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Here are bicycle safety tips for students on the road this school year
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – It’s only a few weeks until students in Central Florida head back to school — and that means there will be more kids on the streets either walking or riding their bicycles to school. In the last few years, there have been several...
Teen scientist from Orlando working to save honeybee population
ORLANDO, Fla. – A teen scientist from Orlando has developed a potion from beer that might help save the ailing honeybee population. 18-year-old Atreya Manaswi has devoted the last five years of his life to saving the bee population. The young man has worked with the United States Department of Agriculture, University of Florida and spoken in front of the United Nations.
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,...
Orlando Magic forward makes list of "most overrated NBA players"
Who wouldn't want a 6'10" defensive enigma with the theoretical potential of winning several Defensive Player of the Year awards? That is exactly why the Orlando Magic drafted Jonathan Isaac sixth overall in 2017. Enamored by his size and defensive ability, they used their first-round pick to bring him to Orlando.
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:
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.
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...
Register for NAMI's 'Ending the Silence' virtual session
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for people passionate about mental health awareness and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people. NAMI Greater Orlando is hosting a free virtual session on Friday, July 26, from 12-1 p.m. It's focused on the Ending the Silence program.
Trust and integrity must return to the Apopka City Council
Earlier this week, I wrote a headline entitled "City Council in crisis". I deleted it and wrote a different headline to avoid sounding sensational, but after watching the last two meetings, I'm standing by that description. I'm hesitant to lay the blame on a leader simply because that is an...
Orlando Police Apprehend 20, Confiscate Crime Guns in Major Downtown and Parramore Operations
Over the weekend, the efforts of the Orlando Police Department's specialized squads in combating illegal drugs and gun-related crimes yielded significant results in the city's Downtown and Parramore neighborhoods. In a concerted operation encompassing Downtown, Parramore Bikes, and TAC units, officers succeeded in apprehending 20 individuals and confiscating five firearms described as "crime guns," a term often used to reference weapons used or intended for use in criminal activity. The operation's success was announced by the Orlando Police Department's social media.
Listen Now! UCF football ready for second year in Big 12, welcomes four new member schools
UCF head coach Gus Malzahn has deep ties with Auburn Universty. Malzahn was the Tigers’ offensive coordinator from 2009-11, then head coach at Auburn from 2013-20. Heading into the 2024 season, his fourth as UCF head coach, you can still see his connection to Auburn is still fomenting. On...
Orlando Pride hosting first Olympic watch party on July 25
Orlando Pride will host a series of watch parties this summer in honor of a number of their players representing their home countries in France for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The first event is scheduled for July 25 at American Social Orlando, as Brazil takes on Nigeria at 1 p.m. in Group C play. Orlando Pride Brazilian members include our team captain Marta who will be making her final Olympic appearance for her country.
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