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Teens gain work experience through Orlando Summer Youth Employment Program
ORLANDO, Fla. – As WKMG Hits the Road to the 32801 zip code, we are highlighting Orlando’s Summer Youth Employment Program. It’s for teens age 15-19 who live in the city of Orlando and are enrolled in Kidz Zones programs. Bambi McDougald, the youth employment program manager,...
Florida’s ‘Sinkhole Alley:’ Here’s what homeowners need to know
If you live in Florida, you have probably heard of sinkholes. It’s when the ground caves in, often bringing down everything on top of it. Roads, businesses and homes have all been impacted. Dr. Manoj Chopra has researched sinkholes and erosion at the University of Central Florida and said...
Time capsule uncovered during Winter Park High School renovations will be displayed
ORLANDO, Fla. – When a large metal barrel was secretly buried by members of the 1985 graduating class of Winter Park High School, Wham’s “Careless Whisper” topped the music charts and ‘New Coke’ infuriated a nation of Coca-Cola fans. Almost four decades later, renovation...
Report: Florida's minimum wage worker must work nearly 100 hours per week to afford housing
Central Florida, FL, USA — A new report shows Florida is one of the top 10 states requiring a higher hourly wage in order to afford housing. "I thought it was more cheaper without the state tax and everything, but no," Jhona Nguyen, a renter in Central Florida, said.
Orlando-area Rep. Amesty resigns as notary, blocking state probe into her conduct
Central Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty resigned her notary commission last month, blocking a probe by the governor’s office into whether she violated the state’s notary laws. The notary division of the governor’s office began an investigation of the freshman lawmaker’s conduct, one of two initiated by a state agency, after the Orlando Sentinel published an investigation in March revealing the ...
Federal crackdown on elder care fraud snags four in Central Florida
Several Central Florida residents are among 193 people charged by the U.S. Department of Justice recently in a nationwide fraud crackdown focused on health care for the elderly and disabled. The Central Florida defendants include 53-year-old Ma Gracia Cadet of Kissimmee and 29-year-old Marques Elijah Green of Windermere. They were...
Osceola County approves study assessing flood-prone communities in Kissimmee
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - As Florida enters the second month of hurricane season, Osceola County commissioners have approved a project to assess flooding issues in certain Kissimmee communities. Hurricane Ian devastated communities like the Good Samaritan Retirement Community and the Pebble Point neighborhood, after the storm left flooding in its wake...
Orlando Democrat Calls Florida Museum of Black History Task Force a Failure
An Orlando Democrat is calling the Florida Museum of Black History task force a “failure” after the draft recommendation was released for where the museum should be built. Democratic State Representative Bruce Antone sent a lengthy letter to the members of the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force discussing his concerns with the manner and process by which the Task Force conducted its business, and the proposed recommendations, that may be included in the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force Final Report.
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...
Orlando nonprofit seeking help from community after damaged roof: 'I need your support'
An Orlando nonprofit organization needs help from the community after severe roof damage. United Against Poverty Orlando is raising funds for its damaged roof. The nonprofit organization’s executive director tells FOX 35 Orlando the roof is old and has been deteriorating since Hurricane Ian. With heavy rain recently, the roof started collapsing on Thursday.
Orange County Embraces Pickleball Mania with New $1.5 Million Complex in East Orlando
While the rest of us are perfecting the art of sweating through our shirts the minute we step outside, there's a group of Orange County park-goers who are turning the summer heat into a competitive edge. The latest craze to hit the outdoor recreation scene is pickleball, and the locals are here for it with paddles swinging and plastic balls flying.
Orange County Helps Nonprofit Build First Permanent Location
Orange County will help a local nonprofit build its first permanent location. Over the past 16 years, Orlando-based IDignity, Inc. has helped more than 30,000 local U.S. citizens, including homeless individuals, obtain lost identification documents needed to access housing, employment, bank accounts, and more. All the while, the nonprofit organization has been without a physical address, bouncing from place to place around the community.
Governor DeSantis Vetoes $32 million in Cultural Funding, Impacting Miami and Orlando Arts Institutions
In an unexpected move that has left numerous Florida arts organizations reeling, Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed $32 million earmarked for arts funding, resulting in a complete elimination of state grants for theaters, museums, and other cultural institutions. According to CBS News Miami, this blow comes as many of these groups are still struggling to recover from the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hurricane Beryl, Mental Health Respites, Criminal Justice Reform Veto, Orlando Oddities
Hurricane Beryl is breaking records, strengthening to a category five storm fueled by warm waters of the Atlantic as it pushes through the Caribbean. In addition to keeping an eye on the tropics, Central Floridians are experiencing hot weather with those "feel like" temperatures in the triple digits for some. Megan Borowski, Interim Chief Meteorologist for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network, joins Engage to discuss what we can expect this holiday week and the latest on the first major hurricane of the season.
New Traffic Rules in Florida Could Disrupt Disney World Travel Plans for Thousands
Walt Disney World Resort guests driving to the theme parks this summer and fall will have something new to remember when coming into Florida and going to Orlando. Will this new Florida driving law affect you? Let’s find out. New Florida Driving Law Could Impact Millions of Disney World...
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