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Veterans group previously pitched building golf courses on Florida state park
Nearly a year before the DeSantis administration ignited a public firestorm over plans to build golf courses on prized state park land on the Atlantic coast, a national veterans nonprofit pitched state and local officials on a similar proposal. Sen. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, told the Tampa Bay Times that Lt....
Study Ranks Floridians As Nation’s Most Vulnerable to Mobile Banking Cyberattacks
Throughout the past five years, Florida has claimed the top spot of many coveted list, but residents of the Sunshine State won’t be happy to hear that they claimed the #1 ranking for the state most vulnerable to mobile banking cyberattacks. The study was conducted by Vention, a software...
'This is disappointing': 'LGBTQ Travel' section is gone from Florida's official tourism site
The largest event for the LGBTQ+ community is months away in downtown Orlando, Florida. Come Out With Pride is back this year for its 20th anniversary at Lake Eola Park. The festival is taking place on Oct. 19 and brings in thousands of people each year. Organizers say it also...
Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
The iconic Parkesdale Market in Plant City to host end of summer bash
As summer winds down and the first signs of fall appear, the community is invited to the End of Summer Bash, a festive event set for Saturday, September 21, from 9am to 2pm at Parkesdale Market in Plant City (3702 W. Baker St). This fall-themed makers market will showcase a variety of local vendors offering handmade items, unique gifts, home décor, plants, and more. Among the vendors participating are Hollow Tree Market, Fantasy Nature Arts, Sweet Obsessionz, and The Citrine Ghost, promising a diverse shopping experience.
Miami is banking on immigrants to help with the city's imminent teacher shortage
A critical shortage will be affecting students across the state of Florida soon, according to a recent study by Florida Tax Watch which uncovered that school administrators have been scrambling to find enough qualified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. A lot of it, unsurprisingly, has to do with wages....
Dinosaur World welcomes guests to experience Jurassic Haunt
Dinosaur World in Plant City, Fla., will conduct its first-ever after-hours event, Jurassic Haunt: The Curse Unearthed, on select nights in October. A rift between worlds has opened, releasing apparitions of every shape and size. Guests step right into the original Ghostbusters film where Slimer and other ghoulish spirits, specters, and ectoplasm-dripping phantasms materialize where they least expect. Halloween Horror Nights 2019 | Universal Studios Florida at Universal Orlando.
Taste of Latino Food Festival takes over multiple streets in Historic Ybor City
Mark your calendars for October 20 as Centennial Park (1800 E 8th Ave) in Ybor City becomes the vibrant epicenter of culture and cuisine during the annual Taste of Latino Food Festival. From noon to 6pm, this family-friendly event offers a day filled with tantalizing flavors, lively performances, and rich cultural experiences—all for free. The event is put on by the same group that just broke the world record for the longest Cuban sandwich.
Musical legends, tributes and ‘Moulin Rouge’ on Van Wezel season schedule
For the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall’s 2024-25 season, Executive Director Mary Bensel is hoping audiences are in the mood for laughter, a few musical legends, some local debuts and an extensive array of current and recent Broadway hits. Last season included a sold-out, two-week run of the ground-breaking musical “Hamilton.” It represented...
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.
Mental health counselor Dr. Treshonda Baucom on why you should listen to your children
ORLANDO, Fla. – This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray interviews Dr. Treshonda Baucom, founder and CEO of Enriched Life Counseling & Consulting, and licensed mental health counselor Erika Blunston. Dr. Baucom’s office, located in Clermont, provides counseling services to teens, adults and parents in...
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