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Showtimes for ‘Universal Mega Movie Parade’ and where to double-check
Showtimes for the new “Universal Mega Movie Parade” at Universal Studios Florida are located on an obscure page on the resort’s website. Universal Studios Florida debuted “Universal Mega Movie Parade” on July 3, 2024 featuring “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” “Back to the Future,” “Jaws,” “Minions,” and more. Locating showtimes for the new parade requires some sleuthing, as they don’t appear on the park hours page, nor are showtimes available in the Universal Orlando app until the day of the performance. Instead, they’re found on a landing page for Universal’s summer experiences.
Ocoee High football star Joshua Guerrier announces commitment to Pitt
Ocoee High football three-star athlete and rising senior, Joshua Guerrier, has announced his commitment to play his college ball at Pitt via a post on his X account. He chose the Panthers over offers from Iowa, Tennessee, Wake Forest and other Power 4 programs. Guerrier is the definition of an...
Let’s Talk Health, Crime, Environment At A Community Meeting Free And Open to the Public
Residents of Clermont are invited to participate in an important Lincoln Park Community meeting, “Let’sTalk: Health, Crime, Environment,” which will be held at Wootson Temple Church, located at 918 Scott Street, on July 15 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This hour-long discussion will feature Clermont Police...
Cambria County students win national STEM competition
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four students from Northern Cambria High School have brought home a national championship in a STEM competition. Ace Drumm, Ava Messina, Ben Messina and Drake Weller won the Technology Student Association’s 2024 Solar Sprint Competition. The team was led by two Northern Cambria teachers — Matthew Kline, who teaches technology […]
Downtown Orlando booming with high-rise development
ORLANDO, Fla – As WKMG Hits the Road to downtown Orlando this week, we learned the 32801 ZIP code is seeing a population boom with no signs of slowing down. The City Beautiful is in the midst of a growth spurt and downtown’s skyline continues to change as new high-rise apartments take shape. There are $1.5 billion worth of residential projects in the works for the downtown area, according to Orlando leaders.
Villagers fear they’ll be forced to sell homes due to rising costs
Financially struggling Villagers are hoping to see the amenity fee cap restored. The Amenity Authority Committee has recognized that the issue is serious enough to keep as a continuing discussion item on its agenda. The AAC will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 10 at Savannah Center. “Many of us...
Flying Horse Editions hosting open studio event on July 27
Flying Horse Editions (Facebook | Website), the collaborative printmaking press in Parramore’s Creative Village, will host a special Open Studio event on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The collaborative printmaking press has been operating for over 30 years creating high-quality editions and unique work at our studio...
Spirit Airlines temporarily reducing direct flights to Orlando, Florida, at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
LATROBE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Spirit Airlines is making a few changes to flights coming in and out of the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Westmoreland County, and they may affect your summer travel plans.If you are heading to Orlando, Florida, from the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in August, Spirt Airlines is cutting back service from a once-a-day daily direct flight to a once-a-day flight four days per week.Gabe Monzo is the Executive Director of the Westmoreland County Airport Authority, and he says Spirit Airlines is scaling back flights to service airplane engines within their fleet."It's a recall, and some of...
2026 QB Dereon Coleman commits to Miami
Miami has secured a quarterback in the Class of 2026. On Wednesday evening, Orlando (Fla.) Jones four-star signal-caller Dereon Coleman announced his commitment to Miami over opportunities at UCF, TCU, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Nebraska, and West Virginia amongst plenty of others. The decision to pick Miami...
Beat Builders Now Performing at CityWalk While Usual Stage is Down in Universal Studios Florida
The Beat Builders at Universal Orlando Resort have taken up residence on a new stage in CityWalk, far from their normal home in the New York area of Universal Studios Florida. Beat Builders Now Performing in Universal CityWalk. You may be accustomed to seeing the group performing on scaffolding near...
247Sports projects Clemson to play in this 2024 college football bowl game
The Clemson football team has made numerous postseason trips to Orlando over the years. The Tigers have appeared in bowl games in the city no less than seven times, with three appearances coming in the Citrus Bowl (typically played on New Year’s Day) and four in the city’s second bowl game. Orlando’s “other bowl” is now in its second season as the Pop Tarts Bowl. It was initially dubbed the Blockbuster Bowl in the early 90s before taking on a host of other names such as the CarQuest Bowl, MicronPC Bowl, Champs Sports Bowl, Russell Athletic Bowl and Cheez-It Bowl. And according to...
Florence County deputies find nearly 7 pounds of cocaine stashed in vehicle’s secret compartment after I-95 traffic stop
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Florence County deputies seized nearly seven pounds of cocaine and arrested a Florida woman on Wednesday after pulling over a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 95. Authorities arrested Carmen Denisse Garcia Roman, 34, of Orlando, Florida, after finding the drugs hidden in an “aftermarket compartment” in the vehicle, deputies said. […]
Leesburg librarian to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’
Patrons of the Leesburg Public Library may spot a familiar face while watching “Jeopardy!” next Thursday. Adult Services Librarian Robert Voyles will appear on the show on July 11. Voyles has been a lifelong watcher whose first memory of “Jeopardy!” is Ken Jennings’ inspirational 74-game winning streak. He...
4 hurt in multi-vehicle crash at Ocala intersection
A three-vehicle crash at a northeast Ocala intersection sent four people to the hospital on Wednesday morning. At around 8:15 a.m., several Ocala Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the intersection of NE 24th Street and NE 19th Avenue. According to OFR, an individual reported that one of the vehicles involved in the crash was on its side with the occupants trapped inside.
Man posing as UCF student-athlete arrested for rent money scam, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - A 22-year-old man who has been pretending to be a UCF student-athlete for months and asking for rent money has been arrested, according to the UCF Police Department. Xavier Dorcely was arrested on Tuesday on two counts of scheming to defraud, according to online jail records. Dorcely...
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