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“Boots” closes out at the evening after 10pm on a Friday night at Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre. Blake Avern was decorated with cowboy boots and Dolly Parton said, “Why come here and look like that?”Before the night came out, the patrons learned line dancing, watched Orlando drug icon Darcel Stevens play, eating fire, dealing with Lasso rope displays, experiencing roaring group dance numbers, and “The Devil Goes to Georgia.””Boots” are not concerts or bar shows, they are theatrical experiences. And it’s a big part of the theater’s success as it is known.”This is not a bar,” said Donald Rupe, co-founder of…

Oktoberfest is a big name for the German Central Florida Association, but for years they have helped people make it through their cravings with Spring Toberfest through Schnitzels and pretzels. This year, they are trying something new.Sonnenschein Express is one of the celebrities at Springfest. The setting is filled all day with programming representing the list of various European countries. (Courtesy Sonnenschein Express)The first Springfest International, held on April 12th from noon to 9pm at the association’s clubhouse (381 Orange Lane, Casselberry), will not only be used by all German fans, but also feature food and cultural performances from other…

The ACLU sued the NIH on suspicion of research grants related to DEI, gender identity, Covid-19 and other politically sensitive topics.The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a massive federal lawsuit accusing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) of illegally canceling research grants due to political and ideological pressures, along with a coalition of public health groups, unions and researchers.The lawsuit filed April 2nd in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts said the NIH has concluded grants related to hundreds of research projects on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), racial disparity, COVID-19, vaccine reluctance, LGBTQ health, and international…

A strong smell has been plaguing the nose passages of local residents for years on Mount Dora, east of US Expressway 441.The mysterious smell that Dorayama Mayor James Homitch described as “more industrial than sewerage” has become a source of consistent annoying and confusion for the city’s people.Now, Mount Dora and Lake County are $135,000 each, and officials have pitched for an odor assessment study.A survey by consulting firm Halff and V&A Consulting Engineers address “odorant conditions and odor sources” near Sullivan Ranch, Stony Brook, and the intersection of US 441 and State Highway 46.”Preliminary signs show that they are…

With all cuts in federal budgets and programs currently underway, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there is one EPA program that will benefit the Tampa Bay Estuary and the 27 Estuaries nationwide. The National Estuary Program, which helps restore and protect our National Estuary, needs to be saved from budget cuts.Rick Garity (Commentary of Rick Garity)The mouth of the estuary is a coastal water where the freshwater river meets the seawater. They are surprisingly productive waters with diverse animal and plant populations. However, estuary health can be easily affected by nearby industries and human settlements. While here in Tampa…

Tornadoes and violent storms hit parts of the South and Midwest on Wednesday, killing at least one person, knocking down power lines and trees, tearing roofs from homes and shooting thousands of feet of garbage into the air.A tornado emergency was temporarily issued in northeastern Arkansas, and the National Weather Service told social media residents, “This is a life-threatening situation. Find a shelter now.”Dozens of tornadoes and severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued as storms hit in the evening in parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Mississippi. Forecasters were attributed to the unstable atmosphere from the bay, strong wind…

Last week’s Clearwater City Council meeting reminded us that the damage was not the case while the pandemic was over. Council members heard Monday’s presentation on the benefits of fluorescent drinking water supplies. It’s short, superficial, with Joseph Ladapop, a Florida surgeon general, who appeared as part of a continuing campaign to stop fluorination in Florida, calling it a “presentation” because there’s no better terminology.The US community has been adding fluoride to water since 1945, and dentists are widely credited for reducing tooth decay and improving the overall health of Americans. This practice is recommended by almost all public health,…

Walton County, Fla. (WMBB) — The Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of Deputy William May, who was involved in a shooting in the head of a moss tribe on Wednesday afternoon. Deputy May was not expected to work, but he applied to work for an overtime shift. He had answered a call at General Doll on Lancelot Road, north of Highway 90. DeSantis announces support when the Florida Senate takes up the “Chem Trail” bill Sheriff Mike Atkinson said the aide had a brief 10-15-second argument with the suspect. He says the suspect walked behind him and left…

An emergency two-bounce landing at Miami International Airport, with fire trucks waiting on the runway, has proven to be just the beginning of Andy and Francats’ two-day trip nightmare.After the hard landing, the Deerfield Beach couple returned to the same boarding area and waited Friday evening. American Airlines told passengers they would get another plane from the maintenance hangar for a scheduled flight to Paris.Just after 9pm, the couple boarded the plane.They then received a series of six messages on their mobile phones over the next four hours.Compassionate emails continued to push back departure times on Saturday. But “there is…

Soldiers went missing during a training recovery mission six miles from the Belarusian border.The US military has identified Staff Sergeant. 28-year-old Troy S. Knutson Collins of Battle Creek, Michigan, is the fourth soldier who died in a training accident in Lithuania.Knutson-Collins’ body was recovered Tuesday, according to an Army statement on Wednesday.The other three soldiers who died in the accident were previously identified as sergeants. Jose Duenes Jr., 25, of Joliet, Illinois. Sergeant. Edvin F. Franco, 25, and PFC of Glendale, California. Dante D. Titano, 21, of Dededo, Guam.Knutson-Collins, Duenez and Franco were all promoted to Staff Sergeant after their…