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Downtown Orlando hidden treasure offers free job training, more
ORLANDO, Fla. – It was Luciana Barile’s first time back in the sewing lab since landing a dream job as a construction sewing specialist at Walt Disney World. “I was able to practice here for a few hours, for a few days, it was amazing, everything that they’ve done for me,” Barile told News 6. She said the lab provided her the materials and equipment needed to practice for and pass an 8-hour assessment as part of the hiring process for her new position.
Woman, baby and dog died, 2 others seriously injured in crash on Putnam County-Marion County line
Florida Highway Patrol and Putnam County firefighters said a woman, her baby and dog are dead and 2 other people are seriously injured in a crash on the Putnam County-Marion County line.
Mainland's Christian Hudson breaks down his final 4: Iowa, Iowa State, Maryland, UCF
The last defensive line domino in the Volusia-Flagler area is set to topple Saturday evening. Christian Hudson, a two-way starter in the trenches for FHSAA Class 3S champion Mainland, will announce his commitment at 5:55 p.m. from his group of four finalists. Hudson will pick from the four programs he...
40 years ago, NASCAR's Firecracker 400 at Daytona featured King Richard and President Reagan
In the years since, we’ve seen plenty of presidential candidates — and on a few occasions, a sitting president — come to Daytona on race day hoping some of that NASCAR-man-of-the-people glow would stick to him. But there’s no overstating how big of a deal it was,...
Graci McGillicuddy will be inducted into Florida Women's Hall of Fame
Graci McGillicuddy, co-founder of the All Star Children’s Foundation, has been selected to be a 2024 inductee into the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, it was announced July 2. Each year, the governor selects three nominees from recommendations presented by the Florida Commission on the Status of Women,...
Joe LeBlanc’s Florida District 22 All-Stars Little League Report – Wednesday, July 3
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Florida District 22 All-Star Tournament for 2024 continued Wednesday night with the 10/11/12 Baseball Division at Merritt Island Little League’s Mitchell Ellington Park. On Field No. 2:. Indian River City LL (visitor) met Port St. John LL. For Indian River City, Aiden Koukos...
Florida Navy veteran asking people to be mindful of those with PTSD during July Fourth celebrations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As people around Northeast Florida get set to celebrate the Fourth of July, a Jacksonville Navy veteran wants people to be mindful of those struggling with PTSD. John Tappen said loud noises, like fireworks, still bring back past trauma from his deployment in the Navy. Tappen...
‘This Is So Slimy’ SeaWorld Accused of Gouging Guests and Stealing From Employees To Prop up Failing Business
This week should have been about the future of SeaWorld Orlando Park. Instead, the parks have been embroiled in controversies of their own making that have forever damaged their band. This week, SeaWorld Orlando opened its newest roller coaster, Penguin Trek, to employees and season pass holders. By all accounts,...
Port Orange officer struck by suspect in stolen vehicle
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A Port Orange officer was struck by a suspect driving a stolen vehicle as the suspect attempted to flee the scene on Friday. The suspect in the stolen vehicle was located in the Sunrise Pointe Apartments but fled the scene as officers attempted to stop the vehicle.
Elderly woman hit by car in Volusia County Publix parking lot, police say
PORT ORANGE, Fla. - An elderly woman was rushed to the hospital on Friday after she was hit by a car in a Port Orange Publix store parking lot, police said. The incident happened shortly after 2 p.m. at the Publix at 1660 Taylor Road when 84-year-old Marguerite Cuomo was hit by a car.
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