ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) – Orlando was the proud opening city and host of the Funk Fest tour that kicked off at Central Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday night. This ten-city tour will go on through the middle of June and has three additional dates in August, October and December. The tour will have rotating artists…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Orlando City Head Coach Jason Kreis had mentioned before Saturday’s contest against the Colorado Rapids that All-Star midfielder Ricardo Kaka’ would make his much anticipated return to the lineup. The Lions, who have the Eastern Conference’s best record, welcomed his return in the second half and jumpstarted themselves to a 2-0…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Solar Bears entered Game 4 of their opening round ECHL playoff series game against the Florida Everblades attempting to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their best of 7 series at Amway Center Saturday night. Thanks to a big crowd of 8,243 and the effort of goalkeeper Ryan…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Orlando City became the first team in MLS History to start their opening home campaign undefeated after Cyle Larin’s 4th goal of the season in extra time helped the Lions beat the L.A. Galaxy 2-1. Larin’s goal gives him the record for the most goals by a single player in…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – In a game where the Indiana Pacers desperately needed a victory, Paul George carried them to a 127-112 victory over the Orlando Magic. George scored 37 points and grabbed six rebounds and six assists as the Pacers kept their Eastern Conference playoff hopes alive. Indiana’s record is now 40-40 with…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – Frank Kaminsky was shooting 2 for 9 in the first three quarters as he watched his Charlotte Hornets trail the Orlando Magic by the score of 82-77. But in the final 12 minutes, Kaminsky hit all four of his shots from the field including 3 for 3 from downtown as…
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ORLANDO. Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Orlando Magic started the opening half against the Philadelphia 76ers with little energy and were down by as many as 17 points in the second quarter and 15 at the half. Then a halftime speech that focused on one word, “energy”, helped carry the Magic to a 112-109 victory over…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The 2017 NCAA Tournament First Round games concluded Thursday night as the Xavier Musketeers challenged the Maryland Terrapins and the Florida State Seminoles played the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles in opening round games in the West Region. Bluiett’s 2nd Half Explosion Leads Xavier To The Second Round Xavier…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The 2017 NCAA Tournament opened up their six-game slate Thursday afternoon with the Virginia Cavaliers taking on the University of North Carolina-Wilmington Seahawks and the Florida Gators taking on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in opening round games in the East Region. Virginia’s Perrantes Big Second Half Leads Them…
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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) – The Cleveland Cavaliers used a balanced team effort to defeat the Orlando Magic by the score of 116-104. All-Star Forward LeBron James had a triple-double with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists to lead Cleveland in the victory. Cleveland had 7 players in double-figures in scoring. The loss is…
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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Maya Moise of Davie, Florida won first place in the Junior Individual Exhibit category at the national finals for the National History Day® Contest. Moise, a 7th grade student at American Heritage School, captivated judges with a project titled "Service Not Servitude" and was presented with this prestigious honor on…
NEW YORK, (FNN NEWS) -- Survey findings released today from Ogilvy Media Influence's annual global survey of over 250 reporters and editors identified Facebook as the number one gatekeeper for news, edging out legacy traditional media sources and significantly outpacing other social networks/digital platforms like Google and Twitter. The one distinction that…
DALLAS, (FNN NEWS) -- The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) is thrilled to announce that Garcelle Beauvais and Tricia Helfer have been confirmed to headline the 2017 AGTA Spectrum Awards™ collection photo shoot. Taking place in Los Angeles, California in August, this industry-unique event follows the AGTA Spectrum Awards™ competition, North America's…
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) - Three Medal of Honor recipients will be honored during the upcoming Coke Zero 400 Weekend Powered By Coca-Cola on June 29-July 1 at Daytona International Speedway, a tradition that began in the 1970’s by Bill France Sr., the founder of Daytona International Speedway and NASCAR. Being recognized this year are Captain Thomas Kelly, U.S. Navy (Vietnam),…
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) - Orlando Magic to host 2017 Draft Watch Party at the Amway Center in Orlando, June 22, at 6:30pm. This free and open to the public event will feature activities for all ages: · Appearances by Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, the Magic Dancers, STUFF the Magic Mascot and the Magic Flight Crew · DJ D-Strong…
ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN NEWS) - March 12th, 1947 was the date that founder Enzo Ferrari started the engine of a 125 S, the first vehicle to bear his name. Seventy years later Festivals of Speed will be celebrating these and other achievements by organizing special displays featuring some of the world's most powerful and elegant Ferrari sports cars. Both vintage…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Maya Moise of Davie, Florida won first place in the Junior Individual Exhibit category at the national finals for the National History Day® Contest. Moise, a 7th grade student at American Heritage School, captivated judges with a project titled "Service Not Servitude" and was presented with this prestigious honor on June 15, 2017, the day…
MIAMI, (FNN NEWS) -- Engel & Völkers Miami announced today that Lourdes Alatriste has joined as Partner and Private Office Advisor. Recognized by Wall Street Journal as one of the top 250 Sales Agents in the US, Alatriste brings over 25 years of experience in the South Florida luxury real estate market to the organization. "Lourdes' leadership…
LOS ANGELES, (FNN NEWS) -- Unstoppable rock music icons Guns N' Roses will electrify fans into the fall, announcing today a series of fifteen additional North American Stadium and Arena stops on their ongoing worldwide Not In This Lifetime Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the exhilarating global phenomenon is letting fans get closer with a newly added round of arena shows throughout…
