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Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
Florida has an election in August. Here’s how your vote gets counted and verified
ORLANDO, Fla. – Special tests on voting machines are being conducted ahead of the Aug. 20 election and you can see those tests take place. Orange County held its logic and accuracy test on Friday, and it was open to the public. According to Florida law, every county is required to do this.
'You will die for this $6K': Central Florida tenant bombards landlord with violent texts, documents say
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A 44-year-old Central Florida tenant was arrested after the Orange County Sheriff's Office says he sent a multitude of threatening texts to his landlord after breaking his lease. According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to the home of an Altamonte Springs landlord on May...
7-year-old author talks ‘Giovanni’s Slam Dunk Dreams,’ book to be featured in OCPS libraries
ORLANDO, Fla. – Every weekday morning on “Breakfast with Bridgett,” you’ll find interesting stories and interviews, plus weather and traffic to help you plan the day. Bridgett talked to 7-year-old author Giovanni McPherson about the inspiration behind his book “Giovanni’s Slam Dunk Dreams.”. The...
Is the RV park proposal appropriate?
Residents in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement area voiced mixed opinions on a proposed special exception request for an RV park with up to 277 camping sites at a community meeting hosted by Orange County’s zoning division Thursday, July 18. Applicant Robert Ziegenfuss, represented by Old Florida Groves leaders...
OUC Hosts Youth Energy Academy: A Hands-On Experience in the Energy Industry for Local Students
OUC recently hosted an engaging Youth Energy Academy, offering local students a hands-on experience to explore careers in the utility industry. Around 65 students from Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Lake counties participated in interactive learning sessions at OUC’s Conway Water Treatment Plant. Activities included a “Balancing the Grid” workshop led by the Orlando Science Center and a Mock Hurricane Simulation conducted by BAM (Black Architects in the Making) Orlando.
Burglary Suspects from Orange and Osceola Counties Arrested in Polk County
Three burglary suspects from Orange County and Osceola County were arrested in Polk County. Multiple car burglaries occurred at the Champions Vue apartments in the Four Corners area of Davenport. When deputies arrived at the scene, the suspects took off running. Additional deputies responded, along with K9 Units. After a...
Winter Park Temporarily Closes Dinky Dock Park Swimming Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels
The City of Winter Park has shut down swimming activities at the local beach due to heightened bacterial levels that have raised health and safety red flags. According to an X post by the City of Winter Park, this is a temporary closure and updates will be provided as soon as the water quality is deemed safe.
Full Sail University Installs 10 Solid State Logic ORIGIN Large Format Analogue Mixing Consoles and 11 BiG SiX Desktop Mixers
Winter Park, Florida, July 23, 2024 — Ever since it was founded in 1979, Full Sail University’s mission has been to prepare students across all disciplines for the technology they are likely to encounter when they find employment in the working world. To that end, Full Sail’s Recording Arts Program recently refreshed its audio technology, installing 10 Solid State Logic ORIGIN 32-channel analogue inline studio consoles and 11 SSL BiG SiX compact mixer/interfaces in a variety of teaching spaces to better reflect today’s typical music production workflows.
Shady Park Memorial to Honor Hannibal Square Pioneers
A new addition to Shady Park will honor four Hannibal Square residents whose contributions shaped the history of Winter Park. The Shady Park Pioneer Memorial will include busts of Ideal Womans’ Club founder Mary Lee DePugh (1878-1949), activist and founder of the Winter Park Advocate newspaper Gustavus Christopher “Gus” Henderson (1862-1917), and the first Black men elected to Winter Park government office: Frank R. Israel (1848-1925) and Walter B. Simpson (1859-1915).
Orlando Fire Museum to reopen to public after storm damage repairs
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum is reopening Saturday, about three months after it closed to repair water damage caused by Hurricane Nicole in 2022. Hurricane Nicole caused water damage to the Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum in 2022. It had to shut its...
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