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Omaha to the Olympics: Duncan McGuire charts atypical path to Team USA
Soccer has taken Duncan McGuire across North America as a breakout star since joining Orlando City SC via last season’s MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas. Now his journey has led him to Bordeaux, a cradle of French history and culture where the US men’s Olympic team are encamped for their final preparations before kicking off the 2024 Summer Games against the host nation on Wednesday afternoon (3 pm ET | USA Network, Telemundo).
Sanford police: 22-year-old man shot, killed during apparent headphones sale
SANFORD, Fla. - A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night outside a Sanford, Florida home while attempting to sell a pair of headphones, police said. Sanford police officers responded to reports of a shooting shortly after 9:30 p.m. Saturday near West 3rd Street and Pomegranate Avenue, police said. Officers found a white pickup truck partially submerged in a retention pond near the intersection where 22-year-old Brandon Leo, of Orlando, was found dead inside.
Mastodon hits Orlando with Lamb of God to celebrate a classic album onstage
At a time when so many of their contemporaries have downsized their ambitions for keeping things unpredictable and fresh, the four core members of Mastodon continue to showcase a band that's in no way approaching a midlife creative crisis. On tour this summer with Kerry King of Slayer fame and Lamb of God, Mastodon will play a couple of months' worth of shows that'll highlight new(ish) as well as material. It'll be a catalog-diving summer, before an expected return to the studio.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday night, 22-year-old man was shot to death in Sanford during a meetup for the sale of a pair of headphones, police said. Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
WATCH: Melbourne High Graduate and UCF Student-Athlete Audrey Buck Talks With Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – There is nothing quite like spending time on a college campus, even as a visitor. With over 65,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. I recently visited the campus to meet with UCF women’s soccer player, Audrey Buck, who is...
Leesburg passes ordinance to enact speed cameras in school zones
LEESBURG, Fla. — On Monday night, city commissioners in Leesburg passed an ordinance that would enact a new speed camera system in various school zones before the start of the school year. Leesburg Mayor Jimmy Burry says it all boils down to making his city’s school zones safer come...
Winter Park Arts Groups Struggle with ‘Disheartening’ Funding Veto
Arts leaders are facing a year of financial uncertainty after the elimination of $32 million in state cultural grants. The measure was part of a $950 million spending cut, made by Gov. Ron DeSantis from 2024-25 budget, and has many organizations struggling to find solutions. Those based in “the city of arts and culture” are no different.
Lake Minneola High Students Headed To Junior Olympics for Water Polo
Lake County is brimming with talented young athletes, and two standouts, Augustine “Augie” Wladyczka and Cecilia “CiCi” Peroni, are set to represent their community at the Junior Olympics in Dallas, Texas, from August 1-4, 2024. These well-rounded young students not only excel in their sport but also maintain impressive academic records and contribute to their community. They look forward to representing Lake Minneola High School!
A Local’s Favorite Places for Pizza in Orlando
There’s nothing quite like a good slice of pizza for date night. It's certainly a way to show your cheesy side. Need a few suggestions for a place to grab a pie? Whether you want quick and casual, or something gourmet and special, here’s your guide to some of the local spots for pizza in Orlando.
Two-year-old boy dies in apparent accidental drowning in Osteen Saturday
A two-year-old boy who was reported lost on a 10-acre Osteen-area property yesterday evening was found in a canal in an apparent accidental drowning, the Volusia Sheriff's Office reported Sunday morning. Deputies responded to a 911 call just before 6 p.m. Saturday at the property on Flowing Creek Way. The...
Man on stolen motorcycle suspected of hiding meth while using restroom
A Clermont man on a stolen motorcycle was arrested for drug possession after allegedly trying to hide meth from deputies while using the restroom. Deputies were conducting surveillance at 7445 State Road 33 in Clermont when they saw a man on a motorcycle matching the description of 55-year-old Richard Steven French, who had a felony warrant, allegedly residing at the residence.
Oaty’s Earthly Odyssey: an original circus show
A space traveler crash-landed on planet Earth. While finding a solution to repair his broken ship, he stumbles onto the life-forms that inhabit Earth: plants, animals and the audience. The art of clowning is used to tell a story using mainly body language, dance, puppetry and music. This family adventure...
Urging all voters to participate in Aug. 20 primary
For 104 years, the League of Women Voters has educated voters so they are prepared to cast an informed ballot. As part of our mission, the League is focused on getting out the vote. There are important races that will be held during the 2024 primary Tuesday, Aug. 20. Unfortunately,...
After 10 years, a swan-song season for Corsets & Cuties
Jaimz Dillman isn’t going anywhere. And neither is her Corsets & Cuties brand. But as her burlesque troupe prepares to mark its 10th-anniversary season, she is changing things up. Dillman, known to fans as Lady Jaimz, won’t be producing shows with a consistent company of dancers after the coming season. But she’s still going to be part of the burlesque scene she loves.
XL Soccer World acquired by Manchester City-tied concept
A local soccer business has been acquired by a concept tied to an English Premier League club's ownership group. Orlando-based XL Soccer World was acquired by New York-based Sofive, according to a news release. Sofive has 13 locations and is part-owned by City Football Group, which owns Manchester City and...
'Couldn't stop smiling': Former Creighton soccer star Duncan McGuire ready for Olympics debut
Duncan McGuire had just finished his practice with Orlando City when he received a phone call. He saw it was from Team USA soccer coach Marko Mitrović, and the call could be either great or news that is hard to swallow. “He said the words,” McGuire said. “You’re coming...
Tiger Woods' son, Charlie, misses cut at US Junior Amateur after shooting 82-80 at Oakland Hills
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Tiger Woods watched his son, Charlie, shoot a 10-over 80 on Tuesday and miss the cut at 22 over through two rounds at the U.S. Junior Amateur. The 15-year-old Woods, who earned a spot in the 264-player field last month, finished near the bottom...
Quarterback Club preps for 65th season
The DeLand Quarterback Club is prepping for its 65th season with a pregame recruiting get-together meeting at The Elusive Grape in Downtown DeLand. This preseason gathering will take place 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12. The club will provide appetizers, and there will be a cash bar. Some of the already-arranged...
Here's when SunRail will debut DeLand station
SunRail has a date for when it plans to debut its DeLand station. The Orlando-based commuter rail system will have a grand opening for the 12.2-mile expansion on Aug. 9, with service to the station beginning Aug. 12, according to SunRail documents. Work on the $42.8 million project started back in May 2023.
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