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SeaWorld Orlando is caring for a “cold-stunned” sea turtle rescued from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The goal is to return the animals to the Atlantic Ocean. The 14 Kemp’s tortoises are some of the endangered species. Their camps begin moving south in late November or early December, said senior zoology specialist Mallory McCormack. Cape Cod’s complex geography can pose risks, she says. “If they get stuck in that area and the water around them gets very cold, that affects their movement and they get cold stunned,” she said. “They are stranded on shore, unable to move to swim or move to…
The Orlando Home & Garden Show returns this weekend to kick off the new year with home improvement, gardening and “everything from your front door to your backyard” resources on display. The 17th annual show, held Friday through Sunday at the Orange County Convention Center with more than 100,000 square feet of space, offers an opportunity to talk to vendors, seek advice, shop edible items, attend workshops and find inspiration for home and garden projects. Admission to this event is free, courtesy of Spa Manufacturer. If a visitor mentions the house and garden show, the parking fee will be $10…
Ramen Rumble, one of the hottest tickets on the Orlando foodie scene, will be back on February 2nd, returning to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs for the most anticipated contest ever. And Jason Chin, founder and organizer of the James Beard Award-nominated Good Salt Restaurant Group, said it’s one last epic showdown. In Battle of the Champions, seven Bros Belt winners return to the cauldron to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror. In this special edition of the showdown for everyone, our city’s best chefs celebrate the creativity, craftsmanship, community, and more they consistently bring to their efforts for great causes.…
TORONTO – The Florida Panthers failed to find the goals they needed on the first stop of their road trip, losing 4-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Currently, the Panthers (22-17-3) and Maple Leafs (20-15-7) both have 47 points. “I didn’t like the game tonight,” head coach Paul Maurice said. When the Maple Leafs got a power play early in the first period, Sergei Bobrovsky shut out Auston Matthews on a breakaway and went into the penalty kill clutch. After the Panthers broke their sticks and sent the play the other way, Easton Cowan completed…
The Orlando Automotive Museum will unveil a restored version of the pink guitar-style Cadillac once used by Elvis Presley on January 8, the rock star’s birthday. The Desertland Park attraction will feature a 41-foot-long ride and plans to include an Elvis-related promotion for the next day. The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado modified to add strings and frets, was once driven by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas. The car was purchased earlier this year by Michael Deser, a South Florida developer, car collector, and owner of Deserland Park. The car was in France, where it spent a…
How early is it for an artistic field trip? Pat Green, an Orlando art curator and organizer, is willing to bet that people will gather as early as 7:30 a.m. for coffee and the occasional field trip, even if it’s “brutally early.” And judging by the turnout at a recent meetup he co-hosted with potter Julie Herbers, he’s right. The group of about 20 people gathered at the City Arts Café for a cup of jokes and some informal conversation before heading to the Maitland Art and History Museum for a guided tour. The concept was inspired by an event…
The federal government announced last week that Florida has been awarded more than $209 million in fiscal year 2026 from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen rural health care. The Florida Hospital Association (FHA), which advocated for the funding, praised the federal government’s major investment in Florida and praised its impact on communities across the Sunshine State. “Florida’s rural hospitals are the lifelines of their communities, providing access to care for families living in rural areas,” said FHA President and CEO Mary C. Mayhew. “This critical funding will not only maintain these essential lifelines, but strengthen them. By…
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy surveys every state in the country and analyzes the top five industries that are popular for small businesses. Most small businesses in Florida are sole proprietors or freelancers, and the latest information from the SBA reveals the top five most popular small businesses in Florida. Topping the list of the most popular sectors for small businesses in Florida was the professional, scientific, and technical services industry, with 441,622 companies participating. This category includes industries such as law, IT, consulting, architecture, and marketing. The second largest sector is the transportation and warehousing…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – That’s exactly what lies ahead for the Florida Panthers. It takes a lot of time while moving. After Monday’s practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex, the Panthers will pack up and take to the air, playing 10 of their remaining 13 games on the road in January. A six-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs begins on Tuesday. “It’s a lot of fun going on the road with the guys,” forward Carter Verge said. The Panthers, who are 22-16-3 and one point out of the second wild-card spot, have an 8-7-0 record on the road, with…
Florida is experiencing a significant decline in home values nationwide. The state experienced strong growth of nearly 47% over five years, but is now undergoing a sharp correction as prices retreat from their peak in August 2024. Zillow, an online real estate marketplace in the US, examined housing data from 2020 to 2025 to determine which states saw the biggest changes in property values over the past one and five years. According to Zillow’s Home Value Index metric, which estimates typical home values in an area by averaging monthly Zestimate values, the average home value in Florida in August 2024…