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Orlando airport adds non-stop service to Dubai

Emirates airline will offer non-stop service from Orlando to Dubai, beginning September 1, later this year.

Job Fair: Orange County Public Schools Hiring Bus Drivers

Orange County Public Schools will host a job fair for school bus operators on March 20, at the Wekiva High School - Media Center.

Central Florida attractions cut prices for locals during Spring Break

Old Town, Wild Florida, Medieval Times and Gatorland are slashing prices on the following admissions and activities for Florida residents and families during Spring Break 2015.

Hill to host Town Hall of ‘Urban Crime Prevention Task Force’

City of Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill, who has put together an "Urban Crime Prevention Task Force" will host a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 12, at the Downtown Recreational Complex, 363 N. Parramore Avenue, in Orlando.

Property Appraiser Rick Singh Hosts Inaugural ‘State of I-Drive’ Event

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh will convene the first-ever 'State of I-Drive' discussion, along with development and tourism industry leaders, on Wednesday, March 11, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, in Orlando.

FHP: Mother, Infant Son Killed in Off-Road Crash Near I-Drive

A mother and 5-month-old son are dead after their vehicle became submerged during an "off-roading" incident, in a wooded area off International Drive on Saturday.

Author Cheryl Strayed Gives a “Wild” Presentation at United Way Fundraiser

More than 1,000 prominent Central Florida community leaders joined keynote speaker and best-selling author Cheryl Strayed for the 8th Annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon hosted by Heart of Florida United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council.

Not Getting By in a Low Wage Nation

I explored every option possible to find a new job by creating accounts on all the major employment websites, and registering with the Employ Florida Job Marketplace.

FBI Being Sued for $30M in Orlando Shooting Death of Boston Marathon Bomber’s Friend

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is being sued for $30 million in the shooting death of Ibragim Todashev, friend of Boston Marathon bomber Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

Job Fair: 300 Positions Available at New Orlando Attractions

Merlin Entertainments, the world’s second largest attraction operator in the world, will host a job fair from March 13-15, for various positions for The Orlando Eye, Madame Tussauds Orlando and SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium.

Dr. Phillips Center, Florida Hospital team up to integrate the arts with health care

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and Florida Hospital have teamed up to create an arts and wellness educational facility and program.

Hezekiah Walker, Donnie McClurkin and others attend International Worship Summit in Orlando

Orlando was the venue of the Gospel Heritage Foundation's 2015 International Worship Summit, the largest Worship gathering in the US during Black History Month.

Early Trouble in Boyd Camp Before Race Gets Off The Ground

The race for Orange County Property Appraiser has just begun, but already, challenger Scott Boyd is finding that registering and running are two very different processes.

Obama to hold town hall in Miami

President Obama will be in Miami to hold an immigration town hall on Wednesday.

Finalists of 2015 “Celebrating the Genius of Women” Art Competition Announced

The following artists were selected to be in this year’s 2015 'Celebrating the Genius of Women' Art competition and recognition events at the Orlando Public Library.

Second Harvest Hosts Date Night with Award-Winning Chef

Join Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for Date Night with the Chef, an evening of hands-on learning and fine dining.

Here’s What You Should Know About Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic will travel to Memphis for the second game of a back-to-back as they take on the Grizzlies tonight, January 26.

Orange County Unveils Plans for New School in Parramore

Orange County Public Schools, the Rosen Foundation, University of Central Florida, Valencia College and other community partners broke ground on a new Downtown PS8 School in the Parramore neighborhood in Orlando Saturday.

Ocoee Mayor to deliver State of the City Report

City of Ocoee Mayor Scott Vandergrift will present his State of the City Report on Wednesday, January 28 at 6:00p.m., City Hall, 150 North Lakeshore Drive.

On this day, I have a dream: Cut the Bullshit….

In my experience as a journalist, and a civil rights worker, when blacks and whites worked together, things changed for the better.

Eatonville Prepares To Celebrate Heritage Day, February 7

The town of Eatonville will gather on Saturday, February 7, 2015, to recognize the legacy of the oldest African-American town in the United States.

Orlando Magic, UnitedHealthcare Partner on Fit Fest 2015

As part of the Orlando Magic and UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to a healthy community, the two teamed up to host Fit Fest 2015 on January 10 at the Amway Center.

The Fresh Market Joins CIW Fair Food Program

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market have announced a new national partnership to support fair farm labor conditions and verifiable, worker-driven social responsibility in US agriculture.

It’s Baaack: Florida’s Largest Camellia Show, January 17

January in Central Florida is camellia season! See for yourself the beauty of thousands of camellia flower blooms at the Camellia Society of Central Florida’s (CSCF) 69th Annual Camellia Show Presented by Espoma Organic Fertilizer on Saturday, January 17, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Winter Park Garden Club Clubhouse in Mead Botanical Garden (1500 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL 32789).

Jacobs to Host 2015 Orange County Economic Summit

Mayor Teresa Jacobs will host the 2015 Orange County Economic Summit to discuss the expanding economy, international trade, business-related programs and the region’s new branding campaign.

Orange County Three Kings Day Celebration, January 3

Orange County Government’s District 3 in collaboration with Azalea Park United Methodist Church and Christ the King Episcopal Church will be holding a Three Kings Day Celebration beginning at 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 3.

ZORA! Festival hosts 1st Preservation Conference in 2015

The 26th annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of Arts and Humanities (ZORA! Festival) presents a first-ever, 2-day historic preservation conference, Thursday and Friday, January 29 -30.

Here’s How You Can Qualify For As Much As $6,143 in Tax Credits

With tax season underway, here’s a little post-holiday relief for your wallet. Hundreds of thousands of Central Floridians will be eligible for credits of up to $6,143 on their federal returns through the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).  To help qualified residents claim the credit, Heart of Florida United Way...

DIY Holiday Gifts: Get Your Creative Juices Flowing

This season, let your creative side shine with thoughtful gifts that are fun to create and add cheer to the lives of those you love.

Health Departments Offer Free Testing on World Aids Day

Florida has been heavily impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The state continues to rank third in the nation in the cumulative number of AIDS cases (126,581 in 2012) and second in the nation in the cumulative number of HIV cases (49,058 in 2012).