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Florida’s top nursing schools turn away students amid ongoing nurse shortage
With a recent influx of state money, Central Florida colleges with high-performing nursing programs hired more faculty, built new facilities and expanded their programs to accept additional qualified applicants. Yet it’s still not enough to end a nursing shortage that is predicted to leave Florida with 21,000 unfilled jobs this year and more in the future. A 2021 report from the Florida ...
SeaWorld’s ultimate shark experience returns to Florida in 2024
ORLANDO Fla. (WFLA) – Next week, the Ultimate Shark Experience returns to Seaworld Orlando with events to educate as well as thrill shark enthusiasts. Beginning July 7 to July 14, guests who purchase a special ticket (in addition to single day park ticket) can interact and immerse themselves in a day filled with shark activities. […]
Orlando Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Fatality, Faces Life in Prison
An Orlando man, Joel David Fonseca Flores, age 42, has been convicted by a federal jury for conspiring to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal outcome. Fonseca Flores now faces a minimum of two decades to a possible life sentence in federal prison, with a sentencing hearing on the calendar for October 7, as per the announcement made by the U.S Attorney's Office.
I’m a Bank Teller: Here Are the 4 Things You’re Doing Right When Banking
Plenty has been written about what people do wrong when banking, but what habits and behaviors tell industry professionals that their customers are doing it right and getting the most out of their...
Hampton Woods home tops Ocoee sales from June 24 to 30
A Hampton Woods home topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from June 24 to 30. The home at 457 Buckhaven Loop, Ocoee, sold June 24, for $700,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,527 square feet of living area. The sellers were represented by Joseph Doher, BHHS Results Realty.
SPOILERS: Tamyra Mensah-Stock Makes Debut & NXT Level Up Tapings Results (7/2)
Tamyra Mensah-Stock, gold medal winner at the Tokyo Olympics, made her WWE in-ring debut on this week’s tapings for NXT LEVEL UP tonight at the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida every week prior to NXT. Going under the ring name Tyra Mae Steele, she was in a match...
Sanford teen killed after crashing into tree in Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — ABOVE: A look at today's headlines. A 17-year-old is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says he lost control of his car in Volusia County. According to a report from FHP, the driver, who is from Sanford, was traveling eastbound on Reed Ellis Road approaching State Road 415 around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. FHP says the teen was traveling above the posted speed limit, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle and run off the road.
Jonathan Isaac is the Orlando Magic's sixth man of the future
If you want to know a team's priority, look to where the team spends its long-term money. Those are typically the stars, of course. They get four- and five-year deals for as much money as teams can give them in a lot of instances. These are the players they commit not only money but years to retain.
Toronto FC vs Orlando City: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
How to watch the Major League Soccer match between Toronto FC and Orlando City, as well as kick-off time and team news. Toronto FC will be looking to snap a lengthy losing streak in Major League Soccer (MLS) when they return to BMO Field on Wednesday to take on Orlando City.
Orlando Bracing for Scorching Independence Day Weekend, Heat Advisory in Effect
As Orlando braces for another wave of sweltering heat this Independence Day weekend, locals and tourists alike are urged to take the necessary steps to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to a recent forecast, high temperatures will persist alongside a moderate chance for showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Specifically, the heat index is expected to hover between 102-107 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a "Moderate to Major HeatRisk" to Central Florida residents, according to the National Weather Service.
‘From Here’ doesn’t connect with its topic — or the audience
Sign up for our Gay City News email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox!. The new musical “From Here” now Off-Broadway is at heart earnest and well-meaning. It was inspired by the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. On June 12, 2016, Pulse, a gay club, was attacked by a lone gunman with automatic weapons on Latin-themed night. The shooting took 49 lives, and traumatized Orlando and the nation. At the time, it was the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S history — tragically topped a year later by the shootings in Las Vegas.
New Blockbuster Trade Idea From Bleacher Report Sends Trae Young to Orlando For Wendell Carter Jr + More Assets
The Atlanta Hawks made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance, an
Universal Mega Movie Parade to Debut in Technical Rehearsal on July 3
The Universal Orlando Resort app now states that the July 3, 2024 performance will be a technical rehearsal. There had previously been no indication that the parade would debut as such. In a reply to a guest on X (formerly Twitter), Universal Orlando confirmed that the official opening date of...
Championship brackets, tops from Tuesday, the youngest player at AAU Boys Volleyball Nationals
ORLANDO, Florida — Day three at the AAU Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships was critical as all the teams finished pool play. The top three teams were seeded in a three-team pool, with the top team being placed into Wednesday’s championship bracket of eight teams. The 18s, 16s,...
Duncan McGuire Declines Orlando City's Offer Amid Interest from European Clubs
It's official: Duncan McGuire is playing hardball with Orlando City, turning down an offer that the club might've thought was a sure bet. McGuire and his representatives have rejected what they declared was a below-market offer from the MLS club. Orlando City still intends to continue negotiations, with the club stating, "Orlando City and Duncan McGuire are continuing to have discussions regarding the forward's future with the club," according to WESH.
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