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'War of attrition': Did Niceville-South Sumter produce the Game of the Year in Week 1?
NICEVILLE — Eagle Stadium was deflated. Up two touchdowns against visiting South Sumter at halftime, Niceville watched three straight interceptions lead to 21 unanswered points and a second-half deficit. Tailback Connor Mathews was hobbled. Defensive back Uriah West was injured. Four-star lineman Jakobe Green was working with trainers. Receivers were cramping. Suddenly the Eagles...
Unlicensed driver arrested on DUI charge after overturning truck
An unlicensed driver was arrested on a drunk driving charge after crashing a truck into a guardrail. Hugo Leonel Caal De Los Santos, 36, of Bushnell, was driving a white 2022 Ford F-250 pickup at 10:42 p.m. Wednesday westbound on County Road 48 east of County Road 319 when he failed to navigate a left curve and collided with a guardrail, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The truck rolled onto its right side and then onto its roof. The crash caused the vehicle’s airbag to deploy.
‘Erratic’ driver arrested after running red light on Maricamp Road, fleeing traffic stop
A 26-year-old driver from Ocklawaha was arrested after he allegedly sped through a red light on SE Maricamp Road and fled from a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy who attempted to conduct a traffic stop. On Wednesday, an MCSO deputy observed a gray SUV that was traveling westbound on...
Vertical Aviation International’s Jim Viola Guest Speaker at Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral Event
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The August Military Officers Association of America, Cape Canaveral luncheon guest speaker was Jim Viola, the President and CEO of Vertical Aviation International, which was started 75 years ago in Anaheim, CA. As the President of Vertical Aviation International, Viola leads a global organization that...
High-Rise Hotel Proposed Near WDW at 13651 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL
A high-rise hotel known as “MB Resort” could take shape near Walt Disney World Resort. Our sources indicate that current plans call for a 19-story tower overlooking Lake Bryan to the east. The tower would measure 200 feet above grade, offering 199 rooms. The Orlando Business Journal reports...
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...
Marion County Jail is exceptional, has impressive food, brilliant correctional officers
I have experience from Marion County Jail that was exceptional. I really don’t take credit for going in with a good attitude, I have mental health issues. I did learn quickly that what I projected is what I received. My correctional officers were brilliant. Their professional training kept me and most safe while being overworked and understaffed. I personally could not imagine trying to keep large counts of women from not fighting.
Popular Roller Coaster Loses Wheels Mid-Ride, Terrified Guests Sent Flying off the Rails
A theme park is being sued after its popular roller coaster lost its roller coaster and derailed mid-ride. There’s a reason roller coaster accidents always make the headlines—they’re so rare that they’re worth talking about. Whether it’s Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, or any other theme park, every location builds its attractions to strict codes designed to ensure the safety of all.
Airline Files for Bankruptcy, Grounds All Flights: Orlando Airport Braces for Disney Guest Fallout
An airline filing for bankruptcy might affect your upcoming Walt Disney World vacation. While several airlines benefit from the ongoing surge in travel demand post-pandemic, others are grappling with significant challenges such as soaring jet fuel costs, aircraft supply chain disruptions, and a limited customer base, particularly for regional carriers. In 2024, several airlines, including Air Malta, Armenia’s FlyArna, Canada’s Lynx Air, and Antigua and Barbuda’s LIAT, either sought bankruptcy protection or ceased operations entirely. Air Vanuatu abruptly canceled all its flights in the South Pacific in May, leaving numerous tourists and locals stranded.
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