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Patch developed at UCF revolutionizes Parkinson’s treatment
Parkinson’s is the most common movement disorder. Uncontrollable tremors and rigidity are the tell-tale signs of Parkinson’s. Nearly ten million people are living with the disease, and although there are drugs to treat the disease, many people become resistant over time. Treating Parkinson’s is like treating a stubborn...
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...
UCF Rugby Players Competing in Paris for Team USA
It is not long before the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics get underway. However, before the boats sail the Seine for the opening ceremony, a UCF Knights alum will hit the field to begin his and his team’s quest for a medal. The United States Men’s and Women’s Rugby Sevens...
Finally, a Way Around Exorbitant Rental Car Surcharges for Tolls
Tolls have long been the curse of rental car drivers, who often find their final bills inflated by per-day charges for access to automated toll payment devices provided by rental car companies. Now one toll authority in Florida aims to eliminate rental car sticker shock. The Central Florida Expressway Authority,...
Report: Cavaliers, Kings, Magic, Lakers Interested In Trading For Nets’ Cameron Johnson
According to NBA reporter Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Brooklyn Nets wing Cameron Johnson.An NBA source told Hoops Wire that the Cleveland Cavaliers are also interested in acquiring Johnson. Johnson appeared in 58 games for the Nets in 2023-24. He averaged 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocks while shooting 44.6% from the field, 39.1% from beyond the arc and 78.9% from the free-throw line. The Nets acquired Johnson from the Phoenix Suns in the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade during the 2022-23...
WWE NXT Preview For Tonight’s Show In Orlando, FL. (7/23/2024)
On tap for the 7/23 episode is Brooks Jensen vs. Josh Briggs in a No Disqualification match, Oro Mensah vs. Ashante Adonis, as well as Eddy Thorpe vs. Lexis King. Also scheduled is Thea Hail’s reaction to WWE NXT Women’s Champion Roxanne Perez, as well as Carlee Bright vs. Wren Sinclair in singles action.
Dorothy C. Thompson
Dorothy C. Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born November 26, 1934, in Clarion, PA. She moved to Fulton, NY during her childhood and graduated from Fulton High School. Dotty worked as a receptionist for pediatrician Dr. Garo Taft MD for over 25 years in Fulton.
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.
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.”
Stolen pickup truck found topped with a tarp; Suspect accused of covering up his crime
SORRENTO, Fla. (TND) — A sheriff's deputy uncovered evidence – literally – while investigating "a possible stolen vehicle" outside someone's home. The deputy was told a black Ford F-150 was parked in the driveway, along with the license plate number, and was “further advised that the truck possessed a silver Florida Gators front license plate,” the arrest report said.
11 Florida Big Lots locations have announced closing sales. Is Destin on the list?
Big Lots plans to close up to 40 stores this year and at least 11 Florida stores made the list of store closures, according to the store's website. That includes the store at 34940 Emerald Coast Parkway in Destin. The announcement, made in a filing to the U.S. Securities and...
We deserve a gate attendant in Dabney
Wondering why there is no gate booth with attendant at Chandler Drive and Route 470 in the Village of Dabney. We have so many cars coming through just the Lake Denham entrance and with the issue in Maddy Villas where people were looking into cars at night. We deserve the...
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.
This weekend’s autocross: How I won, lost and won again
No, no issues with the event itself. I didn’t get protested. No one lost my times. I was simply the only driver in my class this weekend, at a rather hot event hosted by our local Martin Sports Car Club at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center. I saw 98 degrees (not the band) on the Golf’s dash.
Heat, storm chances ramp up in Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
ORLANDO, Fla. – Deeper tropical moisture has returned to Central Florida Tuesday as a weak disturbance passes by. The current weather setup will support higher rain and storm coverage by the afternoon as the sea breezes develops along the coast and spreading rain further inland. The highest chance for rain (70-80%) will be along I-4 and neighborhoods west, where the sea breeze are forecast to collide.
Lion Links: 7/23/24
Happy Tuesday, everyone. It was a rather odd weekend as all three of Orlando’s soccer teams recorded 1-1 draws. The games will continue to come thick and fast between the Orlando Pride’s Summer Cup participation, Orlando City’s Leagues Cup opener, Orlando City B’s regularly scheduled programming, and the start of the Olympic tournaments. Before we get into today’s links, let’s all wish a happy birthday to Orlando Pride forward Alex Kerr!
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