Pine Hills
LATEST NEWS
Magic made costly mistake this summer according to NBA analyst
Orlando Magic fans seemed relatively content with Franz Wagner's max extension. If you have a promising young player who has been a huge part of your success so far, you want to make sure that he sticks around. A five-year contract worth at least $224 million should do just that.
Orlando City Council Votes to Make Parklets a Permanent Fixture in Downtown Revamp
In a move aimed at bringing more permanence and safety to outdoor dining and community spaces, the City of Orlando has updated its downtown parklet program. According to Orlando Weekly, this week the city council voted unanimously to revise the initiative started in 2020, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The parklet program, previously set to expire on July 18, allowed restaurants and businesses to extend their operational space outdoors, using parking spaces and sidewalks.
AmeriCorps’ work continues in Orlando. Here’s the bigger picture of what that looks like
Members of a national volunteer program that has a strong presence in Orlando met in the city on Thursday, July 18 to highlight the work the group does and call for more support. Florida is in the top five states that receive the most funding for its AmeriCorps program, with...
Orlando Magic ship out two starters in costly mock trade
One thing most people covering the NBA believe the Orlando Magic still need to become true contenders is a traditional point guard. The team has struggled offensively, especially when the defensive intensity picked up in the playoffs. Paolo Banchero even voiced his desire to add a table-setter to the team.
Lakeland's Deputy City Manager Emily Colon resigns. Family is moving to Orlando
After five years of service, Lakeland's second-highest ranking administrator has announced her resignation. Emily Colón, the city's assistant city manager, submitted her resignation to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse last week. Colón and her family will be relocating to Orlando. "This is a bittersweet moment for my family and...
Food truck manufacturer files for bankruptcy
Hundreds of people are seeing their life savings wiped out by an Orlando company that FOX 35 has been investigating for months. We first told you about the food truck manufacturer One Fat Frog back in February. That company told customers their food trucks would be ready in about four months. But a year or even two years later, they hadn’t delivered.
Knight Bus conductor performed by a woman for the first time at Universal Orlando
The Knight Bus conductor character is being performed by a woman for the first time within The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando. On this week's Show, we take you to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay for their Christmastown event, and Olivia shows you around Universal Orlando for the holidays, including an interview with The Grinch. Plus Jessie and Quinn bring you the latest theme park and attraction news.
Disney Removes Jack Sparrow From Original Location in Magic Kingdom, Debuts New Changes
Disney updates one of its most popular characters in Florida. Despite Disney expanding its theme park grasp worldwide, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, continues to be one of the most successful and popular vacation destinations on Earth. Magic Kingdom, often considered the resort’s premiere location, consistently ranks...
Voters prepare for 2024 election at Pine Hills political social mixer
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – There was a big turnout at the Pine Hills Greater Orlando Hob Nob Thursday night. The political social mixer is hosted by the Pine Hills Community Council. It allowed voters to connect with community members and legislators and to make their voices heard ahead of the election.
Shocked by home prices? 6 of top 10 cities with fastest-growing home prices are in Florida
Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices. AgentAdvice, which describes itself "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company," analyzed Zillow data on median home listings between June 2019 and May 2024 in 200 of the most-populated metropolitan areas in America.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.