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Pictures: Good morning, Wekiwa Springs State Park
Scenes from Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka on a hot summer day, Friday, August 23, 2024. At 7,723 acres, Wekiwa Springs is one of the largest state parks in Central Florida, pumping 42 million gallons of water into the Wekiva River daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Visitors to Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka dive to the spring boil on a hot summer day in this underwater view, Friday, August 23, 2024. At 7,723 acres, Wekiwa Springs is one of the largest state parks in Central Florida, pumping 42 million gallons of 72-degree water into the Wekiva River daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
In a pickle: Creative corn dog stand opens at Disney’s Boardwalk
BAY LAKE, Fla. – Disney guests can step right up and get their corn dogs at a new Disney Boardwalk food stand. Made popular in Disneyland, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs opened to guests on Friday after announcing it would be expanding east last year. The menu features dogs ranging...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Presents: Let’s TacoBout Two Great Causes Fundraiser to Benefit Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (Sept 7)
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is thrilled to announce a special fundraising event, “Let’s Taco Bout Two Great Causes” set to take place on Saturday, September 7, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Green Valley County Club (14601 Green Valley Blvd., Clermont). This community event will support two vital organizations, Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake, both dedicated to providing services and resources to those in need within our local community.
Building Blocks Ministries Visited Orlando Cat Café And A Heartwarming Connection Between Furry Felines and Friends Developed
A recent visit to the Orlando Cat Café brought immense joy to the participants of Building Blocks Ministries, Inc. who enjoyed a memorable day filled with ear-to-ear smiles and an undeniable connection with the café’s resident kitties. Building Blocks Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at...
Career Criminal Arrested in Central Florida for Fraud Scheme, Retail Theft
A 57-year-old career criminal was arrested in Central Florida following a fraud scheme and retail theft targeting Lowe’s stores. He has been booked in the local jail 74 times. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested habitual offender Mark Brents after an Organized Retail Theft Unit investigation revealed a barcode...
Police Work to Identify, Arrest Central Florida Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are working to identify and arrest a Central Florida armed robbery suspect. The Tampa Police Department is asking the community to help identify the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the morning of August 9th. The armed suspect, seen in the video, entered the 29th Street...
Central Florida Deputy Arrested for Video Voyeurism
A 26-year-old Central Florida deputy is under arrest for video voyeurism following an investigation. On May 6, 2024, the Tampa Police Department began investigating a cyber tip, which led them to discover Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputy Justin DiBiase, a deputy in the DUI Unit, illegally recorded victims in the bathroom of his residence in June 2021.
DeSantis, CFO call for investigation into high spending under ex-UF president Ben Sasse
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A month after the University of Florida’s president abruptly resigned, state officials are now calling for an investigation into allegations of exorbitant spending. Nearly $17 million were spent in 17 months under former UF president Ben Sasse. This has prompted Governor Ron Desantis’ office to investigate the spending. Less than two […]
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