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Apopka fire chief announces retirement amid continuing controversy
APOPKA, Fla. – The Apopka fire chief announced this week that he will retire in a few months after facing criticism in training and safety for the department. In a letter obtained by News 6, Chief Sean Wylam wrote to his firefighters Tuesday about his intent to retire. “After...
‘A real nightmare:’ Longwood woman faces fines after filling drainage pipe with concrete
LONGWOOD, Fla. – The homeowner behind a major flooding problem in Longwood’s Shadow Bay neighborhood has now been given a deadline to fix it, according to public records released on Tuesday. A “Notice of Code Violation” was presented to the homeowner — who lives along North Shadowbay Boulevard...
Caleb Plant To Fight Trevor McCumby On August 17
Caleb Plant will box super middleweight Trevor McCumby on August 17 from the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, in a non-PPV fight. The former IBF Super Middleweight Champion Plant has been out of the ring since his loss to David Benavidez last year. Despite boxing well in the first half of the fight, the Mexican Monster took over to win a unanimous decision. That was Plant’s second loss to a top-name Mexican after being stopped by Canelo Alvarez in 2021 in the 11th round.
Local burlesque troupe Corsets and Cuties celebrating 10-years by shutting down
Popular burlesque and performance troupe, Corsets and Cuties (Facebook | Website), is celebrating 10 years of cabaret this season, which will also be its last. The Best of Orlando-winning troupe is celebrating its 10th season with a special event at The Abbey in South Eola, on Sunday, August 25. The event will feature guest stars and past members to help kick off the final season ever.
SNEAK PEEK at Holiday Festivities and DISCOUNTS at a Popular Orlando Resort
One of our FAVORITE hotels is going above and beyond to stand out this holiday season!. We’re PUMPED for the Halloween and holiday seasons at Disney World this year. From Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom to Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, there’s a lot to be excited about this fall and winter. However, the fun isn’t just limited to the theme parks — the nearby resorts get in on the festive spirit with fun décor, activities, and special offerings. In fact, one Orlando resort is going the extra mile, standing out among the competition!
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining program showcases city’s vibrant culinary scene
ORLANDO, Fla.—Meeting and convention attendees in Orlando can experience the city’s vibrant and expanding culinary scene during the upcoming Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining program. Celebrating its 19th season, Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns Aug. 16 through Sept. 30 with a record 152 restaurants, including 25 new restaurants and nine recognized by the MICHELIN Guide. Restaurants will offer three-course prix-fixe menus for either $40 or $60, per person, throughout the six-week run, continuing the tiered-menu system introduced in 2023. The dining program was designed to support local charities, with $1 from each $40 dinner and $2 from each $60 dinner benefitting local charities.
Unexpected $300K donation secures homeless services in Orlando: ‘We prayed for a miracle’
An Orlando-based homeless service nonprofit announced this week that an unexpected contribution has made it possible for the organization to remain open all summer. SALT Outreach was expected to reduce services after a large financial loss threatened to pause laundry, showers, and mail services for the community of people experiencing homelessness in Orlando.
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