlando-based American burger bar chain, Graffiti Junktion (Instagram | Website), has just announced that it will close its Thornton Park location by the end of the month. The restaurant has been serving burgers at its current location on the corner of Washington and Summerlin. They moved the restaurant into the former Wildside Bar and Grille in 2016, which was owned by RB Management, the owners of Pacino’s Italian Ristorante, and Pulse Orlando. Prior to that, it was located up the street at 900 E. Washington Street [GMap] where Cavo’s is currently.
Listen Now! UCF football ready for second year in Big 12, welcomes four new member schools
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn has deep ties with Auburn Universty. Malzahn was the Tigers’ offensive coordinator from 2009-11, then head coach at Auburn from 2013-20. Heading into the 2024 season, his fourth as UCF head coach, you can still see his connection to Auburn is still fomenting. On...
Orlando Pride hosting first Olympic watch party on July 25
Orlando Pride will host a series of watch parties this summer in honor of a number of their players representing their home countries in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The first event is scheduled for July 25 at American Social Orlando, as Brazil takes on Nigeria at 1 p.m. in Group C play. Orlando Pride Brazilian members include our team captain Marta who will be making her final Olympic appearance for her country.
Podiatrist Jacob Ivey, DPM joins Modern Foot & Ankle in Celebration and Winter Garden Florida
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.
College Sports Recap: Recent Wins and Losses in Central Florida Universities
The landscape of college sports in Central Florida has been vibrant and eventful specially the basketball section, marked by significant victories, unexpected losses, and notable individual performances. This article delves into the latest developments, focusing on key events and figures that have shaped the current season. Johnny Dawkins’ Contract Extension...
Beer, coffee, BBQ, pizza, live music all under one (former Ocala fire station) roof
Midtown Station, a repurposed city fire station on the south side of Tuscawilla Park at 235 NE Watula Ave., is slated to have a soft opening in August. The family friendly food/beverage/dessert/live entertainment venue, which can accommodate 300 guests, will open early seven days a week and remain open until 10 or 11 p.m. nightly, according to the developers.
UCF Knights, Alums Represented in College Football 25
For four seasons, FBC Mortgage Stadium was a home away from home for Victoria Torres ’24. As a trumpeter for the UCF Marching Knights, Torres was a part of the game day performances and tradition at UCF. Her time with the band also led to her developing a passion for the game of football. That same UCF game day experience is now captured in the long-awaited EA SPORTS College Football 25, with former Electronic Arts (EA) intern Torres playing a role in bringing gamers a realistic experience at the virtual Bounce House.
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...
Orlando church pastor who called himself a 'prophet' on trial for wife's death
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando church pastor who called himself a “prophet” is going on trial for allegedly murdering his wife. Sylvester Ofori, 39, is charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of his wife Barbara Tommey. She was killed as she walked into work at a Navy Federal Credit Union in 2020.
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