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New York City vs. Orlando player ratings
Another draw for New York City FC and another set of mixed player ratings. A stretch of four straight New York City matches on the road concluded at Inter&Co Stadium, a 1-1 salvaged thanks to a Hannes Wolf goal and some excellent Matt Freese saves. Those two players scored the...
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison for attacking deputies in Lake County
An Orlando man was given a guilty verdict and sentenced Tuesday in a 2020 case in which he battered deputies and resisted arrest. In the courtroom of the Honorable Judge Cary F. Rada, jurors found 53-year-old Kenlin Anthony Bougouneau guilty on all three counts and sentenced him to 15 years in the Florida Department of Corrections.
Teen-driven Orlando honey brand still buzzing after nearly 7 years
When she was 15, Jamisha Woodson joined an Orlando-based honey brand and became one of the members of its founding class. She charted one future goal for herself: Be her own boss. At 22, Woodson returned to honey after creating her own line of hair and skin products — a venture she said earns her a six-figure salary. Mission accomplished. “I only worked one job my entire life and that’s Black ...
‘I think I just killed my friend:’ Winter Springs man faces charges in fiery 2023 crash
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 21-year-old man faces charges related to a 2023 traffic crash in Seminole County that claimed the life of a passenger in the vehicle he was driving, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to a crash on Brumley Road near White Tail Trail,...
Eustis Elementary School Renovations Coming Soon
Eustis Elementary School has become a focal point of community discussions due to its aging infrastructure and the pressing need for improvements. Recognizing the necessity for a significant upgrade, Lake County Schools has included the Eustis Elementary School improvement plan as a key part of its five-year plan. This initiative aims to ensure that students at Eustis Elementary are provided with every possible tool for success as they transition to middle school and high school.
Coco Locos Tiki Bar Grand Opening: A Splash of Fun and Frozen Drinks by Lake Eustis!
The grand opening and ribbon cutting of Coco Locos Tiki Bar was a success last Thursday as dozens of frozen drink fans cozied up to the outdoor bar, just across the parking lot from Lake Eustis Bar and Grille. The outdoor Tiki themed bar seats around twenty and has plenty...
Man who died in 18-wheeler crash on I-10 east identified by Baton Rouge Police
Baton Rouge police have identified the man who died in a crash Monday on Interstate 10 east, when the 18-wheeler he was driving crashed into a guardrail near the Highland Road exit. Jamoliddin Tokhirov, 38, of Orlando, Florida, was driving a 2022 Freightliner semi-tractor eastbound on I-10, when for reasons...
Sarah Boone crafts 'inmate seeks attorney' ad
Sarah Boone will need to find her own defense attorney if she does not want to solely represent herself in her second-degree murder trial connected to the Feb. 2020 death of her boyfriend at their Winter Park apartment – and she's crafted her own employment ad.
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,...
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
Health Spotlight | Doctor gives tips to recognize and avoid hearing hazards
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Hearing loss is one of the most common medical conditions that affects adults. About 37.5 million Americans 18 and older report experiencing some difficulty hearing, and 1 out of 3 people between the ages of 65 and 74 in the United States has hearing loss. How are we hurting our […]
Gators grab 2025 five-star wideout Vernell Brown III, out of Jones High School
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Billy Napier’s 45th birthday is a memorable one as he nets another top ten in-state wideout, Vernell Brown III from Jones High School in Orlando, FL. On Sunday, during a live video on the On3 Recruiting YouTube page, Brown picked Florida over Ohio State, Miami,...
Hope Coalition’s Annual Back To School Bash In Leesburg Was A Huge Success
The Hope Coalition’s annual Back To School Bash was a huge success, thanks to the incredible support of the Leesburg community! As we gear up for the new school year, this event ensured that area students had the tools they need to succeed. This year’s Bash featured an innovative...
Pastor helping others with pandemic-related mental health struggles
ORLANDO, Fla. — More than four years since the beginning of the pandemic, some people are still struggling with mental health issues either brought on by the pandemic or made worse by it. Data from a KFF/CNN survey shows 90% of U.S. adults believe the country is now facing...
Deadly hit-and-run in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. — The body of a 71-year-old man from Ocklawaha was located along the south shoulder of County Road 25 after being struck by an unknown vehicle late Monday evening. The vehicle that hit him was traveling east on County Road 25 and the pedestrian was lying...
What’s the difference between a sinkhole and a ground depression?
Some residents in Lake County have no idea when they will be able to come home – if at all – after ground depression opened underneath their house. It happened late Saturday night on Compass Rose Lane in Groveland.
Tracking the Tropics: What's in store for the coast this summer?
Download the WJCL app for updates on the tropics: Apple, Google Play. WJCL's Chief Meteorologist Jeremy Nelson, in Savannah, is teaming up with WESH Meteorologist Eric Burris, in Orlando, to bring you an in-depth look at the tropics. Tracking the Tropics airs on WJCL.com and the WJCL Facebook page each...
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