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Police: 83-year-old man missing after CrowdStrike outage led to flight cancellation in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Police are looking for an 83-year-old man who hasn't been heard from since earlier this week. Patrick Bailey Senior was set to fly home from the Orlando Airport Sunday, but police say the CrowdStrike outage canceled his flight. They say Bailey Sr. checked into a hotel for the night and checked out the next morning. He hasn't been heard from since.
Orlando City opens up Leagues Cup run with win over Montreal
The Lions continued to build on their unbeaten streak during the first game of their Leagues Cup run. Dagur Dan Thorhallsson, Facundo Torres, Ramiro Enrique, and Martin Ojeda were on the scoresheet as Orlando City secured a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Friday night in front of an announced attendance of 16,033 at Inter & Co Stadium during group stage play.
Developing a nano-treatment to help save mangroves from deadly disease
Mangroves and palm trees are hallmarks of the Sunshine State not just for their beauty but for their immense importance to Florida's coastlines. Mangroves are crucial because they naturally protect coastal shores from storm damage and serve as vital wildlife habitats around the world. Scientists at the University of Central...
Edgewater football team to play pre-season game in England
ORLANDO, Fla. - This pre-season will look a little different for the Edgewater football team. They’re heading across the pond in August to face the NFL Academy in Loughborough, England. "We’re hoping and praying it’s one of those trips that’ll be so much bigger than football. We want to...
5 things to know about the Resort Pool Pass
You and your family can experience the luxury of resort life without having to book a room. 1. More and more properties, like Coco Key Water Park Resort, are offering a Resort Pool Day Pass. This means, for a small fee, you can get full access to pools and amenities once available only to hotel guests.
Hard Rock and Jurassic Park: Guide to Planning An (Adults-Only) Trip to Universal Orlando Resort
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that growing up is just a state of mind. Just because you’re suiting up every day for a 9-5 now doesn’t mean you have to give up on collecting those limited-edition Funko Pops!, re-playing your favorite albums on vinyl from when you were younger, or yes, going to theme parks. Adrenaline heads getting their death-defying fix in aside, there are plenty of reasons to plan a whole vacation to a park — especially when many of them have become full-blown, all-inclusive resorts. But wait, you may be asking. The costumed characters, the goofy parades...
How Much It Costs to Do Christmas in Disney World in 2024
The recent mid-year announcements surrounding this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, and Disney Jollywood Nights can only mean ONE THING: Disney World is GEARING UP for the 2024 Holiday Season!. And how about YOU? Does all this news make you excited to...
3 Players the Magic cannot be afraid to trade to build a contender
The Orlando Magic are an intriguing young team. They have a daunting defensive foundation anchored by All-Defensive-level players like Jalen Suggs, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Jonathan Isaac, plenty of room to improve, and a superstar in the making. Orlando seems to have everything it needs to build a contender in the Eastern Conference.
'A natural leader with a heart of gold': Air Force Enlisted Village resident is top volunteer
SHALIMAR — An Air Force Enlisted Village resident was named LeadingAge Southeast Volunteer of the Year at an annual LeadingAge convention earlier this month in Orlando. According to a news release, Helga Howard moved into the Bob Hope Village in 2016 and took on any project needed to help residents and the facility...
Hurricane center monitoring tropical wave as weekend begins
ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Hurricane Center is continuing to monitor a tropical wave in the Central Atlantic. As of Saturday morning, the NHC is still giving it a 20% chance of further development over the next seven days. This wave will likely interact with a second wave behind...
Showers and storms likely after mild, muggy morning in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – After a mild and muggy start to our Saturday, expect to see widespread showers and thunderstorms again this afternoon. Afternoon highs today top out around 95 degrees. Our chance of rain is 60%. Overnight tonight, lows drop to 75 degrees. Storms should clear by 10 a.m....
CFC Hope to Find the Win Column Again Against Orlando
— Chattanooga FC looks to return to winning ways when it hosts Orlando City B for the second time this season on Saturday evening. “It’s always easier to say, but it’s one of those times where we just have to keep working hard and try and create our own luck again.”
Florida Tech Women’s Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Honor Squad, 10 Panthers Recognized on Honor Roll
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – The Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association released their Academic Honor Squads and Honor Roll. The IWLCA has named 324 schools across Division I, II, III, and NAIA as IWLCA Academic Honor Squads for the 2024-25 academic year. To qualify for this prestigious honor, the women’s...
Rapid Reactions: Leagues Cup begins with a roar
1. Starting strong in the 2024 Leagues Cup. After a stellar month of July leading into the tournament, the Lions dropped CF Montréal 4-1 on Friday night, starting the group stage at the very top. 2. The four goals by the Lions continue their terrific offensive form, with 18...
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