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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the prison sentence for a woman convicted of stealing Social Security benefits. Below is the official statement from the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida.Vivina Barnwell, 62, Dade City, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge James S. Moody Jr. to two years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft and access device fraud. Mr. Barnwell pled guilty on May 16, 2025. The court also ordered Mr. Barnwell to pay more than $96,000 in restitution to the Social Security Administration. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe.According to court…
Changes are coming soon to Universal CityWalk, including the removal of the Epic Universe Preview Center and replacement of dining options. The preview center, which opened in June 2024, promoted the opening of Universal Orlando’s third theme park with merchandise, photo ops, and large models of roller coasters and other attractions enhanced with augmented reality representations of indoor activities. The actual Epic theme park debuted on May 22nd. The last day you can visit the preview center at the lower level of CityWalk is April 12th. The Universal Legacy Store is scheduled to return to the space in late April,…
“You Had To Be There” is the name of Jimmy Buffett’s 1978 live album, and it’s also a sentiment from the party-crazed ’70s, when cameras and video recorders weren’t as common. Some of Buffett’s early stories may seem lost from the pages of history, but a documentary making its East Coast debut at the Florida Film Festival hopes to share the memories of living band members who witnessed Buffett’s meteoric rise to fame. “Occupational Hazards: The First Coral Reefers,” narrated by Jeff Bridges, tells the “untold” story of Buffett’s original band, which first joined Buffett in the dark bars and…
Sunrise, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that their annual Fan Appreciation Night will be held on Monday, April 13th at 7:00 pm ET at Amerant Bank Arena, where the Panthers host the New York Rangers. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:30 PM ET on Monday to watch the 3rd Annual “Panthers Awards” Pregame Celebration. The Panthers will award three awards to three players (Three Star Award, Unsung Hero Award and Fan Choice Award) as voted on by the media, team and Panthers fans. The Unsung Hero Award is voted on by the players and…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Usmeyer announced a new statewide initiative aimed at leveraging advanced forensic DNA testing and genetic genealogy to help law enforcement solve cold cases. The program is led by the State Attorney’s Office and is a partnership with Osram, a company that specializes in human identification using cutting-edge DNA analysis. This initiative aims to proactively identify cases across Florida that could potentially be solved using existing biological evidence. “For too long, many victims and their families have been left without answers,” Usmayer said in a statement, adding that the partnership strengthens efforts to bring…
Expedition Odyssey, the flying theater attraction that debuted at SeaWorld Orlando last year, is receiving a ferocious update this year. The attraction will be rebranded as Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice. The new film will include animals and scenery, but will focus on storytelling and narration, park officials confirmed Thursday. “We’re telling an entirely new immersive adventure from start to finish,” said Kevin Boot, vice president of attraction design. In the attraction’s story, visitors take on the role of arctic researchers working on observation missions. The trip illustrates the contrast between geothermal fire and ice, Boot said. “Guests will see…
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Eileen Collins made history as the first female pilot and commander of a space mission. The four-time space traveler has released a documentary, “Space Woman,” which will premiere Friday in Central Florida. The 95-minute film, directed by Hannah Berryman, will be shown at Premier Theaters Oaks 10 theaters in Melbourne on Friday. It was released nationwide for the first time on March 20th. The documentary is based on Collins’ 2023 book, Through the Glass Ceiling and to the Stars, and focuses on Collins’ career through two space shuttle disasters, how the dangers of spaceflight affect those left behind, and the…
At some point, I entered what is known as “My Martini Phase.” And I would like to thank the bartenders at Corner Chop House. Their daily social hours with the restaurant are held from 4pm to 6pm most days and 2:30pm to 4pm on Sundays. I went to see them early on my first visit, slipped into a seat at the bar, and noted the small selection of $10 cocktails. Top: Martini…as you like. I looked for a “Princess Bride” reference, but I’m just barely dirtier than Buttercup Pure any day of the week. (This day was Tuesday.) I would…