Convenience Big Store: Disney selling new annual passes again & DeSantis refuses eviction moratorium

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Walt Disney World will start selling new annual passes again

Walt Disney World will start selling new annual passes in time for the theme park's 50th anniversary celebration, the company revealed on its parks blog Tuesday.

DeSantis refuses new state eviction moratorium, but CDC extends federal ban for 2 months

The Biden administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention imposed a new freeze on evictions until Oct. 3.

Tests reveal Central Florida is home to several COVID-19 variants. Here's how scientists know

The delta variant of COVID-19 was found in 65% of cases analyzed in the last two weeks in Orange County, and all variants present in Florida.

Sewage gushers: Another day, another spill, as Central Florida hits a triple

On three consecutive days, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, three Central Florida sewage systems had significant spills of raw wastewater that did not harm people, according to operators' reports...

Disney workers among 17 arrested in Polk underage sex sting

A 26-year-old lifeguard at Disney World's Animal Kingdom Lodge was arrested in his work attire after went to meet what he thought was a 13-year-old girl for sex in Polk County, according to...

Florida craves Canadian drugs — the spoils of government-controlled health care | Commentary

Ron DeSantis and Joe Biden both want Floridians to import drugs from Canada. It would make more sense for the U.S. to make prescription drugs affordable for everyone right here in America.

UCF tailback Bentavious Thompson is no longer with the team

UCF running back Bentavious Thompson is no longer with the team according to first-year coach Gus Malzahn.

At age 98, Harold Garde is still painting with new works shown at Mills Gallery

New Smyrna Beach artist Harold Garde, known for creating the Strappo technique of painting, is still working at age 98 and has new works shown at the Mills Gallery Aug. 7-28.

Sanford short film fest presents summer special event

The Love Your Shorts Film Festival returns to Sanford with a summertime event.

A visit to sunny Spain, with an expert artistic guide

At the A&H Museums in Maitland, J. André Smith makes a very pleasant traveling companion.

Disney World at 50: The history and near future of its famed name tags

Making new name tags for every Walt Disney World cast member is literally no small order. The company will outfit 60,000 workers with fresh badges that salute the 50th anniversary of the opening...