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TORONTO – The Florida Panthers failed to find the goals they needed on the first stop of their road trip, losing 4-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday at Scotiabank Arena. Currently, the Panthers (22-17-3) and Maple Leafs (20-15-7) both have 47 points. “I didn’t like the game tonight,” head coach Paul Maurice said. When the Maple Leafs got a power play early in the first period, Sergei Bobrovsky shut out Auston Matthews on a breakaway and went into the penalty kill clutch. After the Panthers broke their sticks and sent the play the other way, Easton Cowan completed…
The Orlando Automotive Museum will unveil a restored version of the pink guitar-style Cadillac once used by Elvis Presley on January 8, the rock star’s birthday. The Desertland Park attraction will feature a 41-foot-long ride and plans to include an Elvis-related promotion for the next day. The car, a 1970 Cadillac Eldorado modified to add strings and frets, was once driven by Elvis Presley during a concert in Las Vegas. The car was purchased earlier this year by Michael Deser, a South Florida developer, car collector, and owner of Deserland Park. The car was in France, where it spent a…
How early is it for an artistic field trip? Pat Green, an Orlando art curator and organizer, is willing to bet that people will gather as early as 7:30 a.m. for coffee and the occasional field trip, even if it’s “brutally early.” And judging by the turnout at a recent meetup he co-hosted with potter Julie Herbers, he’s right. The group of about 20 people gathered at the City Arts Café for a cup of jokes and some informal conversation before heading to the Maitland Art and History Museum for a guided tour. The concept was inspired by an event…
The federal government announced last week that Florida has been awarded more than $209 million in fiscal year 2026 from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to strengthen rural health care. The Florida Hospital Association (FHA), which advocated for the funding, praised the federal government’s major investment in Florida and praised its impact on communities across the Sunshine State. “Florida’s rural hospitals are the lifelines of their communities, providing access to care for families living in rural areas,” said FHA President and CEO Mary C. Mayhew. “This critical funding will not only maintain these essential lifelines, but strengthen them. By…
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Advocacy surveys every state in the country and analyzes the top five industries that are popular for small businesses. Most small businesses in Florida are sole proprietors or freelancers, and the latest information from the SBA reveals the top five most popular small businesses in Florida. Topping the list of the most popular sectors for small businesses in Florida was the professional, scientific, and technical services industry, with 441,622 companies participating. This category includes industries such as law, IT, consulting, architecture, and marketing. The second largest sector is the transportation and warehousing…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – That’s exactly what lies ahead for the Florida Panthers. It takes a lot of time while moving. After Monday’s practice at the Baptist Health Iceplex, the Panthers will pack up and take to the air, playing 10 of their remaining 13 games on the road in January. A six-game series against the Toronto Maple Leafs begins on Tuesday. “It’s a lot of fun going on the road with the guys,” forward Carter Verge said. The Panthers, who are 22-16-3 and one point out of the second wild-card spot, have an 8-7-0 record on the road, with…
Florida is experiencing a significant decline in home values nationwide. The state experienced strong growth of nearly 47% over five years, but is now undergoing a sharp correction as prices retreat from their peak in August 2024. Zillow, an online real estate marketplace in the US, examined housing data from 2020 to 2025 to determine which states saw the biggest changes in property values over the past one and five years. According to Zillow’s Home Value Index metric, which estimates typical home values in an area by averaging monthly Zestimate values, the average home value in Florida in August 2024…
According to government figures, a record 143 million people will visit the state in 2024, including many to Florida’s national parks such as the Everglades. But this year, for a limited time, state and U.S. residents will be able to visit these national parks for free. The Department of the Interior (DOI) lists the Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas as Florida’s three major national parks, but also includes other National Park Service sites such as preserves and monuments. Free admission dates listed on the DOI are: President’s Day (February 16, 2026) Memorial Day (May 25, 2026) Flag Day/President Trump’s Birthday…
You’re probably thinking that Taylor Swift is everywhere these days, so it wouldn’t be a shock if she showed up at Walt Disney World. In this case, three of her tour outfits can be seen at Walt Disney Presents, a walk-through attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. The trio are mounted on mannequins behind glass in a single display case, and Disney says each was worn during Swift’s famous Elas tour. Visitors can see a black and gold serpentine bodysuit (designed by Roberto Cavalli) that was part of her “Reputation” set, as well as a Vivienne Westwood dress with…
According to NHL statistics, Ekblad has accounted for 127 goals in his career (47 goals, 80 goals), which is the third most in franchise history behind Aleksander Barkov (262 goals) and Jonathan Huberdeau (200 goals). “It was a great screen from Leino (Sam Reinhart),” Ekblad said of the goal. “I think it was because of the screen, but the internet was pretty open.” The third period was a close one, with both teams combining for just 11 shots (6-5 FLA). Daniil Tarasov made a great save on Nathan MacKinnon to deny the Avalanche’s last chance and scored, giving the Panthers…