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Bear sighted near Orlando’s soccer stadium and near an elementary school
Donald Trump set to visit the opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
DeSantis signs austerity budget, saves Florida businesses nearly $1 billion
A legal defense fund that argues former state Rep. Carolina Amesty has been “politically persecuted by partisan forces” is seeking money to help her battle a federal criminal complaint accusing the Central Florida Republican of defrauding a government pandemic relief program.
The ex-lawmaker from Windermere needs donations to cover legal costs, fight back against the “smear machine” and defend against
Chris Keough was going to be a dentist. And he’s still telling people to open their mouths — but it’s so they sing out with joy.
It all began in school when a singer scheduled to sing the national anthem fell ill at the last minute.
“My teacher knew I could do it and put me up to sing,” Keough
Disney Imagineers unveil the renovated Test Track in Epcot at Walt Disney World, during a preview Monday, June 30, 2025. The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
When Walt Disney World reopens its Test Track attraction at Epcot, visitors can expect a new look and a new future-pointed emphasis during the indoor-outdoor ride that zooms over theme park goers.
“Previous versions of the ride were very technical. They were car safety. It was kind of showing how cars were designed,” Dan Brookwell, senior project designer, said Monday.
This week’s special offers from Disney Cruise Line include sail dates from this week into early October 2025. Currently, there are 51 unique sail dates, available with special offers available Continue Reading →
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A father reportedly jumped off the Disney Dream cruise ship to rescue his daughter who had gone overboard while sailing back to Florida from the Bahamas on Sunday.
“The crew aboard the Disney Dream swiftly rescued two guests from the water,” a Disney Cruise Line spokesperson confirmed. “We commend our crew members for their exceptional skills and prompt actions, which
The City Beautiful’s life passes before your eyes at “Orlando Collected,” an exhibit at Orange County Regional History Center that marks the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of our town.
The museum selected 150 items from its archives and suggestions from community members to create a walk-through sampler of Orlando’s past.
It’s not presented as a linear timeline; items are
This week, Disney Cruise Line’s annual report for fiscal year 2024 was made public. Within the 61-page filing, the document contains a strategic report compiled by the directors which discusses Continue Reading →
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Did you catch the news about Florida building a migrant detention center in the Everglades and calling it “Alligator Alcatraz?”
Construction has already begun at the site of an old airstrip in the swampy wilds between Naples and Miami that will soon be ready to house 5,000 detainees in tents. State officials say they won’t have to invest much money
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