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Teams of friends and family face off in boat-building tests in the great outdoors during the annual Central Florida event. Just the ingredients? cardboard and duct tape. Kelley Park’s Cardboard Canoe Regatta returns to the frigid 68-degree waters of Rock Springs on January 17th to compete to see which of the handmade crafts is the most spring-appropriate. Sixteen teams of five people each compete in a canoe race. Registrations will be accepted until January 9th at 5pm or until all slots are filled. Registration fee is $50 per person. Only building materials will be provided by park staff. Team members…

“It’s the gateway to drugs,” Chef Bruno Fonseca tells me when I ask him about Oysters Rockefeller. This dish is not only well-known (though these days you’re more likely to associate it with the famous New York City skating rink than with the world’s first billionaire, after whom it’s named), but it’s also the perfect introduction to the delights of this beautiful, salty bivalve. why? Because it’s already cooked. Bruno Fonseca, owner of Bruno’s Oysters, calls Rockefeller-style oysters a “gateway drug” for those not yet ready to eat them raw. (Courtesy of Bruno’s Oyster) This dish is rich, just like…

The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a Haitian national has been charged with smuggling firearms from the United States. Below is an official statement from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the return of an indictment against Francesca Charles, 28, a U.S. citizen residing in Florida. Jacques Pierre, 32 years old. and his brother Jeff Pierre, 34, both Haitian nationals living in Florida, conspired to smuggle goods from the United States and illegally transport firearms, and conspired to smuggle goods from the United States…

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a bill that would require federal candidates to disclose whether they intend to trade stocks if elected. He said the move was aimed at increasing transparency about parliament’s stock activities and restoring public trust. The announcement coincided with DeSantis’ endorsement of a federal bill introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Florida). This bill would prohibit individual stock trading by members of Congress while they are in office. Mr. DeSantis urged Florida’s congressional delegation to support Mr. Luna’s proposal, arguing that lawmakers’ investment activities have led to public mistrust. “I’m tired of seeing members of Congress…

Florida has never been a single-sport state. On any given weekend, you might have college football streaming on one screen, the NBA on another, and European soccer on your phone. The combination is not new. What has changed is how naturally betting has blended into that routine. For many fans, betting no longer feels like a separate activity. This feels like another way to follow the game, similar to checking stats or reading post-game reactions. Sports first, everything else second Most Florida sports fans don’t wake up in the morning thinking about the odds. They wake up and think about…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (January 5, 2026) – ABLE United, Florida’s official ABLE program, celebrates the federal expansion of eligibility for ABLE accounts under the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, effective January 1, 2026. This historic change will raise the age of onset of disability from 26 to 46, opening the door to savings and investment for an estimated 6 million more Americans, including more than 1 million veterans. for their future while maintaining eligibility for important public benefits. ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for individuals with disabilities. Previously, only people whose disability began before age 26 were eligible. The…

Never underestimate the ability of politicians to come up with creative plans to reach deep into the pockets of taxpayers. Since Puerto Rico was hit by back-to-back hurricanes nearly a decade ago in 2017, U.S. taxpayers have contributed more than $20 billion in federal recovery funds. Now, local politicians are using the legal system as a weapon to steal even more of your hard-earned tax dollars. Under the guise of collecting unpaid construction taxes, local governments are attempting to tax Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reconstruction projects. A federal contractor who rebuilt the island’s infrastructure on behalf of taxpayers is…

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.…