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Upcoming Public Meeting for Edgewater Drive New Traffic Signal
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Edgewater Drive (State Road (S.R.) 424) from south of Satel Drive to north of Aloha Street on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this project is to address identified safety issues by signalizing the offset intersection along Edgewater Drive at Satel Drive and Aloha Street.
26Health announces leadership changes, return of gender-affirming care
The team at 26Health celebrate Latrice Stewart’s promotion to CEO. (Photo from 26Health’s Facebook) ORLANDO | 26Health, a Central Florida nonprofit focused on providing health care services “rooted in our LGBTQIA+ heritage, lineage and history” has announced several changes to its leadership over the last several weeks.
Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill Investigated for Abusing Power of Attorney and Financial Misconduct
The cloud of legal troubles continues to gather over former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, as an array of federal investigations and allegations have surfaced. ClickOrlando reports that new documents reveal a concurrent investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, focused on the purchase of a home using federal loans for the mortgage. Details from the State Attorney’s Office pointedly accuse Hill of abusing the power of attorney granted by a 96-year-old woman, leading to the procurement of a $428,000 mortgage and the unauthorized diversion of over $100,000 for personal amenities, including cosmetic procedures.
Kyle Bracewell Returns To Mount Dora High School As Principal
Mount Dora, FL — Kyle Bracewell is set to return to Mount Dora High School, this time taking on the role of principal. Bracewell, who has a long-standing connection with the school, will replace the outgoing principal, Marlene Straughan who was promoted to Regional Executive Director for Region 1, which includes schools in Eustis, Umatilla, Sorrento, Lady Lake and Mount Dora, along with Lake County Virtual School.
Ocoee High School earns "A" rating for first time ever
For the first time in Ocoee High School's history, it has received an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education. This rating marks a rise of 146 points over four years for the Knights. Ocoee High also received the highest percentage of total points in school history; the highest...
Howl-O-Sprint – Run for Your Life: Friday, Sept. 13
SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run is the ultimate Halloween thrill, and you’re invited—if you dare! Join us as darkness falls on Friday, Sept. 13 for a heart-pounding race through terrifying scare zones and past chilling roller coasters as sinister characters pursue you relentlessly. Survive to cross...
Four Merciless Queens Terrorize in Newly Announced Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone
Universal Orlando is treating horror fans today with a second scare zone announcement for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. After announcing the two-in-one scare zone Duality of Fear this morning, Universal Orlando has since revealed the fourth scare zone coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year. In Demon...
SeaWorld, Busch Gardens launch sinister sale for Howl-O-Scream
TAMPA, Fla. – The fall season is right around the corner, and SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are gearing up for their popular Halloween event. Guests are invited to face their fears with the all-new Shadows of Wonderland haunted house and reimagined Witch of The Woods – Rise of The Coven haunted house, plus five all-new scare zones.
Ocoee to get new training facility
When area police officers require extra training, they have two options: Use Ocoee’s small outdoor shooting range or go to Orlando to use the oftentimes crowded police training facility. All that will change for officers in West Orange and Lake counties once the city of Ocoee completes its new West Orange Regional Law Enforcement Training Center.
2024 Florida Summer Senior Championships – Ocala Recap
LCM (50m) Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training, Ocala, Florida. Meet Mobile: “2024 Florida Summer Senior Championships”. The Florida Summer Senior Champs took place from July 18 to July 21 at the Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training Center in Ocala, FL. The opening event was not one to disappoint. The...
What is Florida football paying to Samford, UCF for games at The Swamp this season
Florida football will play Samford $525,000 and UCF $800,000 for their appearances at The Swamp, per terms of game contacts obtained by the USA TODAY Network through an open records request. Samford will receive an allotment of 2,000 tickets for the game, which will kick off under the lights at 7 p.m. on...
Savoy Orlando to host 12th annual Celebrity Bartender event to benefit The Center Orlando
Attendees toast the bartender at Celebrity Bartender at Savoy in 2023. (Photo by Danny Garcia) ORLANDO | The LGBT+ Center Orlando is hosting its 12th Annual Celebrity Bartender event on Aug. 6 at Savoy Orlando. Sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, the event will feature four celebrity bartenders for each of the...
Clermont City Council Tables Decision On Proposal For Project Including Two Hotels, Storage Warehouse And DayCare Facility
On July 23, Clermont West Investments approached the Clermont City Council seeking a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a significant development project. The proposal includes the construction of two hotels, up to five stories tall, a residential storage warehouse, and a 12,500 square foot daycare facility. The site for this development would be accessible from the existing driveway on Hooks Street, which currently serves Ford of Clermont, as well as from the existing SR 50 entrance and the Sandy Grove access point to the east.
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