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Sallault’s Record Breaking Performance Leads The Knights In Elite Race At Cecil Field Summer Classic
The East Ridge Boys Cross Country Team did something they have not done in six years: Run a race on a Friday Night. The East Ridge Coaches have had their eyes on participating in what has become one of the most prestigious races in Florida, the Cecil Field Summer Invitational in Jacksonville. Both the Boys and Girls teams at East Ridge were invited to race in the “Elite” race, which featured many of the states best distance running programs in the State, including what may be the best team to ever be assembled in Florida’s Cross Country history, Miami Belen Jesuit, who ran a team average of 15:30 on Saturday. Yes, I said that right…15:30! At the beginning of the season, no less! The Elite Boys race featured 39 scoring teams. East Ridge finished a solid 22nd, scoring higher than several very good programs.
Sips And Salsa’s Community Festive (Sept 21)
As the warm hues of fall descend upon South Lake County, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce and the City of Clermont invite you to the annual Sips and Salsa Festival, a celebration that promises to be a true fiesta for all! Set against the stunning backdrop of Waterfront Park, this eagerly awaited event offers an evening brimming with music, dance, and culinary delights.
'Such a great feeling': Hundreds of Rollins College students help those in need
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of Rollins College students are getting their hands dirty Saturday to help those in need. They are putting their college's mission statement into action. For the past 19 years, Rollins College has united hundreds of new incoming student volunteers for SPARC (Service, Passion, Action, Rollins...
Beacon Salon Speaker Series speaker to discuss revolutionary conspiracy
Beacon College will feature a historian discussing a rumored rebellion that threatened the American Revolution. The college kicks off its eighth season of the Salon Speaker Series with noted historian Dr. David Head discussing a conspiracy theory involving George Washington and a rumored rebellion that threatened the Revolution on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Venetian Center, located at 1 Dozier Circle, Leesburg.
Homeless woman jailed for helping man steal from truck at construction company
A homeless woman in Leesburg was arrested for helping a male cohort steal from the back of a truck bed parked behind a construction company. An affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County detailed an auto burglary, later found to involve 47-year-old Christal Bailey, at Branam James Construction, located at 3330 W. Main Street, on or about July 8. Responding officers with the Leesburg Police Department made contact with the complainant upon arrival.
Orlando weather: Heat, humidity, downpours forecast for Central Florida on Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. - We've got a pretty typical weather setup considering it's the end of August. Expect heat, humidity and a few downpours as we head into the afternoon across Central Florida on Monday. High temperatures will run about 1-2° above our normal high of 91°F, leading to a feel-like...
Some Republicans Opposing Gov. DeSantis Plan To Include Golf Courses at Florida’s State Parks
From the Panhandle to Miami, golf courses and other outdoor activities are being proposed to be built on Florida’s state parks. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the launch of its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative. This would increase millions from the state to expand Florida’s state parks with more campsites, cabins and outdoor recreation such as pickleball, disc golf, golf and paddling.
Review: Universal Orlando’s Mega Movie Parade
Universal Orlando is bringing the 80s back big. Between the wonderfully detailed tribute store and the absolutely incredible Cinesational, which we reviewed here, Universal is embracing its roots and putting the company’s fan favorite franchises back in the spotlight. The newest and final offering in the summer entertainment repertoire is the Universal Mega Movie Parade, which officially debuted last month after a brief period of technical rehearsals.
SeaWorld Sued: Controversial Florida Park Accused of “Unlawful” Tactic That Affects Most Guests
SeaWorld Orlando has been sued over its “deceptive and lawful” tactics. When it comes to theme park controversies, SeaWorld Orlando is pretty prolific. The biggest is, of course, Blackfish (2013). Shedding light on the lives of killer whales in captivity at marine parks, it converted a whole new generation of animal activists.
Duke Energy Breaks Ground on Transmission Training Center in Central Florida
Duke Energy joined community leaders in Sumter County to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company’s new Wildwood Training Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will support the teams and systems that play a vital role in powering Florida communities. The announcement event included remarks from company leaders and elected officials,...
WWE NXT Level Up Results (8/23): Jazmyn Nyx Takes On Dani Palmer, The D'Angelo Family Competes
WWE aired its latest episode of NXT Level Up on August 23 on Peacock. Matches were taped at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. Full results and highlights are below. WWE NXT Level Up Results (8/23) - Jazmyn Nyx def. Dani Palmer. - The D'Angelo Family (Channing Lorenzo &...
Nemours Children’s Hospital Receives National Award for Nursing Excellence
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s 2024 Lantern Award. The award recognizes Nemours Children’s for demonstrating emergency nursing excellence in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. “When entering an emergency department, patients and their families...
Orlando Encourages Post-Election Environmental Responsibility with Recycling Initiative
The City of Orlando is calling on its residents to be environmentally conscious when disposing of political paraphernalia post-election. Stepping beyond the ballot, citizens are encouraged to recycle their campaign signs and stands at designated collection sites throughout the area. This initiative, aimed at reducing landfill waste, uses recycled materials to create cleaner, alternative energy sources, as per the city's press release.
On Honeymoon Island State Park, urgency grows to defend ‘the real Florida’
DUNEDIN — For Terry Fortner, the fight to save Honeymoon Island State Park from a proposed development plan is personal. Nearly 130 years ago, just offshore from here, her grandmother Myrtle Scharrer was born in a pioneer home on Caladesi Island. She lived for decades in the tranquility of the untouched island chains that today include Florida’s most-visited state park.
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