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Robin Greenfield has made a name for herself with high-profile initiatives such as wearing an entire trash can for 30 days and riding a bamboo bicycle across America. He does this in the name of serving the Earth. Greenfield is currently in the midst of her latest adventure in sustainability. We have all the food and medicine for the year. Now, about a third of the way through the project, the activists are returning to Florida for in-person events (previously they grew and foraged all their food there for a year). In Orlando, Greenfield will speak at Audubon Park Covenant…
Valentine’s Day, a holiday that fills hearts with figurative longing and passion — and literal foodstuffs, like chocolate. Or steak- and lobster-borne cholesterol. But couples aren’t the only participants pre-ordering cheeseboards and planning champagne toasts, because Galentine’s Day (traditionally Feb. 13, but does it even matter?) is its own growing segment for area eat-and-drinkeries to cash in on. In fact, you don’t even have to wait ’til next weekend. Before diving into the deep end of Valentine’s Day offerings, have you considered changing things up? Couples looking to opt out on the inevitable craziness of THE BIG DAY (Remember: Feb.…
Florida’s child poverty rate continued to decline over the past year, with the number of children living in poverty statewide decreasing by 3,192, according to a new analysis from the Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative. Despite the increase in the number of children in Florida, the number of children living in poverty decreased from 714,768 to 711,576, continuing a long-term downward trend, reducing child poverty by more than 200,000 since the initiative’s inception. The latest numbers show continued momentum in the state-wide business-led effort to cut child poverty in half by 2030, one of 39 long-term goals…
As college costs continue to rise, Florida families can protect their budgets and protect their children’s futures this week with the Florida Prepaid Program. The Florida Prepaid College Board begins its annual Open Enrollment period, offering Florida-guaranteed plans starting at just $29 per month. This school admissions season introduces significant enhancements that will make it easier than ever to save money on your education. This plan is available for state colleges, universities, and technical programs, giving students and their families more choice and affordability than ever before. Other key benefits of Florida Prepaid Plans: Predictable costs: Lock in tuition and…
WINTER HAVEN – Final preparations are underway inside and outside of Florida’s newest roller coaster, the Galactic Coaster, which is scheduled to open this month at Florida’s Legoland theme park. Space-themed Lego models, including rotating passenger-customized rides and a next-generation animatronic named Biff Dipper, are a prominent part of the indoor coaster. Near the entrance, a much larger-than-life model of LEGO Set 918, a spaceship introduced in 1979, is displayed brick by brick. The ship is “a classic ship, but with special decorations that can only be found at Legoland Park,” says Rosie Brailsford, senior project director of Merlin Magic…
“Stick Season” singer Noah Kayhan will begin his summer North American tour based in Orlando. The global folk-pop superstar will make his Kia Center debut on June 11th with support from Gigi Perez. This is his only Florida show on his “Noah Kahan: The Great Divide” tour, and also his only arena show. All other tour stops are at the outdoor stadium. On Friday, Kahan released a new single, “The Great Divide.” This is the title track of the band’s upcoming album, scheduled for release on April 24th. The new 17-track album was written in the wake of Kahan’s “career-defining”…
The Florida Chamber of Commerce Foundation (FCF), a statewide, business-led, nonpartisan research organization, recently released this year’s state employment and economic outlook. Here are the findings: After reviewing the latest information from Florida business leaders, the outlook for this year is for continued growth across all major economic indicators. Florida’s economy is expected to once again outperform the nation. FCF said this performance reflected long-term trends rather than a short-term spike. Florida continues to rank as one of the strongest state economies in the country and has been recognized by CNBC as the number one state economy in the nation.…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida released an official statement regarding the Apopa man’s prison sentence: ORLANDO, Fla. – Keith Olerich, 62, Apopa, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Julie S. Snead to five years and five months in prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. As part of the sentence, the court also ordered the forfeiture of $17,964,680 in wire fraud proceeds. Mr. Ohlerich pled guilty on September 22, 2025. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe. According to court documents, in December 2018, Olerich, owner of mobile storage shed…
A fundraiser returns to Central Florida this weekend as thousands of dogs accompany their humans to Lake Eola in an annual tradition. Pet Alliance invites animal lovers to the 32nd annual Paws in the Park on Saturday. Visitors can enjoy a signature pet costume contest, complete with “celebrity” judges and prizes, followed by a full day of activities for humans and dogs. The festival will include an agility course, beer garden, food trucks, shopping and plenty of pet-centric stalls. Pet Alliance’s mobile veterinary unit will be on site to administer free vaccinations. “This year we have 127 vendors and food…
Universal Orlando’s new ad campaign will take center stage during Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast. The series, dubbed “This Changes Everything,” will include a 60-second spot titled “Lil’ Bro” that will air just before halftime of the big game, Universal announced. While the resort’s Epic Universe theme park, which opened in May, features prominently in the campaign, the campaign includes all of Universal Orlando Resort’s parks and is based on experiences there. “It’s really a combination of different parts,” said Alice Noseworthy, president of global marketing for Universal Destinations and Experiences. “We spent most of last year introducing the Epic Universe…