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Popular Miracle Mile hotel getting $3M upgrade
When driving down 20th Street, you may have noticed the extensive scaffolding erected on the exterior of the Hampton Inn & Suites at the 6th Avenue intersection. The attractive, L-shaped hotel developed by Keith Kite and built by Proctor Construction in 2015, is in the midst of a $3-million renovation that will make it “the fresh new hotel in town,” according to General Manager Brenda Celano.
Titusville Police Raid One Stop Grocery Amid Crime Concerns
Titusville Police Department detectives executed a search warrant on One Stop Grocery, located in the 400 block of Park Avenue, early this morning. The raid, which occurred around 7:00 a.m., was prompted by numerous complaints alleging illegal gambling, drug sales, and weapon-related incidents at the establishment. The operation was carried...
Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens
OMAHA — Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet...
Florida attorney general’s office and ACC come to agreement, documents at center of legal battle to be made public
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The documents at the center of the Florida State University’s ACC legal battle may soon be available to the public, according to Florida attorney general Ashley Moody. She said her office and the attorneys for the ACC have reached in agreement to provide the ACC’s...
Emotional support roosters approved for Marion woman’s property
A local woman’s request to keep emotional support roosters on her property was approved by Marion County officials this week. April Smith, of Silver Springs, presented her “reasonable accommodation” request to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners during its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 16. Smith,...
Leesburg’s Beverly Shores Elementary School Will Close For Renovations
The fall 2025 school year will be the last at the current iteration of Beverly Shores Elementary School. Lake County Schools has indicated that the school will close down for the 2025-2026 school year as Lake County seeks to replace older buildings from the 1960s and portables which have expanded the capacity of the school.
Orlando Magic Visionary Pat Williams Remembered for Shaping Sports and Community in Orange County
Orange County has lost one of its most influential figures in the world of sports and community development. Pat Williams, lauded as the visionary behind the Orlando Magic, has been celebrated in a statement by Mayor Jerry L. Demings. "Pat Williams was a true visionary whose impact on our community and the basketball world cannot be overstated," the mayor expressed. The legacy of Williams extends far beyond his role in the team’s inception and his tenure as senior vice president, according to Orange County's press release.
Restaurant news: New restaurant brings authentic Indian cuisine to Ormond Beach
Volusia County welcomed a brand-new restaurant earlier this month, serving traditional Indian cuisine with a dash of modern "American flair." Imli Indian Kitchen and Bar started serving guests just two weeks ago at 330 S. Atlantic Ave. in Ormond Beach, the former location of Millie’s North — which closed in the final weeks of 2023. For owners Sreeraj and Alexis Meleparambath, or "Mele," opening the serene new restaurant has been a long-time dream, well worth the wait.
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