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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida couple was sentenced to prison Monday after their 11-month-old daughter starved more than three years ago. In September 2021, Leesburg police officers were called to the couple’s home after their 11-month-old daughter was reported not to respond. Officials said the couple’s home was in a “deplorable situation where there was a severe smell of garbage and decayed food inside the house.” Law enforcement officials found that 11 months old responses were unresponsive with dirty playpen. The baby was covered in dirt and dry feces. The first responder attempted life-saving measures for the child,…

There are still shows left for the current Broadway season. “Mean Girls,” “The Lion King,” and “Shucked” are nearby, but I still don’t whisper about the 2025-26 tour show season at the Performing Arts Center.It seemed unusual as we generally have a list of titles. Last year, the announcement was made in mid-February and was made in mid-March two years ago.The Arts Center advises patience, but keeps dates in mind as they are working on building up the next season.”As Dr. Phillips Centre continues to celebrate his 10th anniversary in Orlando and nine years of incredible Broadway performances, we look…

TALHASSEE – Business groups are raising privacy concerns after state regulators requested detailed data on Florida prescription drugs, including the patient’s name, date of birth and their doctor.The Department of Insurance and Regulation is requesting extraordinary data from pharmacies’ benefits managers. This is a healthcare industry intermediary who has criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis and others for surge in drug prices and monopoly behaviour.This year, businesses were asked to take over bill reimbursement data for all prescription drugs filled in Florida in 2024, perhaps hundreds of millions of transactions.The state did not respond when asked how many businesses had followed. It…

Firefly Aerospace – the first private company to manage a fully successful lunar landing – announced on Monday that it completed its mission on its schedule.The Blue Ghost Lander, launched from the Kennedy Space Center in January, landed on March 2nd without crashing or chipping.On board, Lander conducted 10 NASA science and technology experiments as part of the agency’s Commercial Month Payload Services program.The Cedar Park, Texas-based company said it meets 100% of its mission target in 14 days of 14-day surface operations. Lander was designed to survive only about five hours of harsh temperatures when it reaches the darkness…

Walt Disney World has given us a glimpse into the future of the lounges planned for Spaceship Earth. According to a Monday post on the official Disney Parks blog, the facility is called GEO-82 and is only for adults.The Geo section features a very scientific, geodetic sphere that resembles the iconic structure of Epcot, and the 82 sections of the name are tied to 1982, when Disney World’s second theme park opened.”GEO-82 surrounds you with iconic shapes and intricate structures inspired by the instantly recognizable icons of the park,” the post reads. “You’ll sit in the warm metallic tones that…

ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — After an Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy quickly decided to hurry to a burning house earlier this week, what could easily end in the tragedy has turned into a heartwarming tale. The sheriff’s office said Deputy Romero took action after he noticed that the English bulldog was trapped inside the house. Fatal Tampa crash, N. Close 50th Street (Credit: Orange County Sheriff’s Office)(Credit: Orange County Sheriff’s Office) At the time, thick smoke was pouring through the windows, and flames spread throughout the air. Without hesitation, Romero jumped over a six-foot fence and rushed to the back of…

The Institute for Financial Research says that 3.9 million people, ages 16-64, and one in ten working-age groups, has health-related benefits. Mental health conditions have been overdiagnosed and too many people are being “depreciated,” said Health Secretary Wes Street.When asked if he agreed with experts who said he had overdiagnosed his mental health, the minister told BBC’s Laura Quensberg on Sunday:”I think there’s definitely an overdiagnosis, but many people were also amortized,” he said.Streeting explained that not everyone has the treatment and support they need.This includes getting people into proper care plans, he said, underscoring the government’s pledge to hire…

By Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business WriterPepsiCo said Monday it is acquiring prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion.With this acquisition, Pepsico offers a rapidly growing brand in the popular feature beverage category.”More than ever, consumers are looking for convenient and fantastic fashionable options that will tailor their lifestyles to accommodate the growing interest in health and wellness,” PepsiCo Chairman and CEO Ramon Ragualta said in a statement.Pepsico said the transaction includes an expected cash allowance of $300 million, bringing the net purchase price to $1.65 billion.Alison Ellsworth, co-founder of Austin, Texas-based Poppi, said the combination with PepsiCo would expand Poppi’s…

Related Video: FWC captures record setting Florida Panther Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – Spring is around the corner. That is, Florida wildlife is surrounded by action. As the season of migration, breeding and nesting enters, these tips from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee help residents of all Florida species live together in harmony. One way to prepare your home for a warm month is to inspect the property of a roost bat. If you find bats in your home, April 15th can remove them without permission. Bat maternity season begins on April 16th, and then it will be illegal…

Related Video: FWC captures record setting Florida Panther Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – Spring is around the corner. That is, Florida wildlife is surrounded by action. As the season of migration, breeding and nesting enters, these tips from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Committee help residents of all Florida species live together in harmony. One way to prepare your home for a warm month is to inspect the property of a roost bat. If you find bats in your home, April 15th can remove them without permission. Bat maternity season begins on April 16th, and then it will be illegal…