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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.
Boyfriend arrested in a murder 24 years after Florida woman’s grisly killing
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the murder of his girlfriend that occurred 24 years ago. She was found partially naked lying on a concrete slab with horrific injuries.Gary Durrance, 73, the “longtime boyfriend” of Sherry Holtz, who was brutally murdered in 1999, has been charged with second-degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department announced in a press conference on Friday."We are absolutely positive that the right man is behind bars tonight,” said Bianca Gillet, a public information officer for the police department. “And he will finally serve justice and have to answer for his crimes.”Holtz’s body...
Arts alerts: Outfest rescheduled, more ‘Rock Cauldron,’ changes at Play-in-a-Day and Casa Feliz
Sound the trumpets, alert the town crier and watch for smoke signals: Arts organizations have issued multiple announcements in recent days, from new dates for a flooded festival to a new leader at a Winter Park historic landmark to new shows of a Halloween favorite to a new faces coming to Play-in-a-Day. But first, the 2024-25 theater season has opened, if you can believe it. Although the ...
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...
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
New Wildwood Shop Features Co-Op of Local Artisans
Saturday was the Grand Opening of the Humble Native in Wildwood, a co-op of local artisans and vendors inside a quaint location that features everything from candles and earrings to sauces and honey. The curious crowd filled the building early and was treated to a watermelon patch, locally sourced shopping, ice-cream, music and BBQ.
Lingering Saharan dust keeping air quality low
Last night’s storms have cleared out of the area and are leaving behind plenty of humidity. With muggy conditions and highs reaching the middle 90s, showers & storms will develop once again in the PM. Timing of the sea breeze showers will develop after lunch and gradually increase in coverage throughout the afternoon. Up to a 60% coverage is expected.
Major Orlando Airport Sends Out Notice to All Disney World Guests Affective Immediately
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has sent out a mass notice to all Walt Disney World Resort guests, effective immediately. Orlando International Airport Issues Mass Notice to All Disney World Guests. Orlando International Airport (MCO) has notified all Floridians, travelers, and Disney World guests. Illegal roadway parking poses a hazard to...
United Airlines Flight From Florida To New Jersey Diverted After Passenger Bites Flight Attendant
A United Airlines flight en route from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Newark, New Jersey, was forced to make an emergency landing in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday, July 10, after a passenger became disruptive and bit a flight attendant. The incident occurred on United Flight 762 shortly after takeoff. According...
BAM ICAST 2024 Highlights in Orlando, Florida
ICAST 2024 in Orlando, Florida, unofficially kicked off with the ICAST Cup on Lake Toho and the on-the-water demos at the Orange County Convention Center. The word of the day was “heat,” with a high of 102 degrees with the adjusted heat index. Despite the intense conditions, enthusiasts braved the weather to test new kayak products and cast new lures and rods. Notably, I landed a giant Florida largemouth with the new FishLab Nature Series Soft Swimbait.
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.
Trucker’s gal pal bails out of rig after raiding his CashApp
A truck driver’s gal pal bailed out of his rig after allegedly raiding his CashApp. Carla Rose Sanbe, 46, of Key West, was spending the weekend at the Sumter County Detention Center following her arrest this past week on felony warrants charging her with theft and fraud. The trucker...
Suspected lightning strike causes fire at Duke Energy substation in Florida
Thousands of customers were left without power in Eustis, Florida on Sunday night after a suspected lightning strike caused a fire and subsequent outage at a Duke Energy substation, local news reported. Duke Energy said the fire started around 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, WKMG reported, which the Lake County Sheriff’s...
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...
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...
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