Ok!Then Universal can expand London all the way around that side of the park!I am quite sure Universal is that worried H.P. Is so big they will make even more money!
Have you ridden Hulk? It is one of the better rollercoasters I have ever ridden. Plus Marvel is a huge draw. The Simpsons is horrible. Let it go!
The world of Disney descends into chaos as two families fight in a massive battle of the Magic ...
Somewhere in Fantasyland between Cinderella’s Castle and Peter Pan’s flight, warring families exchanged punches and profanity, while onlookers shrieked in the background, Fox35 reported.
“We got to it and it looked as if it took about two minutes for two security personnel to arrive. The deputies probably arrived about five minutes later,” an eyewitness told local Fox.
Some hotel restaurants serve little purpose other than to fortify guests, providing serviceable meals that carry them through a day of tourist fun or business meetings.
Others serve fabulous food, creative cocktails or tons of fun. They're places that draw in tourists and locals alike.
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Tampa Bay Rays' Wander Franco has $650K in jewelry stolen from vehicle
An alleged serial burglar stole more than $650,000 of jewelry from the SUV of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco when he was on a rehabilitation assignment in June, according to police and court records obtained by ESPN.
As part of his recovery from a right quadriceps strain, Franco had been playing with the Triple-A Durham Bulls and was in Jacksonville when Mathis, who was wanted for three other vehicle break-ins, allegedly cased Franco's car in the parking lot of a DoubleTree hotel.
Central Florida hoteliers announce new round of endorsements
In addition, the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association endorsed Roberta Walton Johnson for an open seat on the Orange County Commission, Orange County School Board member Angie Gallo for re-election, and Alicia Farrant for an open seat on the Orange County School Board.
Off the Menu: QR codes here to stay at restaurants - masslive.com
Up until COVID-19, the QR code, that square offspring of the Universal Product Code, was a mostly marginal technology as far as the consumer marketplace was concerned.
During the pandemic, however, the restaurant industry seized on QR codes as a touch-free way of interacting with customers. Many operators replaced traditional menus with QR codes at the table; those codes took customers to an online menu they could view on their phones.
After going through a camp full of motivation and mentorship, Ingram now has the confidence she's been looking for to move forward in the STEM field, where few people who look like her are represented.
"I'm ready to authentically be me, show up as me and be confident in who I am with everything I've learned instead of hiding or doubting my skills and my abilities," Ingram said.
Florida women's clinic sees increase in call volume | firstcoastnews.com
FLORIDA, USA — Kelly Flynn, CEO of A Woman's Choice, said her call center has seen a dramatic increase since the Supreme Court's decision on Roe vs. Wade.
"We have seen a significant increase," she said. "Since the decision was made, it seems, especially over the last couple of weeks, we're seeing more and more, I mean, at least five to 10 percent more, calls a day from surrounding states, Tennessee and Mississippi and Texas.
Build-out for The Adecco Group relocation is $5 million | Jax Daily Record | Jacksonville Daily ...
The city is reviewing permit applications for the estimated $5 million construction tenant build-out for The Adecco Group to relocate Jacksonville operations to the Florida Blue Campus.
Danis Builders LLC is the contractor for the project, which comprises almost 91,000 square feet of space on the first, fifth and sixth floors at the six-story Building 800 at 4800 Deerwood Campus Parkway.
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Supreme Court ruling clears way for states to redefine "personhood."
Defining fetuses as people sets up all sorts of consequences, from trivial to profound, that warrant consideration.
For example, a pregnant woman in Texas has decided to contest a $275 traffic ticket she received for driving alone in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane. She wasn't alone, she contends, if her fetus gets to count as a person.
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — Beaches Oktoberfest is coming back to Jax Beach this October after a nearly three year hiatus because of the pandemic!
In addition to music, the event is known for its variety of German, Oktoberfest and Craft beers, 60 local artists, over 20 of Jacksonville's favorite local food trucks and tons of activities.
MIAMI — For the fifth year, a local community group is bringing together dozens of Haitian women for two days of empowerment workshops and cultural celebrations, the latest of several women-affirming events taking place this year.
"We’re really focusing on pouring back into the community," Keisha Jean-Louis, the founder of Women's Empowerment Weekend, said. "It's about being around women who are going through similar things like you. it's just a safe space."
Trump, DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott speak in Florida Saturday
DeSantis has done little formal campaigning as he gears up to try and win a second term.
Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to speak Saturday evening at a "Student Action Summit" put on by the conservative activist group Turning Point USA in Tampa.
All of that ambition will be on display in Tampa and Hollywood this weekend, providing a potential preview of what's to come in 2024.
It's Sammy Hagar weekend on Lake Boca as the Red Rocker gets behind the bar on Saturday, July 23, at the Waterstone Resort & Marina's SeaSpray Inlet Grill with his new line of "sparkling rum" cocktails in a can.
The event runs from noon to 4 p.m., with Hagar scheduled to be on hand from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and behind the bar from 1 to 1:30 p.m.
Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.
July is flying by quickly, and we hope you have bookmarked our South Florida Mommy Poppins page for quick and easy access to find your weekend plans. This weekend there are great things to do! Who likes a great mystery? Be a detective at the Sherlock Holmes Exhibition in Miami.
Florida Python Challenge: Are dogs allowed? Can people eat python eggs? Other things to know
An earlier version of this story stated the Florida Python Challenge takes place in Everglades National Park. While the competition encourages removal of Burmese pythons from the Everglades ecosystem, it does not actually take place directly in Everglades National Park.
Also, there is no ultimate grand prize winner for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge, according to the FWC.
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"Freedom is under attack," the governor of the Golden State announced. "I urge all of you in Florida to join the fight. Or join us in California. Where we still believe in freedom ."
Was this a tongue-in-cheek self-deprecating joke by the state that still supports mask and vaccine mandates, whose cities are wracked with crime that goes unprosecuted and has its streets littered with used needles and homeless encampments?
If Johnny Gaudreau got $9.75 million a year from the Blue Jackets, what is Bruins star David ...
Johnny Gaudreau's stunning big-bucks touchdown in Columbus on Wednesday could serve as an interesting road map if David Pastrnak opts to play out the final season of his contract for a crack at the UFA market next July.
Speculation in recent days was that "Pasta" and general manager Don Sweeney will settle on an eight-year extension long before then, perhaps even before September training camp.
MONSTA X and The Kid LAROI will headline Nickelodeon's first ever music festival NickFest, taking place in Californ… https://t.co/DGE4N3B6n6NME (from London)Wed Jul 20 07:29:57 +0000 2022
U.S. health insurers are raising their rates. The higher costs reflect the fact that, as the pandemic eases, more p… https://t.co/KTQ0lAEzZJAP (from Global)Wed Jul 20 02:10:08 +0000 2022
General view of the Universal Studios Florida theme park – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Kamira
Aside from its beautiful beaches, nonstop sunshine, and top-of-the-line theme parks, one of Florida's biggest downsides is that there's never a bad time to visit. The weather is nice and warm which means you'll never have to worry about your plans being ruined by a snowstorm.
Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Returns Aug. 26 with 100+ Restaurants
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining returns Aug. 26 – Oct. 2 with 102 restaurants offering three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus for $40.
“Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining celebrates our destination’s award-winning culinary scene by bringing more than 100 of Orlando’s best restaurants together to offer prix-fixe menus for dinners to explore new restaurants,” said Casandra Matej, president & CEO, ...
Ohio State's T.J. Brock selected by Blue Jays in 6th round of MLB Draft
Ohio State senior right-handed pitcher T.J. Brock was selected in the 6th round (pick No. 188 overall) of the Major League Baseball Draft on Monday by the Toronto Blue Jays. In his final season for the Buckeyes in 2022, Brock was 1-2 with a 3.78 ERA and 2 saves.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State senior righthander TJ Brock was selected in the sixth round the 2022 MLB Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday afternoon. Brock was the 188th overall selection.
Home prices in metro Orlando rose to a new record in June, signaling the market is still hot for sellers, though sales are declining and inventory made a significant jump for the second month in a row.
The median home price hit $387,000, the fifth new record in as many months and a 22.9% increase over the same time last year, according to the latest report from the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. More from the Orlando Sentinel .
In Tatsu-ya's Austin restaurants, Japanese food gets a Texas twist - The Washington Post
The hot, new tiki bar's giant cocktail — a potent blend of Japanese whisky, rum, Chartreuse and tropical fruits — arrives on a skateboard-size pirate ship adorned with tiny skulls.
On a recent visit, everyone inside stopped to admire the presentation. A young table dressed for a night on the town all had their phones out, hooting and cheering for their Instagram-able order. Built for four to six people, the drink costs $99.
In the summer, Florida's Indian River Lagoon displays extraordinary bioluminescence—but the phenomenon is also a si… https://t.co/WnEWMphL98NatGeo (from Global)Mon Jul 18 10:15:00 +0000 2022
FLORIDA TRAVEL: @VP heading to the Sunshine State tomorrow. In Orlando, the VP will deliver remarks and she will… https://t.co/ro53zCT17EHerbieZiskend46 Wed Jul 13 19:49:21 +0000 2022
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Cunningham and Bracy Take Silver at World Championships
EUGENE, Ore. – A pair of former Florida State track and field athletes put together phenomenal performances on the world stage at the World Championships in Eugene, Ore. Trey Cunningham and Marvin Bracy each took home silver for Team USA in the 110m hurdles and 100m dash, respectively.
Florida typically scores top ranks in surveys and lists of business-friendliness, but a new CNBC analysis slots the Sunshine State 11th among top states to do business — a respectable showing but not among the upper echelon the state occupies in other rankings.
Fuel for refrigerated trucks, utility bills for storage facilities and even the cost of purchasing discounted food have all risen sharply in recent months, even as surplus goods provided by the government and donations from grocery chains shrink. [Source: Orlando Sentinel ]
How to Bet on UFC on ABC 3 in FL | Florida Sports Betting Sites
The Florida sports betting market remains halted but UFC fans can still bet on the fights online this weekend. With one of the best UFC Fight Night cards of the year set to air on ABC, the top offshore sportsbooks are giving away up to $5,750 in MMA betting offers.
The UFC on ABC 3 main event will be a featherweight bout between two of the top fighters in the division, Brian Ortega and Yair Rodriguez. The No. 2 and No. 3-ranked featherweight fighters will go toe-to-toe in the octagon for another chance at a title shot.
Wallace spent the past three seasons with Jarrett at Notre Dame, serving as the recruiting coordinator and third base coach while also working with the Fighting Irish hitters and catchers.
“Rich helped guide our transition at Notre Dame through diligent personalized recruiting, a vast national recruiting network, and tireless hard work," Jarrett said.
Kristin Dozier outraises incumbent Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey in June
Kristin Dozier , Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey’s biggest challenger, outraised him by $1,000 in June, while the incumbent spent more than double what he raised.
According to campaign finance records, Dozier, who is currently a Leon County Commissioner , raised $17,304 in June.
The story of the Florida Breakers, the WHA team that almost happened - Litter Box Cats
In 1976, former NHL exec Bill Putnam went 0 for 3 retying to bring the WHA to the Hollywood Sportatorium
If you know your hockey or Florida sports history, then you have probably heard the name Miami Screaming Eagles. If not, the Screaming Eagles were a charter member of the World Hockey Association and actually signed NHL goaltender Bernie Parent to a lucrative contract.
New column: Greg Sankey says the SEC isn't eager to expand past 16. 'We are confident in our collective strength.'… https://t.co/lfVuMa1Wxjbtoppmeyer (from The South)Mon Jul 18 19:10:25 +0000 2022
Here's what Brock Glenn told me about potentially being part of a two-quarterback class. I think Florida State fan… https://t.co/oqx8akdA5aCarterKarels Wed Jul 13 14:19:51 +0000 2022
Packwood, profiled on the Daily Commercial's SALUTE page in the July 6, 2019 edition, once worked for the artist — WWII Marine Col. Donald L. Dickson — whose rendering he graciously passed along.
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