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Five years ago, tourism officials were wrapped up their heads in the concept of theme park bookings, temperature checks at turntiles, raised disinfection procedures, and social distancing as an early week of the Covid-19 pandemic.Some steps have faded with the virus, while others have evolved into a continuing practice within the travel industry.In 2020 and 2021, the Orlando Sentinel asked five tourism experts what trends they would predict. Now in 2025, they are talking about the enduring effects of the pandemic and new trends in international travel, room service and rooftop bars.Magic Kingdom visitors will be chatting with Pooh and…

Video above: Research from the University of South Florida Research Identifies the Cause of Red Tide Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – There is a red tide with warm weather. Two of Florida’s Congressional representatives have introduced bipartisan bills that will help the federal government respond to the flood. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), who represents parts of Manatee and Hillsboro counties, and Darren Soto (D-FL), who represents parts of Pork, Osceola and Orange counties, announced Thursday that it will protect protected communities from the Blooms Act on Harmful Algae. New USF research identifies viruses that cause red tides If passed, the law…

SeaWorld has issued a statement regarding the 1,000th manatee rescued through the SeaWorld Manatee Rescue & Rehabilitation Partnership. SeaWorld Orlando has reached a historic milestone (1,000 manatee rescue) that tells us a key step in the ongoing battle to protect this vulnerable species. This achievement highlights SeaWorld’s leadership in marine conservation and reinforces its important role in rescue, rehabilitation and return efforts. SeaWorld Orlando has spent nearly 50 years protecting and rescuing the Marines. Since 1976, Sea World Orlando’s dedicated rescue team has operated one of the nation’s three critical care facilities in response to manatees who are struggling due…

If anything Ben Sasse’s short run in Gainesville can be remembered, it’s a confused state legislator who made their well-oiled supply pan when choosing the university president. The bill that passes through Florida homes will repair the damage by resuming the process to public scrutiny and helps better prepare campus leaders for the rigour of work.The University of Florida Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint SASSE president in November 2022, just weeks after the Nebraska Republican senator appeared as the only finalist in the post. Many critics opposed Sasse for his public attitude as a conservative politician and his…

Li Ka-Shing’s business CK Hutchison as Pro-Beijing outlet is in the fire as he criticises the $22.8 billion port contract.Richard Lee Tizal Kai, the second son of Billionaire Lee Ka Sing in Hong Kong, appeared at the Beijing Economic Forum on March 23-24, portraying speculation that he was there to appease the communist regime after his father’s business, CK Hutchison.Richard Lee attended the 2025 Annual Meeting of the China Development Forum, hosted by the National Council of Government Development, the Center for Development Research, “Unlocking Development Momentum for the Stable Growth of the Global Economy.”The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Prime…

By: Amy Farnum-Patronis, FSU Communications With the goal of improving health and healthcare access and innovation in northwestern Florida, Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the health name of FSU.With Florida approval pending, the plan paves the way for building state-of-the-art medical facilities to serve residents in Bay and Walton counties. The project’s bond loans are estimated at around $414 million and were approved Wednesday by the Florida Governor’s Committee. This is a 17-member board of directors responsible for the operation and coordination of 12 public universities in the…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida man died Tuesday after suffering cardiac arrest during a hockey game. According to a report by NBC affiliate WTLV, the 64-year-old Gainesville man collapsed after being hit in the chest with a hockey puck at the community first igloo ice rink. “Civil War Trump”: Lake Wales police are looking for suspects who spray painted and thrown Molotov cocktails in business Witnesses told Jacksonville Sheriff’s office that the goalkeeper left the game after a hit, saying he was feeling unwell. He was taken to hospital, where he later died. His family reported that he had…

Jellyrolls may be leaving Walt Disney World, but Dueling-Piano Bar will continue to make “sweet memories” with Florida locals on vacation in new (still private) locations, their general manager said.The last day you will experience Jerry Roll at your current location on Disney’s Boardwalk will be April 19th. General Manager Amber Antel said the business that rents space from Disney and is not owned by the theme park giant will have time to leave the home for many years before the lease officially closes. Once that’s done, more information about the new location will be announced through its website jellyrollswdw.com…

The High Court overturned the 10th Circuit’s ruling that the IRS is not entitled to maintain bankruptcy companies’ payments that could be contaminated by fraud.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 26 that state and federal laws did not allow bankruptcy trustees to regain payments to the IRS that could be fraudulent.Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote an 8-1 majority opinion on the US vs. Miller. Judge Neil Golsch has released his dissent.The bankruptcy trustee is appointed by the court to manage the debtor’s property in the bankruptcy proceedings. The trustee monitors the debtor’s financial position, collects assets, and distributes money…

Q: We were told there was a dog walking area along with others in the new construction condo. When we moved there was nothing and there was no plan for it. The dog walk area was not specified in the purchase agreement, but we were all informed of the same information verbally. Our buildings say they are dog-friendly in their contracts. Is there a legal measure? – CatherineA: There are a few options, but the developer’s promise that dog walking areas are not included in the written agreement is limited.”Fraud Laws” are legal doctrines designed to protect individuals from unfair…