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High-Rise Hotel Proposed Near WDW at 13651 S. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL
A high-rise hotel known as “MB Resort” could take shape near Walt Disney World Resort. Our sources indicate that current plans call for a 19-story tower overlooking Lake Bryan to the east. The tower would measure 200 feet above grade, offering 199 rooms. The Orlando Business Journal reports...
Jealous man allegedly assaults former co-worker at Walmart in Leesburg
A Leesburg man was arrested last week for assaulting an ex-coworker inside Walmart and damaging his vehicle because of a suspected relationship with his girlfriend. On the evening of May 15, the male victim was shopping at Walmart, located at 2501 Citrus Boulevard in Leesburg, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. He reported to the Leesburg Police Department that he was confronted by an ex-coworker, later identified as 37-year-old Jaredd Isaac Pitts.
Flagler Tiger Bay Club Launches Alice E. Stewart Civility Award at Annual Meeting
Celebrating the 6th anniversary of the Flagler Tiger Bay Club, members and guests gathered to reminisce about the past year and discuss the year ahead on Thursday evening at the Palm Coast Community Center. During the nonpartisan organization’s annual meeting, President Emeritus Greg Davis presented the inaugural Alice E. Stewart...
Coke Zero Sugar 400: Five takeaways from Harrison Burton's big night at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH — Another summer race has come and gone and another checkered flag has waved above another driver nobody saw coming. Let's take a look at the takeaways ... 1. Wood Brothers deliver another longshot winner ...
Richard Petty remembers first visit to Daytona in our new book, 'High Banks & Heroes'
Editor's note: "High Banks & Heroes," a book detailing Daytona International Speedway and its signature event, the Daytona 500, will be available this fall and currently available for pre-order. The book is a collaboration between The Daytona Beach News-Journal and Pediment Publishing. Below is the book's foreword, provided by seven-time NASCAR champ and seven-time Daytona 500 winner Richard Petty. I’ll never forget the first time I saw Daytona International Speedway. None of us had ever seen the...
Frustrated amid a winless season, two-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch says he 'could legit win Daytona'
Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch is winless in 45 Cup Series races. His last victory came at Gateway Park in June 2023. The growing skid has him in a precarious position heading into Saturday night’s race at Daytona International Speedway. Busch needs to win one of the two regular-season races remaining — Daytona and Darlington — to secure a spot in the playoff field for the 12th consecutive year. He last missed the postseason in 2012. But Busch insists “we could legit win Daytona.” He points to a 12th-place finish at the famed speedway in February and strong runs at similar tracks in Atlanta and Talladega.
Port Orange voters opt to tax themselves more for major city park upgrades
PORT ORANGE, Fla. – It’s not too often people vote to be taxed more, but Port Orange voted to do just that this week. The city will now borrow up to $30 million and pay it back over time to expand its parks and build a new rec center.
Orlando weather: Steamy day ahead with scattered afternoon storms
ORLANDO, Fla. - A hot and humid day is in the works across Central Florida with the return of showers and storms by this afternoon. Highs today will reach the low 90s for inland areas and closer to the upper 80s along the coast and beaches. Once we factor in...
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