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South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Windermere High Wolverines celebrate first on-campus stadium after 7 seasons
WINDERMERE, Fla. - After seven seasons of trekking over to Scott Pine Park to practice and play home games, this season will look a lot different for the Windermere High School Wolverines. They now have a place to call their own, and it’s right on campus. "It’s been annoying,...
Horizon High senior to publish second book
Sixteen-year-old Angely Gentile is using her passions and talents in writing to help give others a break from reality and an opportunity to share collective world experiences. The senior at Horizon High School published her first book, “Hasta El Final,” — “Until the End” — a few months ago and plans to publish her second book, “Between Races,” in September.
Avalon Ridge home tops Winter Garden sales from Aug. 12 to 18
An Avalon Ridge home topped all Winter Garden residential real-estate transactions from Aug. 12 to 18. The home at 16065 Barkly Ridge Court, Winter Garden, sold Aug. 13, for $926,460. Built in 2024, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths and 3,957 square feet of living area. WINTER GARDEN. AVALON RIDGE.
FWC issues School Fishing Club Grant to 50 schools
I hope everyone had a great weekend and you got a chance to enjoy the Blue Full Moon we had at the first of the week. I walked outside and enjoyed how bright the moon was and how big it seemed. Accordin’ to NASA, the blue moon is closer to the Earth, and so it looks bigger and seems brighter. Anyway, the fishin’ is still slow for most folks.
Osceola Clerk & Comptroller Kelvin Soto to Present Third Annual HalloWedding Scare-A-Mony & Reception
Osceola County Clerk & Comptroller Kelvin Soto, Esq. invites 25 couples to say “I Do” to their BOO this Halloween at the third annual HalloWedding Group Wedding “Scare-A-Mony” and Reception—an eerily epic way to pledge eternal love!. The Halloween Group Wedding Ceremony and Reception will...
DeLand historian searching for a permanent location to display World War II tugboat
DeLand, Fla. – A trip down the St. Johns River can be like going back in time. And for Dan Friend, the clock stops in 1944. Friend sat at the front of a pontoon boat as it glided across the glassy surface of Lake Beresford in DeLand. “It’s always...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Presents: Let’s TacoBout Two Great Causes Fundraiser to Benefit Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (Sept 7)
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is thrilled to announce a special fundraising event, “Let’s Taco Bout Two Great Causes” set to take place on Saturday, September 7, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Green Valley County Club (14601 Green Valley Blvd., Clermont). This community event will support two vital organizations, Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake, both dedicated to providing services and resources to those in need within our local community.
Philadelphia driver arrested after leaving scene of deadly crash on I-78
Pennsylvania State Police have released details of a fatal accident that took place on I-78 westbound in Greenwich Township Friday, August 23, at 4:54 PM. According to a public information release report, the incident occurred as the victim, identified as 49-year-old Jymel Dejuan Smith of Clermont, Florida, stopped his tractor trailer on the right-hand shoulder of I-78 westbound in the area of mile marker 41.5 in Greenwich Township, and exited his vehicle.
Leesburg father stuck babysitting attacks wife who went out with friends
A Leesburg man was arrested Wednesday on a warrant issued for allegedly punching and strangling his wife for going out with friends while he babysat. On Aug. 11, officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded to an undisclosed Lake County apartment regarding a battery, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. They arrived and met with the female victim who advised that 40-year-old James Earl Beasley, her current husband and father to their child, battered her. He became upset that she went out with some friends while he stayed home watching their child.
DeSantis unveils $5.8M plan for park, Space Coast Regional Airport project
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced $5.8 million in state money to help connect a new industrial park to the Space Coast Regional Airport in Brevard County. DeSantis said the money, which will come from the state’s Job Growth Grant Fund, will be used for roads....
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.
Universal Orlando shares details on Helios Grand Hotel
ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort is sharing new details about the 500-room Universal Helios Grand Hotel. The Mediterranean-inspired hotel, co-owned by Loews Hotel & Co., will be located at the resort's highly-anticipated Epic Universe theme park, slated to open in the summer of 2025, officials said in a news release. It will also reportedly bring the resort's portfolio to a total of 11 hotels and 11,000 guest rooms.
Cast Member Receives ‘Disney Heroes Award’ After Saving a Life
When we visit Disney’s parks, we expect to see heroes from our favorite movies to be brought to life in a way that only Disney can do. What we might not anticipate is that some of the most compelling heroes we’ll meet during a visit are Disney’s very own Cast Members.
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