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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.
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
SeaWorld, Busch Gardens launch sinister sale for Howl-O-Scream
TAMPA, Fla. – The fall season is right around the corner, and SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are gearing up for their popular Halloween event. Guests are invited to face their fears with the all-new Shadows of Wonderland haunted house and reimagined Witch of The Woods – Rise of The Coven haunted house, plus five all-new scare zones.
United Rentals Celebrates Grand Opening in Clermont
United Rentals, the largest equipment rental and end-to-end worksite solutions company in the world, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this event. The United Rentals team is ready to custom-engineer solutions for projects...
Thousands stranded as Delta grapples with tech issues, Oregon woman stuck in Florida
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thousands remain stranded as Delta Airlines tries to rebound following last week's Crowdstrike technology issues. Becky Jacobs, an Oregonian from Gold Beach, has been stuck in Orlando, Florida. “It’s been a nightmare. I went to the airport on Sunday and my flight out of Orlando...
A tree grown from a seed that's been to the moon and back is now at a DeLand school
DELAND — Other than those who work for NASA, how many people can stand every day in the presence of something that's been to outer space? The 240 students at St. Peter Catholic School in DeLand can. Their school was selected as one of only 50 nationwide – and one of just two schools...
Winter Park weighs expanding times for Sunday alcohol sales
Officials for the city of Winter Park have drafted an ordinance that would amend its regulations on the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays — allowing for sales and consumption to begin at the same time they would any other day of the week.
Lafayette FBLA attends National Leadership Conference in Orlando
Toni Sherrell Contributor On Friday, June 28, Lafayette High School (LHS) sent 10 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members to Orlando, Fla., to compete in the FBLA National Leadership Conference. These 10 members competed in Middle-Level Business Ethics, Introduction to Parliamentary Procedure, Broadcast Journalism and Parliamentary Procedure. These students were a small part of the conference, as there were over 16,000 registered attendees. Saturday afternoon, June 29, marked the start of the competitions for LHS. At 1:01 p.m., Holland Jackson presented his Business Ethics presentation for his preliminary round. He was followed by the Parliamentary Procedure team, consisti.
Florida Lottery Celebrates Multiple Winners as Luck Strikes in Broward and Summerfield
The Florida Lottery has brought fortune to a few lucky ticket holders this summer, with significant winnings reported in Broward and Summerfield. A Fantasy 5 game ticket, purchased at a Coconut Creek Walmart, hit a jackpot worth a handsome $101,996 yesterday night. The winning digits were 5, 6, 12, 15, and 22, as The Miami Herald reported.
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