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Orlando VA Launches ‘Home for the Holidays’ Campaign

A “Home for the Holidays” campaign aiming to find permanent housing for at least 100 military Veterans in Central Florida was launched.

Local Doggy Daycare & Boarding Hosts First Annual Queens for Canines

An inclusive community night of drag performances, Queens for Canines raised money for local dog rescues.

U.S. Postal Service Holiday Ready, Well Prepared to Deliver Fast

The U.S. Postal Service has been hard at work preparing for the holiday season since January.

Changing Lives, One Case at a Time

There are about 2,000 child protection caseworkers in Florida who dedicate their careers to helping families and neighbors in need.

Second Harvest Volunteers Rescue 195,000 Pounds of Fresh Produce

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida volunteers rescued 196,285 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Florida Strawberry Festival Announces Event Theme, Entertainment Lineup

The Florida Strawberry Festival announced today the theme for its 88th annual event – “We Have a Winner!” “Yes, it points to the recent win we achieved in naming strawberry shortcake as Florida’s official dessert as we’re a little partial to the berry,” said President Paul Davis. “We’re excited about...

Final Home Opportunities at Two Greater Orlando Communities

Landsea Homes announced final home opportunities are available at Ardmore Reserve in Minneola and Celery Oaks in Sanford, Florida.

Lighthouse Central Florida Receives Grant to Help Visually Impaired Teens, Adults

Lighthouse Central Florida was awarded a $30,000 grant from the Regions Foundation, a nonprofit initiative funded primarily by Regions Bank.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Donates $750,000 to Local Charities

The 75 local area charities receiving $10,000 each during a reception at the Gold Elvis Piano from Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa included:

Two Tampa General Hospital Surgery Centers Named to Newsweek’s Best List

Two Tampa General Hospital surgery centers have been named to Newsweek's list of Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2023.

Goodwill Shoppers Rally Behind Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Goodwill asked shoppers to roundup their purchases at checkout to help neighbors in Southwest Florida get back on their feet.

Third Annual Drive Thru Challenge at Central Florida McDonald’s

Local McDonald’s restaurants across Central Florida will compete in the Third Annual Drive Thru Challenge through December 4th.

Local Franchise Announces Lift-a-Thon Fundraiser Supporting Special Olympics

Epic Health and Fitness will be hosting their first Lift-a-Thon fundraiser in support of the Special Olympics.

Seminole County Opens Emergency Shelters, Announces Voluntary Evacuation

Seminole County Emergency Management opened emergency shelters at Bentley Elementary School and Lawton Chiles Middle School.

Storm Watch: Central Florida in Path Once Again

A new weather warning says Subtropical Storm Nicole "will bring significant impacts to East Central Florida."

Boeing Pushes Back Crewed Starliner Spacecraft Flight

Boeing has pushed back a crewed flight on the Starliner spacecraft, but NASA agrees the new timeframe is optimal for International Space Station.

Sale of Bohemian Hotel Celebration in Orlando

Real estate capital markets advisor completes sale of 115-room Bohemian Hotel Celebration, located close to Walt Disney World.

Construction Underway of WOW! Fiber Network in Altamonte Springs

WOW! Internet, Cable & Phone announced construction is underway in Central Florida, bringing the all-IP fiber network to Altamonte Springs.

Tomahawk Robotics Successfully Hosts Microsoft Azure SDK on KxM Body-Worn Edge Processor

Tomahawk Robotics successfully hosted Microsoft Azure SDK on their KxM edge device.

Brightline Successfully Completes Latest Round of Testing in Brevard County

Brightline has successfully completed the latest round of train testing through northern Brevard County.

Stoner’s Pizza Joint Adding Stores in Central Florida

Stoner's Pizza Joint will be expanding its national footprint with new store openings in Central Florida and other U.S. cities.

Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College Breaks Ground on $6M Expansion

The Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College's newest expansion celebrated the groundbreaking on a historic $6 million renovation.

Central Florida Gang Bust: Guns, 1,800 Pounds of Marijuana, Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine

During six search warrants, police seized 1,800 pounds of marijuana, heroin mixed with fentanyl, crack cocaine, powder cocaine and 15 guns.

FSBDC at UCF Announces Small Business Excellence Awards Nominees

The Florida Small Business Development Center at University of Central Florida announced 15 nominees for inaugural Small Business Excellence Awards program.

110 Acres Acquired in Plant City, Florida

Brennan Investment Group has acquired approximately 110 acres of industrial land located in Plant City, Florida.

National Homebuilder Century Complete Expands to Sumter County, Florida

Century Communities expanded its Florida presence to Sumter County, starting with new homes at Sumter Villas in Bushnell.

Florida Poly President Selected to Prominent List of Influential Leaders

Dr. Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Polytechnic University, was recognized as one of Florida's most influential leaders.

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Reopens

Nearly a month after closing for Hurricane Ian, the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens reopened to welcome guests back.

Governor DeSantis Awards $9 Million to Three State Colleges

Gov. DeSantis awarded $9 million to support workforce education programs in high-demand fields across the state.

HCA Central Florida Hospitals Host ‘Crush the Crisis’ Opioid Take Back Day

HCA Florida Healthcare hospitals in Central Florida are hosting its fourth annual “Crush the Crisis” national opioid take back day on Oct. 29th.