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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Atlanta Hawks are celebrating a cultural landmark with an unusual tribute night featuring lemon pepper wings, live music, and exclusive merch. When the Orlando Magic visit on March 16, it's more than just basketball.
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.
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.
Queensland has locked in the NRL's Magic Round festival until 2032, securing six more years of the electric rugby event that brings 16 teams and tens of thousands of fans to Brisbane for four days. The deal protects the city from poaching attempts by Sydney, Perth, and New Zealand while delivering a $50 million annual boost to local businesses.
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.
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.
Scientists engineered a new version of the psychedelic compound from magic mushrooms that fights depression without causing hallucinations. Early tests in mice show the modified drug delivers brain benefits while dramatically reducing mind-altering effects.
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.
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A new exhibition shows how everyday people in ancient civilizations used magic not for tricks, but as a serious tool to navigate life's biggest fears. From protective amulets to curse tablets, these rare artifacts prove humans have been seeking control over chaos for thousands of years.
A television channel born during the pandemic has spent five years proving that Ghanaian stories deserve their own spotlight. Akwaba Magic now promises even more homegrown content as it celebrates transforming the nation's entertainment landscape.
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