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🌳Unlock family tree with free genealogy center, ancestry database through Orange County Library System
Read full article: 🌳Unlock family tree with free genealogy center, ancestry database through Orange County Library SystemNeed help filling in that family tree? There are resources you may not know about that can help you research your heritage and connect with family members. And it’s as close as your local library.
MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations
Read full article: MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegationsOnline video production company MrBeast says it has fired somewhere between 5 to 10 employees following an investigation into the YouTube empire’s workplace culture.
A Palestinian-Israeli collective made one of 2024's most lauded docs. Will it be released in the US?
Read full article: A Palestinian-Israeli collective made one of 2024's most lauded docs. Will it be released in the US?Basel Adra, a Palestinian, and Yuval Abraham, an Israeli, spent five years making a movie that depicts daily life in Adra’s village under Israeli occupation.
Drugs, weapons and electronics seized during sweep at Brooklyn federal jail where 'Diddy' is held
Read full article: Drugs, weapons and electronics seized during sweep at Brooklyn federal jail where 'Diddy' is heldInvestigators seized drugs, homemade weapons and electronic devices this week during an “interagency operation” aimed at cleaning up the troubled New York City federal jail in where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held.
Q&A: Tommy Richman talks 'Million Dollar Baby' success, Grammy nominations and 'not hip-hop' drama
Read full article: Q&A: Tommy Richman talks 'Million Dollar Baby' success, Grammy nominations and 'not hip-hop' dramaTommy Richman went from sleeping on couches and floors just two years ago to now having one of the biggest songs of the year with “Million Dollar Baby.”.
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
Read full article: Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good songWillie Nelson, who is 91, will release “Last Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year.
A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in Serbia
Read full article: A dissident film director from Belarus is released after 1 year of detention in SerbiaA noted Belarusian film director and dissident who was held in Serbia for a year while Belarus sought his extradition has been released and gone to Germany.
An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first
Read full article: An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a firstA regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow decision by its board.
Bomb targeting police assigned for polio drive kills 9 people, including 5 children, in SW Pakistan
Read full article: Bomb targeting police assigned for polio drive kills 9 people, including 5 children, in SW PakistanA powerful bomb attached to a motorcycle has exploded near a vehicle carrying police officers assigned to protect polio workers in restive southwest Pakistan, killing nine people including five nearby children.
Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claimsLouisiana’s new law categorizing two widely used abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances is being challenged in a state court lawsuit by a physician, a pharmacist, two women who had difficult pregnancies and others.
'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions
Read full article: 'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millionsAmericans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025.
‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet store
Read full article: ‘They’re not easy pets:’ Concerns over rabbits being sold in Central Florida pet storePetco is selling Teddy Bear and other miniature rabbit breeds at a small number of stores across the country— including one local store in Clermont.
Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: Orange County granted custody of dog found in hot car at SeaWorld OrlandoOrange County Animal Services will keep custody of a small dog that was found inside a hot car in the parking lot of SeaWorld Orlando last month.
You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida city
Read full article: You now have to walk your dog on a leash in this Central Florida cityThe Mount Dora City Council has brought its rules on animals in line with Lake County Code, meaning all “at-large animals” must now be leashed when they’re not otherwise securely confined.
Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to grow
Read full article: Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to growShereece Mitchell-Sanchez has been working tirelessly since 2021 to help feed people living and working in the Pine Hills community.
Historic Florida citrus stand Hollieanna Groves not opening this year, citing industry issues
Read full article: Historic Florida citrus stand Hollieanna Groves not opening this year, citing industry issuesA Florida holiday tradition will not return to Maitland this year, after 70 years in business.
FIRST LOOK: Frankenstein, Wolfman animated figures revealed at new Epic Universe attraction
Read full article: FIRST LOOK: Frankenstein, Wolfman animated figures revealed at new Epic Universe attractionUniversal Orlando revealed new images of some of the animated figures that make up Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein Experiment.
Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlando’s history makers. This tour shows you the haunted side
Read full article: Greenwood Cemetery is the eternal home of Orlando’s history makers. This tour shows you the haunted sideGreenwood Cemetery is Orlando’s oldest, established in 1880 by eight men with last names folks who have driven around Orlando will recognize, like Boone, Livingston, Delaney and Robinson.
Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Do the airlines have enough competition? Biden administration investigating, seeking public input
Read full article: Do the airlines have enough competition? Biden administration investigating, seeking public inputThe Biden administration is seeking information about the state of competition in air travel.
Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to know
Read full article: Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to knowNew prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.
US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check out
Read full article: Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check outOne of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4. As you wait in anticipation of The Canopy’s opening day, take a look at these three similar underpass parks to make the time pass a little easier.
Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gouging
Read full article: Airlines say they're capping fares in the hurricane's path as Biden warns against price gougingPresident Joe Biden is warning airlines and other companies not to overcharge people who are trying to get out of the path of Hurricane Milton.
Here are 7 strange Florida laws you may have never heard of
Read full article: Here are 7 strange Florida laws you may have never heard ofThere are a lot of websites that post stories about strange Florida laws, but they never show where those alleged laws are on the books. Most seem to be more urban legend than reality.
Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Infamous serial killer nabbed at this Central Florida bar. Here’s what happenedThe bar made headlines after she was arrested by undercover detectives while drinking inside. Nowadays, guests can enjoy a drink right where she sat.
Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortune
Read full article: Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortuneA very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.
Central Florida nonprofit inspires passion for space in students
Read full article: Central Florida nonprofit inspires passion for space in studentsWith STEM careers projected to grow nearly 11% by 2031—twice the rate of all other jobs—one Central Florida nonprofit is preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.
SpaceX breaks record, launches 73rd rocket of the year from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX breaks record, launches 73rd rocket of the year from Florida coastSpaceX broke a record with its 73rd launch of the year from Florida’s Space Coast with a successful liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday.
Report: Boeing-made satellite explodes in space after ‘anomaly.’ US Space Force tracks debris
Read full article: Report: Boeing-made satellite explodes in space after ‘anomaly.’ US Space Force tracks debrisCBS News says the U.S. Space Force is tracking debris in space after a satellite manufactured by Boeing exploded.
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🤝 Meet Air Force veteran, boxer, father and Central Florida’s newest meteorologist
Read full article: 🤝 Meet Air Force veteran, boxer, father and Central Florida’s newest meteorologistDavid Nazario had an interest in weather since he was a child. After serving in the Air Force, he's back home as the newest member of the News 6 Pinpoint Weather team.
Have an a-maze-ing time at Great Scott Farms Fall Festival in Lake County
Read full article: Have an a-maze-ing time at Great Scott Farms Fall Festival in Lake CountyAs slightly cooler weather starts to creep into Central Florida, residents will be looking to experience all of the great activities on offer, including the Fall Fest at Great Scott Farms in Lake County.
‘Ghost lights’ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?
Read full article: ‘Ghost lights’ a mystery on this Central Florida road. Have you seen them?For decades, Seminole County residents have told rumors about “ghost lights” that supposedly appear at night along a local back road.
Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?
Read full article: Storm Surge: What is it? And what types of hurricanes create the most devastating and deadly surge?When a hurricane threatens the United States, a lot of attention is focused on the path and the wind speed. Storm surge can be just as important to monitor, because it can quickly cause extreme destruction and death.
TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?
Read full article: TRUMP v. HARRIS: Could these 2 Florida counties predict this year’s winner?While there’s no way to guarantee which candidate will win, there’s a select group of counties in the country that have managed to consistently pick the victor.
🖥️ Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategies
Read full article: 🖥️ Verifying facts in the age of AI–librarians offer 5 strategiesThe phenomenal growth in artificial intelligence tools has made it easy to create a story quickly, complicating a reader's ability to determine if a news source or article is truthful or reliable.
🧶It’s graffiti, but with yarn. Yarnfiti encourages creativity, teaches sewing skills at this Florida library
Read full article: 🧶It’s graffiti, but with yarn. Yarnfiti encourages creativity, teaches sewing skills at this Florida libraryYou’ve probably heard or even spotted graffiti around town. It’s usually something illicitly spray painted on a public building or wall. But there’s a unique kind of graffiti that local libraries are welcoming it’s all part of a display they want you to come out and see for yourself. It’s called ‘Yarnfiti.’