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It was a bold bowl move. Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment purchased the 18-karat gold toilet at auction for $12.1 million. This is the most money the company has ever spent to add to its vast collection of oddities. Ripley acquired the fully functioning toilet at a Sotheby’s New York auction earlier this month. “We were the only bidders,” said Suzanne Smagala-Potts, Ripley’s senior manager. “This was quite surprising as we expected it to fetch a higher price as the artist himself is very famous.” The piece was one of three identical golden toilets created by Italian-born satirical visual artist Maurizio Cattelan.…
Black Friday isn’t just about big sales and shopping. Several Orlando area attractions offer discounts on experiences and tickets during the holiday season. Some of these offers are already in place. As always, potential buyers are advised to read the fine print, especially regarding expiration dates. Also check the last sale date. Sometimes it’s open forever, and sometimes it’s only available for purchase this Friday. (Cyber Monday is also held in some regions.) Here are the items featured on our Black Friday radar: • SeaWorld Orlando sells one-day theme park tickets for $49.99. There are also discounts on all-day dining,…
Attendance at IAAPA Expo continues to grow. The annual event, which concluded last week at the Orange County Convention Center, had 43,840 registered attendees for 2025, a new record. The five days of educational sessions, ride unveilings and other exhibit hall activities are hosted by the Orlando-based International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. In June, the group announced plans to expand into the convention center’s west concourse for the first time in 2026. Previously, performances were only performed within the north and south concourses. This year, we had over 1,100 exhibitors and a sold out 550,000 square foot exhibit…
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Governor Ron DeSantis announced $23.5 million in new state funding to support infrastructure improvements throughout Citrus County, Levy County and the city of Newberry. This award is part of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR) and Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) programs, which are designed to strengthen public works systems, support job creation, and improve local economic resiliency. citrus county Citrus County will receive $16.4 million through the CDBG-DR Infrastructure Repair Program in 2023 and 2024 to replace portions of its sewer system damaged by hurricanes. The improvements will expand wastewater treatment capacity and address long-standing…
In response to the federal government’s rearview mirror shutdown, the airline trade group Airlines for America (A4A) predicts that U.S. airlines will carry more than 31 million passengers during the Thanksgiving period, which runs from Nov. 21 to Dec. 1. That total equates to about 2.8 million passengers per day, according to A4A, and the airline plans to offer 45,000 additional seats per day compared to 2024 to meet demand. The busiest days are expected to be Sunday, November 30th and Monday, December 1st. A4A President and CEO Chris Sununu said the industry is eagerly preparing for the milestone holiday…
Miami-Dade County lost about 67,000 residents from 2023 to 2024, according to a recent study by Redfin Real Estate. The two main factors cited for relocation were cost and flooding from hurricanes and major thunderstorms. Redfin and local agents cited several factors as contributing to the spill. Flood and Climate Risk: Miami-Dade ranks in the top 10% of U.S. counties for residential flood risk, with approximately 36.3% of homes facing high flood risk. Rising insurance costs and homeowner costs: One Miami real estate agent said homeowners insurance has increased from less than $2,000 two years ago to $6,700 a year,…
A Fort Lauderdale man pleaded guilty Nov. 14 to charges stemming from a years-long scheme that defrauded international investors, mostly Venezuelan nationals, of more than $94 million. According to court documents, Andrew Hamilton Jacobus, 64, misrepresented himself as a seasoned financial advisor managing legitimate investment portfolios, diverting investors’ funds for personal use and paying profits to early investors in a classic pyramid scheme. From 2004 to 2023, Jacobus raised funds through affiliated entities such as Kronos Financial Corporation and Fincer International Corporation, promising access to safe investment products and high-yield returns. In reality, Jacobus falsified account statements, forged documents, and…
A Fort Walton Beach man was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and unlawful possession of a machine gun, federal prosecutors announced. Louis Terrell Jones, 42, was sentenced by a federal judge following his guilty plea. The announcement was made by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida. “Thanks to outstanding investigative work by our state law enforcement partners, with assistance from ATF, this violent felon was removed from our city,” Heakin said. “My office will continue to aggressively prosecute these…
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