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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.
WATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. DeSantis to speak in Orlando with Florida education commissioner
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will speak Tuesday at two different events in Orlando. The governor will speak at the Florida Sheriffs Association 2024 Summer Conference at 9 a.m. According to the association’s website, the conference is “the largest event of the year, providing participants with continuing...
Competitive Florida siblings drive each other to win gold at AAU Karate Nationals
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - Siblings Jennifer and Zaine Jeffres are super competitive at home and during their karate practices in Winter Garden. Their rivalry has paid off significantly. Earlier this month, they achieved a rare feat at the AAU Karate Nationals in Miami. Sometimes, a person's biggest competition is their...
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...
Summer IXL Program: Enhancing Proficiency in Middle School Math
The Middle School Summer IXL program, spearheaded by Ms. Melissa Benner, is in full swing. This program aims to improve students’ foundational math skills over the summer break. “Every student in my class works on a different set of skills, which is challenging to manage within a structured classroom setting. Since these individual gaps can be challenging to address during the regular school year, IXL is an excellent tool for targeted learning over the summer.”
Podiatrist Jacob Ivey, DPM joins Modern Foot & Ankle in Celebration and Winter Garden Florida
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.
Getting higher in the standings will be fun for Orlando City SC
Yes, it was a draw instead of a win. But the recent match where Orlando City SC faced New York City FC demonstrated how far the squad’s defense progressed. Orlando City SC isn’t an exception. Few MLS teams get praised for defense. It’s more fun to talk about through balls, free kicks, and shots on goal.
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...
Orlando entrepreneur creates Quest 3 version of health app
Danny Tapia’s vision for his future includes a successful career in emerging technologies. The resources he has found in Central Florida, including a huge hospital system, a supportive university incubation program and a handful of tech supporters, have given him a head start. At just 21 years old, the...
Wren Sinclair Set To Battle Carlee Bright On July 23rd NXT
A new matchup has been announced for the July 23 edition of NXT on USA. Wren Sinclair will be in singles-action against Carlee Bright on the show, which takes place from the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The match was made official on social media. UPDATED LINEUP FOR NXT:
Trendy plant warehouse, The Heavy, has closed
The Heavy (Instagram | Website), a mixed retail concept in the former Lombardi’s Seafood space in Winter Park, has closed. The popular plant warehouse was located in the former home of Lombardi’s Seafood, and famously (or infamously) had never removed the original mural from the side of the building. It called the space home for the past six years, hosting a series of award-winning food pop-ups (it was the temporary home to Papa Llama and The Foreigner before they opened brick-and-mortar restaurants) and public events.
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.
College Sports Recap: Recent Wins and Losses in Central Florida Universities
The landscape of college sports in Central Florida has been vibrant and eventful specially the basketball section, marked by significant victories, unexpected losses, and notable individual performances. This article delves into the latest developments, focusing on key events and figures that have shaped the current season. Johnny Dawkins’ Contract Extension...
Two Olympia Track Club members to compete at AAU Junior Olympics
Keyana Cranston, 11, and Amiyah Kent, 9, have shined with Olympia Track Club. Both of them have a lot of hardware to show off. When asked how many awards Keyana has, she answered, “about 62.”. From a young age, Cranston showcased her skill. She said, “I always used to...
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