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Florida gambling photos are changing again. The court battle over the Seminole compact continues, with lawmakers hearing more calls to consider broader online bets. Even sports betting bound by appeals, residents find workarounds. The offshore website is still promoting directly to Floridians. Many of them boast of promoting speed over safety and allowing withdrawals without an ID. Regulators say it may sound appealing, but avoid the verification checks required by licensed US operators. The Seminoles operate the state’s largest casino and its hard rock brand. The 2021 compact with the state included online sports betting. The deal faced lawsuits almost…
It’s been almost 12 years since the week played in Orlando, but he seemed to be back. So did his fans. The Canadian superstar, who is touring in support of his sixth studio album, “Hurny Up Tomorrow,” has won a crowd of over 50,000 people, a venue that is much larger than his 2013 Hard Rock Live performance, in order to win over 50,000 people on a two-hour set at Camp World Stadium. “I could never leave you again, Orlando,” he said. “It’s officially a sin to skip Orlando on any tour.” The Weeknd will perform at Orlando’s Camp World…
Celebrity Cruise plans to expand its global culinary offerings when Celebrity Xcel debuts in Florida this fall, and the line tapped the award-winning Brazilian chef due to the baptismal obligation of the new ship. Named the world’s best female chef in 2024 by UK-based 50 publications, Janaina Torres will fulfill her ritual duties as Godmother to welcome the fifth Edge class ship when she arrives at the Port Everglades in November. “Janaína shares our commitment to celebrating and sharing global culture through the high culinary experiences, and connects diners with culture through unique food experiences,” said Laura Hodges Bethge, president…
LEHIARE, Fla. (WFLA) – A LeHiker man faces 10 felony charges after stopping at a red light, causing a four-car crash and slamming a car that attempts to escape multiple times. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office shared a video of the crash, which was filmed on traffic cameras. It shows a red pickup truck moving at very high speed, with a white sedan backwards, stopped by the light. The sheriff’s office said the sedan was being pushed forward by other vehicles waiting in the light. Ongoing investigation after two people who died at their home in Dunedin: PCSO Witnesses told…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT ‘Hauntingly Whimsical Tales — Celebrating 100 Years of Edward Gorey’ WHAT: In honor of the 100th birthday year of Edward Gorey, Phantasmagoria is taking a journey through his works of darkly tinted whimsy. The Edward Gorey Charitable Trust has licensed works by Gorey — the author, illustrator and Tony-winning costume designer who died in 2000 — to Phantasmagoria, the Central Florida Victorian steampunk theatrical storytelling troupe. Through dramatic spoken word, dance, puppetry, projections and original music, the performers will stage stories and poems such as “The Gilded Bat,” “The Wuggly Ump,” “The Gashlycrumb Tinies” and many others…
Outsiders can enter Orlando’s latest theme park via a televised special titled “The World of the Magnificent Space World.” The 45-minute program originally aired on NBC is now available through the Peacock streaming service. It is hosted by actor Joe Manganiello. Joe Manganiello will offer guided tours with special guests such as Warwick Davis, Bowen Yang and the live-action star of How to Train Your Dragon. Viewers will watch director Steven Spielberg multiple times. If you follow the development of Universal Orlando Park, there’s nothing much new here. However, in case it’s been a while since your visit, there are…
MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) – The endangered Banten was born at the zoo Miami on Friday, the zoo said. Her mother, Phyllis, became a labour Friday afternoon and gave birth as she had the opportunity to see her. According to the zoo, when the animals fall into labor, they are provided access to remote and outlying areas, but Phyllis decided she wants to have her baby in front of the public. On Saturday, the Animal Health Team at Zoo Miami worked with the Animal Science team to review newborns’ gender, weight and other baseline data. Credit: Ron Magill/Zoo MiamiCredit: Ron Magill/Zoo…
Over 33 million seniors, and more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries, choose Medicare Advantage (MA). People above say it brings better value, better benefits and more peace of mind. Many of the programs are Trump voters in states such as Florida, Texas and the Midwest, with the highest Medicare Advantage enrollment. These are real people who rely on MA plans to manage chronic illnesses, avoid surprise bills and get care close to home. But despite this success, unelected bureaucrats in Washington continue to use old tools to measure and evaluate the program. And the consequences are serious. Florida State…
Ed Dean Florida Peninsula Insurance (FPI) has approximately 170,000 policyholders. The company announced that premiums could be on the decline for clients. This month, FPI filed paperwork with its Florida insurance regulatory office, seeking approval for a 8.4% interest rate cut for homeowners premiums and a 12% reduction for condo owners in Florida. According to the Peninsula, policyholders will be able to see a “significant premium reduction” in the second half of 2025 or the first quarter of 2026, if the insurance regulator approves the request. Some insurance analysts are optimistic that this is the beginning of lowering or stabilizing…
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Vans Warped Tour Orlando WHAT: The traveling music event that ran from 1995 to 2019 makes a comeback, celebrating its 30th anniversary with its final stop in Orlando. Following stops in Washington, D.C., and Long Beach, California, the famed festival lands in Central Florida with rock and emo staples All Time Low, August Burns Red, Black Veil Brides, Less Than Jake, Senses Fail, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and many more. The popular event currently has a waitlist for tickets. WHEN: Nov. 15-16 WHERE: Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place in Orlando INFO: vanswarpedtourorlando.com YOUR SEASON PLANNER Schedules are subject to…