ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange County Commissioner Pete Clarke (R – District 3), who during a recent Orange County Republican Executive Committee meeting announced his consideration for Orange County Mayor, is the latest to officially file to run for Mayor Jacobs’ seat on Tuesday. Commissioner Clarke has been busy of late working with the 1-4 for…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – U.S. Representatives Val Demings and Darren Soto, in partnership with FEMA, the National Flood Insurance Program, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Small Business Administration, held an informative disaster assistance workshop from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at Valencia College’s west campus Monday. Representatives from each organization provided action steps for…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orange County School Board Chairman Bill Sublette launched his official campaign for Orange County Mayor in a press conference in the lobby of the First Green Bank in downtown Orlando Monday. In his press conference, Sublette announced that he plans to employ his extensive experience with the Orange County School…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Flanked by Optimus Prime and Bumblebee before the Universal Studios globe, Florida Cup, Florida’s premier international soccer tournament, officially announced its partnership with Universal Orlando Resort Monday. Florida Cup CEO Ricardo Villar expressed his excitement for the partnership. The 2018 Florida Cup, which will be held over ten days in January,…
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (FNN NEWS) – The Blacklight Run is touted as “the brightest, most fun 5k out there,” according to its website. It tours in various cities across the country and ends in a festive explosion of colors deliciously illuminated in blacklight. I was particularly excited about running in this blacklight run because of the…
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TAMPA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Tampa Bay Buccaneers // The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced today that their October 5 game against the New England Patriots is sold out. The team also previously declared the October 1 game against the New York Giants as a sellout. Single game tickets remain available for the remainder of…
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Source: Jacksonville Jaguars // Jaguars Owner Shad Khan will be on Sports Illustrated’s cover this week. Khan, who linked arms with Jaguars players and staff during the National Anthem before a victory over the Baltimore Ravens at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday, is one of 10 sports figures pictured on…
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TAMPA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were rearing to go after Hurricane Irma delayed their season opener against the Miami Dolphins, and their fans were thirsty for a showdown. After a slow-performing preseason which Head Coach Koetter dismissed since the games don’t count, today was the team’s reality check. The team’s starters…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Pride, now #4 in the NWSL, came out aggressively against the Boston Breakers at Orlando City Stadium Saturday night. Between the Pride’s offense, Boston’s strong defense and the relentless pouring rain during the first half, the fans got an entertaining game from start to finish. FIRST HALF…
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TAMPA, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Fresh off of their first preseason win against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field last Thursday, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers finally returned to the newly renovated Raymond James Stadium and their loyal fans Thursday to host the Cleveland Browns with the aim to win and nearly did…until fourth quarter. In…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump challenged Secretary of State Rex Tillerson to “compare IQ tests,” delivering a sharp-edged ribbing that threw a bright spotlight on his seemingly shaky relationship with his top diplomat. The White House insisted the president was only joking. Trump issued the challenge in an interview with…
SAN FRANCISCO, (FNN NEWS) / By AT&T / -- To help customers and emergency responders stay connected, our Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) team is deploying numerous mobile cell sites, or Cells on Light Trucks (COLTs) and equipment to areas impacted by ongoing wildfires. AT&T Sat COLT in Napa, CA We have deployed Sat COLTs to Santa…
NEW YORK, (FNN NEWS) / By Live Nation Entertainment / -- Known for her incredible and entertaining live show, international pop icon P!NK announces her Beautiful Trauma World Tour 2018 today. The 40-date North American arena tour produced by Live Nation will start in Phoenix, AZ on March 1st and culminate in Los Angeles, CA at The Forum on June 2nd. American Express®…
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Source: Office of the OCPA // Each year Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh is responsible for fairly and equitably assessing over 453,000 real estate parcels and almost 61,000 tangible personal property accounts while applying all applicable exemptions and classifications. On October 16, 2017, Rick Singh certified and delivered the 2017 tax roll, valued at…
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) - State Senator Linda Stewart (D-Orlando) and State Representative Bruce Antone (D-Orlando) held a press conference Monday to unveil the "Child Safety Alarm Act" (SB 486). Senate Bill 486 is also co-sponsored by State Senators Randolph Bracy (D-Orlando) and Victor Torres, Jr., (D-Orlando) who also spoke about the proposed legislation at the press conference. The Child Safety Alarm Act requires vehicles used…
ORLANDO, Fla. – (FNN NEWS) - Central Florida state lawmakers will hold a news conference to announce two bills filed this week following the tragic death of an Orlando three-year-old child. Last summer Myles Hill was left unattended in a hot daycare van, only to be discovered dead 12 hours later. The news conference will be held on Monday, October 16, 2017…
MIAMI, Fla. (FNN NEWS) - Actor, singer, producer and hip hop legend Queen Latifah will receive the Icon Award at the 4th Annual Revolt Music Conference in October. “Queen Latifah is a rare talent and one of the most successful artists of all time, flourishing as a rap artist, movie star, talk show host and more,”…
NEW YORK, (FNN NEWS) // Source: REVOLT TV // -- REVOLT, the multi-platform network from Sean Combs, will once again return to Miami Beach for the fourth annual REVOLT Music Conference (RMC) on October 12-15, 2017 at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort. The first round of featured keynote speakers, Q&A participants, and panelists has been revealed for the four-day, action-packed experience. Veteran record executive, CEO and Co-Founder…
