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DEP confirms obscure foundation is dropping plans for golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson
A mysterious foundation called Tuskegee Dunes, whose Florida lobbyists include a former secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, says it is behind the controversial proposed golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park — and that it is now pulling the plug on the plan. A spokeswoman for the Florida Department of...
Amendment 3: Will pot legalization spark a stoned driving epidemic in Florida?
As Florida voters consider legalizing marijuana in November, opponents are painting a scary picture of what might happen: an epidemic of stoned driving that will make the state’s roads more dangerous and deadly. But the research from other states that have legalized pot isn’t conclusive, and backers of Amendment...
Knights ready to kick off season after tough fall camp
Gus Malzahn told his players at the start of UCF‘s fall camp that he would put them through the wringer. The Knights coach felt his team was soft and lacked discipline during their first season in the Big 12, leading to the team’s disappointing 6-7 finish. It was the program’s first losing season since 2016 and the first-ever losing mark during Malzahn’s college career. Nearly five weeks ...
Florida Big Bend Region Prepares for Afternoon Showers and Intense Heat
Tallahassee, FL – Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected today across Tallahassee and the broader Florida Big Bend region. Residents should prepare for typical late summer heat, with temperatures forecasted to reach the low 90s. The National Weather Service has advised using sunscreen and heading indoors if thunder approaches. According...
Miami is banking on immigrants to help with the city's imminent teacher shortage
A critical shortage will be affecting students across the state of Florida soon, according to a recent study by Florida Tax Watch which uncovered that school administrators have been scrambling to find enough qualified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. A lot of it, unsurprisingly, has to do with wages....
Central Florida Man Drugged Exchange Student with Cannabis-Infused Chocolates, Alcohol
A Central Florida man drugged an exchange student with cannabis-infused chocolates and alcohol before sexually abusing the child. 51-year-old Dmitri Kostyunin, a former Apopka High School teacher, was sentenced in a Lake County courtroom for his guilty conviction in a sexual battery case on an exchange student. Kostyunin was sentenced to Life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Why Florida Democrats should be optimistic — and why they should be pessimistic
The November general election field is set, and Florida Democrats are getting excited. A bunch of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ endorsed school board candidates face-planted Tuesday. The presidential candidacy of Kamala Harris has given Democrats a shot of much-needed energy and enthusiasm at the top of the 2024 ticket. Social media is awash in clips of the Obamas throwing out Donald Trump disses at the Democratic National Convention.
Orlando Carves Out 90+ Days of Halloween Celebrations
Orlando is looking to be a Halloween Vacation Capital, inviting visitors to celebrate spooky season with a record 93 days of frightful and family friendly events. Highlights include the nation’s largest horror convention, Central Florida theme park events, haunted botanical gardens, trick-or-treat trails, and even a Beetlejuice-themed brunch. SPOOKY...
Orlando and Tampa men plead guilty to $3 million tax scheme defrauding IRS
FLORIDA—Two Florida men have pleaded guilty to a scheme to defraud the United States by promoting a tax fraud scheme called the “Note Program,” according to the US Department of Justice (DOJ). Christopher Johnson, of Orlando, and Jasen Harvey, of Tampa, entered guilty pleas to conspiring to...
Orlando crime ring members sentenced for stealing from churches and schools
FLORIDA — Three members of a crime ring that operated out of Orlando have been sentenced to 40 years in prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from schools and churches across six states. According to Attorney General Ashley Moody, a Fort Myers jury found Panait Dumitru, Catalin...
Florida to face Wake Forest at ESPN Events Invitational
The Florida Gators and Wake Forest Demon Deacons are set to face off for the second time in as many years on the hardcourt. On Thursday, ESPN announced that Florida and Wake Forest will play at 2:30 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day as part of the ESPN Events Invitational. The tournament takes place at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Kissimmee, Florida, on Nov. 28.
Browns' 5 TDs propels Poinciana past purple Storm, 34-14
Osceola County's two teams with new head coaches -- which won their Kickoff Classics last week -- met in our only matchup of in-county teams Friday. And, after a two-and-a-half hour lightning delay, it was Poinciana getting off to a 1-0 start, beating host Celebration, 34-14. Eagles' quarterback Cameron Brown...
Orlando weather: Afternoon showers return on Monday across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Monday will be a bit of a "rinse and repeat" of Sunday storms popping up in the late afternoon and lingering into the early evening. Highs will approach the mid-90s for inland areas and closer to the upper 80s and low 90s along the coast and beaches. The feel-like temperatures will be in the low 100s. Be sure to stay cool and hydrated if you plan to be outside! We'll stay mostly dry through midday, except for a few coastal downpours moving onshore.
Grande Lakes Orlando Offers Premier Helicopter Experience to NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination nestled at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades anchored by The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, introduced a premium experience for adventurous resort guests — The Kennedy Space Center Helicopter Tour. The one-of-a-kind, one-day experience begins...
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