1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (417+ words) From mermaids to Bluey to drone shows, Central Florida attractions are offering plenty of whimsical fun and kid-pleasing entertainment this Summer. Swimming with the giant sea turtle and manta rays at the SEALIFE Aquarium Orlando is a fantastical creature " a…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (243+ words) Florida's nonprofit marketing and professional development organization for the film industry has installed its latest leadership team. Film Florida elected Matt Wohl, an educator and filmmaker, as President of the group. "With a rich history in film and television production,…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (339+ words) The spotlight is on Florida." VISIT FLORIDA has launched "America 250: A Portrait of Florida," a seven-part docuseries"to tell the deeper story of the Sunshine State in honor of America's 250th birthday. The first four episodes of have already dropped on…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (509+ words) Ready or not, Luis Viera is at it again, this time for a good cause. Viera, a Tampa City Council member who is running for House District 67, is teaming up with Dr. Neil Manimala, a candidate for Hillsborough County Commission,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1014+ words) The dancers hadn't taken the stage yet, but the room was already electric. Families, friends, strangers, all leaning forward with anticipation. My husband and I were there for a friend's daughter, declaring her college choice on stage. As parents of…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (277+ words) St. Johns County wants its officials to enter the "influencer" space with a new podcasting service. St. Johns County announced this week the beginning of "a new lineup of official podcasts and radio programs" that feature local government employees and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (549+ words) Actress Blake Lively's legal drama entangled not only her actor husband, Ryan Reynolds, and her famous friends, like Taylor Swift, but also a pair of Florida companies. Brightline, the rail service from Orlando to Miami, and the South Florida-based Princess…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (317+ words) Two Orlando attractions are offering freebies to veterans and teachers. Sea World Orlando is giving free one-day admission for U. S. military veterans and up to three guests as a thank you for their service through its "Waves of Honor program," the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (585+ words) An award-winning documentary about the tragic terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, is being shown this week in Orlando at the International Christian Film & Music Festival. Actor Gary Sinise of Forrest Gump "Lt. Dan" fame narrates the film, "The Heroism and Resiliency…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (1712+ words) Florida State University has been home to some legendary artists, to say the least. Whether it's the Academy Award-winning duo reinventing what dramatic cinema can entail in Barry Jenkins and Adele Romanski; Alan Ball, who wrote one of the most…...