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Bite into your best life when Tacos and Tequila takes over downtown Orlando's Cheyenne Saloon
Bienvenidos, Orlando taco lovers and tequila drinkers, to the food festival you simply can’t miss. Tacos and Tequila takes over Church Street’s Cheyenne Saloon this weekend with food and drink purveyors, live performances and a (friendly) voting competition for the tastiest fare. Local eateries Jimmy Hula’s, Las Carretas and Sami Tacos; beverage vendors Costa Tequila, Cutwater Tequila and Curamia; and DJ BMF and his Phat ’n’ Jazzy Brass Band are just a few of those lined up to keep this fiesta going. Ticket sales benefit historic Milk District venue the Plaza Live.
Body found in pond near UCF, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. - University of Central Florida police officers found a person dead in a pond near the campus early Tuesday morning, authorities said. The body was discovered in a pond near Alafaya Trail and Gemini Boulevard, according to Amanda Sellers, a spokesperson for UCF Public Safety. "No suspicious activity...
Here’s what exactly led to creation of Pulse advisory committee for permanent memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. – As the city of Orlando moves forward with efforts to create a permanent memorial for victims of the Pulse shooting in 2016, survivors and family members of the victims have long waited for a permanent memorial. Here’s a breakdown of where things stand now and how...
Tragic End in Orlando: Deshaun Dunmyer Fatally Shot by Deputies After Holding Baby Hostage in Standoff
The Orange County Sheriff's Office disclosed on Monday the identity of the man fatally shot by deputies last Friday following a nearly six-hour-long standoff. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the suspect was 31-year-old Deshaun Albert Dunmyer, who had reportedly taken his baby hostage and inflicted gunshot and stab wounds on the child's mother.
Universal Studios Suffers “Difficult” Drop in Attendance and Revenue Across Theme Parks
Universal Studios sees a sharp decline in revenue and attendance. Comcast recently posted results for its second quarter of 2024, revealing that the company’s theme park business saw revenue shrink to $1.98 billion, a drop of over 10% compared to the same quarter in 2023. “In Studios and Theme...
NASA’s Curiosity rover makes shocking discovery on Mars: 'It shouldn’t be there'
ORLANDO, Fla. - NASA is sharing details about its shocking recent discovery on Mars. On May 30, NASA's Curiosity rover uncovered yellow sulfur crystals on the Red Planet, something scientists said was the first time sulfur of that nature has been found on that planet, NASA said in a news release.
Orlando Residents Prepare for Elevated Storm Activity and Intense Heat Index as Humid Week Continues
Residents of Orlando are bracing for more scattered showers and thunderstorms as the week progresses, with the sticky cloak of humidity ensuring the heat index remains stubbornly high. The latest update indicates that air moisture levels have climbed, further saturating the sultry summer atmosphere, and these conditions are expected to help cook up increased storm activity along the inland moving east coast sea breeze later today, according to the National Weather Service.
Lingering Saharan dust keeping air quality low
Last night’s storms have cleared out of the area and are leaving behind plenty of humidity. With muggy conditions and highs reaching the middle 90s, showers & storms will develop once again in the PM. Timing of the sea breeze showers will develop after lunch and gradually increase in coverage throughout the afternoon. Up to a 60% coverage is expected.
Mastodon hits Orlando with Lamb of God to celebrate a classic album onstage
At a time when so many of their contemporaries have downsized their ambitions for keeping things unpredictable and fresh, the four core members of Mastodon continue to showcase a band that's in no way approaching a midlife creative crisis. On tour this summer with Kerry King of Slayer fame and Lamb of God, Mastodon will play a couple of months' worth of shows that'll highlight new(ish) as well as material. It'll be a catalog-diving summer, before an expected return to the studio.
WATCH: Melbourne High Graduate and UCF Student-Athlete Audrey Buck Talks With Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – There is nothing quite like spending time on a college campus, even as a visitor. With over 65,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. I recently visited the campus to meet with UCF women’s soccer player, Audrey Buck, who is...
Orlando Magic forward makes list of "most overrated NBA players"
Who wouldn't want a 6'10" defensive enigma with the theoretical potential of winning several Defensive Player of the Year awards? That is exactly why the Orlando Magic drafted Jonathan Isaac sixth overall in 2017. Enamored by his size and defensive ability, they used their first-round pick to bring him to Orlando.
Organizations mobilize voters ahead of November election
ORLANDO, Fla. — As the countdown to the presidential election continues, organizations and political groups are working overtime to advocate for their parties. WESH 2 spoke to the chair of the Republican Party of Orange County and the president of the Metro Orlando National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Both leaders...
Central Florida Woman Arrested For Making Threats Against Governor Ron Desantis
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, a local resident in Riverview near Tampa, for making online threats to kill Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement alerted the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on July 8, 2024 about threatening messages received on Governor Ron DeSantis’...
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