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Piccolo wins statewide aviation leadership award
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo was recently awarded the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award by the Florida Airports Council. The award is presented to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. The award emphasizes Piccolo’s assistance over the last two...
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
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...
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.
After pulling plug on long-planned Heritage Park development, Sanford asks: What’s next?
After nearly a decade working with a developer to turn vacant land in the heart of downtown into a vibrant community of luxury apartments, restaurants, stores and offices, Sanford commissioners pulled the plug on the project — at a cost to taxpayers of at least $3.75 million. The city will pay Sanford Waterfront Partners of Coral Gables (SWP) that amount for walking away from the planned ...
League-leading Orlando Pride and Haley Carter agree to new contract through 2026
ORLANDO, Fla. (Aug. 30, 2024) — The Orlando Pride and Haley Carter have agreed to a multi-year contract extension that will see Carter remain with the Club through the 2026 season, with an option for 2027. In her second season at the helm, Carter currently has the Pride sitting atop the National Women’s Soccer League standings, unbeaten through the first 17 games of the season and recently setting the league’s record for longest streak without a loss.
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’...
Florida’s new school security: SROs replaced by armed guards
Florida is making a significant change in school security. Instead of the usual student resource officers (SROs) being in charge of security, many schools have decided to replace these officers with armed guards in their halls. In the aftermath of the tragic events that occurred at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas...
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Saturday 08.31.2024 12:30 PM
Northeast FL Surf Report #2 Saturday 08.31.2024 12:30 PM. View Our Latest Video Update [YouTube] Subscribe / Get Notified. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Northside]. View Our Live Jacksonville Beach Pier Cam [Southside]. Public Safety Announcement. In the modern era, our surf breaks can be very crowded and...
Invasive chameleon clans growing in Florida along Space Coast as people release the exotic pets
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Central Florida animal rescues are responding to more chameleon sightings on the Space Coast as the invasive species settles into the Sunshine State. The reptile is a novelty pet for many, but it is also an invasive reptile that threatens Florida’s natural ecosystem. Wild Florida Rescue is noticing more calls about sightings as the reptile rapidly multiplies in the wild.
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