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Thousands of Disney World Guests Stranded at Major Orlando Airport as Storms Cause Delays, Grounded Flights
Thousands of Walt Disney World Resort guests are now stranded indefinitely at Orlando International Airport as storms cause significant flight delays and ground more than 200 planes. Here’s the latest update. Disney World Guests Stranded at Orlando International Airport as Storms Ground More Than 200 Flights. A departure delay...
Billboards seek to reunite decades-old kids’ drawings with their now-grown creators
The two Sanford students used crayons to draw self portraits, then turned their artwork over to Crayola, the famous art-supply company, which 20 years ago was collecting kids’ drawings to display in galleries across the country. “I hope one day to be in an art gallery or in a famous museum,” wrote Emily, then a fourth grader at Bentley Elementary School, in her artwork’s caption. “I wanted to ...
TC Athletics News | Rising Sophomore, Billy DeMott Shines for Southern Squeeze 15U Team
We like to recognize and congratulate rising sophomore, Billy DeMott – member of the Timber Creek baseball team. Billy shined for the Southern Squeeze Murray 15U so far this summer season. As a catcher, Billy led the team with 12 total fielding chances. Keep working hard Billy – big...
Musical 'From Here' explores life before and after the Pulse nightclub massacre
Playwright Donald Rupe didn’t intend to write a musical about the Pulse nightclub massacre in Orlando, Florida. What he wanted to write about was his friends. But the more he dug into it, the more he returned to his hometown’s 2016 trauma. What the playwright has crafted is the powerful, moving “From Here,” which explores the complex feelings and community reactions in the days after a lone gunman killed 49 people at the gay-friendly club in Orlando. The musical is making its off-Broadway debut this summer. Rupe thinks it can be appreciated by any community that has suffered mass trauma.
Orlando Nonprofit United Against Poverty Struggles with Roof Damage Amid Funding Shortfall
In Orlando, the storms that continue to batter the area have left more than just the landscape scarred; a lifeline to the less fortunate is now in peril. ClickOrlando that United Against Poverty, an established nonprofit that provides essential services to families, is grappling with significant roof damage caused by Hurricane Ian, imperiling the support structure for numerous individuals who reside below the poverty line.
UCF’s FBC Mortgage Stadium Roth Tower Expansion Green-Lit
FBC Mortgage Stadium, home of the UCF Knights football program, has been green-lit for its first major expansion project. Roth Tower, which houses the tower club, suites, press box, and broadcast booth, will be expanded. Matt Murschel from the Orlando Sentinel reported that the Florida Board of Governors has officially approved the project.
Greek restaurant replaces DoveCote in downtown Orlando
Acropolis Greek Taverna Owner Mike Mikula spent a year looking for the right Orlando spot for his restaurant, which has a loyal Central Florida customer base that regularly travels to Tampa for his food.
Manulife Teams with Foundry Commercial for Industrial Outdoor Storage Venture
Manulife Investment Management has launched a strategic partnership with Foundry Commercial to acquire, develop and lease industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sites in key infill industrial markets throughout the Southeast and Southwest. Terms were not disclosed. The portfolio consists of 10 sites located in Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas-Fort Worth and Jacksonville. Three...
Tristan da Silva hoping to fit right in with Orlando Magic
Tristan da Silva had to laugh a bit during his introductory press conference on Friday. Everyone was gushing about him and his play. Jeff Weltman again checked off the four things the team was looking for and said Da Silva filled those things. His basketball IQ was praised. His playmaking, shooting and versatility were praised. His maturity and experience were praised.
Residents opposed to New College tree removal booted from meeting
Residents opposed to New College of Florida clearing trees and mangroves in the Uplands Preserve were kicked out of the State University System’s Board of Governors meeting Friday in Orlando after being denied a chance to speak on the issue. Several residents, including members of the group Save Uplands...
Best Sale of The Summer: SeaWorld Offering Reduced Admission
Save Up to 55% Off on Tickets, Fun Cards, and Annual Passes Starting June 17. SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica are celebrating the start of summer with incredible savings. Guests can enjoy up to 55% off on tickets, Fun Cards, and annual passes, making it the perfect time to visit these popular parks.
Bronstad attends Momentum conference in Florida
Local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Bryan Bronstad, recently qualified for the firm’s invitation-only Momentum conference in Orlando, FL, which recognizes financial advisors based on the success of their practices and client feedback. Out of the firm’s more than 19,000 financial advisors, only 819 who met specific milestones were invited....
Video: Ex-UFC fighter James Vick gets viciously knocked out at Karate Combat 47
A pair of former UFC fighters threw down in Karate Combat’s pit, and the clash left us with a vicious knockout. Former UFC lightweights James Vick and Rafael Alves clashed in the main even of Karate Kombat 47, which took place in Orlando, Fla. Alves left the bout as the victor by viciously putting away Vick with a head kick that left him flat out on the canvas.
Convicted Florida Killer Sentenced to Death
A convicted Florida killer was sentenced to death for the murder of a 19-year-old witness in a home invasion trial. The Honorable Judge Lisa T. Munyon in Orange County sentenced convicted murderer Bessman Charles Obinna Okafor to Death for the 2012 murder of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. The sentence, which has gripped the greater Orlando and Central Florida community, reflects the relentless pursuit of justice by the father of the slain victim and the State of Florida.
Disney World's Tiana ride opening today has this New Orleans family's fingerprints all over it
First and foremost, there are mouse ears. Then there’s the latest popcorn bucket. Oh, and some of those budget-friendly pressed pennies, of course. And now, with the eagerly awaited opening Friday (June 28) of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, visitors to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, will have to make room in their luggage for one more must-have souvenir: Dooky Chase seasonings.
Central Florida impacted as $32 million in arts and culture funding is cut from state budget
ORLANDO, Fla. — The state budget goes into effect July 1 with a price tag of $116 billion. Of that, $1 billion in proposed spending was slashed when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the budget earlier this month. Among the proposed budget items left out: more than $32 million in...
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