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Copier Moves From SLC to Central Fla. For iHeart
For 25 years, she was a local media fixture in Salt Lake City, serving as Local Sales Manager of KUTV-2 under CBS ownership and in May 2011 joined iHeartMedia as Regional SVP of Sales, rising to Market President in April 2021. Now, this longtime leader is trading the Wasatch Front...
Here’s What You Missed This Week: 8/23-25
The NWSL is SO back! Teams returned from the summer break and were ready to fight for critical points. With young talent like Trinity Rodman and Alyssa Thompson continuing to shine, seasoned veterans like Jess Fishlock anchoring their squads, and Orlando’s continued dominance, it’s apparent the final stretch of the season is sure to be an interesting one. We have all the details in case you missed the action this weekend!
Mixer in Lake Nona marks start of Indienomicon’s next hackathon
The latest edition of Indienomicon Foundation’s Mega Health Jam is coming up from Sept. 6-8 but before the excitement of the long-running hackathon, organizers wanted to say ‘Hello.’. Dozens of professionals and experts from Orlando’s health and tech came together last week for a night of conversation about...
Mental health expert talks pros, cons of video games
ORLANDO, Fla. – Monday on “Breakfast With Bridgett,” a licensed counselor talked about the pros and cons of video games when it comes to your mental health. Recent studies during the pandemic found benefits of connection, stress relief, problem solving and more through video game use. Licensed...
Margaritas Music And More For Jimmy Buffett Day Celebrations In SWFL
Jimmy Buffett Day is August 30th and from Orlando to Key West, Naples and Fort Myers parties are being solidified. Jimmy Buffett Day Celebrations include parades, live music, fundraising, food and drink specials and more. Here is the scoop so you can make party plans. Jimmy Buffett Day Celebrations In...
IRS warns of scams targeting seniors
ORLANDO, Fla. – Government officials warn that if you have recently been contacted by the IRS, it could be a scam. IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told News 6 that scammers have recently been targeting seniors, impersonating as IRS officials to steal money. Werfel stated that these scams happen both during and out of tax season.
Florida parks initiative draws criticism, planned protests
FORT LAUDERDALE - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced plans to enhance state park facilities, sparking varied reactions and planned protests. Most weekends the LeMaitre family packs up their van and heads to a state park for hiking, kayaking and unwinding. "We homeschool so we're flexible," said mother Catalina LeMaitre. LeMaitre will join dozens of other demonstrators Tuesday at Oleta River State Park in North Miami Beach to protest the state's plan to expand facilities there and 8 other states. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection last week announced what it has dubbed a "Great Outdoors Initiative" aimed at expanding public access to state...
Foodservice pioneer Nick Valenti is at it again
He left a mark on everything from the food stands of top-level sporting events to some of the most celebrated restaurants of New York City and Los Angeles. And now, at age 76, Nick Valenti is at it again. Coming out of a retirement that never took hold, the former...
Outrage grows over proposed state park development
A proposal by Florida governor Ron DeSantis’ Department of Environmental Protection to partially develop nine state parks has run into emphatic opposition from environmentalists, the public and state lawmakers. Honeymoon Island State Park is on Pinellas County’s gulf coast, near Dunedin. The barrier island consists of approximately 20 acres...
Central Florida Man Wins $1 Million Playing $5 Scratch-Off Game
A Central Florida man won a $1 million prize playing a $5 scratch-off game from the Florida Lottery. The Florida Lottery recently announced that 53-year-old Charles Kelly, Jr., of St. Petersburg, claimed a $1 million top prize from the $5 Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Women’s Basketball League Makes History in Winter Park
As a certified personal trainer and founder of Safe Haven Fitness, Jennifer Mesika helps stroke victims and people with developmental disabilities improve their mobility through physical therapy. Her career was inspired by a love of basketball that drove her dedication to help create a women’s league that is based at Winter Park Community Center.
Lake County will hold public meeting on planned roundabout
The Lake County Office of Public Works and OM Engineering is hosting an informational community meeting to answer any questions and show an exhibit of the future roundabout project on CR 561 and Lakeshore Drive in Clermont. This meeting will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Clermont Arts & Recreation Center (3700 S Hwy. 27, Clermont).
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