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Continuing the Dann legacy
If you’re reading this, you’ve managed to avoid melting this summer (so far anyway). Congratulations!. When you find a cool spot to enjoy this month’s edition, make sure you read the cover story, “100 Years of Dubsdread.” Lynne Mixson did such a great job giving us this glimpse into its past. I know squeezing it down to 2,000 words had to be tough.
WWE NXT Results – July 2nd, 2024
WWE held this week’s episode of NXT on Tuesday July 2nd, 2024 at the WWE Performance in Orlando, Florida. The event aired live on the USA Network. Below are the quick results for the 7/2/24 episode of WWE NXT:. Street Fight: Jaida Parker defeated Michin – (12:35) New...
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...
Trae Young Trade: Hawks Swap Star for Magic’s Carter Jr. & More Assets
The Atlanta Hawks are considering a new trade idea that could send Trae Young to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Markelle Fultz (sign-and-trade), Wendell Carter Jr., Jett Howard, and two first-round picks. Despite already trading Dejounte Murray, the Hawks may still explore moving Young to reshape the team. The potential trade aims to balance the roster and acquire assets for a potential rebuild.
Jonathan Coachman Recalls John Cena Paying $70,000 Bar Tab, Je’Von Evans Praises NXT Coaches
During a recent appearance on the “Under The Ring” podcast, WWE NXT Superstar Je’Von Evans commented on his time training at the Performance Center in Orlando, FL under Matt Bloom and Johnny Moss. He said,. “For me, I have the opportunity to learn from the best wrestlers...
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...
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.
Streisand Effect: Disney World Files Callous Court Motion, Demands Wrongful Death Trial Be Dropped
If you thought that Disney World was above trying to get a wrongful death lawsuit tossed out of trial court on bizarre technical grounds, we are sad to report that the Orange County judicial system is here to say otherwise. Last year, Dr. Kanokporn “Amy” Tangsuan and her husband, Jeffrey...
Magic, Jonathan Isaac agree to a renegotiated five-year extension
Jonathan Isaac has agreed to a five-year, $84M contract renegotiation and extension with the Magic, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweets. Isaac had a non-guaranteed $17.4M salary for next season, which was due to be fully guaranteed in January. The breakdown for the contract hasn’t been made public yet but renegotiating a raise for next season using cap room would give Orlando the ability to do smaller cap hits in future seasons.
‘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.
UCF basketball rebuilds around mainstay Darius Johnson
While UCF has seen its men’s roster undergo sweeping changes over the past two seasons — 19 new players — the one constant has been point guard Darius Johnson. Johnson has appeared in 88 games for the Knights during the past three seasons. Johnson and fellow guard Jaylin Sellers are cornerstones for the Knights’ plans heading into the second season in the Big 12. “It’s very important to have ...
Heading to Florida's theme parks for Fourth of July? See Disney, Universal's plans for fireworks
With Florida expecting to see a surge of travelers looking to take advantage of the holiday for a quick getaway, there's probably a theme park trip on the itinerary. From DJ parties to Lego-shaped fireworks, here's what Florida's theme parks are planning for the Fourth of July holiday:. Walt Disney...
AAA predicts the best and worst times to travel for July 4th holiday
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Auto club AAA is predicting record travel for the 4th of July holiday. According to experts with the company, the best time to hit the road is Wednesday before noon. They expect the heaviest traffic between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 3. A...
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.
Championship brackets, tops from Tuesday, the youngest player at AAU Boys Volleyball Nationals
ORLANDO, Florida — Day three at the AAU Boys Junior National Volleyball Championships was critical as all the teams finished pool play. The top three teams were seeded in a three-team pool, with the top team being placed into Wednesday’s championship bracket of eight teams. The 18s, 16s,...
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.
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