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Boyfriend Murdered Woman, Discarded Body in Wooded Area After Evicting Her: Cops
After 24 years, police in Sanford, Florida, believe they have found the man who brutally murdered a local lady and dumped her body in a wooded area where she had been living. Officers confirmed on Friday that her boyfriend had kicked her out of their home the day before. According...
Summer IXL Program: Enhancing Proficiency in Middle School Math
The Middle School Summer IXL program, spearheaded by Ms. Melissa Benner, is in full swing. This program aims to improve students’ foundational math skills over the summer break. “Every student in my class works on a different set of skills, which is challenging to manage within a structured classroom setting. Since these individual gaps can be challenging to address during the regular school year, IXL is an excellent tool for targeted learning over the summer.”
Podiatrist Jacob Ivey, DPM joins Modern Foot & Ankle in Celebration and Winter Garden Florida
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.
Mild-mannered Orlando boxer Omari Jones eyes gold medal in Paris
Omari Jones is not your stereotypical boxer. He doesn’t seem to have the personality and demeanor of a career pugilist. Boxers can be considered to be bullies; troublemakers always looking to get into fisticuffs like Mike Tyson. He was a street brawler until famous boxing trainer Cus D’Amato helped channel his aggressions. Jones’ nickname might suggest a street mentality, but the man they call ...
4 Players who never looked quite right in a Magic jersey
It is rare for NBA players to play their entire careers with the same team. Especially in the twilight years of their careers, many players move around a lot, changing teams for a last few years of NBA playing time. As a result, we sometimes see players look rather odd...
Orlando Residents Prepare for Elevated Storm Activity and Intense Heat Index as Humid Week Continues
Residents of Orlando are bracing for more scattered showers and thunderstorms as the week progresses, with the sticky cloak of humidity ensuring the heat index remains stubbornly high. The latest update indicates that air moisture levels have climbed, further saturating the sultry summer atmosphere, and these conditions are expected to help cook up increased storm activity along the inland moving east coast sea breeze later today, according to the National Weather Service.
Getting higher in the standings will be fun for Orlando City SC
Yes, it was a draw instead of a win. But the recent match where Orlando City SC faced New York City FC demonstrated how far the squad’s defense progressed. Orlando City SC isn’t an exception. Few MLS teams get praised for defense. It’s more fun to talk about through balls, free kicks, and shots on goal.
Wren Sinclair Set To Battle Carlee Bright On July 23rd NXT
A new matchup has been announced for the July 23 edition of NXT on USA. Wren Sinclair will be in singles-action against Carlee Bright on the show, which takes place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The match was made official on social media. UPDATED LINEUP FOR NXT:
How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on WESH 2 in Orlando: Key dates, times, details
The Paris Olympics will officially open on July 26, and you can catch the Opening Ceremony and Games on WESH 2. The competition starts before the Opening Ceremony. Handball, rugby and soccer matches will be on July 24-25, and archery starts on July 25. There will be 16 days of...
College Sports Recap: Recent Wins and Losses in Central Florida Universities
The landscape of college sports in Central Florida has been vibrant and eventful specially the basketball section, marked by significant victories, unexpected losses, and notable individual performances. This article delves into the latest developments, focusing on key events and figures that have shaped the current season. Johnny Dawkins’ Contract Extension...
Competitive Florida siblings drive each other to win gold at AAU Karate Nationals
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - Siblings Jennifer and Zaine Jeffres are super competitive at home and during their karate practices in Winter Garden. Their rivalry has paid off significantly. Earlier this month, they achieved a rare feat at the AAU Karate Nationals in Miami. Sometimes, a person's biggest competition is their...
Two Olympia Track Club members to compete at AAU Junior Olympics
Keyana Cranston, 11, and Amiyah Kent, 9, have shined with Olympia Track Club. Both of them have a lot of hardware to show off. When asked how many awards Keyana has, she answered, “about 62.”. From a young age, Cranston showcased her skill. She said, “I always used to...
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.
Disney tries to win back fans by easing prices on food, rides and hotels
Disney has rolled out discounted ticket prices for select parks, summer dining plans and reduced hotel rates to woo back customers who have complained about the exorbitantly high cost of taking their families to the “Happiest Place on Earth.”. In May, Disney World quietly began to offer cheaper ticket...
Orlando Braces for Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms with Elevated Heat Index
As the summer heat continues its relentless grip, Orlando residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the south and west of KMCO, as the day unfolds. According to the National Weather Service, the morning has been primarily dry, but activity will ramp up into the afternoon with the formation of the east coast sea breeze. While rain chances are lower northward at KDAB/KSFB/KTIX/KMLB, temp groups for TSRA are anticipated for most other locations, amidst light southeastern winds shifting east/southeast.
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