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The 2026 Michelin Guide selection for Thailand included 468 venues, two three-star restaurants (one of which was promoted from one star), eight appointed two stars (two of which were promoted from one star), and a whopping 33 one-star restaurants, including three new restaurants and four promoted from general selection. But what about its presence in the state? Is this country’s cuisine, with its regional diversity, immigrant influences, and overlap from neighboring Laos and Cambodia, about to have its moment in America? Bangkok native Asawin “AJ” Jokeo, chef-owner of Men’s Kitchen inside IFresh Supermarket in Milk District, believes that is imminent.…
It’s Memorial Day weekend in Orlando, a three-day celebration of Florida’s unofficial start of summer with plenty of cookouts, beach trips, social gatherings, and more. The holiday marks a time to remember America’s fallen military heroes, visit war memorials, and honor loved ones who were fallen service members. Here’s how to celebrate and celebrate the holidays this weekend in Central Florida. Ocoee Memorial Day Ceremony The City of Ocoee honored fallen soldiers with a Memorial Day ceremony, featuring retired Army Lt. Col. Elizabeth Bledsoe as the keynote speaker. The event at the Ocoee Lakeshore Center will also feature an honor…
Brazilian soccer superstar Vinicius Jr. is currently represented in wax at the Madame Tussauds Orlando attraction on International Drive. Vini Jr.’s figure is wearing a national team jersey ahead of his national team’s appearance at the FIFA World Cup, which begins next month in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Vini Junior plays club soccer for Real Madrid in Spain, who currently sit second in La Liga. He also played in the 2022 World Cup, when Brazil lost to Croatia in the quarterfinals. The player’s likeness was created by artists at Tussauds, who took hundreds of precise measurements and reference…
Researchers at Open the Books (OTB) took a closer look at which locations are the most popular destinations for families moving to a new county. OTB researched information on 2,315 counties using data published by the IRS. Data research shows that more consumers are leaving urban areas with large government institutions in favor of counties with smaller government institutions. In most cases, counties with higher levels of government with more government employees had higher poverty rates, and counties with lower levels of government were wealthier. Across counties nationwide, eight Florida counties ranked among the top in net growth, measured by…
New research from the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) shows that while most local residents once spoke to their neighbors, by 2026 this will no longer be the case. AEI surveyed 5,357 U.S. adults and asked them how much time they spend talking to their neighbors each week. Here are their findings: In 2012, 59% of Americans said they spoke to their neighbors regularly. Currently, that number is just 40%. By age group, the number of respondents aged 65 and over decreased slightly from 63% to 56% during the same period, but the number of respondents aged 18 to 29 decreased…
Artificial intelligence is redefining modern cultivation parameters and turning aerial surveillance into a fundamental asset for resource optimization. With traditional methods, early indicators of crop stress are often overlooked and generic treatments are used, increasing costs and reducing overall yield quality. By integrating autonomous flight and deep learning algorithms, modern agricultural operations can move from reactive troubleshooting to predictive management. Advanced aerial systems process multispectral images in real time, allowing operators to identify anomalies, save on chemical inputs, and maximize profitability across large sites. What drives the transition to autonomous aviation systems Traditional tractor sprayers spread chemicals evenly across the…
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the arrest of five people for participating in a car crash scheme that investigators say was designed to defraud insurance companies. The suspects arrested by the Financial Services Agency’s Criminal Investigation Division were identified as Yumilca Meléndez Pagan, Yancenia Diaz, Miraimi Gonzalez Acosta, Alfredo Ernesto Finney Estrada, and Vidal Jose Rojas Barbas. According to the Department of Financial Services, the case began after an insurance company reported a suspicious vehicle accident to law enforcement authorities. The first two suspects arrested were allegedly involved in a single-vehicle accident in which a car crashed into…
Joe Schott, a 40-year veteran cast member and longtime executive at Walt Disney Co., was announced Monday as the next president of Walt Disney World. Mr. Schott’s most recent positions include president of a division that includes Disney Signature Experiences, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, Adventures by Disney, Aulani and the company’s resorts in Hawaii. Previous positions include President of Shanghai Disney Resort, Chief Operating Officer of Disneyland Paris, and Managing Director of Walt Disney Attractions Japan. Joe Schott will become president of Walt Disney World in July. (Courtesy of Walt Disney Company) Hired at the age of 17,…
Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced that 21-year-old Cudjo Keyman has been arrested and charged in an investigation involving child sexual abuse materials and animal sexual abuse materials. Jacob Lukey faces multiple charges, including promoting, possessing, and transmitting child sexual abuse material, soliciting child sexual abuse material, producing altered sexual images, producing child sexual abuse material, and promoting animal sexual abuse material. “The trade in material that involves the sexual exploitation of children and animals is what perpetuates a sick market for this material,” Usmayer said. “We demand the fullest punishment of the law for the predators who perpetuate this…
On February 16, 2026, Space Coast founder Aaron Snead became president of Leak Test Specialists (LTS), a long-standing leak testing and non-destructive testing company located in Brevard County, Florida. At first glance, this move may seem unusual. Sneed is the founder of Defense Operations & Execution Solutions, Inc. (DOES), an AI and digital engineering company focused on regulated manufacturing, defense technology, and domestic industrial resilience. LTS is a field service company built around leak testing, inspection, documentation, and technical execution. But when you understand Sneed’s theory, the connection becomes clear. Just because AI sounds impressive doesn’t mean it’s valuable in…