Orlando

Orange County Mayor Hurricane Irma Update and Media Tour of the Staging Area at the Convention Center

Published

9 years ago

September 10, 2017

Orange County, Fla. – Sept. 10, 2017 – Orange County’s Office of Emergency Management is advising residents to stay vigilant and informed on the path of Hurricane Irma. Even though the brunt of the storm will be to the west of the region, Orange County must still prepare.

Now that Orange County’s curfew is in effect, residents should be sheltered in place and safe. Almost all of Central Florida remains under a tornado warning.

The mandatory countywide curfew is in effect from Sunday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. This curfew will not apply to emergency responders, employees at hospitals and health care facilities and critical staff for businesses that provide essential services.

The Orange County Emergency Operations Center is activated at a Level 1. For official Orange County emergency information, please visit www.ocfl.net/Irma. For official information on all shelters, as well as full emergency preparedness plans, visit Orange County’s official website www.ocfl.net/storm.

STORM UPDATE

Orange County continues to monitor storm activities and hot spots as they appear. Orange County expects to experience strong tropical-force winds starting at 9 p.m. Sunday until noon on Monday.

Based on the current forecast, the western portion of Orange County is predicted to experience hurricane-strength winds between midnight and 4 a.m. Remember, that this is a current projection and hurricanes are unpredictable. Orange County Fire Rescue already has crews on standby ready to deploy post-storm activities.

MOBILE HOME EVACUATIONS

Orange County Fire Rescue has reached 100 percent saturation of messages to people living in mobile homes. Between the hurricane-force winds expected on the west side of Orange County and potential for tornados, if anyone is still in a mobile home, you are urged evacuate now. If you are evacuating to one of our shelters, you are exempt from the curfew.

SHELTERS

Out of our 21 total shelters – including three Persons with Special Needs Shelters – Orange County is at 35 percent overall capacity, with secondary shelters opening. Orange County is housing 4,200 people at local shelters and more than 200 pets.

PUBLIC SAFETY REMINDERS

Each of Orange County’s 41 fire stations are equipped with a weather monitoring device that helps capture wind speeds. Once the winds hit 50 mph sustained, or wind gusts of 65 mph, Orange County Fire Rescue will cease roadway operations until it is determined to be safe.

At the height of the storm, responders will be unable to respond to calls for safety concerns. However, if you have an emergency, still call 9-1-1 and they will respond as soon as possible, and our 9-1-1 operators may be able to provide assistance to you over the phone.

If you see a downed power line, assume it is live. Stay a safe distance away and contact 3-1-1 either by phone or Orange County’s 3-1-1 app. If using our app, you have the capability to pinpoint the powerline via geolocation. If you encounter a traffic signal that is out, treat it like a four-way stop and report it to 3-1-1.

Please report any damages and power outages in your homes to your power or utility provider and then call 3-1-1.

Even after the storm passes, there is still danger. Stay indoors and stay cautious of debris and fallen trees. Please let the winds subside before beginning to move any debris.

SOURCE | Orange County Government

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Golf

Russell Henley Wins Red Cardigan at 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Published

1 year ago

March 9, 2025

Mike Brodsky

Russell Henley wins the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Russell Henley wins his first red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. This is Henley’s fifth win on the PGA Tour.

Russell Henley is greeted by his family on the 18th green after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

Henley finished at 11 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 70 today. Collin Morikawa finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Scottie Scheffler, finished today at 4 under par, tied for 11th place.

Scottie Scheffler tees off at the Arnold Palmer Invitational (Photo Credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.

NFL

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Published

2 years ago

October 30, 2024

Mike Brodsky

UCF Hall of Fame Inductee Shaquem Griffin Launches Search For Greatness Combine With Joey Grant and GMTM

Former UCF football players Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant have partnered with GMTM to launch their Search for Greatness Combine at UCF on Saturday, November 9th. They’re giving local athletes a chance to showcase their talents and explore new sports opportunities. Griffin will be inducted into the UCF Hall of Fame on Saturday, November 2nd, during halftime of the Arizona vs. UCF football game. He is remembered for his tenacity, setting an NFL Combine record with the fastest 40-yard dash by a linebacker, and playing four seasons in the NFL, overcoming the challenge of only having one hand. He is now training to make the USA Paralympic Track and Field Team and hopes to compete in the 2028 Olympics. Joey Grant, the co-founder and CEO of GMTM, is a former UCF team captain, playing mostly Center for the Knights from 2011-2015.

Participation at the upcoming combine is free and invite-only, targeting athletes over the age of 18. To be considered, athletes must submit a highlight video via GMTM’s platform, showcasing their athleticism. GMTM will evaluate submissions and invite the most promising athletes to participate in the combine. The goal for this year’s event is to get 1,000 athletes to submit videos and be part of the combine process. Athletes chosen will receive personalized invites with further instructions, including event time slots and details. The athletes will be evaluated for their key athletic traits, to identify opportunities for them across multiple Olympic sports or professional sports programs. To learn more, or to apply for the combine, visit: https://gmtm.com/articles/the-search-for-greatness-at-ucf-with-shaquem-griffin-what-you-need-to-know.

Florida National News spoke with Shaquem and Joey about the combine, college football in the era of NIL and the transfer portal, and Griffin’s hall of fame induction. You can watch the full interview here:

Shaquem Griffin and Joey Grant interview

Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com and www.FloridaSportsChannel.com for more.

Florida

Scottie Scheffler Wins Second Red Cardigan at 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Published

2 years ago

March 10, 2024

Mike Brodsky

Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News

ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN Sports) – Scottie Scheffler wins his second red cardigan at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, today, along with $4 million of the $20 million prize pool. The red cardigan was first awarded in 2017, in memory of Arnold Palmer who passed the year before. Scheffler first won the API in 2022.

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational. (Photo credit: Mike Brodsky, Florida National News)

The number one ranked golfer in the world, Scheffler finished at 15 under par for the four day tournament, carding a 66 today. Wyndham Clark finished in second place at 10 under par. API defending champion, Kurt Kitayama, did not make the cut, this weekend, finishing 7 over par after the first two rounds on Thursday and Friday.

This coming week, the top golfers head to TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra, for the 50th anniversary of The Players Championship. The winner will walk away with $4.5 million of the $25 million up for grabs. This is the PGA Tour’s largest regular season purse. Stay tuned to www.FloridaNationalNews.com for more.