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North America’s largest dog show is coming to Orlando this weekend, with tests such as agility, obedience, herding, dock diving, and conformity to breed standards. The AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and will welcome dogs from all 50 states and the world to the Orange County Convention Center on December 13th and 14th. Breed-based judging and group shows determine which of the 5,557 competing dogs will be crowned America’s national champion. The final night’s big event concludes with a Best in Show contest to determine the winner of $50,000 in prize money.…

As the holiday season approaches, more people will be spending time on dating apps. According to the Federal Trade Commission, online romance scams cost 59,000 Americans $697.3. Analysis by brokerage and forex experts at BrokerChooser found that online searches for “Am I being catfished” have surged 110% over the past month. Florida was the eighth most catfished state for people looking for love, with the average victim losing $25,707 to a fake lover. Age group: Ages 70 to 79 are the most vulnerable to love outbursts. A whopping 68% of victims in this age group have suffered financial losses, handing…

Like Coco Chanel, the famous fashion icon, I only enjoy champagne twice: when I’m in love and when I’m not. But unlike Coco Chanel, my taste in champagne doesn’t conflict with my beer budget. Some people may relate to this. And the great thing is, so are Orlando’s top wine experts. Wine shops/bars like Degrees Wine in College Park, Quicksand Wine Bar at Mills 50, and Modesto Wine in Winter Park have a lot to taste and are happy to sell the most expensive bottles to connoisseurs, but they’re far more interested in education than intimidation, and that can be…

The following is an official statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida has reached an agreement with Autumn Leaf Academy, Inc., a day care center in Plant City, Florida, that provides childcare services to children ages 12 months to 12 years old, resolving alleged violations of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The U.S. Attorney’s Office launched an investigation into Autumn Leaf Academy in November 2022 after a parent of a…

This week, Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) announced the launch of a statewide mail and digital education campaign aimed at helping Floridians understand improvements to the state’s insurance market following recent reforms. The emails and digital materials explain how measures adopted in recent years, including curbing excessive litigation, eliminating ex parte attorney fees, and increasing consumer protections, are helping to create healthier and more competitive markets for families, homeowners, and small businesses. “Florida’s property insurance crisis necessitated meaningful reform,” said Skyler Zander, state director of the Florida Foundation for American Prosperity. “We’re seeing a stable market right now. New insurance…

The Florida Panthers are heading to the road with their heads held high. After overcoming a four-game losing streak, the defending Stanley Cup champions won five of six points in their final three games to conclude their homestand. With a record of 14 wins, 12 losses, and 2 draws, they also found themselves only three points away from the playoffs. The Panthers begin their road trip by visiting Utah Mammoth on Wednesday, where they will face two members of last year’s team, Nate Schmidt and Vitek Vanecek. They will then face the Western Conference-leading Colorado Avalanche on Thursday and close…

Your flight home for Christmas could be delayed and it could take you a while to get on the plane. So what should we do to kill time? Access your computer or mobile phone. To ensure passenger privacy is protected, digital privacy company VeePN tested website security at 31 large airport hubs in the United States. Each was evaluated for security headers and SSL security. Security headers are an important component of any website and help prevent various cyber-attacks. A site with good SSL security makes your data more secure and less susceptible to hacker attacks. Airports were analyzed, each…

Americans who rely on the individual health insurance market established by the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare) will see premium increases at the beginning of the year. With less than two weeks until the 2025 legislative session, several ideas are being floated to keep health insurance premiums at current prices. Democrats are seeking a three-year extension of Obamacare tax subsidies. Republicans, who campaigned on Obamacare reform during the government shutdown, are considering a one- or two-year extension instead. Are there any reforms to the proposal? I don’t know. Some Republicans want income limits for tax credits. According to…

The average annual percentage of spending on dental care in the United States is 3.2%, based on average annual per capita spending of $16,244 and dental costs of $524. But in recent years, data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows that Florida residents have been paying a higher percentage of their dental costs. In fact, Floridians spend 11% more on oral health than the U.S. average. Residents of neighboring states such as Georgia spent only 3.41%. Florida residents spend the 16th highest percentage of their spending on dental care. Data shows the average resident spends $511 a year on…

It’s a season to celebrate both flavor and connection. This week at Ancient Olive Gourmet in Winter Park, we’re planning a unique event that does both. On Thursday (December 11th), Apertivo Hour will be held in the lovely courtyard of the Park Avenue store. There, under the twinkling lights, guests can sit back, sample a variety of extra virgin olive oils, enjoy light snacks and gain a wealth of knowledge courtesy of olive oil sommelier Sarah Santa. It’s a term often heard in the wine field, but Santa, who is also a culinary and nutritional consultant, says there’s a lot…