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ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) – An Orlando man has been sentenced to six and three years of supervised release in federal prison for lying to the FBI in connection with an investigation into international terrorism. According to the release of the Justice Department, the 47-year-old Islamic Church was sentenced by a judge after being accused of making false statements in an interview with the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding Iraq and Al-Sham (ISIS), which pleaded guilty on October 15, 2024. According to the evidence presented during Doci’s judicial agreement and the ruling, Doci promoted ISIS propaganda online, communicated with members of…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Hanbelle was heavily strengthened Friday night and is now in Category 4 where further development is possible, the National Hurricane Center said. As of 5am on Saturday, the storm was 375 miles northeast of the Northern Leeward Islands, moving west at about 6am. With a maximum sustained wind speed of 145 mph, Humbel sits in the mid-range of Category 4 and could turn into Category 5 over the weekend. List: These new Florida laws come into effect on October 1st The NHC predicts the storm will start to speed up on Monday. This begins to…
almanac Average temperature: high 85, low 65 Rainfall: 2.73 inches 1. The stage of the moon Full Moon: October 6th Previous quarter: October 13th New Moon: October 21st First quarter: October 29th 2. Moon sign planting date Ground crops: 1, 4, 5, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 31 Underground crops: 8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 18 Weed Control: 2, 3, 10, 11, 29, 30 Pruning trees and shrubs: 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 24, 25 Time to plant 3. vegetables: Beet, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrot, cauliflower, celery, collard, Kohlrabi, lettuce, mustard, onion, peas, potato, radicchio, radish, rhubarb, rocket,…
Museum of Fantasy Orlando is planning a five-day countdown event for Taylor Swift’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” Icon Park attractions include exclusive photo opportunities, theme decorations, curated playlists and hidden Easter eggs inspired by Swift from September 29th to October 3rd. This is her first album since “The Tortured Poets Department” was released in April 2024. The celebrity’s final 10 albums reached number one on the Billboard 200 chart. International Drive Attraction offers an admission fee of $17.99 Monday through Thursday for online purchases. Space is limited and prepaid ticket purchases are encouraged. Swift is also present…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – A Florida group has determined that healthcare wants to get a vote revision to expand Medicaid. Executive Director Mitch Emerson cited new regulations that began in July as a reason for the 2026 polls not being measured. Instead, the group will try to do that during the 2028 election. “If this is what we’re going to vote in 2028, Floridians are going to say ‘Yes’,” Emerson said. Voting data released by the group showed that the group had enough support to exceed the 60% threshold required to amend the state constitution. However, taking citizen-led measures in…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Over the past five months, Florida law enforcement officials have arrested more than 6,000 suspected of being in the country illegally. The announcement comes as Homeland Security officials declared that they had reimbursed the state nearly $30 million for immigration-related costs, highlighting the importance of Florida in the Trump administration’s crackdown on mass immigration. At an event in Tallahassee on Friday, Madison Xiahan, deputy director of immigration and customs enforcement, praised Florida’s efforts, saying the agency is spending $1.7 billion on state and local law enforcement agencies nationwide. “We’re a surge in the world,” said Rob…
The premiere of “Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks” docusary was delayed. The three-part series, produced for the Peacock Streaming Service, is scheduled to debut on November 17th. The series, originally scheduled to begin in July, was previously pushed on September 29th. The reason for the schedule change has not been announced. The hourly special, named “Inside the World of the Epic Universe,” is available at Peacock. Peacock’s account says upcoming docusaries include interviews with directors, producers, executives and celebrities. “The series not only explores the history of Universal’s iconic film and theme parks, but also offers an…
As a proud American and unshakable supporter of the US military, Alan Wise, co-founder of Nashville Distillery, Heartfelt initiative, honoring those who serve and sacrifice for our country, Alan Wise serves and sacrifices. Each month, the campaign recognizes veterans, active service members, first responders, or community differences makers who illustrate courage and dedication. The winners will be celebrated throughout the Nashville Distillery platform, with commemorative awards and special gifts. This tribute is just part of Nashville Distillery’s broader mission to invest in the community through permanent projects designed to honor American heroes. By highlighting people who go beyond that on…
Fort Lauderdale – The Florida Panthers are no strangers to adversity. However, this latest test is more stringent than most people. The back-to-back Stanley Cup champion beat hit was when Captain Alexander Barkov underwent surgery to repair a knee injury, coach Paul Maurice announced Friday. At the time of this writing, there is no full schedule for his recovery yet. “I won’t hide it – it’s a big guy,” Maurice said. “He’s a very important place in that locker room. What we can experience now is to know some of the other leaders in our room. You can meet other…
The Universal Studios theme park tribute store is back in operation, running with an elaborate look and theme. This time, it is tied to Halloween Horror Night and its arsenal of haunted houses and characters. Seasonal pop-up merchandise stores have fresh locations. It is open within the former gaming arcade in the New York area of the park. The main entrance is behind the Palace Theater facade, and now the “Tribute Store” is spelled out on the marquee. It also features Space, a gift shop built into the exit from the Mummy Ride Revenge. So the end could be crowded…