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Breaking News: City Council sets millage rate at 4.8399
The Apopka City Council voted 5-0 to increase the millage rate to 4.8399 for its FY2024/25 budget. Apopka City Administrator Jacob Smith and Finance Director Blanche Sherman proposed a millage increase of 4.4376 at the June 10th millage rate meeting, while Commissioner Alexander Smith suggested raising the millage rate to 4.6876.
Candidates for School Board District 3 seat speak out
Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello, who chose to run for the State Senate District 25 seat. The three face...
Missing 3-year-old found dead at Orlando resort
A toddler who went missing from an Orlando resort Thursday, July 18, has been found dead. According to Orange County Sheriff's Office reports, Rakim Akbari's body was found in a body of water near the resort, in the 8800 block of Palm Village Circle near State Road 535 and World Center Drive.
The International District Energy Association Celebrates 2023 District Energy Space Award Winners
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 18, 2024-- The International District Energy Association (IDEA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 District Energy Space Award at its 115 th annual conference in Orlando, Florida. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240718985383/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)
ICAST 2024 Best of Category Winners
Orlando, Fla. — By the time the fanfare of ICAST’s opening day began to wind down, a legion of exhibitors began steadily flowing into the ICAST Best of Category Awards Reception. Arguably the highlight of the show, the revamped awards reception featured an all-new stage and a grand room packed with manufacturers vying for a coveted “Best of Category” trophy and a ticket to compete for overall Best of Show in the New Product Showcase sponsored by Fishing Tackle Retailer.
ASCA Top 10 Finalist For Age Group Coach Of The Year
The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and Fitter & Faste announce the TOP 10 AGE GROUP COACHES OF THE YEAR FOR 2024. The American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) and Fitter & Faster Swim Camps are pleased to announce the TOP 10 AGE GROUP COACHES OF THE YEAR FOR 2024. Congratulations...
UCF Basketball: Why Keyshawn Hall is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
A program not exactly known for their basketball, UCF is fresh off a decent debut in the Big 12. The Knights’ only trip to the Big Dance under Johnny Dawkins came five seasons ago but there’s still bee decent ball played by this program in Orlando. Although they did finish just 11th in the Big 12 last season, is there talent on this roster to actually compete in this league?
Temple offers four-star prep school point guard Cam Miles
Four-star point guard Cam Miles of Orlando, Fla., announced Tuesday that Temple had extended a scholarship offer. The 6-2, 180-pound scorer and playmaker is ranked among the top 20 point guards in the nation in the Class of 2025 by 247Sports. Miles recently announced that he will play next season...
July 2024 Bungalower newspaper now online
Bungalower Media had a newspaper baby late last year and we’re already on to our seventh issue, which is now conveniently available below for your online reading pleasure. This issue covers everything from June’s most-read headlines, new Arts and Culture headlines, the Coming and Going of the local food scene, and the top events to put on your calendar that month.
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.
BHS welcomes Cody Kremer, new baseball and tight end football coach
The Bearcat Dugout Club met at the BHS cafeteria Monday afternoon, where parents and players were given an opportunity to meet the new interim baseball coach. Cody Kremer was originally from Orlando, Florida, and after graduating from Troy University, got his start in coaching at Lee County High School with freshman defensive back football, and […] The post BHS welcomes Cody Kremer, new baseball and tight end football coach appeared first on The Post-Searchlight.
Health Report pres. by Vanderbilt Health: Nashville SC vs Orlando City SC
We're back in GEODIS Park to face off against Orlando City SC. Here is today's Health Report, pres. by Vanderbilt Health:. OUT: Julian Gaines (ankle) OUT: Anibal Godoy (lower body) OUT: Randall Leal (hip) OUT: Lukas MacNaughton (ankle) QUESTIONABLE: Sam Surridge (ankle) Orlando City SC. OUT: Mikey Halliday (right knee)
UCF football: The biggest difference between college football and the NFL
UCF football has had its fair share of plays messed up by certain rules in college football, from certain penalties to down rules to clock stoppages. The Knights and every team in college football probably hope that they could have some of the same rules as the NFL. Some rules...
Orlando Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Conspiracy, Faces Up to 20 Years
An Orlando business owner entered a guilty plea for conspiring to engage in wire fraud, with potential consequences including a 20-year sentence, details the United States Attorney's Office. Wendy Cudemo-Gamez, age 47, found herself embroiled in a fraudulent scheme involving her construction company, which promised services and labor to contractors while skirting legal requirements for worker's insurance.
Summer League is a second chance for Orlando Magic's signees
Jarrett Culver probably understands better than most how precarious a position in the NBA can be. The fact that he is still trying to grind his way back into the league considering how far he has fallen and that he is still on the league's periphery is a statement of that.
Projected Orlando Magic depth chart, starting lineup, and rotation heading into 2024-25 preseason
The Orlando Magic were one of last season's surprise teams. Despite still being incredibly young, the Magic had one of the best defenses in the league and made it to the playoffs for the first time since 2019. While they struggled at times in the playoffs, it was overall a very successful season.
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