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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…
Sutures are essential in clinical practice, and mastering them is extremely important. Simple interrupted sutures are reliable, versatile, and easy to perform, making them valuable for a wide range of wounds and for both trainees and experienced clinicians. Knowing when and how to use simple interrupted sutures can improve patient outcomes. Whether you are a student, intern, or clinician, mastering this technique is essential. This guide will walk you through the process, provide practical tips, and highlight common mistakes to avoid. What is a simple interrupted suture? Simple interrupted sutures consist of individual stitches placed throughout the wound, each tied…
Written by Ed Dean Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said state and local law enforcement have rounded up about 20,000 people who were in the state illegally. The U.S. Census Bureau has released data showing that the U.S.’s net immigration numbers, touted by the Trump administration, are now negative. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a statement that mass deportation efforts helped achieve the Trump administration’s stated goals. “Due to the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration, nearly 3 million illegal aliens left the United States in just one year,” the Department of Homeland Security said. Population growth slowed…
Sunrise, Fla. – Hockey Canada announced today that forwards Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart have been added to the roster for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, along with forwards Sam Bennett. Bennett, 29, played in three games in the 2025 Quadrant Tournament, scoring the tying goal in the championship game against the United States and contributing to Canada’s victory along with Marchand and Reinhardt. Bennett also won a gold medal with Canada at the 2013 IIHF U18 World Junior Championship, recording seven points in seven games (3-4-7). Bennett joins other current Panthers players and staff members who have already been…
Kevin Fambilay was just having fun. It was just before I got to the second seat. And he and the staff at Sticky Rice Lao Street Food were as relaxed as the team in the finals. Among them, an all-star roster of chefs from Orlando-area foodie favorites, the exemplary Susuru, the popular new food truck Mae Tao & Sons Kitchen, and the Michelin-rated David Tsang (Norigami, which has been voted Orlando Sentinel Critic’s Best Sushi for years) and the brand new omakase kappo Tsang’s “Kapo” were as cool as Fonzie in the kitchen of Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs. Mr.…
The Walt Disney Company’s Board of Directors has unanimously selected Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experience, to be its next Chief Executive Officer, the company announced. D’Amaro will assume the role at Disney’s annual meeting on March 18, 2026, replacing longtime CEO Bob Iger. The board also plans to appoint Mr. D’Amaro to the board immediately after the meeting. Mr. D’Amaro is a 28-year veteran of Disney and currently leads Disney Experience, the company’s largest division. The division generated approximately $36 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025 and employs approximately 185,000 cast members and employees worldwide. He has overseen…
Florida’s housing market is undergoing a severe correction, with eight of the 10 largest home price declines in the nation last year. PropFusion, a software company that provides a cloud-based platform for HOAs, released a new report detailing how Florida’s major metropolitan areas are seeing double-digit declines in home prices. Key findings: Median stock losses reach $17,000: The median stock loss across major Florida cities is $17,384, ranging from a low of $11,241 in Jacksonville to a massive loss of $38,719 in Northport. Cape Coral and North Port are seeing the biggest price declines. Cape Coral had the steepest decline…
According to the latest Fox News poll, Democrats lead Republicans by 14 percentage points on affordability, support for the middle class by 14 percentage points, and health care by 21 percentage points. Meanwhile, Republicans lead Democrats by 15 percentage points on border security, 12 percentage points on keeping America safe, and 5 points on immigration. On the issue of affordability, some Republican consultants dismissed a recent analysis by Fox Pollster that said Democrats had not announced a plan to address the issue. But some point out that in 2010, Republicans didn’t “unveil a plan” to fight Obamacare, instead opposing it,…
According to the latest Fox News poll, Democrats lead Republicans by 14 percentage points on affordability, support for the middle class by 14 percentage points and health care by 21 percentage points. Meanwhile, Republicans lead Democrats by 15 percentage points on border security, 12 percentage points on keeping America safe, and 5 points on immigration. On the issue of affordability, some Republican consultants dismissed a recent analysis by Fox Pollster that said Democrats had not announced a plan to address the issue. But some point out that in 2010, Republicans didn’t “unveil a plan” to fight Obamacare, instead opposing it,…