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Gaylord Palms Introduces ‘Elf’-Themed ICE! Attraction for a Whimsical 2024 Christmas Experience!
The Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, has unveiled its enchanting theme for this year’s ICE! attraction: “Elf.” This beloved Christmas experience will transport guests into the whimsical world of Buddy the Elf™, bringing the magic of the holiday film to life with magnificent, larger-than-life ice sculptures.
Gopher MBB to play in Florida in November
The University of Minnesota men’s basketball team will compete in the 2024 ESPN Events Invitational, Nov. 28-29, at State Farm Field House (ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex) in Kissimmee, Fla. The ESPN Events Invitational field includes Minnesota, Florida, Wake Forest and Wichita State. Game matchups, times and television information will follow at a later date.
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...
'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...
Oregon Woman Arrested In Florida For Theft At Polk County Truck Stop
A 38-year-old woman from Oregon was arrested Thursday at Love’s Travel Stop on US 27 in Davenport, Polk County, for multiple counts of theft. The suspect, Sheila Swanson, was reported by store management for allegedly committing retail theft twice within a few hours. Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies located...
Orlando weather: Shower and storm chances higher this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. - Another quintessential Florida-like forecast is on the way for our Friday across Central Florida. Temperatures will be hot and humid with highs in the low to mid 90s. Higher humidity values will be our heat indices will be around 105°-108°. Shower and storm chances will be slightly...
Violence Against Transgender Community, Starliner Mission, Olympics Begin, Musician Terri Binion
NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of Central Florida’s transgender community discusses violence targeting the community. A report from Paris on the Central Florida athletes competing in the Olympics. Orlando musician Terri Binion stops by to talk about her unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.
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...
Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce selects Polk County native as next leader
After conducting a national search for its new leader, the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce selected someone who grew up just a few miles to the northeast. Betsy Cleveland, a Haines City native, has been appointed as president and CEO, the chamber’s board of directors announced Friday afternoon. ...
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...
Tiger Bay Club Luncheon Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Republican primary debate: Anderson vs. Pennock
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Commitment 2024 primary coverage continued at the Tiger Bay Club July Luncheon which focused on three important races to the Central Florida area. >> Watch the Seminole County Supervisors of Elections debate above. The luncheon featured a debate between the Republican candidates for the Seminole...
Final haunted house for HHN 2024 announced
The 10th and final haunted house coming to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights has been revealed: Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. Tharin White, founder of Everything You Need To Know, joined Garrett Wymer, host of FOX 35 News+, for a special edition of Orlando Parks V.I.P.
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