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Monthly Archives 12/24/2016

Orlando water park Wet ‘n Wild will close Dec. 31

Associated Press
12/24/2016
Our Fun
A pioneering water park in Orlando is closing after nearly 40 years of splashes. Wet 'n Wild opened in 1977. It's now owned by Universal Studios Water Parks, which is closing the attraction Dec. 31 to make way... Read More

Magic smokes Lakers on both ends, 109-90

Bob Sparks
12/23/2016
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For a team that has struggled to win games at home, the Orlando Magic had the right circumstances on Friday night. With the struggling Los Angeles Lakers in town the Magic rolled to a 109-90 win at the Amway Ce... Read More

No joy: Festivus pole will be absent from Capitol this year

Jim Rosica
12/23/2016
Our Fun
An all-black “Festivus” pole will not be appearing in the Capitol rotunda this holiday season, according to a Department of Management Services spokeswoman. Maggie Mickler said Friday that South Florida-based ... Read More

Florida children’s agency helped kids go home for the holidays

Michael Moline
12/23/2016
Our State
More than 3,000 at-risk children will spend the holidays with their birth or adoptive families after a push by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Agency staff worked with dependency judges and lo... Read More

Florida consumer sentiment soars amid holiday shopping, improved state economy

Staff Reports
12/23/2016
Our State
Consumer sentiment among Floridians surged up 6.9 points in December to 97.2, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. This is the highest reading since March 2015 and the second-highest s... Read More
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In wake of Pulse, Robert Stuart seeks to make Orlando a more ‘Compassionate City’

Scott Powers
12/23/2016
Our Politics
In the wake of the Pulse tragedy Orlando City Commissioner Robert Stuart has launched into redefining Orlando - officially and spiritually - as a "Compassionate City." The move has formal components, and on ... Read More
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