Spooky season: Check out these Central Florida haunted houses, trails, Halloween events

Spooky season is upon us once again, which means it's time for haunted houses, thrilling trails and other Halloween events. We all know about the major Halloween events at the theme parks, but the real fun is at the local attractions.

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Publisher: WKMG

Date: 2023-09-29T18:13:19.943Z

Author: Brenda Argueta

Twitter: @WKMG

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Making history: Brightline opens between Orlando and Miami

It is now the official start of Brightline's passenger rail service between Orlando and Miami. The first train, Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m. and was greeted by more than 500 elected officials, business leaders, community partners and company leaders from across the state.

The start of service was celebrated at the Brightline Orlando Station with guests who joined Brightline's Founder Wes Edens, CEO Mike Reininger and President Patrick Goddard.

Publisher: Travel Daily Media

Date: 2023-09-27T00:15:54 00:00

Author: Kanchan Nath

Twitter: @TravelDailyHQ

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Alligator from Croc Encounters left in Orlando hotel bathtub, police say

Nothing like coming back to your hotel room to take a shower and relax … alongside your "borrowed" reptile.

A woman is facing charges after she allegedly stole an alligator from her former place of employment and kept it inside an Orlando hotel bathtub to use for a birthday photo shoot.

Publisher: The Palm Beach Post

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Pitaya Festival 2023 | ACTUALIDAD

Pitaya Festival 2023. Vuelve a lo grande el Festival Pitaya el sábado 7 de octubre a partir de las 10:30 en la Finca la Florida, Lanzarote

Publisher: MassCultura

Date: 2023-09-24T12:19:47 00:00

Author: https www facebook com MassCulturaLanzarote

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Meet Preview & Virtual Projections: Spanish River Invite

Virtual meet projections and meet preview for the 2023 and 41st annual  Spanish River Invitational to be held September 22nd and 23rd at South County Regional Park in Boca Raton, Florida.

Many of South Florida's best are actually found in the smaller schools and that will be display on Friday for the first day of the Spanish River Invitational with the 1A/2A schools varsity races.

Publisher: flrunners.com

Author: Brandon Miles

Twitter: @milesplit

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UConn women to begin series with South Florida

UConn women to begin series with South Florida

South Florida's Jose Fernandez, left, and Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, right, in the before an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Hartford, Conn.

UConn announced Wednesday that it will begin a two-year home-and-home series with South Florida starting next season.

Publisher: CT Insider

Date: 2023-09-20 18:29:25

Author: Maggie Vanoni Staff Writer

Twitter: @insider_ct

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Dramatic video shows massive shark rescued after becoming stranded on Florida beach

Several men rescued a massive shark stranded in shallow water. Watch as the toothy fish thrashes while the trio tries to hang on.

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. – Beachgoers came to the rescue after a massive shark was stranded on a Florida beach. 

Publisher: FOX Weather

Date: 2023-09-17

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Review: Chicken & Waffles At Wolfgang Puck - Disney Springs

Review: Chicken & Waffles At Wolfgang Puck - Disney Springs

It’s 11 a.m., and I want chicken and waffles and a reprieve from the already overbearing Florida heat! Thankfully, we had reservations at Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill, one of the few Disney Springs eateries with plenty of open slots for reservations.

The prices are not current on Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill’s online menu . The Chicken & Waffles are now $33 instead of $29. Is that a huge deal? No. However, what we got in return for that amount of money is.

Publisher: Pirates & Princesses

Date: 2023-09-17T15:00:52 00:00

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Florida’s hidden corner with cool hotels and robot butlers

T his might be the worst service I have ever received in a hotel. Johnny looks the part — smart waistcoat, neat tie, polished gold name badge — and his enthusiasm can't be faulted: "Welcome to the Boca Raton!!" he says. "It's so good to see you!! How are you today?

If only, I think, his programmers had given less of his Ram over to punctuation marks and reserved more for gin-and-tonic-making instructions.

Date: The Sunday Times

Author: Ed Grenby

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Orlando-to-South Florida service will begin, according to Brightline

MIAMI, FL/USA – JULY 14, 2018: Brightline is a high-speed train service between West Palm Beach, Florida, and Miami. This is the West Palm Beach, station. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Thomas Barrat

The launch date for Brightline’s high-speed rail service between Orlando and South Florida has been announced.

Publisher: Florida Insider

Date: 2023-09-13T22:59:10 00:00

Author: Thaira Sommer

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Gambling in Florida: What's legal right now, what's not

Gambling in Florida: What's legal right now, what's not

Recently local law enforcement has been cracking down on adult arcades (sometimes called internet cafes) because some of the games violated the strict slot machine rules in Florida or offer cash prices, which are illegal. St.

Meanwhile, sports betting in Florida is still in limbo.

Florida defines gambling as playing or engaging in any card game or game of chance, at any place, by any device, for money or another thing of value. Most forms of gambling are prohibited, but there are specific exemptions, such as the Florida Lottery .

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Shark bites South Carolina surfer's face at popular Florida beach, officials say | Fox News

Shark bites South Carolina surfer's face at popular Florida beach, officials say | Fox News

A paddleboarder in Scotland had an unexpected run-in with the world's second-largest shark, which circled him as he recorded the "eerie" encounter. (Jacob Allen Adventure/Kennedy News)

A surf session at a Florida beach went horrifyingly wrong after a boarder from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark, officials said. 

Publisher: Fox News

Date: 2023-09-12

Twitter: @foxnews

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Fall bucket list: Here are the Central Florida mazes, festivals, events to check out

Fall bucket list: Here are the Central Florida mazes, festivals, events to check out

ORLANDO, Fla. – While we Floridians can't really enjoy the fall because, well, it's always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.

Just imagine heading out to a corn maze, enjoying some apple cider and maybe even bobbing for apples.

Publisher: WKMG

Date: 2023-09-14T11:00:00Z

Author: Brenda Argueta

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Theme announced for 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival

Theme announced for 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival

PLANT CITY, Fla. - The Florida Strawberry Festival announced the theme for its 2024 event; its going "Out of This World."

"The sky's the limit," Florida Strawberry Festival President Kyle Robinson said. "Our board of directors, staff and maintenance crew have been hard at work this summer planning and preparing an ‘out of this world’ experience for our guests."

Publisher: FOX 13 Tampa Bay

Date: 2023-09-13

Twitter: @FOX13news

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Things to Do in Key Largo: Reasons to Make the Drive - Thrillist

Just an hour south of bustling Miami sits a tropical spot that feels a world away—yet doesn't require a passport. The Caribbean-esque Florida Keys are a vacation destination for people from all over, but Miami locals are lucky to have all that beauty and tropical feel right in our backyards.

Publisher: Thrillist

Date: 2023-09-12T16:42:44.000Z

Author: Victoria Leandra

Twitter: @thrillist

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Florida bill would require most businesses to accept cash – Action News Jax

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There are those who say cash is king, and at least one Florida lawmaker seems to take that phrase to heart.

Cash has become less popular in the modern era, with some establishments refusing to accept the traditional form of payment in favor of credit cards or other electronic payment methods.

Publisher: Action News Jax

Date: 2023-09-12T20:56:02.898Z

Twitter: @ActionNewsJax

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7 Dividend Stocks That Can Still Give You Capital Gains | InvestorPlace

7 Dividend Stocks That Can Still Give You Capital Gains | InvestorPlace

On September 12 at 7 pm ET, Luke Lango will reveal a major AI breakthrough called Prometheus. It's a powerful system that can predict when a stock will jump 100% or more.

One of the top attributes of dividend stocks for capital gains is that you’re getting a multi-pronged deal. First, the most consistent dividend providers represent established businesses.

Publisher: InvestorPlace

Date: 2023-09-11T20:08:17 00:00

Author: Josh Enomoto

Twitter: @InvestorPlace

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Pinellas Urban League names first female CEO in its history

Pinellas Urban League names first female CEO in its history

Following a national search to recruit a new leader, the Pinellas County Urban League on Thursday announced that Nikki Gaskin-Capehart, former director of urban affairs for the city of St. Petersburg, will be its new president and chief executive officer.

She is the first woman to ever hold the position for the 46-year-old organization. She succeeds the late Rev. Watson L. Haynes II, who served for 10 years in the role.

Publisher: Tampa Bay Times

Date: 2023-09-07 16:12:47

Twitter: @TB_Times

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How To Bet On NFL Sunday In Florida - FL Sports Betting Guides

Week 1 boasts a stacked line-up of games this weekend, and we are showing the best ways to bet on NFL Sunday in Florida.

This means you don’t have to miss out on NFL Sunday, while you can also take advantage of a host of unique benefits including no KYC checks, exclusive markets you can’t find on traditional sites, as well as no wagering limits.

Publisher: Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News

Date: 2023-09-10T13:04:12 00:00

Author: Charlie Rhodes

Twitter: @bbinsidersnews

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Post archives: The Breakers Palm Beach Florida hotel through the years

The Breakers was known as The Palm Beach Inn when founder Henry Flagler first opened the oceanfront hotel in 1896. But before long, wealthy Gilded Age visitors — think Vanderbilts and Astors — wanted to stay "down by the breakers (waves)" so it was renamed in 1901.

The Breakers' Ocean Course is said to be the longest continuously operated golf course in Florida. This is all the more noteworthy considering Henry Flagler, who founded the course in 1897, thought the sport was a passing fancy.

Publisher: The Palm Beach Post

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2 bitten by sharks at same Florida beach on Labor Day, officials say

Two people were bitten by sharks on the same Volusia County beach on Labor Day, according to officials. One woman was bitten in the foot, while a man was bitten in the hand.

A 37-year-old woman was bitten in the right foot while in the shallow waters on Ponce Inlet, according to Volusia County Beach Safety. The woman from Apopka was playing in the waist-deep water, but didn't see the shark that bit her. 

Publisher: FOX 35 Orlando

Date: 2023-09-04

Twitter: @fox35news

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Civil War event to highlight role of Union Army’s Black troops in Manatee County

Civil War event to highlight role of Union Army's Black troops in Manatee County

A local nonprofit will take a step into the past this weekend with a Civil War event, but attendees shouldn't expect battle re-enactments, shooting demonstrations or history lessons straight out of their high school textbook.

The organization plans to do this with an event on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1302 Fourth Ave. E., Bradenton, that will be free and open to the public.

Publisher: Yahoo News

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Broward to ask for new bill regarding school start times

Broward to ask for new bill regarding school start times

Don't turn the alarm clock off quite yet. Broward schools will ask state legislators for an exemption to a new Florida law that would move back start times for many schools by the 2026-2027 school year.

That means by the 2026-2027 academic year, the instructional day for all public and charter middle schools must begin no earlier than 8 a.m., and no earlier than 8:30 a.m. for high schools.

Publisher: Sun Sentinel

Date: 2023-09-05T17:48:09 00:00

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Meet Of The Week: Florida Horse Park Invitational

The best meet of the weekend in the state of Florida will be the Florida Horse Park Invitational in Ocala on Saturday hosted by Dusty Smith and B3R Sports. 

Belen Jesuit boys will be heavily favored to repeat as team champions in the boys race, while several girls teams will be in contention for the win including Bolles, Oak Hall, and Sunlake.

Publisher: flrunners.com

Author: Brandon Miles

Twitter: @milesplit

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This Florida Park Is Home To Natural Springs With Clear Blue Water & It's The Perfect Day Trip - ...

Looking for the perfect end-of-summer activity in Florida ? You can swim in a lush natural spring that makes for the dreamy day trip.

Nestled in the northeast part of the Sunshine State, the Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park is a shimmering gem for nature enthusiasts and those looking to kick back.

Publisher: Narcity

Date: 2023-09-02T00:00:05 00:00

Author: Katherine Caspersz

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Tiger Women’s Golf Team Ranked No. 3 Preseason By Golf Channel; No. 4 WGCA Poll – LSU

Tiger Women’s Golf Team Ranked No. 3 Preseason By Golf Channel; No. 4 WGCA Poll – LSU

BATON ROUGE – The first major preseason rankings of the 2023-24 women's golf season are out and the LSU women's golf team is ranked No. 3 by The Golf Channel as announced on Friday.

The Tigers are also No. 4 in the preseason in the WGCA/Mizuno Coaches Poll, also announced on Friday.

Publisher: LSU

Date: 2023-09-01T12:15:52-05:00

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Hurricane Idalia: Central Florida events canceled, postponed

As Hurricane Idalia continues its march across the Gulf of Mexico and toward Florida, residents are bracing for potential impacts by gathering sandbags and nonperishable food.

Although the current trajectory shows the storm avoiding a direct hit to Central Florida, a number of events have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled out of caution.

Publisher: Yahoo News

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10 Best Things To Do In Florida In September, 2023

Whether it's exploring hidden gems, delving into history and culture, or uncovering off-the-beaten-path adventures, our writers are the experts within their state.

As we enter another spectacular month for the Not Your Average Bucket List podcast, we’re covering all the best things to do in September 2023.

Publisher: OnlyInYourState®

Date: 2023-08-31T21:50:57 00:00

Author: Marisa Roman

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Florida Shows the Way on Protecting Parents’ Rights and Children’s Minds - Daily Citizen

Score one for students, parents – and the positive impact and importance of pro-family legislation.

More than two dozen obscene books were ordered removed from Florida's Indian County schools this past Monday night after moms, dads, and concerned citizens read aloud from them. Each of the recitations were abruptly halted by the board chair, triggering the books ordered withdrawal.

Publisher: Daily Citizen

Date: 2023-08-31T19:09:26 00:00

Author: Paul Batura

Twitter: @FocusCitizen

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