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Central Florida art nonprofits scramble after Gov. DeSantis vetoes arts spending
ORLANDO, Fla. – The arts encompass everything from music and dance to ceramics and woodworking, said Jennifer Evins, president and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida. “It’s tattoo artists, it’s floral designers, it’s sculpture artists, it’s poetry,” Evins added. She emphasizes that art...
Back to the Future: View a time machine up close at the DeLorean Motor Company in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Very few cars portrayed in films have had a bigger impact that the DeLorean. The DeLorean made its public debut in 1981, with close to 9,000 of the futuristic cars produced. What You Need To Know. General Manager of DMC Florida Robert Gadocha said the car...
The Orlando Magic showed clutch potential in their 2024 playoff run
After the Orlando Magic had their rousing showing in Game 3 of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers to make it a 2-1 series, everyone could feel the series was about to shift. There was bound to be a moment where a game hung in the balance in teh final moments that would tip the series one way or the other.
Healing and Thriving: Toxicura’s Mission for Survivors
In a groundbreaking effort to empower survivors of toxic and abusive relationships, Toxicura 501c3, founded by Alana Hubbard, a former celebrity photographer turned fire dancer, model and entrepreneur, is leading the charge with a multifaceted support system and a scholarship program aimed at breaking free from toxicity and fostering healing and resilience. Hubbard, who also owns Alura Entertainment and Toxicura, is pursuing a master’s degree in Social Work at the University of Central Florida (UCF) to further support Toxicura Thrivers. Additionally, Alana is a part of Miami Sundanz, an independent professional dance team in the Weston area run by coach Jeanne Wolk! Follow them on social media for info on upcoming auditions! @sundanzdancers. Alana is also campaign manager for Nevada congressional candidate Gabriel Cornejo and homeschools her two teens, Mason and Mariana.
Orlando Pride awards Haley Carter new contract, upgraded to sporting director
The Orlando Pride announced on Friday that Haley Carter signed a new contract with the team through the 2026 season with an option for 2027. The club said in a news release that Carter will continue to serve as vice president of soccer operations while her title as general manager has been upgraded to sporting director.
No. 21 Men's Soccer Prepped for Home Tilt with Wake Forest
ORLANDO – The No. 21 UCF men’s soccer team has shown resilience through its first two tests of the 2024 fall campaign, entering the program’s Saturday matchup against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons unbeaten. A stifling defensive effort, coupled with a first for one of the Knights’...
Gus Malzahn: 'We slopped around on offense, you saw it in the first quarter'
UCF pulled off a convincing 57-3 win over New Hampshire in their season opener in the Bounce House. The Knights should have won that game convincingly going up against an FCS opponent. That is nothing against FCS opponents, but UCF came in as the big favorite adn was able to get the job done.
FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL: Everything you need to know from Week 2 of high school football
Here's a roundup of Week Two's action from around West Orange and Southwest Orange County. Starting off with the Orange Observer Game of the Week: The Ocoee Knights hosting the Olympia Titans. Week 2. FRIDAY, AUG. 30. Game of the Week: Ocoee (1-1) beat Olympia (1-1), 53-10. Led by its...
Fast-growing Ocoee plans a six-month pause in building
Ocoee, one of Orange County’s fastest growing cities, is tapping the brakes on new development. “We’re still very pro-growth here,” said Craig Shadrix, interim city manager for the west Orlando suburb, where the population leaped by more than 30% in the last U.S. Census. “This is just giving us a little bit of space to help create the kind of growth we want to see. ” City commissioners are ...
Two Central Florida Sales Clerks Arrested for Selling Alcohol to Person Under 21
Two more Central Florida sales clerks were arrested for selling alcohol to a person under 21. The Polk County Sheriff’s office operates an ongoing Operation Pop Top campaign in which deputies visit various stores to see if store personnel would sell to an alcoholic beverage or Kratom to someone under 21 years of age (Florida’s minimum age for legal alcohol consumption).
Landsea Homes Sells Out at Greenfield Village near Disney in Central Florida
Landsea Homes Corporation announced it has sold all of its homes at Greenfield Village in Davenport near Disney in Central Florida. The Greenfield Village master-planned community is located just 12 miles from Walt Disney World and offers resort-style amenities like a zero-entry pool, splash pad, and playground. Greenfield Village is...
Florida Lottery Powerball, Lotto, Cash4Life results for August 31, 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 Saturday, August 31, 2024 Winning Powerball numbers from August 31 drawing ...
Teens Steal Ferrari 488, Lead Police On Chase From Rhode Island To Florida
Police allege that two teenagers stole a 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider in Rhode Island. They then drove the car all the way to Florida before officers noticed it there and gave chase. Now, both young men are in jail facing various charges related to the incident. Driving a high-performance supercar...
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