Here are festivals, events to celebrate Juneteenth in Central Florida

Here are festivals, events to celebrate Juneteenth in Central Florida

Despite the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation's freeing of enslaved people, slavery persisted in slave-holding border states and rebel areas until federal troops took control of the regions.

Texas was the last state to welcome proclamation-enforcing federal troops — until June 19, 1865, when General Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with the famous statement: "The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all ...

Publisher: WKMG

Date: 2023-06-07T15:49:23.001Z

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Tonight and tomorrow night, the Kansas City skyline will be lit rainbow to commemorate the Kansas City pride weeken… https://t.co/bqYnXyghJo JusticeHorn_ (from Kansas City, MO) Fri Jun 09 14:04:58 +0000 2023

Central Florida events mark 7-year remembrance of Pulse shooting

The onePULSE Foundation nonprofit, established to honor and preserve the legacy of those lost and to create a sanctuary of hope, announced the schedule of events from Saturday, June 3, to Monday, June 12, to take place during the Seven-Year Pulse Remembrance Week.

The week of events will conclude with the Seven-Year Pulse Remembrance Ceremony from 7 to 8 p.m. on June 12 in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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Date: 2023-06-06T18:23:40.614Z

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Former NHL goaltender and Florida Panthers executive Roberto Luongo joins Hockey Central to reflect on his Stanley… https://t.co/BXdsC2NBpy Sportsnet (from Canada) Fri Jun 09 00:51:27 +0000 2023

Joe Girardi has been offered the head coaching position at the University of Central Florida but has yet to make a… https://t.co/dWDMwwpHwM TalkinBaseball_ (from Jomboy Media) Thu Jun 08 18:06:58 +0000 2023

Thank you to everyone who attended our first town hall last night! It was an honor to be joined by leaders across C… https://t.co/k7Wmf9dfOm RepMaxwellFrost (from Orlando, FL & Washington DC) Fri Jun 09 13:47:54 +0000 2023

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10 Best Things To Do In Hutchinson Island FL and Nearby! - Florida Trippers

Are you looking for the best things to do in Hutchinson Island FL? If yes, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will be sharing some amazing attractions in Hutchinson Island that you cannot miss.

The 24-mile-long island is located off the coasts of St. Lucie Country and Martin County and is flanked by the Indian River on the west and the Atlantic Ocean on the east.

Publisher: Florida Trippers

Date: 2023-06-08T14:02:59 00:00

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Clinton-appointed federal judge blocks DeSantis-backed Florida bill banning gender transitions for ...

"Gender identity is real. The record makes this clear," Judge Robert Hinkle wrote in a 44-page preliminary injunction against parts of SB 254 , adding that there was no basis for the state to deny treatment to patients. 

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference at the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum in Titusville. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Publisher: Fox News

Date: 2023-06-06

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Clinton-appointed federal judge blocks DeSantis-backed Florida bill banning gender transitions for minors https://t.co/JWYiIfbKtZ FoxNews (from U.S.A.) Wed Jun 07 05:15:04 +0000 2023

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17-year-old Florida girl stabbed 15 times before attacker cuts his own throat. What we know

17-year-old Florida girl stabbed 15 times before attacker cuts his own throat. What we know

The incident took place at a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant Saturday afternoon on June 3 in front of a crowd.

The family identified the daughter and mother as Madison Schemitz, 17, and Jaclyn "Jacki" Roge, 43, of Ponte Vedra Beach.

Schemitz had broken up with Pearson a couple of months ago. They had been classmates at Ponte Vedra High School where she played softball and he played football.

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The episode felt special from the moment 17-Year-Old Indonesian singer/songwriter Putri Ariani took the stage. https://t.co/mwtS2gCCF4 etnow (from Los Angeles, CA) Wed Jun 07 02:03:10 +0000 2023

Gigantic American crocodile spotted basking on Florida boat

Visiting South Florida is a bit like taking a trip to Jurassic Park . Exploring the Everglades, you could encounter a 13-foot python , a 12-foot alligator, and a 15-foot crocodile all in a single day.

You might even get lucky enough to come across an enormous croc outside of the National Park, the reptile basking mere feet away on an open-sided boat!

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Date: 2023-06-06T19:57:36 00:00

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This Beachfront Naples, Florida, Hotel Just Got a Long-awaited Redesign — and We Got a First Look

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, reopens on July 6, but we got an exclusive look at the stunning new spaces.

The property will welcome guests with redesigned outdoor spaces, guest rooms, public areas, and three new restaurants. But the project's highlight is the brand-new Vanderbilt Tower, featuring the company's largest club lounge in North America.

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‘We’ve come a long way’: Jacksonville honors women veterans during recognition week

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville will be celebrating and recognizing women veterans this week.

Mayor Lenny Curry, Jacksonville's Military Affairs and Veterans Department, and Northeast Florida Women Veterans kicked off the week with a ceremony at City Hall on Monday.

Publisher: WJXT

Date: 2023-06-05T13:58:20.816Z

Author: Brianna Andrews

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Fifty years ago, we learned about cosmic events that were signaled by big blasts of gamma rays. At the time, astron… https://t.co/WZFhbgePJi NASAUniverse (from Greenbelt, MD) Mon Jun 05 18:54:58 +0000 2023

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Orlando Event Calendar: June 2023 - Orlando Magazine

Orlando Event Calendar: June 2023 - Orlando Magazine

Join NASA astronauts on June 29 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit. Photo by Roberto Gonzalez

Through June 25 : American artist and designer Louis Comfort Tiffany’s connections to nature are reflected in the rich hues that distinguish his stained glass art.

Publisher: Orlando Magazine

Date: 2023-06-01T13:35:02 00:00

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A furry convention in Orlando, Florida, announced that it would not allow minors to attend the event for fear it wo… https://t.co/l0GwBa4tUD TPostMillennial (from Canada) Tue May 30 05:20:10 +0000 2023

Top 25 Things to Do in Florida Keys 2023 from Wildlife to Museums: Indulge in Paradise

There’s nothing quite like the relaxed, tropical vibe of the Florida Keys, a 120-mile stretch of sun-soaked paradise off Florida’s southeast coast.

Keen on exploring one of Florida’s top attractions? Here are 27 must-do activities in the Florida Keys.

Publisher: Southwest Journal

Date: 2023-06-02T13:12:09 00:00

Author: Michael Rivera

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