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A native of João Pessoa, Brazil, Sam Albuquerque moved in 1997 to Central Florida as a kid. After earning a communications degree in 2016 from the University of Central Florida, he started his career covering sports as a producer for a local radio station, ESPN 580 Orlando. He went on to earn a master’s degree in editorial journalism from Northwestern University, before moving to South Carolina to cover local sports for the USA Today Network’s Spartanburg Herald-Journal. When he’s not working, you can find him spending time with his lovely wife, Sarah, newborn son, Noah, and dog named Skulí.
‘Do Not Need To Ruin Lives’: Trump Now Endorses Legalizing Marijuana in Another Florida Ballot Flap
Former President Donald Trump came out in support for legalizing recreational use of marijuana in Florida on Truth Social. The post ‘Do Not Need To Ruin Lives’: Trump Now Endorses Legalizing Marijuana in Another Florida Ballot Flap first appeared on Mediaite.
SS United States could move to Florida, turned into artificial reef
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- In keeping with the Sept. 12 court-imposed eviction from its pier in South Philadelphia, the SS United States very well may be sunk off the Okaloosa County, Fla. coast as part of an artificial reef, CBS News Philadelphia has learned.The county's board of commissioners is expected to take up the matter at a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, according to sources, as well as public meeting agendas and briefing documents.A spokesperson for the SS United States Conservancy said a short time ago by phone that the organization has had conversations with a handful of Florida counties because of...
Florida man who threatened judge over 'don't say gay' suit gets five-year sentence
A Florida man who threatened a judge after she dismissed a suit challenging the state’s “don’t say gay” law has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. Stephen Jay Thorn, 66, of Pensacola, received the sentence Wednesday, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. Thorn had pleaded guilty in May to a charge of interstate transmission of a threat to the judge.
3 things we learned from Gotham FC’s 2-0 loss to the Orlando Pride
On Sunday, NJ/NY Gotham FC traveled to Florida to face the undefeated Orlando Pride in what would be a difficult match. They had been on a solid run in NWSL play of late, having won the last four competitive games. The ladies returned to the league while welcoming back their Olympians. They had a wonderful home performance against Portland Thorns FC, with goals coming from Ella Stevens and Yazmeen Ryan.
Women’s Soccer Tops No. 24 Georgia 2-0 on Senior Knight
ORLANDO – Freshman Ella Holloran scored the game-winner in the 41st minute and senior Chloe Netzel added her sixth goal of the season in the 48th to lead UCF women’s soccer to a 2-0 shutout victory over No. 24 Georgia on Sunday night at the UCF Soccer Complex.
Starting XI: How the Orlando Pride will line up as they host NJ/NY Gotham FC
ORLANDO, Fla. — The lineup for the Orlando Pride's return back to Inter&Co Stadium has dropped ahead of the team's match against Gotham FC. Just one change to the starting XI as Summer Yates replaces Julie Doyle, who is available off the bench. On the bench, Carrie Lawrence returns...
Uncertainty surrounding raises for UCF faculty remains as current bargaining agreement expires
A meeting between the Faculty Union and UCF’s board of Trustees featured a continuous debate over faculty raises on Wednesday as the expiration date for the current Collective Bargaining Agreement drew closer. The current agreement expired on Aug. 31. "While we negotiate, unionized faculty are losing out every week...
Former UCF Head Coach Scott Frost Joins Los Angeles Rams as Senior Football Analyst
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – Former UCF Head Coach Scott Frost was announced as the new Senior Football Analyst for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Frost, 49, has been out of a job since 2022 when he was fired at Nebraska after going 16-31 in five seasons. As the quarterback...
Park Avenue Tavern announces new executive chef
New York-based In Good Company Hospitality opened a Winter Park outpost of its storied Park Avenue Tavern (Website) back in January 2023 with a classic menu of New American-style dishes and a claim that it had an amazing burger – backed up by The Wall Street Journal which named it “Best Burger” back in the day.
Win Tickets to See Juan Carlos Vassallo with the Orlando Symphony Orchestra
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OCFRD and UCFPD respond gas leak on main campus
UCFPD and Orange County Fire Rescue gathered at the Physical Science building on UCF's main campus Tuesday afternoon in response to reports of an "odor" in the hallway, according to Amanda Sellers, UCF public safety communications manager. Five OCFRD units arrived on the scene at 3:17 p.m., according to an...
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