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Time capsule uncovered during Winter Park High School renovations will be displayed
ORLANDO, Fla. – When a large metal barrel was secretly buried by members of the 1985 graduating class of Winter Park High School, Wham’s “Careless Whisper” topped the music charts and ‘New Coke’ infuriated a nation of Coca-Cola fans. Almost four decades later, renovation...
Florida’s ‘Sinkhole Alley:’ Here’s what homeowners need to know
If you live in Florida, you have probably heard of sinkholes. It’s when the ground caves in, often bringing down everything on top of it. Roads, businesses and homes have all been impacted. Dr. Manoj Chopra has researched sinkholes and erosion at the University of Central Florida and said...
Teens gain work experience through Orlando Summer Youth Employment Program
ORLANDO, Fla. – As WKMG Hits the Road to the 32801 zip code, we are highlighting Orlando’s Summer Youth Employment Program. It’s for teens age 15-19 who live in the city of Orlando and are enrolled in Kidz Zones programs. Bambi McDougald, the youth employment program manager,...
Orlando-area Rep. Amesty resigns as notary, blocking state probe into her conduct
Central Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty resigned her notary commission last month, blocking a probe by the governor’s office into whether she violated the state’s notary laws. The notary division of the governor’s office began an investigation of the freshman lawmaker’s conduct, one of two initiated by a state agency, after the Orlando Sentinel published an investigation in March revealing the ...
Orlando Democrat Calls Florida Museum of Black History Task Force a Failure
An Orlando Democrat is calling the Florida Museum of Black History task force a “failure” after the draft recommendation was released for where the museum should be built. Democratic State Representative Bruce Antone sent a lengthy letter to the members of the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force discussing his concerns with the manner and process by which the Task Force conducted its business, and the proposed recommendations, that may be included in the Florida Museum of Black History Task Force Final Report.
Orange County Helps Nonprofit Build First Permanent Location
Orange County will help a local nonprofit build its first permanent location. Over the past 16 years, Orlando-based IDignity, Inc. has helped more than 30,000 local U.S. citizens, including homeless individuals, obtain lost identification documents needed to access housing, employment, bank accounts, and more. All the while, the nonprofit organization has been without a physical address, bouncing from place to place around the community.
Orlando nonprofit seeking help from community after damaged roof: 'I need your support'
An Orlando nonprofit organization needs help from the community after severe roof damage. United Against Poverty Orlando is raising funds for its damaged roof. The nonprofit organization’s executive director tells FOX 35 Orlando the roof is old and has been deteriorating since Hurricane Ian. With heavy rain recently, the roof started collapsing on Thursday.
Florida test scores show success of progress monitoring system. See numbers for Central Florida schools
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Education announced on Monday the results of Florida’s second year of the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring assessments. This form of state assessments is fairly new, and Florida is the first state to implement this program. It differs...
Found in Florida: 1st ‘skyscraper’ of the Sanford region
The First National Bank of Sanford raised the capital to build its new location directly across Park Avenue, in downtown Sanford in 1923. This building is known as the First National Bank No. 2. Today the structure is unoccupied, leaving behind decades of its banking history, including its vault and...
Casselberry Announces Altered Garbage Collection Schedule for July 4th Holiday
Residents gearing up to celebrate Independence Day this year will need to account for a change in their garbage collection schedule. The City of Casselberry has announced that there will be no residential garbage collection on Thursday, as the nation observes the holiday. So, if Thursday is your day to drag the bins to the curb, you're getting a brief respite.
Submit your questions for OMG's Orange County Commission District 1 debate
Do you have a burning question before you head to the polls to vote for your next Orange County commissioner?. If so, here’s your chance. The Observer will host the Orange County Commission District 1 Candidate Debate at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 31, at Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine, 7011 Kiran Patel Drive, Winter Garden.
New Traffic Rules in Florida Could Disrupt Disney World Travel Plans for Thousands
Walt Disney World Resort guests driving to the theme parks this summer and fall will have something new to remember when coming into Florida and going to Orlando. Will this new Florida driving law affect you? Let’s find out. New Florida Driving Law Could Impact Millions of Disney World...
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