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SeaWorld Orlando gives sneak peek into Howl-O-Scream event
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando revealed some of what fans can expect for this year's Howl-O-Scream Halloween event. This year's lineup features five haunted houses, seven scare zones, five interactive bars and two live shows, plus several new attractions, officials said Tuesday. Out of the five haunted houses, four...
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.
Beam Setting a Crucial Step in Building New Sand Lake Road Loop Ramp
Beam setting is a crucial process in bridge construction, involving the placement and alignment of the structural elements that support the bridge deck. The process includes preparing the construction site and transporting, positioning, and securing massive beams. Preparing the construction site involves clearing obstacles and reinforcing the foundation to ensure...
New Stopgap Funding Opportunity for Emerging Space Companies
Center for Space Commerce and Finance $1,000 goes a long way for a boot-strapped space start-up Initiative offers money for boot-strapped space start-ups, no-strings-attached The entry of micro-philanthropy into the global entrepreneurial space community will help sustain a start-up’s momentum and boost space businesses with
Delta customers in Florida still experiencing issues following CrowdStrike outage
ORLANDO, Fla. — The United States Department of Transportation says it is now investigating Delta Airlines to see if the company has been following the law, accommodating passengers affected by last week’s CrowdStrike outage. This content is imported from Twitter. You may be able to find the same...
‘Foul play:’ $10K reward for info on ‘suspicious disappearance’ of Mount Dora mom
MOUNT DORA, Fla. – A $10,000 reward has been offered for information about a Mount Dora mother who went missing last year, according to the police department. Investigators said in a Tuesday news release that they raised the reward from $5,000 as they seek leads in the case of Nicole Baldwin, 41, who was last seen at her home on Strathmore Circle off County Road 44 on Nov. 2, 2023.
Happy 1st birthday, Foxy!
Happy first birthday to our lovable pup, Foxy. Foxy comes from Southeastern Guide Dogs here in Florida where they change the world one dog at a time. The goal is to help Foxy become a trained guide dog to help someone who is visually impaired, a child with special needs, or a family who lost a loved one while serving.
First Lady Casey DeSantis Holds Cooking Class as part of Hope Florida Initiative
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was joined by Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore in hosting a “hands-on, healthy cooking class” in Orlando as part of the Hope Florida initiative. This mentorship program has touched the lives of hundreds of youth making their way out of the foster care system, but more mentors are needed, according to the Executive Office’s press release.
Dorothy C. Thompson
Dorothy C. Thompson, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born November 26, 1934, in Clarion, PA. She moved to Fulton, NY during her childhood and graduated from Fulton High School. Dotty worked as a receptionist for pediatrician Dr. Garo Taft MD for over 25 years in Fulton.
Trooper Steve on Patrol discusses bicycle safety
LAKE MARY, Fla. – Sportstyme Summer Camp is currently taking place in Lake Mary. Throughout the camp, they welcome different careers and public safety personnel to speak and spread awareness. “The kids were really engaged and they were asking great questions. They learned a lot. I learned a few...
UCF Rugby Stars at 2024 Olympics: Malacchi Esdale’s Rise to Nationals with Kristen Thomas
UCF Rugby alum Kristen Thomas and Malacchi Esdale are set to represent Team USA in the Rugby Sevens Teams at the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics, with matches scheduled to begin soon. Malacchi Esdale has played in 136 international matches and scored 71 tries, with 39 matches and 21 tries in...
Police: Officers recover dead body from pond near University of Central Florida campus
ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida Police Department recovered a body from a pond near campus on Tuesday morning, officials confirm. According to UCFPD, officers found a deceased individual in the pond near Alafaya Trail and Gemini Boulevard. Officers add that no suspicious activity is suspected in...
Employee stole $1k in goods from AutoZone, 'hiding them near the trash cans,' cop says
GROVELAND, Fla. (TND) — Suspecting an employee of stealing isn't so unusual but the merchandise in this case added up to a grand theft charge, which is a felony. A regional loss prevention manager at AutoZone told police in Florida “that during his weekly exception reporting on 06/17/2024, he noticed suspicious activity involving Cameron Colburn, who has been an employee at this store as of September 2023.”
A case of cold feet: why buyers are canceling purchase agreements
Home buyer hesitancy is growing, as the rate of purchase contract cancellations reached record levels during June, a Redfin survey found. Last month alone, 56,000 home purchase agreements were voided, 14.9% of properties that went under contract that month. That is the highest percentage of any June on record. The...
Pulse survivor chosen for new advisory committee to help create permanent memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Wednesday, the new Pulse Advisory Committee will have its first meeting. This will be the first step on the road to building a permanent memorial to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub shooting. More than 150 people applied to join the committee, and...
We deserve a gate attendant in Dabney
Wondering why there is no gate booth with attendant at Chandler Drive and Route 470 in the Village of Dabney. We have so many cars coming through just the Lake Denham entrance and with the issue in Maddy Villas where people were looking into cars at night. We deserve the...
Florida man driving mom's new Porsche accused in deadly, fiery crash: 'I have his blood on my hands'
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested on a warrant Monday, more than a year after he crashed a sports car that left another man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Zachary Edward Kreusch, 21, of Winter Springs, was booked into the Seminole County jail on a charge...
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