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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee is meeting for a final hearing on proposed rules regarding birch hunting. The FWC commissioners will meet today for the final vote. In May 2025, FWC staff presented options regarding regulated bear hunting, and the public provided comments at the committee meeting, the FWC said. At that meeting, the FWC commissioner voted 4-1 to approve the proposed amendments to the hunting rules for advertising on the Florida Management Register. The 15-year-old boy was temporarily detained at Alligator Alcatraz, lawyers say that Blue Spring State Park was destroyed within two…
Certainly, the calendar shows that there will be 11 weeks until Halloween. But Florida theme parks say they are trying to get creepy in these parts. Mickey’s less-scully Halloween party, The Ark After and extra-ticket events at Magic Kingdom begin on Friday nights. And while it may seem scary early, the demand is here. Five nights out of the first seven non-scully nights – all sold out in August, including opening night. There is still time to get tickets and your actions together. This one-stop list covers big Halloween events at theme parks in the Orlando area. Walt Disney World…
It’s time for the final dance of Hollywood RIP Ride Rockit. Your last chance to ride the 16-year-old roller coaster at Universal Studios theme park is Sunday. The work of the successor’s charm is evident in the spaces surrounded by Rockot, Universal City Walk, Hard Rock Café, and the buildings that once home to the Blueman Group. There are construction walls, dirt piles, and slightly heavy machinery. Universal Orlando has yet to unveil any new appeal. The lifespan of the ride is limited, but it has not been much removed from Orlando’s parks over the past 50 years. There was…
The idea of wearing medieval costumes outdoors in Florida’s swell summer is enough to sweat anyone. So, husband and wife teams, Adam Derrans and Whitney Hayes, dreamed of their own indoor renaissance fair. Magik and Mythk Festival landed at Osceola Heritage Park this weekend, with air-conditioned spaces within 56,000 square feet, including over 200 vendors, live entertainment, costumes, sword fights and photo manipulation. The family-friendly celebration encourages guests to “escape the reality and the fiery heat” when the event begins on Saturday at 11am. “My wife and I are big fans of Renfair. In Florida, all shows take place in…
By Larry Neumeister NEW YORK (AP) – South Korean cryptocurrency Mogul Do Kwon pleaded guilty on Tuesday to two fraud fees arising from the $40 billion collapse of the cryptocurrency ecosystem, where investors promised their money was safe. Kwon, 33, was called “Cryptocurrency King” and entered a plea in Manhattan federal court. According to a judicial agreement signed by KWON and prosecutors, the government said it would not seek a sentence of more than 12 years, as long as KWON complies with the terms of the transaction, despite the guidelines for federal sentencing recommendations for a sentence of about 25…
Is it hot enough to ya? At press conferences, Orlando itself hadn’t hit a new high, but both Sanford and Leesburg have seen record days during this swelling summer season. Because Gaspacho production is ongoing in their horrifying Disney Springs Kitchen. Sou chef Marianne Rojas serves Gaspacho at Jaleo in Disney Springs. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Orlando Sentinel) “It’s incredibly refreshing,” Anderson says. “The lovely texture of the smoothie will hit all of these flavor profiles, from acidic to slightly sweet.” In fact, Jaleo is a classic cold Spanish soup with the famous Gaspacho Estilo Arguecilas ($10) in a bowl, but “it’s…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical storm Erin continues to move west as it is expected to become a hurricane in a few days, the National Hurricane Center said. Erin is located about 1,400 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands and heads west, nearing 20 mph. The movement is expected to continue until Thursday, with a west-northwest movement beginning on Thursday, continuing over the weekend, according to the NHC. The centre of Erin is expected to move near or north of the Northern Leeward Islands over the weekend. A gradual strengthening is expected starting today, with Erin expected to become…
To address the issue of affordability for Florida housing, lawmakers passed the Live Local Act in 2023. This law was later amended in 2024 and 2025. Certain programs have been offered to local governments to address the growing demand for affordable housing. It provides developers with financial and regulatory incentives to build more affordable housing units. It requires local governments to prioritize the development of affordable housing units in accordance with the specifications of the law. It streamlines the development process for affordable housing and ensures that a significant portion of the new housing units are available at a wide…
A new report from the Orlando Business Journal (OBJ) reveals that the Orlando Dreamers are making significant efforts to lead Major League Baseball (MLB) to Central Florida by securing “submitting a letter of interest” for senior debt financing from several large financial institutions. The exact amount has not been disclosed, but the new funding will increase the group’s total to nearly $2 billion. This is good for getting a franchise through relocation or league expansion. The ownership group is led by John Morgan, co-owner of MORGAN & MORGAN LAW FUIME, co-founder/COO Jim Schnorf, and MLB ambassadors Cincinnati Reds Legend, Cincinnati…
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) – Just five months after it emerged from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Spirit Airlines is warning about its ability to maintain its future business. Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of budget airlines, says it has “substantial doubts” about its ability to continue as a continuing concern for next year. In its quarterly report issued Monday, Spirit pointed to “adverse market conditions” that continue to face after recent restructuring and other efforts to revive its business. That includes weak demand for leisure travel across the country, which Spirit said continued in the…