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AutoPayPlus Fuels Staff Growth, Expands Footprint
AutoPayPlus has expanded its workforce by 30% over last year, reflecting business process enhancements, increased focus on customer satisfaction, and operational capabilities. The AutoPayPlus service has seen a 25% increase in enrollments directly correlated to its expanding partner network and additional service offerings. Continuous staff growth is seen throughout as departments evolve to be fully outfitted to meet demand from increasing partners nationwide.
Hilton Grand Vacations Announces Star-Studded Entertainment Lineup for 2025 HGV Tournament of Champions
Performers Luke Bryan, Flo Rida and Chicago headline exclusive concert series at LPGA season opener in Orlando. ORLANDO, Fla. (July 24, 2024) – Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announces the performance lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. As the LPGA Tour season kickoff, the annual tournament brings together entertainment, music and sports celebrities to compete alongside top LPGA Tour winners from the previous two seasons in one of golf’s most unique events. The HGV Tournament of Champions is known for offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences that extend beyond the golf course. An experiential highlight of the 2025 event will be an exclusive three-night private concert series headlined by Luke Bryan, Flo Rida and Chicago at Boxi Park in Lake Nona.
Are Big Lots closing near me? These 11 Florida locations have announced closing sales
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. The announcement, made in a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, said the discount retailer would be shutting 35 to 40 stores as its financials...
Montverde, Florida building an Olympic reputation by sending both athletes and coaches to Paris
MONTEVERDE, Fla. — Some of the world's best athletes who qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games have been training for years in Florida. Montverde is home to some of the fastest Olympic athletes, including members of Star Athletics, an elite running club, and Montverde Academy. Star Athletics trains...
Maserati driver jailed without bond after leading cops on two chases
A Maserati driver was being held without bond after leading cops on two chases. Marcus J. Sims, 32, of Leesburg, was booked this past week after a judge revoked his bond. Sims had been free on $16,500 bond following his arrest in July 2023 after he was hunted down and charged in connection with a Jan. 28, 2023 crash on State Road 44 near Lake Deaton.
Woman charged with insurance fraud had just ended pretrial intervention for.. take a guess
LEESBURG, Fla. (TND) — A woman is charged with insurance fraud and grand theft, and she filed the claim that was flagged right after she “completed her pretrial intervention term” from her earlier insurance fraud case. Authorities with the Florida Department of Financial Services said on Feb....
Microsoft outage still causing major disruptions for travelers at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. — Three days after a Microsoft outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, significant disruptions continue, particularly impacting operations at Orlando International Airport and Delta Airlines. The outage has left many travelers stranded and frustrated. Beneria Turnipseed, a Delta Airline traveler from Atlanta,...
Trust and integrity must return to the Apopka City Council
Earlier this week, I wrote a headline entitled "City Council in crisis". I deleted it and wrote a different headline to avoid sounding sensational, but after watching the last two meetings, I'm standing by that description. I'm hesitant to lay the blame on a leader simply because that is an...
Universal Orlando seeking superfans to star in new YouTube series
Think you might be one of the Universal Orlando superfans? If you think you’re the superfan they’re looking for, apply now to be the next Universal Orlando YouTube star!. Velocicoaster Train and Lighting Tests Happening During Park Hours at Universal's Islands of Adventure Park. New YouTube series starring...
TIMELINE: Here’s what to know about Regina Hill’s prior controversies
ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested in March on charges including the exploitation of an elderly person, among others. Now, public records have revealed that Hill is under federal investigation related to that case. The former District 5 city commissioner is accused of exploiting a...
Florida law enforcement cracking down on drivers who don’t stop for pedestrians
ORLANDO, Fla. - Law enforcement across Central Florida is patrolling to be sure drivers yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. It’s part of Operation Best Foot Forward. If you break the law, you will get pulled over. Most school districts in Central Florida are just three weeks away from...
Longwood residents frustrated after extension given to woman accused of causing flooding
LONGWOOD, Fla. - Residents in Longwood are expressing frustration over ongoing flooding issues, which they attribute to a neighbor who allegedly filled a storm drain with cement. The neighbor, Diane Goglas, is accused of filling two manholes and a broken pipe with concrete to address erosion on her property, leading...
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...
River otter suspected of killing swans, duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, city says
ORLANDO, Fla. - A river otter is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two Australian black swans and one duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park. The City of Orlando said when the otter was discovered on Monday, July 15, officials promptly contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Orange County Animal Services for guidance.
Best Deli Restaurants in Orlando, FL
We spotlight three of the best Deli restaurants in Orlando known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Orlando: New York Deli, Orlando City Deli, and Black Bean Deli. Orlando boasts a rich and diverse Deli food culture, with numerous establishments offering exceptional sandwiches that cater to a variety of tastes.
Service for Magic co-founder Pat Williams open to public
The family of Magic co-founder Pat Williams will be celebrating his life Friday in Orlando. The service for Williams will be held 3 p.m. Friday at the First Baptist Orlando, which is located at 3000 S John Young Pkwy. in Orlando. The church seats 4,000 and the service will be open to the public, the family said. A live-stream link will also be made available. “Our family would like to thank ...
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