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NBA star Wendell Carter Jr. brought together fans and community members at a TopGolf fundraiser to support youth programs across Orlando. The event combined sports, entertainment, and giving back in a celebration of community spirit.
The Orlando chapter of the NFL Players Association just opened applications for two $3,000 scholarships for local high school seniors. Students who show leadership and give back to their communities have until February 12 to apply.
French soccer legend Antoine Griezmann is bringing his championship pedigree to Orlando City SC this summer. The 2018 World Cup winner chose MLS over other global offers, signaling growing confidence in American soccer.
One of America's largest children's theaters is throwing a birthday party a century in the making. Orlando Family Stage is inviting everyone who ever stepped on its stage or sat in its seats to come home on February 3.
A century-old Orlando theater is throwing open its doors for a heartwarming reunion celebrating 100 years of bringing joy to young audiences. The free event invites generations of theater lovers to walk through history together.
Over 1,000 people will gather in Orlando next week for hands-on workshops teaching real climate solutions anyone can use. Now in its eighth year, Climate Correction brings together scientists, educators, and everyday citizens ready to make a difference.
After Dress for Success helped single mom Shequila Roberts land a job, she's now volunteering to help other women find their confidence and career opportunities. The Orlando nonprofit has partnered with CareerSource for over 25 years to empower women toward economic independence.
The Orlando Storm claimed their first-ever victory in franchise history, defeating the Columbus Aviators 23-16 in an electrifying home debut. Two new teams wrote the opening chapter of their stories together, giving football fans a fresh reason to celebrate.
Orlando's economy hit $233 billion in 2024, growing faster than the national average for the fourth year in a row. The city attracted 75 million visitors and welcomed major corporate expansions that helped lift wages and create opportunity.
When Florida temperatures plunged below 50 degrees, 16 sea turtles became hypothermic and needed urgent help. SeaWorld Orlando's rescue team is now working around the clock to save them.
Orlando Bloom's 2010 message to children with dyslexia is going viral after California Governor Gavin Newsom defended students with learning differences. The actor says his own dyslexia made him more creative and successful.
A Gift for Teaching has distributed $200 million worth of free school supplies to Central Florida classrooms since 1998. Every dollar donated provides $10 in resources for students in high-need schools.
A retired department store buyer is using decades of merchandising expertise to help women in need find quality furniture and household items at affordable prices. Her volunteer work supports a nonprofit founded by a formerly homeless mother.
Central Florida Holocaust survivors are recording their memories using AI technology that will let future visitors have real-time conversations with them. The Museum for Hope & Humanity is creating an interactive experience that keeps survivor testimonies alive for generations.
Dr. Phillips Charities just handed Orlando Family Stage half a million dollars to expand reading programs for local students. The grant will fund new literacy initiatives, including a book festival designed to get more kids excited about reading.
More than 200 people from 10 Asian ethnic fellowships joined hands in a powerful display of unity at a Southern Baptist Convention celebration in Orlando. The historic gathering brought together communities from Cambodia to Vietnam, proving that diversity strengthens faith.
AdventHealth brought together cancer survivors and their medical teams for a joyful reunion celebrating resilience and recovery. With nearly 19 million cancer survivors in America and 6,000 new cases annually in Orange County alone, the event honored every journey from diagnosis to healing.
Olympic champion Lydia Ko fired a five-under 67 to share the lead at the LPGA Tour's season opener in Orlando, sparked by an incredible long-range birdie putt. The Kiwi golfer's impressive second round moved her from eighth place to tied first as she kicks off her 13th season on tour.
Olympic legend Mary T. Plant returned to competitive swimming after decades away and just shattered two individual world records at age 62. Her butterfly times broke records by over a second, proving age is just a number when it comes to athletic excellence.
Paraguay's goalkeeper Orlando Gill made save after save to protect a lightning-fast opening goal, leading his team to victory despite playing outnumbered for over half the match. The underdog win kept Paraguay's World Cup dreams alive after a tough opening loss.
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