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Orlando Fire Museum to reopen to public after storm damage repairs
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum is reopening Saturday, about three months after it closed to repair water damage caused by Hurricane Nicole in 2022. Hurricane Nicole caused water damage to the Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum in 2022. It had to shut its...
GNP lauds independent community pharmacy excellence at ThoughtSpot 2024
ORLANDO — Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network offered through Cencora, convened more than 3,500 independent pharmacy owners and other partners to celebrate its annual marquee tradeshow and conference, ThoughtSpot . Now in its 13th year, ThoughtSpot celebrates the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network and its pharmacists’ enduring dedication to improving the health and wellness of their communities, while paving the path of independent pharmacy forward.
Orlando man pleads guilty to smuggling firearms hidden in refrigerator
ORLANDO, Florida — Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, a 37-year-old from Apopka, has pleaded guilty to one count of smuggling goods from the United States, according to a press release from the United States Attorney's Office. Vasquez Tolentino faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, with a sentencing...
Popular Thornton Park sports bar announces sudden closure
ORLANDO, Fla. - Graffiti Junktion in Thornton Park will serve its last cold one this weekend, the restaurant announced on social media. The popular sports bar is closing on Sunday, July 28, after more than 15 years in business. "On behalf of the staff we thank everyone for over a...
Orlando calls on artists for Hispanic Heritage Month display at City Hall
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando is looking to showcase local artists’ work downtown for a Hispanic Heritage Month display at City Hall. Submissions are open until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, for an exhibit running from Sept. 17 to Nov. 3 in the Terrace Gallery, the city said in a news release.
SoundTube’s SolidDrive Provides Immersive Audio Experience at Orlando Airport’s Windows On Orlando (WOO) Video Feature
International Airport features an innovative Experiential Media Environment (EME) that aims to create an unforgettable travel experience for passengers. A key component of the EME is the Windows On Orlando (WOO) video feature. The Windows on Orlando Video Feature. The WOO comprises three adjacent panoramic screens that form a 100-foot-long,...
Sanford Community Mourns as 22-Year-Old Brandon Leo Fatally Shot During Online Sale Meetup
A young man's attempt to responsibly sell a pair of headphones ended tragically last weekend in Sanford. 22-year-old Brandon Leo was fatally shot while sitting in his pickup truck after he had arranged to sell the headphones online. The sale was set to take place in the driveway of an empty home on West Third Street, described by police as a potential "set-up," according to information released by the Sanford Police Department, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
Four-star 2026 safety Jamarrion Gordon flips commitment from Alabama football to UCF
Four-star class of 2026 safety Jamarrion Gordon has flipped his commitment from Alabama football to UCF, Gordon told On3 on Friday. Gordon had been committed to Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide since May and was the first commitment in its 2026 class. The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Jackson, Alabama native is tabbed as the No. 10 prospect in Alabama within the 2026 class and the No. 20 safety in the cycle per the 247Sports Composite. Nationally, Gordon ranks...
7-year-old author talks ‘Giovanni’s Slam Dunk Dreams,’ book to be featured in OCPS libraries
ORLANDO, Fla. – Every weekday morning on “Breakfast with Bridgett,” you’ll find interesting stories and interviews, plus weather and traffic to help you plan the day. Bridgett talked to 7-year-old author Giovanni McPherson about the inspiration behind his book “Giovanni’s Slam Dunk Dreams.”. The...
‘Ragtime The Musical’ coming to downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Little Radical Theatrics is presenting its 15th anniversary production of the hit Broadway musical, “Ragtime.”. The musical takes place in early 20th century America. It tells the story of three families from three different backgrounds, and their pursuit of the American dream while living in New York.
Orlando police search for missing 75-year-old man with dementia
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police are searching for a missing 75-year-old man who has dementia. Miguel Vera was last seen around 2 a.m. Friday in the area of South Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street, police said on social media. Vera is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and 150 pounds...
HURRICANE CENTER: System Still Tracking Towards Florida, But It’s Very, Very Early
BY: WEATHER TEAM | BocaNewsNow.com BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — With the disclaimer that it is way, way too early to be concerned, the system that the National Hurricane Center started tracking late Friday is still tracking towards South Florida Saturday morning. The system, which notably has just a… Read More »HURRICANE CENTER: System Still Tracking Towards Florida, But It’s Very, Very Early
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