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The Orange County Regional History Center has upcoming programming that revolves around the famous people who lived here and the former theme parks.Downtown Orlando Museum has chosen an eclectic trio to shine a spotlight on “History Alive: Famous Floridians,” set on Saturday. Imagine writer Zola Neil Hurston, astronaut John Young, and calm painter/TV personality Bob Ross at dinner.Of course, that doesn’t happen. However, during a day’s activities at the History Center, he tested zero gravity skills using NASA boxes that mimic astronaut training, working with Oil Pastel to create a Ross-inspired landscape, and was able to create a vintage look.…
Surprising surpriseFlorida insurance company stepped on investors while claiming losses, according to a survey, February 23rdAnother day in Florida’s free market paradise, insurers scream poverty at every natural disaster. And who is standing up for the homeowner? Certainly not a hilarious band of our fearless “conflict” governor and his hilarious lawmakers. They seem to believe that their job descriptions will serve as concierges for large corporations rather than protecting the people who live here.Watching these elected officials bend backwards and keep corporate donors happy, it’s really exciting to see hardworking Floridians trapped in the surge in insurance costs. But hey,…
(Nexstar) – With recent rising costs, it can be difficult to determine whether they are still ranked in the middle class. Depending on where you live, what you need to become middle-aged will vary greatly. However, new analysis by personal finance site SmartAsset may help shed light on where you rank. To be considered middle class, SmartAsset used the definition of Pew Research. To double the median household income within a given region, you must earn two-thirds. Based on this definition, using the latest data from the US Census Bureau, SmartAsset was able to calculate the income ranges for middle…
TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — It may seem far away, but the 2026 governor’s race is already hot. President Donald Trump has his full support behind House Rep. Byron Donald, but Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn’t seem to be on the choice. For weeks, Gov. Desantis has been playing it cool when she was pushed against her about the first lady running for the governor, and now it seems the tide is turning. “We were Doge before Doge got cool”: Governa DeSantis deals with Florida’s transportation efficiency “I won by the largest margin of Republicans ever won the governor’s race in Florida.…
From the headline “The Man of Florida” to disrupt hurricane supplies from the Gator to the drive-thru windows, what if all the fascinating characters and details come to life in one place?This is the premise behind the Florida men’s game. This is a wild, intense competition celebrating the strange side of the sun’s state. “We’re trying to prove that this is not a fluke. This is not a flash of pot. I think this is a Florida tradition that every Florida person looks forward to attending every year. I hope for it,” said Pete Melfi, who founded the game. “It’s…
“They were brave in using NSA platforms to be professionally used to carry out these kinds of truly horrifying behavior,” Tulsi Gabbard said.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on February 25 that more than 100 officials from the US Intelligence Reporting Agency have been fired after being identified as participants in a secret chat.”We have over 100 people from the entire Intelligence Reports community who contributed and participated in this. It’s a really terrible violation of trust,” Gabbard told Fox News.According to Gabbard, the authorities did not comply with basic rules and standards.”Today I issued an order that all…
Elliot Kleinberg |Palm Beach Post SpecialPalm Beach County History QuizExplore and test your knowledge of Palm Beach County’s historical facts.Palm Beach Post USA Today NetworkThis story was originally released on January 17th, 2021.Many newcomers are surprised to learn that in Florida, the modern pot and the place that was most of the 20th century, was ruled by Jim Crow.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knew.King, whose birthday is a national holiday, has come to Florida dozens of times.As early as February 1958, King gave an awakened speech at Bethel Ame Church in Miami, launching a campaign to double the number of…
As screened media and personalized digital devices inject the lives of American children and teens, former US surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called for social media platforms to include warning labels I did. Is this a step in the right direction? That may be true, but ultimately, it is for us all to create more collective and sustainable solutions to keep young people safe in the digital world.Gyoy Gabrieri (University of Florida)To work towards this future goal, we can first look at the impact of past laws. The Surgeon General has attached warning labels to cigarettes and alcohol products over…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that it will add a groundbreaking 30 miles of new lanes to Interstate 75 in central Florida . The addition of a new lane that extends from Wildwood’s SR-44 to Ocala’s SR-326 aims to reduce traffic backup surrounding the area the Florida Turnpike splits from I-75. “We were Doge before Doge got cool”: Governa DeSantis deals with Florida’s transportation efficiency “We moved forward Florida in 2023 and accelerated the road project with a focus on traffic mitigation. As residents and visitors need relief from the crowds, we are We are…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Five teenagers accused of badly beating another teenager in a Tampa dog park were granted bail at a hearing Wednesday morning. Judge Michelle Cisco allowed teens accused at dog parks in the Davis Islands to be released on bail and ensure that private GPS are always there. Prosecutors suspend five teenagers against adults for “brutal” tampa dog park attack The incident occurred on February 13th. Several videos were featured at the hearing depicting the attack. The video shows several teenage defendants, most of whom were students at Plant High School, who were victims until they were…