Orlando Refutes NY City’s Claim of Tourist Crown
Dec 22nd
Earlier this week, New York City celebrated hitting the 50 million visitor mark in grand fashion, showering one lucky British couple with thousands of dollars worth of gifts to mark the occasion.
Salisbury to get jet flights to Orlando
Dec 15th
A new nonstop jet service from Salisbury-Ocean City: Wicomico Regional Airport to Orlando Sanford International Airport in Orlando, Fla., will have flights taking off starting Feb. 16. More >
Missing Orlando mother’s cellphone found
Dec 8th
The cellphone belonging to Michelle Parker, the Orlando mother who disappeared last month after an appearance on “The People’s Court,” has been found. More >
Orlando Magic CEO Vander Weide retires
Dec 7th
Bob Vander Weide has resigned as CEO of the Orlando Magic, Bright House Sports Network learned Tuesday.
Alex Martins was named as Vander Weide’s replacement.
Vander Weide was promoted to CEO in July 2010 after serving as the team’s president for 16 years.
Missing Orlando woman Michelle Parker’s mom hugs
Dec 1st
The main suspect in the disappearance of a Florida mom will retain custody of her two children. A judge decided that Michelle Parker’s ex-fiancé be allowed to keep the estranged couple’s twins, despite the case police are building against him. More >
Orlando City acquires PDL’s Central Florida Craze
Nov 30th
Orlando City is proud to announce it has acquired a controlling interest in the USL
Premier Development League’s Central Florida Kraze.
Police release new photo of missing Orlando woman
Nov 23rd
Police have released a new photograph of an Orlando woman who went missing last week after she appeared on a taped episode of “The People’s Court.” More >
Orlando Still Prepping For All-Star Game
Nov 17th
Always be prepared. Isn’t that what they always say? Well the city of Orlando sure is following those words of wisdom. The farthest thing from the minds of the NBA players, owners and fans is probably the 2012 All-Star game, but the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that the city is still getting ready to host the event as if the mid-season scrimmage is still going down.
SeaWorld Orlando’s Scoliosis Solution
Nov 16th
SeaWorld Orlando is using a custom orthopedic brace to care for once-stranded pilot whale. The whale has scoliosis – or curvature of the spine – that prevents her from swimming normally. More >
Orlando arena workers seek help from local non-profits
Nov 3rd
The biggest losers of the NBA lockout haven’t been owners losing small portions of their overall worth or players missing games and paychecks. Instead, arena workers who depend on basketball games for paychecks have suffered most. For most of these people, the NBA supports not just their livelihood, but those of their families, as well. Some NBA players live paycheck-to-paycheck, but the stakes for them are nowhere near this high.



