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Missing 3-year-old found dead at Orlando resort
A toddler who went missing from an Orlando resort Thursday, July 18, has been found dead. According to Orange County Sheriff's Office reports, Rakim Akbari's body was found in a body of water near the resort, in the 8800 block of Palm Village Circle near State Road 535 and World Center Drive.
Crealde School of Art names new Incoming Executive Director
Crealde School of Art (Website) has just announced the appointment of Emily Bourmas-Fry as its new Associate/Incoming Executive Director. We told you about the art organization’s search for the innovative position HERE back in 2023 when longtime executive director Peter Schreyer announced that he would be stepping down from his role in the near future. The Swiss-American documentary photographer took the helm at the art school after serving 13 years as the director of its photography program, leading its faculty of nearly 50 teaching artists.
Breakdancing debuts as new Olympic sport in Paris this Summer
ORLANDO, Fla. — Breakdancing is the newest Olympic sport that will be making its debut in Paris this summer. Breakdancing originated in New York City during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Breakers would battle dancing instead of fighting. Breaking is back for the first time in Orange County...
Seminole County Public Schools to hold budget vote next week
Seminole County Public Schools will hold a budget workshop Tuesday, July 25 to adopt a tentative budget. The hearing will start at 5 p.m. at the Educational Support Center, located at 400 E. Lake Mary Blvd. in Sanford. The board will also hold a regular board meeting starting at 5:30 p.m. the same night. View the agenda for the board meeting here.
Winter Springs delays budget vote, will hold special meeting July 22
The Winter Springs City Commission delayed a key budget vote on Monday, opting to have a special meeting July 22 to give commissioners more time to consider a proposed property tax increase requested by city staff. The city’s proposed 2024-25 budget would increase the city’s property tax rate from 2.41...
Ice Cream Day, food to help the Zoo, date night and more
In case you needed a reason during the summer, National Ice Cream Day this weekend can be your free pass. Calling all singles to the Single Mingle Mixer at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, Suite 1314, in Winter Springs. Singles can enjoy live music during the event. You must be 45 years or older to attend. Learn more.
Longwood Basketball: Aldrich fills two open positions on coaching staff
Longwood Basketball coach Griff Aldrich has filled two open spots on his staff, hiring Aaron Smith, late of Louisiana Tech, and Myo Baxter-Bell, a Liberty alum who was most recently on the staff at a D2 school, Gannon. “We are thrilled to welcome Aaron Smith and Myo Baxter-Bell to our...
Gilzean inks no-bid deal with close friend to represent Orange elections office
Facing a lawsuit that threatened an expensive redesign of ballots for the upcoming election, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean turned to a close friend to represent his office in court. The supervisor, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, inked a no-bid deal with Michael Sasso, a Winter Park attorney, to represent the office in a case that could open ...
Estimate puts cost of fixing Midtown, Fairway Estates flooding between $100-$200 million
DAYTONA BEACH — As if to remind the roughly 70 people inside the Dickerson Center gym Tuesday afternoon why they had gathered there, heavy rain pelted the community center located in the city's most flood-prone area. Midtown, Fairway Estates and downtown residents and business owners came together for an update on the U.S....
Clermont Resident Sha’Carri Richardson Heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
CLERMONT, Fla. — Sha’Carri Richardson, the dynamic sprinter who grew up in Texas and now calls Clermont home, is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Richardson qualified at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials in Oregon, securing her place in the Women’s 100-meter and 200-meter races, as well as the 4×100-meter relay.
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