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Montverde Academy’s Olympians: Eight Shining Stars All Set for the Global Stage
Montverde Academy celebrates the incredible achievements of its student-athletes and alumni who will compete in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Here are the distinguished individuals proudly representing their countries and showcasing their talents:. Jose Tati, a rising senior, will swim for Cabo Verde in the Men’s 50-meter Freestyle event....
Podiatrist Jacob Ivey, DPM joins Modern Foot & Ankle in Celebration and Winter Garden Florida
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.
Eustis High Softball Alumni D’Yani McKinley Commits To Prairie View A&M University
EUSTIS, FL – D’Yani McKinley, a standout softball player from Eustis High School, has officially committed to Prairie View A&M University. Known for her impressive offensive skills and speed on the bases, McKinley was always a standout athlete when she took to the field with Eustis. As a...
River otter suspected of killing swans, duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, city says
ORLANDO, Fla. - A river otter is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two Australian black swans and one duck at Orlando's Lake Eola Park. The City of Orlando said when the otter was discovered on Monday, July 15, officials promptly contacted the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Orange County Animal Services for guidance.
Start the school year off right with the Florida Kids and Family Expo
ORLANDO, Fla. – Spend a fun-filled day with your family and end the summer on a good note at the Florida Kids and Family Expo next month. This annual event is a two-day Orlando expo that takes place at the Orange County Convention Center every August. This year’s event will be in Hall C of the West Concourse of the convention center on Aug. 17-18, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Need help with insurance? ‘Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair’ heads to Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Experts in a number of fields will gather in Orlando for what’s being called the ‘Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair,” according to a news release. The event, announced by Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis, will take place on Wednesday at the Hilton Altamonte Springs located at 350 Northlake Blvd from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.
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.
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