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NWS Melbourne: More of the Same, Temperatures Will Reach the Low to Mid 90s With Heat Indices 100 to 106 Degrees
East- Central Florida - Friday July 26, 2024: The National Weather Service in Melbourne is predicting more of the same today across East-Central; Florida,. temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s with heat indices 100 to 106 degrees. However, greater moisture returns to the area today, bringing increased rain...
Violence Against Transgender Community, Starliner Mission, Olympics Begin, Musician Terri Binion
NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of Central Florida’s transgender community discusses violence targeting the community. A report from Paris on the Central Florida athletes competing in the Olympics. Orlando musician Terri Binion stops by to talk about her unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.
Schools won’t return to pre-pandemic enrollment in next 10 years, economists forecast
A state forecast indicates Florida schools will experience declining enrollment in five of the next six years, with the one positive year representing less than a 0.1% increase. The student enrollment forecast from the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research predicts that 12,379 fewer students will attend traditional public schools during the 2024-2025 school […]
Florida Democratic Party backs Rogers, but not Wood, who says she isn't playing politics
The Florida Democratic Party released its list of school board candidate endorsements Friday, a week after Gov. Ron DeSantis released his lineup of endorsed candidates. “We are not going to let Ron DeSantis and his allies take over our school boards with far-right, Moms for Liberty candidates," party chair Nikki Fried said in a news release. ...
Orlando City opens up Leagues Cup run with win over Montreal
The Lions continued to build on their unbeaten streak during the first game of their Leagues Cup run. Dagur Dan Thorhallsson, Facundo Torres, Ramiro Enrique, and Martin Ojeda were on the scoresheet as Orlando City secured a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Friday night in front of an announced attendance of 16,033 at Inter & Co Stadium during group stage play.
Final haunted house for HHN 2024 announced
The 10th and final haunted house coming to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights has been revealed: Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. Tharin White, founder of Everything You Need To Know, joined Garrett Wymer, host of FOX 35 News+, for a special edition of Orlando Parks V.I.P.
OUC Hosts Youth Energy Academy: A Hands-On Experience in the Energy Industry for Local Students
OUC recently hosted an engaging Youth Energy Academy, offering local students a hands-on experience to explore careers in the utility industry. Around 65 students from Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Lake counties participated in interactive learning sessions at OUC’s Conway Water Treatment Plant. Activities included a “Balancing the Grid” workshop led by the Orlando Science Center and a Mock Hurricane Simulation conducted by BAM (Black Architects in the Making) Orlando.
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
Florida Braces for Increased Rain and High Temperatures Along I-95
Melbourne, FL – Higher rain chances are expected today in central Florida, especially along the sea breeze as it pushes inland this afternoon. Residents should prepare for hot weather with heat index values reaching up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit. According to the US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida, the...
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
This is exactly why I never miss an opportunity to buy some scratch-off tickets when I'm on my way to the beach, or anywhere else that sells scratch-off tickets. The 500X THE CASH game is a $50 game with a top prize of $25 million, which is the largest ever offered on a Florida Scratch-Off game, and the best odds to become an instant millionaire. The game's overall odds of winning are 1-in-4.50. Scratch-Off games are an essential part of the Lottery's portfolio of games, accounting for around 77% of ticket sales. Scratch-Off games have generated more than $17.69 billion for the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) since their inception.
Oakland Park home tops Winter Garden sales from July 16 to 22
An Oakland Park home topped all Winter Garden residential real-estate transactions from July 16 to 22. The home at 15255 E. Oakland Ave., Winter Garden, sold July 19, for $1,950,000. Built in 2017, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 5,754 square feet of living area. Days on market: 71. The sellers were represented by The Julie Bettosini Team, Stockworth Realty Group.
Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday approaching
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida’s back-to-school tax-free shopping holiday begins next Monday, July 29. Shoppers can buy individual school supply items for less than $50, learning aids for under $30, clothes and shoes for less than $100, and electronics for less than $1500 all without paying sales taxes. The holiday runs until August 11. […]
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