Good morning. It's Saturday, June 17. First up, Apopka will place a statue memorializing Mayor John Land, who served 61 years as the top elected official of Orange County's second-largest city, in the front of Apopka City Hall. Next, Orlando's Flag Design Review Committee unanimously voted to approve a blue-and-white design depicting the Lake Eola fountain gushing into the sky, ringed by a yellow arch reflected in the water to form a letter "O." Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here. Apopka will place a statue memorializing long-time Mayor John Land in the front of Apopka City Hall, facing the U.S. flag and U.S. Highway 441. [More] The city of Orlando could soon have a new flag. [More] William Howard, 75, was in the Orange County for just a few days before his death. [More] For 6 years, Florida was waged a costly - and stupid - legal battle to try to stop doctors from freely talking with patients about guns. It is finally over. [More] A Minnesota police officer was acquitted of manslaughter Friday in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile. [More] Even if Lonzo Ball were to fall to the Orlando Magic in the NBA Draft, the Magic should pass on him and pick someone who wants to be in Orlando. [More] The Orlando Magic drafted poorly during the Rob Hennigan era, causing problems for the franchise. [More] Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan said she is happy to be home after playing in France and is eager to help her team reach the NWSL playoffs. [More] Orlando City coach Jason Kreis and captain Kaka say they do not support Cyle Larin's decision to drink and drive, but they will support him as he works through the repercussions. [More] UCF quarterback Noah Vedral is eager to join summer workouts with the Knights. Vedral was recently voted as the co-boys athlete of the year in Nebraska by the Lincoln Journal Star. [More] John Avildsen, who directed "Rocky" and "The Karate Kid," the hugely successful underdog fables that went on to become Hollywood franchises, has died at age 81. [More] Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, the newest of Universal Orlando's on-property hotels, has added a weekly dinner show that goes with its islands-oriented theme. [More] State funding through the annual Cultural and Museum grants is sharply down for local arts groups. [More] Central Florida restaurants have been in the limelight for years with special features on food-related TV shows. Check out this list for a roundup of these "TV famous" eateries. [More] Holy heartfelt tribute, Batman. The citizens of Los Angeles gathered in a makeshift Gotham City on Thursday night to remember Adam West... [More] |
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