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Body found in pond near UCF, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - University of Central Florida police officers found a person dead in a pond near the campus early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The body was discovered in a pond near Alafaya Trail and Gemini Boulevard, according to Amanda Sellers, a spokesperson for UCF Public Safety. "No suspicious activity...
River otter suspected of killing swans, duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, city says
ORLANDO, Fla. - A river otter is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two Australian black swans and one duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park. The City of Orlando said when the otter was discovered on Monday, July 15, officials promptly contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Orange County Animal Services for guidance.
Longwood residents frustrated after extension given to woman accused of causing flooding
LONGWOOD, Fla. - Residents in Longwood are expressing frustration over ongoing flooding issues, which they attribute to a neighbor who allegedly filled a storm drain with cement. The neighbor, Diane Goglas, is accused of filling two manholes and a broken pipe with concrete to address erosion on her property, leading...
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 ...
United Rentals Celebrates Grand Opening in Clermont
United Rentals, the largest equipment rental and end-to-end worksite solutions company in the world, recently celebrated the grand opening of its new location in Clermont. The South Lake Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark this event. The United Rentals team is ready to custom-engineer solutions for projects...
Parking can be a challenge at Magnolia Plaza in The Villages
It’s no secret that parking can be a challenge at Magnolia Plaza in The Villages. So in order to secure a spot at the busy shopping location, drivers must be creative. Check out the driver of this SUV, cleverly pulling in between two golf carts. We call that Bad Parking!
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.
Disney World Hotel Introduces New AI Bartender During Skyrocketing Price Hike
Disney workers may be worried that artificial intelligence is coming for jobs in writing and acting, but it turns out that another profession has more to fear: bartending. A Disney associate hotel in Orlando has unveiled its newest offering, a fully automated “AI bartender” named Sara. Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center, located a short distance from and primarily servicing the Walt Disney World Resort, has partnered with a tech company named Cecilia.ai to offer its guests beverages prepared by an artificial intelligence console (per ClickOrlando), which is probably the easiest way to make a fancy drink seem futuristic.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF Knights Recieve $2.5 Million Pledge Commitment to Football Program
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – When UCF’s football team returns to the practice field later this month, the Knights will be playing on the newly named Wayne Densch Practice Complex. The complex’s new name recognizes a new $2.5 million pledge commitment from the Wayne Densch Charitable Trust in support of the Hagle Football Gateway project on UCF’s campus.
A tree grown from a seed that's been to the moon and back is now at a DeLand school
DELAND — Other than those who work for NASA, how many people can stand every day in the presence of something that's been to outer space? The 240 students at St. Peter Catholic School in DeLand can. Their school was selected as one of only 50 nationwide – and one of just two schools...
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...
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...
Florida Crime Files: Walgreens pharmacist robbed at gunpoint, man accused of stealing steaks at Walmart
FLORIDA - A Lake County Walgreens pharmacist was robbed at gunpoint, a Florida man is accused of stealing four ribeye steaks from Walmart, and a man is accused of tricking an elderly woman at an Ocala Walmart by stealing $3,000 from her. Here's FOX 35's Florida Crime Files. Lake County...
Fed-up wife allegedly slaps husband for getting too close during argument
A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery when she allegedly slapped her husband for getting too close during a verbal argument. An officer responded to a battery at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9:50 a.m. July 14, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. He met with the male victim in the front yard of the residence upon his arrival.
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