The Ocoee City Commission this week gave initial approval to a $1 billion mixed-use project that has the potential to transform the city into a regional youth sports destination.
Hobe Sound-based Montierre Development will be the developer behind The Dynasty, a sports and entertainment complex that is planned for 159 acres south of Sullers Cross Road and east of Ocoee
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Casey DeSantis is mulling a run for Florida governor in 2026, NBC News reported Thursday evening.
The network cited five people “directly familiar” with her thought process. It described a gathering of Republican donors in Palm Beach County last week as the site of a groundswell of support.
NBC News said she could not be reached for comment.
The possibility
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By Patti Nickell, Tribune News Service
JACKSON, Wyoming — “Do waffles really taste different at 10,450 feet above sea level?”
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By DEEPTI HAJELA
NEW YORK (AP) — You know you’ve said it. We all have. “Mmm, that looks so delicious — I want to try some!” That’s because when it comes to what we eat, it’s not just a matter of taste.
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Walking Club: Get fit and make new friends with the Red Hot Chili Steppers walking club. All ages and skill levels are welcome for this program, which is hosted by Volusia County’s Parks, Recreation and Culture Division. 9-10 a.m. every Thursday in February at Gemini Springs Park, 37 Dirksen Drive, DeBary. For more information, contact Recreation Manager Matthew
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Seminole Audubon: Graham Williams of the St. Johns River Water Management District land management will discuss the Hal Scott Preserve, home to a population of federally endangered red-cockaded woodpeckers. Williams will explain how the population of this bird at the Hal Scott Preserve is monitored and summarize the work that has been done to recover this population from
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By SALLY HO
SEATTLE (AP) — It’s one thing to fix your home after something basic has gone wrong, but it’s a different beast to rebuild and recover after a major natural disaster has destroyed multiple properties on your street, in your neighborhood or across the region.
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Mosquito County Festival 2025: Kids’ activities, art and craft vendors, bounce house, food and drink, baked goods, local history, educational exhibits and more. All proceeds help preserve and share local history. Presented by Narcoossee History Chapter of Osceola History. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 8, Narcoossee Elementary School, 2690 N. Narcoossee Road, St. Cloud, admission is free. For more
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Amateur Radio and Electronics Show: The Orlando Amateur Radio Club’s 78th annual “HamCation” event will feature more than 30 educational forums, 100 commercial vendors, 200 swap tables and outdoor tailgate to demonstrate and sell amateur radios, parts, amateur radio related computer hardware and software. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 7-8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 9, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603
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By MATT OTT
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the third week in a row, a smidgen of relief for prospective home shoppers getting into the market before the busy spring homebuying season starts.
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