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yearbook Average temperature: high 74 degrees, low 51 degrees Rainfall: 2.35 inches 1.Moon phase Full moon: February 1st Last quarter: February 9th New Moon: February 17th First quarter: February 24th 2. Moon Sign Planting Date Ground crops: 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27 Underground crops: 3, 4, 8, 9, 13, 14 Weed and pest control: 15, 16, 24, 25 Tree and shrub pruning: 1, 2, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 28 When to plant 3. Flowers: Alyssum, aster, baby’s breath, bacopa, begonia, candytuft, carnation, calendula, cornflower, coreopsis, cosmos, dahlia, delphinium, dianthus, diacea, dichondra, dusty miller, false heather, Four o’clock,…
Becoming a tourism mecca was years in the making. It started with nature-driven attractions and was jump-started by Walt Disney. Along the way have been alligators, mermaids, Mickey Mouse, Elvis, dinner theaters, Dolly Parton, the Holy Land and assorted entrepreneurs. Here are some industry highlights from the past 150 years. • 1878: Silver Springs (and its glass-bottom boats) becomes the first commercial tourist attraction in Florida. • 1910: Joyland, featuring swimming, waterslides, a dance hall, dock-and-picnic area, opens on Lake Ivanhoe in what would become the College Park neighborhood of Orlando. • 1920s: A network of roads known as Dixie…
So, do you want to be an astronaut when you grow up? Or did you want to be an astronaut when you grew up? The newest traveling exhibit to land at the Orlando Science Center, “Mission: Astronaut,” features the many job requirements and duties that come with a mission in space. “We’re talking about training. We’re talking about what it takes to be an astronaut, how you train to be an astronaut, what you do in space,” said Jeff Stanford, vice president of marketing. “So you can break it down into very specific areas and view it.” The stations in…
Question: There is a tree in my local landscape that has pink flowers. What is that tree? Is it a reliable tree for your home site? Answer: The pink Tabebuia trees bloom in winter, making the neighborhood even more attractive. Together with its late-blooming relative, yellow tabebuia, it brightens the landscape from the cool months to spring. Both grow relatively small trees that are frost and freeze tolerant. The Tabebuia tree can be used as an accent or shade tree to add a tropical feel to your local landscape. When the flowers bloom, the area beneath them will be covered…
Royal Caribbean is making waves in the cruise industry with big plans for the next few years, including a new class of ocean-going ships and 10 new river ships. Royal Caribbean Group has announced a series of agreements with France’s Chantiers de L’Atlantique shipyard to secure the construction of the new Discovery class. Jay Schneider, Royal Caribbean’s chief product innovation officer, previously said the new ships would be smaller than the cruise line’s massive Icon class ships. This news confirms a firm order for two ships with options for an additional four ships. The first ship of this class is…
The romance at the heart of Orlando Shakes’ production of Romeo and Juliet does not originate from the story of doomed lovers seen on stage. No, this is the real-life love life of Jim Helsinger and Suzanne O’Donnell, who perform together for the first time on the biggest stage at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center in this production. Both frequently appear on the Orlando Sentinel’s annual Best Theater Awards list, receiving critical acclaim for their performance of “Romeo and Juliet.” Helsinger plays the complex and caring Friar Laurence, and O’Donnell brings a beautiful warmth to the role of Juliet’s nurse, along…
Epic Universe’s first holiday season helped boost Comcast’s fourth-quarter theme park revenue, the company reported Thursday. Sales from October to December 2025 were $2.89 billion, an increase of 21.9% compared to the same period in 2024. This figure contributed to a 21.9% increase in the company’s Content & Experiences division, which includes its movie studio and media businesses. “We’re really pleased with Epic’s performance as we continue to grow per-cap spend and admissions across our resorts, even though we’re not yet operating at full capacity,” Chief Financial Officer Jason Armstrong said on a conference call with market analysts following the…
And almost after that, the game remains 4-on-4. The power play started with less than two minutes remaining, and the Panthers’ penalty kill nearly sent the game into overtime with an incredible effort, but Snuggerud lit the lamp with nine seconds left and the Blues won 5-4. “It’s heartbreaking because we fought back and went in and almost killed it like we did,” head coach Paul Maurice said. “It was a tough one because it was a great block and a great fight.” they said it “We’re paying the price for a tough schedule and taking a lot of guys…
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has released an official statement regarding a Lake County resident who has pleaded guilty to gun trafficking charges. Fernando Munguia Jr., 24, Leesburg, pleaded guilty to nine counts of making materially false statements in connection with the acquisition of a firearm and nine counts of causing a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) to maintain false information in official records. Mr. Munguia faces up to 10 years in federal prison for each count of false statements and up to five years in prison for each count of causing an FFL to…
According to data published by education platform Inside Higher Ed, around 16 universities will close in 2025, and that number could rise even more in 2026. But southern states like the University of Alabama, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Florida are seeing spikes. College Fix reporter Brianna Chapman investigated recent enrollment growth and found that more than 100 colleges have closed or consolidated in the past eight years. In 2024, the Federal Reserve released a study predicting that 80 companies would close over the next five years, or 16 companies per year. To find out what the…