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Winter Garden introduces new grant program for nonprofits
The city of Winter Garden is rolling out a new grant program that will support local nonprofits that are focused on supporting initiatives for the good of the community. The Nonprofit Grant Program, in partnership with the Central Florida Foundation, will issue grants to organizations that enhance community support and family stability, promote economic empowerment and sustainable development, and prioritize health and wellness support for residents.
Clermont Resident Sha’Carri Richardson Heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
CLERMONT, Fla. — Sha’Carri Richardson, the dynamic sprinter who grew up in Texas and now calls Clermont home, is set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Richardson qualified at the U.S. Track & Field Olympic Trials in Oregon, securing her place in the Women’s 100-meter and 200-meter races, as well as the 4×100-meter relay.
Orlando construction company owner pleads guilty to $8M wire fraud scheme
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — An Orlando woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after investigators uncovered a nearly $8 million scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday, Wendy Cudemo-Gamez registered a construction company she owned with the state. The company claimed to provide construction services and labor to contractors. However, according to the plea agreement, Cudemo-Gamez also used the company to engage in a scheme to defraud worker's compensation insurance providers.
Orlando Pride, Ally Watt agree to new deal through 2025 season
ORLANDO, Fla. (July 17, 2024) — Orlando Pride has signed forward Ally Watt to a new contract that will keep the forward in Orlando through the 2025 season, with a mutual option for 2026, it was announced today. “Over the last couple years, we have really seen Ally grow...
Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’
Quality Journalism for Critical Times The Florida Democratic Party called Tuesday evening’s Republican National Convention speeches from Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sens. Rick Scott and Marco Rubio “a clown show” and a “circus.” “The Republican Party can preach ‘unity’ all night long but the only thing they are united on is sending America backwards,” Democrati chair Nikki Fried said in […] The post Florida Democratic Party calls Tuesday’s FL GOP speeches at RNC a ‘circus’ appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Rise of Florida insurance property costs affecting local homeowners
Local homeowners are feeling like they are caught in a storm of rising insurance costs and soaring premiums. The issue is driven by a perfect storm of natural disasters, fraud and insurers fleeing the state. No one is happy about paying more money. It’s hard enough to afford to buy...
Voters in 11 states could decide on abortion ballot measures in Nov., with measures confirmed in six states, and signature verification pending in another five
Voters in six states—Colorado, Florida, Maryland, New York, Nevada, and South Dakota—will decide on abortion-related ballot measures in Nov. 2024. Initiatives are pending signature verification in five states—Arizona, Arkansas, Missouri, Montana, and Nebraska. This report provides the most recent updates on abortion-related ballot measure certifications and potential...
Local Arts Group Among Five Finalists for Winter Park Health Foundation Grant
Central Florida Vocal Arts (CFVA) is among five nonprofits to receive a total of $250,000 from Winter Park Health Foundation‘s Well Together Grant Awards Challenge, aimed at finding solutions to critical youth health issues in Winter Park, Eatonville, and Maitland. The process began in March with an open call...
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is […] The post Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices appeared first on SC Daily Gazette.
Crackdown on illegal parking at Orlando International Airport
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando International Airport is cracking down on rule breakers, specifically targeting drivers parking along the shoulder. The airport is collaborating with Orlando police to address this issue. "If everybody does it the right way, it will go smoothly. You have people that are blocking traffic, people that...
Orlando Magic complete roster, add veteran in Cory Joseph
There is a lot of hand-wringing about the Orlando Magic's point guard position these days. The Magic seem set to head into the season with Jalen Suggs as their starting point guard, a position that has not always felt natural to him. They have Cole Anthony, more of a scoring guard, behind him. They have second-year guard Anthony Black too, who was used very rarely as a true point guard in his run last year and has struggled at times running even the Summer League team.
Britt Baker goes into details about her being hospitalized due to a transient ischemic attack
During the July 3rd 2024 edition of AEW Dynamite, Britt Baker revealed that she was hospitalized due to a transient ischemic attack in the fall of 2023. While speaking to Renee Paquette on Close Up, Britt went into details about the situation…. “It was the weirdest thing. I was in...
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