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City of Orlando to host annual firework event: See information, road closures, more
ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando will celebrate the Fourth of July with its annual "Fireworks at the Fountain" event, which will be taking place at Lake Eola from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday. The event features live entertainment, a variety of vendors and fireworks, of...
Former Windermere Prep star Mia Williams reflects on first softball season at UF, mentoring area players
When you were in middle school, what did you want to do when you grew up? Probably something classic, like a doctor or firefighter, or maybe something out of this world, such as an astronaut. How many of us forgot our dream before we even finished middle school, because we...
Jonathan Isaac agrees to $84 million deal with Magic, AP source says
Jonathan Isaac has agreed to an $84 million deal that will keep him with Orlando for five more seasons, a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Tuesday. Isaac agreed to a renegotiation of the last year of his current deal along with an extension, said the person, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the new contract cannot be finalized before the league’s offseason moratorium is lifted Saturday.
WWE NXT Results: July 2, 2024
Tonight’s episode of WWE NXT is live out of the WWE Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida. Welcome to the eWrestlingNews coverage of NXT results for this week!. Follow along here for results of all the matches and noteworthy moments and keep refreshing for updates. Be sure to chat it up in the comments below and tell us your thoughts while watching this episode!
‘This is my calling:’ Orlando firefighter, Coast Guard member highlights life goals
ORLANDO, Fla. – For Orlando Firefighter Juwan VanBuren, being a first responder is just one of many hats he wears. “I figured if I’m already saving lives locally, might as well do it nationally. I looked around and I said, ‘The Coast Guard is the best thing when their mission’s as similar to the fire department versus any other branch,’ so Coast Guard was just for me,” VanBuren said.
Gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock makes WWE TV debut at NXT Level Up taping
Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock took part in the NXT Level Up tapings at the WWE Performance Center on Tuesday. Performing under the name Tyra Mae Steele, she wrestled Wren Sinclair on the show. Mensah-Stock made her in-ring debut at an NXT house show on March 30, 2024. She defeated...
UCF Track and Field Athletes Finish Outdoor Season at Olympic Trials
The UCF Knights Track and Field team finished its outdoor season during the past week at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Three active Knights and one alumna vied for a spot in the 2024 Olympics in Paris. This matches the 2012 trials for the largest contingent of Knights getting their shot to compete for their country.
Florida’s top nursing schools turn away students amid ongoing nurse shortage
With a recent influx of state money, Central Florida colleges with high-performing nursing programs hired more faculty, built new facilities and expanded their programs to accept additional qualified applicants. Yet it’s still not enough to end a nursing shortage that is predicted to leave Florida with 21,000 unfilled jobs this year and more in the future. A 2021 report from the Florida ...
Orlando Man Convicted of Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Fatality, Faces Life in Prison
An Orlando man, Joel David Fonseca Flores, age 42, has been convicted by a federal jury for conspiring to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal outcome. Fonseca Flores now faces a minimum of two decades to a possible life sentence in federal prison, with a sentencing hearing on the calendar for October 7, as per the announcement made by the U.S Attorney's Office.
I’m a Bank Teller: Here Are the 4 Things You’re Doing Right When Banking
Plenty has been written about what people do wrong when banking, but what habits and behaviors tell industry professionals that their customers are doing it right and getting the most out of their...
Hampton Woods home tops Ocoee sales from June 24 to 30
A Hampton Woods home topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from June 24 to 30. The home at 457 Buckhaven Loop, Ocoee, sold June 24, for $700,000. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,527 square feet of living area. The sellers were represented by Joseph Doher, BHHS Results Realty.
SPOILERS: Tamyra Mensah-Stock Makes Debut & NXT Level Up Tapings Results (7/2)
Tamyra Mensah-Stock, gold medal winner at the Tokyo Olympics, made her WWE in-ring debut on this week’s tapings for NXT LEVEL UP tonight at the Capitol Wrestling Center in Orlando, Florida every week prior to NXT. Going under the ring name Tyra Mae Steele, she was in a match...
Sanford teen killed after crashing into tree in Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — ABOVE: A look at today's headlines. A 17-year-old is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol says he lost control of his car in Volusia County. According to a report from FHP, the driver, who is from Sanford, was traveling eastbound on Reed Ellis Road approaching State Road 415 around 10 p.m. on Tuesday. FHP says the teen was traveling above the posted speed limit, which caused him to lose control of his vehicle and run off the road.
Toronto FC vs Orlando City: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch
How to watch the Major League Soccer match between Toronto FC and Orlando City, as well as kick-off time and team news. Toronto FC will be looking to snap a lengthy losing streak in Major League Soccer (MLS) when they return to BMO Field on Wednesday to take on Orlando City.
Walgreens unveils solutions for individuals with Type 1 diabetes
Walgreens will highlight a variety of healthcare solutions for managing diabetes at the Friends for Life Conference. Walgreens is participating for the second year as a sponsor of Children with Diabetes, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education and support to families living with Type 1 diabetes, at their upcoming Friends for Life conference. Walgreens will showcase several offerings and healthcare solutions for diabetes at the annual event, hosted July 9-14 in Orlando, Fla.
Orlando Bracing for Scorching Independence Day Weekend, Heat Advisory in Effect
As Orlando braces for another wave of sweltering heat this Independence Day weekend, locals and tourists alike are urged to take the necessary steps to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to a recent forecast, high temperatures will persist alongside a moderate chance for showers and thunderstorms through the weekend. Specifically, the heat index is expected to hover between 102-107 degrees Fahrenheit, posing a "Moderate to Major HeatRisk" to Central Florida residents, according to the National Weather Service.
Universal Mega Movie Parade to Debut in Technical Rehearsal on July 3
The Universal Orlando Resort app now states that the July 3, 2024 performance will be a technical rehearsal. There had previously been no indication that the parade would debut as such. In a reply to a guest on X (formerly Twitter), Universal Orlando confirmed that the official opening date of...
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