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Landlord looks to evict Guy Fieri-branded Chicken Guy! restaurant from Winter Park location
Read full article: Landlord looks to evict Guy Fieri-branded Chicken Guy! restaurant from Winter Park locationNearly $40,000 in overdue rent could lead to the eviction of Guy Fieri's Chicken Guy! restaurant from its Winter Park location, according to court documents.
Random Florida Fact: The 1992 rogue wave
Read full article: Random Florida Fact: The 1992 rogue waveA freak wave strikes Volusia County beaches just hours before the busy Independence Day weekend of 1992. On today's special episode of Your Florida Daily, we’re diving deeper into one of my favorite random Florida facts of 2022: The story of the mystery wave and how it challenged scientists to confirm what sailors around the world already knew. That "rogue" waves are real.
Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit 'All Star,' dies at 56
Read full article: Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, known for the ubiquitous pop-rock hit 'All Star,' dies at 56Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated pop rock band Smash Mouth, has died.
‘Smells like a dead skunk’: Mount Dora calls on state legislators after complaints over marijuana plant
Read full article: ‘Smells like a dead skunk’: Mount Dora calls on state legislators after complaints over marijuana plantThe Mount Dora city council passed a measure Tuesday evening calling for the state legislature to further regulate medical marijuana cultivation sites.
Orlando Hideaway Bar reopens after car crashes into it, raises money for victims
Read full article: Orlando Hideaway Bar reopens after car crashes into it, raises money for victimsAn Orlando bar is back open two days after a truck crashed into it, injuring four people, and it’s going ahead with a holiday party to raise money for the victims.
Rappelling first responders spread Christmas cheer at Orlando children’s hospital
Read full article: Rappelling first responders spread Christmas cheer at Orlando children’s hospitalAll hands were on the roof AdventHealth for Children on Tuesday as Santa and his elves suited up and dropped off the Walt Disney Pavilion.
Upgrades to Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B happening for Artemis II mission
Read full article: Upgrades to Kennedy Space Center’s Pad 39B happening for Artemis II missionJust weeks after the resounding success of the Artemis I mission, NASA is already moving ahead with Artemis II — even though it won't launch until 2024.
Cold weather shelter to open in Flagler County as temperatures plummet
Read full article: Cold weather shelter to open in Flagler County as temperatures plummetWith temperatures expected to drop to the lowest in two years this weekend, a cold weather shelter will be open for anyone who needs a warm place to stay, and Flagler County officials are urging residents to use the option, even if it means leaving home for the holiday.
‘Confessed serial killer’ pleads guilty in 1991 cold case murder, gets life sentence
Read full article: ‘Confessed serial killer’ pleads guilty in 1991 cold case murder, gets life sentenceA man who is already serving a life sentence for a brutal murder in Brevard County pleaded guilty Tuesday morning to another murder in Daytona Beach that has gone unsolved since 1991.
Man in standoff with Osceola SWAT team on his birthday wanted to ‘get high first,’ records show
Read full article: Man in standoff with Osceola SWAT team on his birthday wanted to ‘get high first,’ records showA wanted Intercession City man was arrested earlier this month after he barricaded himself from law enforcement because he wanted to "get high first" on his birthday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
WATCH: Surveillance video shows SUV slam into Orlando GameStop during burglary
Read full article: WATCH: Surveillance video shows SUV slam into Orlando GameStop during burglarySurveillance video released Tuesday shows an early morning burglary at an Orlando GameStop where crooks used an SUV to smash through the front entrance of the building.
DeSantis takes aim at Florida teachers union dues with new proposal
Read full article: DeSantis takes aim at Florida teachers union dues with new proposalGov. Ron DeSantis has signaled that he will make a priority of passing a long-debated proposal that would prevent teachers from having union dues deducted from their paychecks.
Man accused in deadly Orange County shooting arrested in Puerto Rico
Read full article: Man accused in deadly Orange County shooting arrested in Puerto RicoA man arrested in Puerto Rico is now awaiting extradition back to Orange County to face charges in a deadly shooting, according to the sheriff's office.
Port Canaveral sees record number of passengers heading into Christmas weekend
Read full article: Port Canaveral sees record number of passengers heading into Christmas weekendWorkers are preparing for a couple of busy weekends at Port Canaveral, which is expected to see two record-breaking cruise passenger days before the end of the year.
‘A little bit of cheer:’ Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert hosts toy giveaway in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: ‘A little bit of cheer:’ Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert hosts toy giveaway in New Smyrna BeachMiami Dolphins running back Raheem Mostert is giving away toys to children on Tuesday in New Smyrna Beach.
Brevard schools to crack down on cellphones in classrooms, violence to staff
Read full article: Brevard schools to crack down on cellphones in classrooms, violence to staffBrevard County school leaders are promising a new crackdown on cell phones in the classroom as the district continues to work on a new disciplinary policy.
10-year-old boy, woman killed in rear-end crash on SR-429 in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: 10-year-old boy, woman killed in rear-end crash on SR-429 in Osceola County, troopers sayA 10-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were killed in a rear-end crash on State Road 429 in Osceola County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Food Network star Guy Fieri delivers tasty Christmas gift to Ocala police
Read full article: Food Network star Guy Fieri delivers tasty Christmas gift to Ocala policeThe Mayor of Flavortown, Guy Fieri, paid a visit to the Ocala Police Depart with a show of appreciation for the officers working the night shift.
Guy Fieri restaurant Chicken Guy! now serving breakfast in Winter Park. Here’s the menu
Read full article: Guy Fieri restaurant Chicken Guy! now serving breakfast in Winter Park. Here’s the menuGuy Fieri's restaurant chain Chicken Guy! is now offering a breakfast menu at its Winter Park location daily.
A look inside opening day of Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! in Winter Park
Read full article: A look inside opening day of Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy! in Winter ParkAbout a half-hour before Guy Fieri's new Chicken Guy! restaurant opened its doors in Winter Park Thursday, about a dozen or more people were already lined up.
Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1
Read full article: Rejuvenated Paul leads Suns over Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1Chris Paul and his rejuvenated right shoulder scored 21 points and dished 11 assists, Mikal Bridges added 23 points and the Phoenix Suns beat the Denver Nuggets 122-105 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Discovery's reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.
Read full article: Discovery's reality-heavy streaming service launches in Jan.Discovery is joining the increasingly crowded streaming fray with its own reality-focused service Discovery Plus that will include shows from the Food Network, HGTV, TLC and its other networks. By comparison, the ad-free Disney Plus costs $7 a month and Netflix' most popular plan costs $14 a month. Discovery CEO David Zaslav first announced the streaming service in late 2019, but did not provide details until now. Discovery Plus joins a slew of new streaming services started to challenge traditional TV providers and dominant streaming services like Hulu and Netflix over the past year, including Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, HBO Max and Comcast’s Peacock service. The service will role out in 25 countries in 2021 including Italy, Spain, U.K. and Ireland as well as India.
Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-24
Read full article: Trask, Pitts help No. 3 Florida top South Carolina 38-243 Florida to a 38-24 victory over South Carolina on Saturday. The next performance comes at Kyle Field, where Texas A&M will try to become the first Southeastern Conference opponent to slow down Trask and Pitts in 2020. Kevin Harris was one of the few bright spots for South Carolina, which flubbed a chance to make it a one-score game in the final minute. DROPPED PASSESA big reason South Carolina couldn’t keep up in the first half was dropped passes. Florida takes its “Kyle to Kyle Show” to Kyle Field to play Texas A&M next Saturday.
Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workers
Read full article: Big tippers: Alaska man joins push to aid restaurant workersThe fund topped $6,000 and he's been able to give out $500 tips. It was all starting to come together, Backus recalled about Little fanning out the $100 bills to give to her. Little started by giving $500 tips to five separate waiters or waitresses across the city. Celebrity chef Guy Fieri partnered with the non-profit National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation to start the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. The fund provided $500 cash grants to more than 43,000 workers during the pandemic, Sink said.