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.
You know that attraction that sat empty at Hollywood Studios? Here’s what it’s going to be
Read full article: You know that attraction that sat empty at Hollywood Studios? Here’s what it’s going to beIn an exciting announcement, Disney Live Entertainment Tuesday unveiled “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” a reimagined show inspired by the timeless Walt Disney classic.
Seminole County purchases Deer Run Golf Course, Wekiva Golf Club for $13.7M
Read full article: Seminole County purchases Deer Run Golf Course, Wekiva Golf Club for $13.7MThe Seminole County Board of Commissioners purchased the Deer Run Golf Course property and the Wekiva Golf Club for around $13.7 million at a Tuesday meeting.
Homer Plessy, key to 'separate but equal,’ on road to pardon
Read full article: Homer Plessy, key to 'separate but equal,’ on road to pardonA Louisiana board has voted to posthumously pardon Homer Plessy, the namesake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1896 “separate but equal” ruling affirming state segregation laws.
Seminole County approves purchase of Deer Run Golf Course, Wekiva Golf Club
Read full article: Seminole County approves purchase of Deer Run Golf Course, Wekiva Golf ClubThe Seminole County Board of Commissioners voted Monday to approve the purchase of the former Deer Run Golf Course property and the Wekiva Golf Club.
Our Native Daughters bring Black women's voices to forefront
Read full article: Our Native Daughters bring Black women's voices to forefrontThis image released by Smithsonian Channel shows, from left, Rhiannon Giddens, Allison Russell, Leyla McCalla and Amythyst Kiah, of Our Native Daughters, near Parks, La., on Jan. 29, 2018. The group will appear in the documentary "Reclaiming History: Our Native Daughters" premiering Monday on Smithsonian Channel. (Terri Fensel/Smithsonian Channel via AP)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Playing a banjo as a Black female artist is a form of activism for the four members of Our Native Daughters. Why does someone assume if you’re Black, you must be doing urban music, whatever that means?” said Russell. “Songs of Our Native Daughters” which came out on the Smithsonian Folkways record label in 2019, focused on the stories of women during the transatlantic slave trade, but also the triumphs of Black women.
Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violation
Read full article: Broncos' A.J. Bouye suspended six games for PED violationDenver Broncos cornerback A.J. “Yeah, I was disappointed for him,” Broncos coach Vic Fangio said about an hour after the league suspended Bouye. Missing the final four games of 2020 will cost Bouye $2.34 million. The suspension would hang over Bouye into 2021 when he’d have to sit out the first two regular-season games. Given the injuries and suspension at cornerback, Parks said he was getting a crash course in the Broncos’ 2020 playbook.
Zimbabwe elephants died from bacterial disease, say experts
Read full article: Zimbabwe elephants died from bacterial disease, say expertsWildlife vets take samples from dead elephants found in Hwange National park, Zimbabwe, Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020. (AP Photo)HARARE – Parks authorities in Zimbabwe said Monday that the recent deaths of elephants have been caused by a bacterial disease that has previously affected elephants in Asia and other animals in southern Africa, although more tests will still be carried out. In recent years poachers in Zimbabwe have poisoned dozens of elephants with cyanide and then have taken their ivory tusks to sell them to illegal traders. Not enough information is known about the disease’s effect on local elephants to predict a long-term outcome, he said. “Yes they die, but honestly this is just nothing, a drop in the ocean because we have over 84,000 elephants in Zimbabwe, which is overpopulation already,” he said.
Seoul mayor reported missing, his phone off, search underway
Read full article: Seoul mayor reported missing, his phone off, search underwaySEOUL The mayor of South Korean capital Seoul has been reported missing and police are searching for him on Thursday. Police officers said they are looking for Mayor Park Won-soon at Seouls Sungbuk neighborhood where his mobile phone signal was last detected. But Yonhap news agency reported Parks daughter told police that her father left a will-like message before leaving their home earlier Thursday. Yonhap said officers, drones and police dogs have been mobilized for Park's search. A longtime civic activist and human rights lawyer, Park was elected as Seoul mayor in 2011 and became the citys first mayor to be voted into a third term in June last year.
Flagler County parks, sports fields to reopen
Read full article: Flagler County parks, sports fields to reopenFLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. Park activities will once again fill Flagler County parks as Florida enters Phase two of the States Safe. Step-by-Step.Flagler County officials announced Friday that its park activities will return on Saturday, June 6, with social distancing and other CDC guidance. People can use pavilions with social distancing as a walk-up amenity, but we arent renting them out just yet, said General Services Director Heidi Petito. However, it is recommended that face coverings be worn in close contact areas where social distancing is difficult to maintain. The timing of the parks opening coincides with the City of Palm Coasts schedule to reopen its parks facilities.
Blue Spring State Park back open to visitors
Read full article: Blue Spring State Park back open to visitorsBlue Spring State Park in Volusia County announced on its Facebook page it is now back open to visitors as of May 8 with limited capacity. “Once we reach capacity, we will not allow entry to any more visitors for the rest of the day.”The park’s spring run is open to water activities. Restrooms in the day use area are open to visitors but the campground and cabins will remain closed for now, park officials said. The park encourages visitors to continue to practice social distancing as they welcome visitors back. Effective Friday, May 8, Blue Spring State Park is open with limited capacity.