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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.
A group called the Orlando Dreamers is making a serious bid to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida, backed by over $2 billion in committed funding. The city's booming tourism industry and status as America's largest media market without baseball could make it a perfect fit for MLB expansion.
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.
Orlando's popular $1 downtown ride service is getting an upgrade with larger air-conditioned vehicles and extended evening hours. The affordable transit option has already served 72,000 riders in less than two years.
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.
A volunteer writing coach is helping kids discover their creative voices at an Orlando summer camp where students write and publish original stories in just days. Former campers are now returning as volunteers themselves.
Despite rain delays and early setbacks, India's captain Shubman Gill showcased masterful cricket skills with an unbeaten 84 runs to secure a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan. The young skipper's adaptability across all three cricket formats in just two weeks demonstrates the bright future of Indian cricket.
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.
Nine green sea turtles are swimming free in the Atlantic Ocean after months of intensive care at SeaWorld Orlando saved them from Florida's brutal winter cold. The successful rescue brings the park's 2025 total to 27 turtles returned to the wild.
Captain Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84 to guide India to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in Dharamsala, despite rain reducing the match to 25 overs. Debutant pacer Gurnoor Brar shined with three wickets in his first international match.
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.
When Amy Grant feared she'd never fully recover from her 2022 bike accident, her husband Vince Gill gave her perspective that changed everything. His simple advice helped her navigate depression and reclaim her life.
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.
When flights grounded on September 11, 2001, the tiny town of Gander, Newfoundland opened its homes to 7,000 stranded travelers. Now Orlando Shakes brings their incredible story of kindness to the stage.
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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