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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.
Electronic Arts' Daryl Holt talks College Football 25, NIL's role in video games
This week's Florida Business Minds podcast episode introduces listeners to Daryl Holt, senior vice president and group general manager of EA Orlando. Sponsored by TECO Peoples Gas, the audio series features candid conversations with top business leaders from the Orlando, South Florida, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville regions. The video game...
Law enforcement floods east DeLand neighborhood
What began as an attempted traffic stop on Interstate 4 about 2 p.m. on July 21 ended up flooding the east side of DeLand with law-enforcement, with multiple units from the Florida Highway Patrol, the DeLand Police Department and the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office all looking for a suspect who had run from his crashed vehicle.
Youth soccer: WVFC falls in first game at national tournament
ORLANDO, Fla. — A late foul on the goalkeeper resulted in a North Carolina penalty kick that downed West Virginia Futbol Club’s 18U girls 2-1 on Tuesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The defeat put WVFC at 0-1 in the standings with two pool play...
Democrat Tom Keen faces Republican opposition in Central Florida’s House District 35
After Democrats flipped the seat in a January special election, the Florida Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Florida are squaring off in this year’s general election in Central Florida’s House District 35. Both of those parties have been steadily providing in-kind contributions as Rep. Tom Keen,...
Red Lobster announces next owner after sale in bankruptcy
Red Lobster Management LLC on Monday filed its "designation of successful bidder" paperwork with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida in Orlando. The seafood chain's new owner will be RL Purchaser LLC, a stalking horse bidder made up of Red Lobster’s lenders, which proposed a $376 million bid.
Birmingham-based senior living firm expands in three Florida markets
A Birmingham-based senior living facility company has made a large boost to its footprint. Atlas Senior Living and affiliate company Salta Capital acquired three senior living communities in the Orlando submarkets of Clermont, Ocoee and Oviedo. Financial details were not disclosed. Madison at Ocoee is a 58,000-square-foot facility, Madison at...
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...
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.
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...
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,...
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...
Lady Lake commissioners want to skip scrutiny at ballot box
Robert Nyce, writing in an Opinion piece wants to warn Lady Lake residents of the commissioners' recent vote to lengthen their term in office. Read more: Lady Lake commissioners want to skip scrutiny at ballot box...
City to vote on rules limiting downtown Orlando nightclub locations, more
The city of Orlando on Aug. 12 will vote on new regulation related to nightlife in what the city refers to as the downtown entertainment area, typically called DEA. City Planning Division Manager Elizabeth Dang said Orlando staff was asked to consider potential code amendments to prevent further concentration of nightclubs in the DEA — which is a rectangular area centered on Orange Avenue from Colonial Drive to State Road 408 — and suggested nightclubs may be responsible for the area’s lack of daytime activity.
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...
Spiritual Side: Learn about microplastics on Sunday, July 28
On Sunday, July 28, all are welcome to visit with members of Unitarian Universalists of DeLand to learn about microplastics. These persistent organic pollutants are known to accumulate in the bodies of living things — including humans!. Ahmed Eldeeb, an Egyptian-American youth activist, upcoming Harvard University student, researcher and...
Caleb Plant looking for new fight date, after opponent suffers injury in camp
Caleb Plant’s long awaited return to the ring will have to wait a little longer. Plant’s next fight, scheduled for Aug. 17 in Orlando, has been pushed back after his opponent Trevor McCumby suffered an injury in camp, per Plant’s PR team. His promoter, Premier Boxing Champions,...
The best ice cream shop in Orlando, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Orlando ice cream shop. Here’s what they said. When the scorching Florida sun has you craving a cool, sweet escape, Orlando locals know there’s only one place to go: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. According to a recent readers’ poll, Kelly’s has been crowned the best ice cream shop in Orlando, and it’s not hard to see why. From its delightful flavors to its community-centric approach, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream has scooped its way into the hearts of many. Let’s dive into what makes this charming ice cream haven the top choice for sweet treats in the City Beautiful.
The best pizza in Orlando, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Orlando pizza parlor. Here’s what they said. Orlando is a city known for its vibrant theme parks, bustling nightlife, and food that’s as exciting as the city itself. Among the culinary options, one category always garners a special kind of attention: pizza. The competition is fierce, but according to a recent readers’ poll survey, one establishment stands out as the best pizza in Orlando hands-down: Stone Fired.
REVIEW: Does This EPCOT Restaurant Really Deserve Its Poor Reputation? We Found Out!
EPCOT is home to some of our favorite restaurants, but that doesn’t mean they’re all created equally. While we love quick-service spots like Sunshine Seasons and table-service restaurants like Garden Grill (just to name two of our favorites), there’s one restaurant in EPCOT that’s been hated on for YEARS. But is it really bad as we remember and as everyone makes it sound? We’re heading back to find out — come with us to find out if Coral Reef is the worst restaurant in EPCOT.
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