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Orange County TDT sets new May record, but total lower than April
Shrugging off record high temperatures, tourist-tax collections soared in May, too, rebounding from a year ago and setting a new record for the month. The Tourist Development Tax, a 6% surcharge on hotel rooms and other short-term lodging like Airbnb rentals, brought in about $28.4 million in May, about $200,000 better than the previous best for the month, set in 2022 during a streak of record ...
Man shot in Pine Hills
PINE HILLS, Fla. – A man was hospitalized after being shot Tuesday night in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 9:15 p.m. to a shooting reported out of the 5600 block of Lejeune Drive, learning on the way that Orlando police had located an injured man at the nearby intersection of North Pine Hills Road and North Lane.
A musical way of healing stroke patients, AdventHealth starts new orchestra program
After three strokes, Jenni Moore is still keeping a beat and a smile. In an AdventHealth Central Florida neurology wing, Moore was jamming away on a Xylophone the hospital’s new developing program “Strokestra” – an ensemble of musicians and stroke patients making music to bring healing.
Pickleball Mania at Orange County Parks & Recreation
As summer temperatures soar, the fun is heating up for Orange County pickleball enthusiasts. When Orange County unveiled its first purpose-built outdoor complex in east Orlando, dozens flocked to the opening eager to check out eight new pickleball courts in Downey Park. Architects designed the new $1.5 million lit courts...
Florida test scores show success of progress monitoring system. See numbers for Central Florida schools
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education announced on Monday the results of Florida’s second year of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessments. This form of state assessments is fairly new, and Florida is the first state to implement this program. It differs...
A Fourth free of fireworks? Ways to celebrate the holiday without fireworks
ORLANDO, Fla. — Is a fireworks show the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the Fourth of July?. If you're looking for a unique way to celebrate, here are some fireworks-free events in the area. Brevard County:. 37th Annual City of Rockledge Independence Day Picnic...
UCF police arrest man accused of posing as student-athlete, swindling people out of money for months
ORLANDO, Fla. — ABOVE: A look at today's headlines. A 22-year-old "serial scammer" was arrested on Tuesday after he swindled multiple people out of money by pretending to be a student-athlete, the University of Central Florida Police Department said. According to UCFPD, Xavier Eugene Dorcely has been posing as...
New Universal patent uses AI-like tech for ride load process
The iconic thumbs-up from theme park workers to let other employees know it’s OK to start a ride is something guests have become familiar with — and a new technology using an AI-type process may make that gesture even more important.
Downtown Orlando road closures on Fourth of July for Lake Eola's 'Fireworks at the Fountain'
ORLANDO, Fla. - The City of Orlando is closing several roads in the downtown area for the Fourth of July event at Lake Eola on Thursday. Fireworks at the Fountain is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. The festivities include live entertainment, family-friendly fun and food and beverage available for purchase.
More than 200 lights, projectors sets up immersive concert experience in downtown Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – A new immersive art and music experience is heading to downtown Orlando this August. The new “Wavelength” event by Creative City Project will debut at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with two shows only on Saturday, Aug. 17. The show is...
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