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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...
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...
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.
Unlicensed driver caught with no registration and marijuana in 7-Eleven parking lot
A Eustis man with a suspended license was arrested in the 7-Eleven parking lot for driving without registration and marijuana possession. A deputy observed a gold Buick at a gas pump at Circle K, located at 31734 State Road 44 in Eustis, around 2:47 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A query of the attached tag revealed the license plate was surrendered to the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office.
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.
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...
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.
Florida Toddler Found Dead In Canal After Being Reported Lost
“Florida toddler found dead in canal after being reported lost.” This unfortunate incident happened in Osteen which is about 2 hours from where I live in St. Petersburg. I don’t have kids but I do have nieces and nephews and I can’t imagine what I would do if something like this were to happen to them. According to reports, the toddler died from an accidental drowning. Where were the parents? How did the toddler get near the canal? These are some of the questions that I asked when I heard about this incident.
NEWS: Orlando Airport Impacted by IT Outages, Over 140 Flights Delayed
It’s been a few days since a massive IT outage caused problems across the world on July 19th. Those problems were most evident at major airports, including Orlando International Airport, where the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop. This resulted in numerous flight delays. Now, several days later, some airlines are still struggling to get their planes in the air due to the issue.
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.
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...
New York City vs. Orlando player ratings
Another draw for New York City FC and another set of mixed player ratings. A stretch of four straight New York City matches on the road concluded at Inter&Co Stadium, a 1-1 salvaged thanks to a Hannes Wolf goal and some excellent Matt Freese saves. Those two players scored the...
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 ...
Microsoft outage still causing major disruptions for travelers at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. — Three days after a Microsoft outage caused by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, significant disruptions continue, particularly impacting operations at Orlando International Airport and Delta Airlines. The outage has left many travelers stranded and frustrated. Beneria Turnipseed, a Delta Airline traveler from Atlanta,...
Widow of store owner grieves loss of husband
For the first time, we are hearing from the wife of a jewelry store owner who was killed last week by a customer, according to police. The deadly shooting happened on Friday inside Volusia Gold Diamond & Loans. The suspect, who was stopped and restrained by other customers, remains behind bars.
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