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Winter Park

Winter Park, located just northeast of downtown Orlando, is a charming neighborhood renowned for its rich history, vibrant arts scene, and picturesque landscapes. Established as a resort community in the late 19th century, Winter Park boasts a blend of historic architecture and modern amenities.

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Otto's High Dive

Otto's High Dive is a distinguished Cuban restaurant and rum bar located in Orlando's Milk District. Since its opening in December 2022, it has garnered significant acclaim, including a Michelin Bib Gourmand designation in May 2023, recognizing its quality meals at reasonable prices.

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Orlando Prepares for Mother’s Day Celebrations in 2025

May 5, 2025

News Summary Orlando is set to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, 2025, with a variety of dining events and activities that honor mothers. Highlights include brunches at local venues...

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Orlando Housing Market Faces Decline Amid Economic Challenges

May 5, 2025

News Summary The Orlando housing market is experiencing its first notable decline in prices over the past year, with a 0.9% drop in median home-sale prices. Rising housing inventory and...

Animal rights advocates protesting against the Florida black bear hunt at Lake Eola Park.

Protests Erupt Over Proposed Black Bear Hunt in Florida

May 5, 2025

News Summary Animal rights activists gathered at Lake Eola Park to protest a proposed black bear hunt in Florida, arguing against the necessity of the hunt and advocating for bear...

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Luxury Home Demand Surges in Orlando Despite Tornado Damage

May 5, 2025

News Summary Orlando’s luxury home market is booming as affluent buyers continue to flock to Central Florida, even in the wake of recent tornado damage. Homes listed above $5 million...

A beautifully arranged table setting for Mother's Day brunch in Orlando.

Orlando Offers Special Dining Experiences for Mother’s Day 2025

May 4, 2025

News Summary As Mother’s Day approaches on May 11, 2025, Orlando is preparing a range of delightful dining options across the city. Restaurants will provide special brunches, dinners, and unique...

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Motorcyclist Dies in Orange County Collision

May 4, 2025

News Summary A tragic collision in Orange County, Florida, led to the death of a 46-year-old motorcyclist following an accident with an SUV. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the...

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Orlando Ballet to Conclude Season with ‘Giselle’

May 4, 2025

News Summary The Orlando Ballet will close its 2024-2025 season with a performance of ‘Giselle’ from May 1-4, 2025. The ballet features intricate choreography, a large ensemble of dancers, and...

Guests enjoying food and music at the 4Roots Farm fundraising event in Orlando

Orlando Hosts Successful Fundraising Event for 4Roots Farm

May 4, 2025

News Summary The Dock & Dine fundraising event in Orlando raised over $56,000 for 4Roots Farm, promoting sustainability and healthy eating. With 250 guests enjoying multicultural food and live music,...

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Orlando Police Fatally Shoot Man Waving Simulated Gun

May 4, 2025

News Summary On Thursday evening, Orlando police fatally shot 25-year-old Orlin Bueso-Calderon during a confrontation at an apartment complex. Responding to multiple 911 calls about a man with a firearm,...

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Orange County Schools Face $28 Million Funding Crisis

May 2, 2025

News Summary Orange County Public Schools is facing a projected $28 million loss in state funding for the 2025-2026 school year due to a decline in student enrollment, marking the...

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Walker Middle School Students Explore Cybersecurity Careers

May 2, 2025

News Summary A group of 30 students from Walker Middle School recently visited ThreatLocker, a global cybersecurity firm, to learn about cyber threats and career opportunities in the field. The...

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School Faces Criticism Over Hair Discrimination Policies

May 2, 2025

News Summary Vanessa VanDyke, a student at Faith Christian Academy in Orlando, faces expulsion due to scrutiny over her natural hair amid ongoing bullying. The school’s policies regarding hair have...

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Orlando’s Public Schools Face Funding Cuts and Enrollment Decline

May 2, 2025

News Summary In Orlando, funding cuts to public education are prompting serious concerns from the Orange County Classroom Teachers Association. With the rise in school vouchers leading to projected under-enrollment,...

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Tragic Accident Claims Life of Oak Ridge High School Student

May 2, 2025

News Summary A 16-year-old student from Oak Ridge High School lost her life in a tragic accident while crossing West Oak Ridge Road. Keysha Fenelon was struck by a vehicle...

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Tragic Accident Near School Claims Young Life

May 2, 2025

News Summary A tragic traffic accident near Oak Ridge High School in Orlando has resulted in the death of 16-year-old Keysha Fenelon. Struck by a vehicle while crossing outside a...

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Tragic Loss: Orlando High School Student Dies in Traffic Incident

May 2, 2025

News Summary A 16-year-old Oak Ridge High School student was tragically killed in a traffic accident near the school. The incident occurred on Monday morning when the student was struck...

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High School Sports Showdown Coming to Orlando

April 25, 2025

News Summary On April 25, Lake Highland Prep School faces Holy Trinity High School in a thrilling high school sports showdown at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the live...

Rendering of the Universal Theme Park in Bedford

Bedford to Welcome First Universal Theme Park in Europe

April 21, 2025

News Summary Bedford is set to make history with the arrival of the first Universal Theme Park in Europe, scheduled to open by 2031. This project, supported by Comcast NBCUniversal,...

University of Central Florida News

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UCF University Rowing Team Honored as Big 12 Boat of the Week

May 2, 2025

News Summary UCF rowing’s I Four has been awarded the Big 12 Boat of the Week after a dominating win at the Longhorn Invitational. With an 18-second lead over competitors,...

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Oklahoma State University Softball Team Celebrates 50 Years

May 2, 2025

News Summary The Oklahoma State softball team is set to conclude their regular season while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program. Currently ranked No. 23, the Cowgirls hold a...

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UCF University Running Back RJ Harvey Drafted by Broncos

May 2, 2025

News Summary RJ Harvey, former standout running back from UCF, has been selected by the Denver Broncos as the 60th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After overcoming early...

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UCF Baseball Team Suffers Sweep Against West Virginia University

May 2, 2025

News Summary The UCF baseball team faced a narrow defeat, losing 4-3 to No. 10 West Virginia in the final game of their series on Sunday. The loss marked a...

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West Virginia University Baseball Secures 14th Straight Win

May 2, 2025

News Summary West Virginia baseball continues its impressive run, achieving a 14-game winning streak in Big 12 play after a narrow 4-3 victory over UCF. The Mountaineers showcased strong pitching...

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UCF Baseball Team Defeats North Florida in Commanding Win

May 2, 2025

News Summary The University of Central Florida (UCF) baseball team secured a convincing victory over the University of North Florida with a score of 9-3 on April 27, 2025. Notable...

FLORIDA NEWS

St. Petersburg Community Safety

Home Invasion in St. Petersburg Leads to Fatality

May 5, 2025

News Summary In St. Petersburg, a home invasion resulted in the death of one suspect and a homeowner’s injuries. Police apprehended a second suspect, Ja’quavius Daniels, facing felony murder charges....

Sargassum Blooms on Florida Beach

Florida Faces Record Sargassum Blooms This Summer

May 5, 2025

News Summary Florida is preparing for a challenging summer as record levels of sargassum seaweed bloom in the Atlantic Ocean, reaching an all-time high of 31 million metric tons. Experts...

South Florida Economic Growth

South Florida’s Economic Growth Faces Challenges in 2025

May 5, 2025

News Summary South Florida is experiencing robust economic growth fueled by population increases and finance sector expansion. Over 120,000 new residents joined in 2023, enhancing the region’s business landscape. However,...

Teachers Concerned About Pay

Florida Teacher Pay Hits Lowest Ranking Again

May 4, 2025

News Summary For the second consecutive year, Florida ranks last in the nation for teacher pay with an average salary of $54,875. Although this figure represents a 3.3% increase from...

Siesta Beach Aerial View

Siesta Beach Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for 2025

May 4, 2025

News Summary Siesta Beach on Siesta Key has been named the No. 1 beach in the U.S. for 2025 by Tripadvisor, showcasing its popularity amidst recovery from recent hurricanes. It...

Florida Immigration Operation Press Conference

Florida Launches Largest Immigration Operation in State History

May 4, 2025

News Summary Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced ‘Operation Tidal Wave,’ resulting in over 1,100 arrests amid strict immigration enforcement efforts. The initiative showcases collaboration between state and federal agencies,...

Ocala National Forest Wildfire Efforts

Wildfire in Ocala National Forest 75% Contained

May 4, 2025

News Summary As of May 3, a wildfire spanning roughly 150 acres in the Ocala National Forest is reported to be 75% contained. Mandatory evacuations are in effect for parts...

Kentucky Powerball Jackpot Turmoil

Kentucky Mother and Son Win Historic Powerball Jackpot

May 4, 2025

News Summary Linda Grizzle and her son James Shannon Farthing claimed a record $167.3 million Powerball jackpot in Kentucky, but their happiness swiftly turned to turmoil as Farthing was arrested...

Innovative South Florida Architecture with AI Integration

Transformative Phase in South Florida Architecture Driven by AI

May 4, 2025

News Summary South Florida’s architecture landscape is being transformed by the innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI). While only a small percentage of architects regularly utilize AI, the technology is...

NATIONAL/US NEWS

California High-Speed Rail Vision

California’s High-Speed Rail Project Faces Uncertain Future

May 5, 2025

News Summary The California High-Speed Rail Authority is grappling with financial uncertainties as it seeks federal support for its ambitious high-speed train project. With concerns over potential funding shortfalls and...

Hope and Resilience in Immigration

A New Beginning: Guatemalan Woman’s Journey to Save Her Family

May 5, 2025

News Summary Erika, a 24-year-old Guatemalan woman, finds herself amidst a complex immigration struggle shortly after giving birth in an Arizona hospital. Taken into ICE custody just days after her...

Outrage at Barstool Sansom Street

Shock and Outrage at Temple University After Antisemitic Incident

May 5, 2025

News Summary An antisemitic sign displayed by a waitress at Barstool Sansom Street has sparked outrage among the community and condemnation from Temple University. The incident on May 3 led...

Oil Rigs and Market Changes

Oil Prices Plummet as OPEC+ Increases Production

May 5, 2025

News Summary Recent decisions by OPEC+ to boost oil production have led to significant drops in U.S. and global crude prices. U.S. crude futures decreased by over 4%, while Brent...

Starbase Texas Night Sky

Starbase, Texas Officially Becomes a Municipality

May 5, 2025

News Summary Boca Chica, Texas, has transformed into the new municipality of Starbase, with 97% of voters supporting the change. The move enables the community to gain greater control, especially...

International Students Discuss Travel Concerns

Travel Worries: International Students Rethink Plans Amid Visa Concerns

May 4, 2025

News Summary As summer nears, international students are showing heightened anxiety regarding travel plans due to the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies. Many students are reconsidering trips, with warnings from...

Sovereignty and Collaboration

Mexican President Rejects U.S. Troops Proposal Amid Drug War

May 4, 2025

News Summary Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to send American troops to Mexico to support the fight against drug cartels. Highlighting the importance...

Stockpiling Concerns in Grocery Stores

Stockpiling Amid Trade Wars: Key Insights

May 4, 2025

News Summary As the trade wars under the Trump administration escalate, a growing trend of stockpiling supplies is observed among consumers and government officials alike. Despite expert warnings against mass...

Simi Valley Small Plane Crash

Tragedy Strikes in Simi Valley with Small Plane Crash

May 4, 2025

News Summary A small plane crash in Simi Valley, California, on May 3 claimed the lives of two individuals and their dog. The Vans RV-10 aircraft went down in a...

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