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07/10/2020

ORLANDO, Fla. — The NBA has released its schedule of scrimmages ahead of its season restart at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. From July 22-28, participating teams will compete in inter-squad scrimmages in preparation for the resumption of the season on July 30. The scrimmages will start with the Magic taking on the Los […]

ORLANDO, Fla. — The NBA has released its schedule of scrimmages ahead of its season restart at the ESPN Wide World of Sports. From July 22-28, participating teams will compete in inter-squad scrimmages in preparation for the resumption of the season on July 30. The scrimmages will start with the M...

07/10/2020

National Ice Cream Day is coming up later this month: July 19. Pretty sweet holiday to celebrate, right? We’re most definitely on board. And we have no shortage of places to grab a quick cool treat here in the Central Florida area. We have a couple of our very favorites but we’d love to hear […]

National Ice Cream Day is coming up later this month: July 19. Pretty sweet holiday to celebrate, right? We’re most definitely on board. And we have no shortage of places to grab a quick cool treat here in the Central Florida area. We have a couple of our very favorites but we’d love to hear [.....

07/09/2020

Florida Sen. Rick Scott defended Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision not to impose further sweeping shutdowns in Florida as the state’s case count continues to surge. Scott appeared on Fox & Friends Thursday, supporting the governor’s Tuesday announcement that Florida is “not going back” on its reopening and to call on local, state and federal governments […]

Florida Sen. Rick Scott defended Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision not to impose further sweeping shutdowns in Florida as the state’s case count continues to surge. Scott appeared on Fox & Friends Thursday, supporting the governor’s Tuesday announcement that Florida is “not going back” on its re...

07/09/2020

Florida reported 10,059 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the statewide case total past 200,000. From Sunday to Sunday, Florida reported 59,036 new cases, the highest amounts in a one-week period since the pandemic began. 312 deaths were also reported and 318,851 tests were administered, the latter breaking another record for the state. In comparison, […]

Florida reported 10,059 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, bringing the statewide case total past 200,000. From Sunday to Sunday, Florida reported 59,036 new cases, the highest amounts in a one-week period since the pandemic began. 312 deaths were also reported and 318,851 tests were administered, the...

07/08/2020

A new concept called The Wildflower (Facebook) will be opening in Baldwin Park this summer. The bar/restaurant concept will be opening in the former home of The Nest craft cocktail bar, at 4947 New Broad Street [GMap], which closed quietly in June. The new concept will focus on specialty and hand-crafted cocktails and will pay tribute to Florida. Heading […]

A new concept called The Wildflower (Facebook) will be opening in Baldwin Park this summer. The bar/restaurant concept will be opening in the former home of The Nest craft cocktail bar, at 4947 New Broad Street [GMap], which closed quietly in June. The new concept will focus on specialty and hand-cr...

07/08/2020

If you have arrived early for rope drop and now find yourself hungry in one of Walt Disney World’s theme parks we have you covered. Here are the top quick service spots to grab a quick breakfast to start your day. 1. Gaston’s Tavern- Magic Kingdom In Disney’s Magic Kingdom, one of the best breakfast […]

If you have arrived early for rope drop and now find yourself hungry in one of Walt Disney World’s theme parks we have you covered. Here are the top quick service spots to grab a quick breakfast to start your day. 1. Gaston’s Tavern- Magic Kingdom In Disney’s Magic Kingdom, one of the best bre...

07/03/2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida isn’t ready for the next phase of his effort to reinvigorate the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We never anticipated necessarily doing anything different in terms of the next phase at this point anyways,” DeSantis said Thursday during a bill-signing event in Tampa. “We are where we are. Obviously, South […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida isn’t ready for the next phase of his effort to reinvigorate the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We never anticipated necessarily doing anything different in terms of the next phase at this point anyways,” DeSantis said Thursday during a bill-signing even...

07/03/2020

By the time the NBA resumes its season in Orlando at the end of July, it will have been more than four and a half months since its hiatus. During that time, the world has changed dramatically as the COVID-19 pandemic has tightened its grip on the country and the Black Lives Matter movement has […]

07/02/2020

BIG FIN Seafood Kitchen faced the same news as the other restaurant row brands when they were forced to close their dining area by state mandates in March. And, like everyone else steadied to find a stable ground from which to operate. BIG FIN, along with many of the other non-chain national brands, had to temporarily release most […]

BIG FIN Seafood Kitchen faced the same news as the other restaurant row brands when they were forced to close their dining area by state mandates in March. And, like everyone else steadied to find a stable ground from which to operate. BIG FIN, along with many of the other non-chain national brands,...

07/02/2020

“The Bourne Stuntacular,” a live stage show, will officially debut at Universal Studios theme park on Tuesday, June 30, Universal Orlando Resort announced Saturday afternoon. The production, based on characters and circumstances from the Jason Bourne movie franchise, features action on and above stage, backed by a giant screen that enhances the effects. The attraction […]

“The Bourne Stuntacular,” a live stage show, will officially debut at Universal Studios theme park on Tuesday, June 30, Universal Orlando Resort announced Saturday afternoon. The production, based on characters and circumstances from the Jason Bourne movie franchise, features action on and above...

07/01/2020

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Website) has shut down on-site alcohol consumption at bars across the state, effective immediately. The announcement came at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26 as the Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 new confirmed coronavirus cases. Details are still pending on how this announcement will be applied to restaurants and […]

The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Website) has shut down on-site alcohol consumption at bars across the state, effective immediately. The announcement came at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26 as the Florida Department of Health reported 8,942 new confirmed coronavirus cases. Det...

06/30/2020

To thank healthcare workers and first responders for their service during this time of uncertainty, Firehouse Subs franchisees across Central Florida have partnered with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to donate more than 2,100 meals to local healthcare workers, first responders and individuals in need. Franchisees Don Davey and Scott Anthony donated more than […]

To thank healthcare workers and first responders for their service during this time of uncertainty, Firehouse Subs franchisees across Central Florida have partnered with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to donate more than 2,100 meals to local healthcare workers, first responders and indi...