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Snap! Orlando hosts Le Salon 2024
Snap! Orlando will host its annual showcase this year, Le Salon 2024, featuring international and regional artists. The showcase will present various modes of art and will incorporate notions of not only perception but also culture and beauty. According to a press release, “We will be offering art consultations and...
Building a universe: How construction of Universal Orlando’s 4th theme park will progress in a year
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Tuesday, Comcast released its quarterly earnings revealing that theme park revenue dropped nearly 11% to $1.98 billion. While attendance has normalized compared with a record-setting 2023, Universal Orlando has big expectations for Epic Universe, as it’s poised to revolutionize the theme park landscape starting in 2025.
Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Edie and Ellie Wilkins
OVIEDO, Fla. – Edie and Ellie Wilkins are as close as can be. And it’s more than just being 6-foot twin sisters. “We say we’re soulmates,” Edie told News 6. “We say we’ll never find anyone that’s the same.”. Ellie echoed that sentiment...
Stetson Hatters Tennis Programs Shine in 2024 ITA Academic Awards
Stetson University's men's and women's tennis programs received ITA Academic Awards for the 2024 season, with 11 student-athletes earning individual honors alongside team recognitions. The men's team, finishing second in the ASUN Championship with an 18-6 record, had six players named ITA Scholar-Athletes, while the women's team, ASUN Champions with a 15-7 overall record, boasted five Scholar-Athletes.
Meet the Startups that Earned Investments at T.D. Jakes’ Shark Tank-style Competition
At T.D. Jakes’ second annual Good Soil Forum, which featured a seed capital pitch competition kin to Shark Tank, the underlying idea that brought more than 2,000 entrepreneurs into one room was the desire to grow. The first event was held in Orlando last year. But according to T.D. Jakes Enterprises COO Michael Phillips, Dallas, too, has rich soil filled with shining entrepreneurs that deserve a chance to receive the spotlight. And that spotlight was a chance to compete for $500,000 of seed money—double what the organization and its partner Wells Fargo granted to Orlando-based entrepreneurs.
South Lake Chamber Of Commerce July Breakfast Highlights Minneola’s Bright Future
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce held its July Breakfast at the picturesque Sterling Event Venue, a Tuscan-inspired wedding destination located at 20524 CR 455, Clermont. The breakfast, hosted by the City of Minneola, brought together Mayor Pat Kelley, city staff, and stakeholders to present ongoing and upcoming projects in the thriving community.
No bond for unlicensed driver after his 2nd arrest in 3 days
LEESBURG, Fla. (TND) — There seemed to be nothing less than a free-for-all late in the afternoon of July 4, and one man ended up arrested twice over the long holiday weekend. “There was a large group of subjects riding ATVs and dirt bikes in the area,” a police...
Join Jay at FTC in Orlando this Saturday
Join Jay and the STAR 94.5 team this Saturday at Florida Technical College from 10am-noon in Orlando for their free back to school event!. Bring the family and receive a free backpack filled with school supplies while supplies last! Come enjoy raffles, refreshments, family activities, program demonstrations and learn more about what FTC has to offer!
Employee stole $1k in goods from AutoZone, 'hiding them near the trash cans,' cop says
GROVELAND, Fla. (TND) — Suspecting an employee of stealing isn't so unusual but the merchandise in this case added up to a grand theft charge, which is a felony. A regional loss prevention manager at AutoZone told police in Florida “that during his weekly exception reporting on 06/17/2024, he noticed suspicious activity involving Cameron Colburn, who has been an employee at this store as of September 2023.”
Anastasia Grace Melville
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Anastasia Grace Melville, a cherished miracle baby, who left us peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at the tender age of one. Born in Orlando, Florida, Anastasia was a beacon of hope and joy, overcoming medical challenges with the heart of a...
Body found in pond near UCF, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - University of Central Florida police officers found a person dead in a pond near the campus early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The body was discovered in a pond near Alafaya Trail and Gemini Boulevard, according to Amanda Sellers, a spokesperson for UCF Public Safety. "No suspicious activity...
Magic 2024 NBA free agency grades for every signing
The Orlando Magic took a jump in the 2023-24 season, as they were the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference at 47-35. The Magic have been busy in NBA free agency to improve their roster and solidify themselves as contenders in the East. Orlando is building around their young star...
Katharine Marie Emery
Katharine Emery of The Villages Florida, died on July 19th, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Kathy was born December 26, 1946 to Joseph and Diega (Messina) Ruggiero in Medford Massachusetts. Kathy graduated from Girls Catholic High School, where she excelled in Latin and Mathematics. She obtained her...
NBA Rookie Rankings: Magic's Tristan da Silva Earns Top Spot?
Tristan da Silva made a strong first impression in his first taste of NBA action in the NBA 2K25 Summer League in Las Vegas. While da Silva flashed much of what had him touted as one of the safer picks in the 2024 NBA Draft, he fell just short of being ranked as the best rookie by ESPN. ESPN ranked the Orlando Magic's first-round pick as the No. 2 best rookie in the summer league, only trailing Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware.
Delta customers in Florida still experiencing issues following CrowdStrike outage
ORLANDO, Fla. — The United States Department of Transportation says it is now investigating Delta Airlines to see if the company has been following the law, accommodating passengers affected by last week’s CrowdStrike outage. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same...
NBA Power Rankings: Magic Among Eastern Conference's Elite?
The Orlando Magic have gone from a young team on the rise to one that's primed to contend in the Eastern Conference. But with the 13-win improvement the Magic made and them coming within a game of reaching the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs, was it enough for ESPN to rank Orlando among the best of the best in the conference in its power rankings?
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