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Florida remains one of the most dangerous states in the nation for older pedestrians, ranking fourth in the nation for fatalities among residents 65 and older, according to a new traffic safety analysis. The report, conducted by Missouri-based law firm Beck & Beck, analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis and Reporting System (FARS), covering the years 2020 to 2024. Researchers found that an average of 168 elderly pedestrians died each year in Florida over a five-year period, or about 14 deaths each month. When adjusting for Florida’s elderly population, Florida recorded 35.45 elderly pedestrian deaths…

Sunrise, Fla. – The Florida Panthers today announced the club’s four-game preseason schedule for 2026-27. The Panthers open the preseason against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, September 20th at 7:00 PM ET at Amerant Bank Arena, then take on the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Tuesday, September 22nd at 7:00 PM ET. Florida State will then play home and away games against in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning to conclude the 2026-27 preseason with games to be played Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa and 6:00 PM ET at Sunrise at…

Walt Disney World announces dates, Details on two Christmas events: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Very Merry dates for 2026 are November 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 24, 25, 27, 29 and December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20, 22. Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts in about a week and ends at Magic Kingdom. Tickets for Very Mary go on sale to the general public on July 16th. Prices vary by date and range from $189 to $229. (It’s $10…

Air conditioning issues are plaguing Disney Wilderness Lodge and its visitors and employees this week. Temperatures are rising and stifling in guest rooms, restaurants and backstage areas as thermometers in Central Florida tumble above triple digit territory. The situation extended to the resort’s common areas, including the seven-story lobby. On Wednesday, a “Pardon the Fairy Dust” sign inside the resort warned that air conditioning would be unavailable throughout the morning. Reports of such problems began last week. A Walt Disney World spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon that work is being done “around the clock” and that the resort hopes to have…

Earlier this month, Congressional candidate Luke Murphy announced that if elected to represent Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, he would work with members of Florida’s Congressional delegation to create the Florida Veterans Association, which will focus on advancing policies that support veterans, military families, and Florida’s defense community. Murphy, a Purple Heart recipient and veteran of two tours in Iraq, said Florida’s large veteran population deserves stronger representation and a unified voice in Washington. “Florida has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation, but too many veterans continue to fight bureaucratic battles long after they return home,” Murphy said.…

If for some reason you haven’t heard of Tasty Takeover, allow me to explain it again. Formerly known as “Tasty Tuesdays in the Milk District” (it took at least a few years before they dropped that moniker), it’s a weekly food truck event featuring about a dozen trucks that takes place every Tuesday behind a row of charming local businesses in Orlando’s Milk District neighborhood. In fact, it’s right across the street from the TG Lee Dairy Factory. We have regular customers like Baba Yaga here. Fried chicken sandwiches are the focus there, but creativity reigns (these are the same…

Governor DeSantis signed several bills aimed at supporting public safety and law enforcement. These include cracking down on dangerous drugs, increasing supervision of repeat offenders, disrupting criminal organizations, supporting law enforcement and ensuring violent offenders face serious consequences. A small list of signed ones. SB 432 – Establishes trafficking penalties for xylazine, commonly known as “tranq,” increases penalties for offenders who sell dangerous substances to children, and includes “MEG legislation” to address the misuse of nitrous oxide. SB 1332 – Strengthens the Florida Career Offender Registration Act to mandate stronger in-person registration and reporting requirements for career offenders, improved information…

Central Florida’s theme parks typically have a fantastical, exotic feel, from haunted houses to anime and fantasy worlds to galaxies far, far away. But as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’ve compiled a collection of patriotic moments from our country that you can absorb at our attractions. When you hear these things, you don’t automatically shout “USA! USA!” But these snapshots, available all year round, represent the country’s history, heroes, music and mania. LEGOLAND Florida’s model of the U.S. Capitol Building features more than 380,000 LEGO bricks. (Courtesy of Legoland Florida) 10. Miniland USA, Legoland Florida The centerpiece…

A Chinese national living in Apopka has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison for his role in an elder fraud scheme that targeted seniors across Florida, federal prosecutors announced. Xin Liu, 40, of Gainesville, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for his role in the scheme, said John P. Heekin, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. According to federal court records, Mr. Liu, who resided in the U.S. on an H-1B visa, participated in a scam using telephone calls and electronic messages that targeted elderly victims. According to prosecutors, Liu drove to…

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills in Bradenton this week that his administration says are aimed at protecting Florida taxpayers, increasing local government accountability and supporting future property tax relief efforts. Mr. DeSantis signed Senate Bill 4-F and House Bill 1329. The bill focuses on limiting increases in local property taxes and requiring counties and municipalities to provide more detailed financial information to the public. “Florida has demonstrated fiscal responsibility and respect for taxpayers by cutting its budget for the fourth year in a row,” DeSantis said. “We are now working at the local level to protect taxpayers from their…