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DCF Announces Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) in Response to Hurricane Helene and Milton Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced that Florida’s application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) has been approved. D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton who are not receiving food…
Five manatees were flown more than 1,000 miles to their temporary homes in Florida, marking a crucial conservation achievement following over two years of successful rescue efforts by four zoological and marine institutions. In an intricate operation, the manatees were placed in custom-built containers to help them travel safely and then driven to the Cincinnati International…
Disney: Monitoring Hurricane Milton We are closely monitoring the path of the projected storm, and the safety of our Guests and Cast Members remains our top priority. Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions and will continue to be on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Looking ahead, we are making adjustments based on the…
OSCEOLA COUNTY UPDATE FOR HURRICANE Citizen Information Center hotline (407-742-0000) 24 hours a day beginning Tuesday at 8 a.m. for citizens that have specific questions or need to speak with an Osceola County representative. SELF-SERVE SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION INFORMATION 1st location: TUESDAY OCT. 7TH 2nd location: Opens TUESDAY OCT. 7TH Bags and sand will be provided. Supplies are…
Seaworld/ Busch Gardens released the following statement: “Precautions are in place following the park’s comprehensive weather preparedness plan to ensure the safety of our animals and ambassadors during this time. We will continue to monitor the storm and guests are encouraged to check back here and follow our social media channels for updates. Stay tuned for…
BUSCH GARDENS WILL BE CLOSED After reviewing the latest route of Hurricane Helene and to ensure the safety of our ambassadors, guests, and animals, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. All date-intended tickets for Sept. 26 have been extended through Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Guests are encouraged to check our website and follow our social media channels for…
Stub HTML Message Monsters at the Ritz, Latin Festival & Free Jazz Concert Mel Brooks Musical Young FrankensteinOctober 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 at 7:30PM, October 13, 20 at 3PM, October 19 at 2PMIn Mel Brooks’ zany spoof Young Frankenstein, Frederick, the reluctant grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, inherits his grandfather’s castle in Transylvania….
Booster seats can reduce the risk of serious injury by 45 percent compared to seat belts alone Washington, D.C. – To coincide with National Child Passenger Safety Week, Safe Kids Worldwide released a new study today showing that while progress has been made in the last 10 years, an alarming number of children are still not properly buckled…
WITH DEDICATED AREAS FOR THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER AND SUPER NINTENDO WORLD In 2025, Universal Orlando Resort will expand the Universal Studios Store in Universal CityWalk to include two new dedicated areas featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD. THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER The expanded retail location…
Experience Monster Jam® live and become a fan for life with an ultimate day of family fun at Orlando’s Camping World Stadium on March 1. This is not just any event—it is As Big As It Getsä—where 12,000-pound trucks stand on two wheels and fly through the air in competitions of speed and skill. Get ready to cheer,…
JAPAN’S ULTIMATE MIND AND BODY PURIFICATION RITUAL IN MT. HAKUSANIS NOW BOOKABLE FOR TRAVELERSJapan has always been at the center of wellness-inspired journeys, but a new ritual hasjust vaulted to the top of the bucket list for so many travelers seeking revitalization intravel. Misogi is a traditional Shinto purification ritual that takes place in the…
Dear Ambassador, Junte Boricua has come to an end, but we couldn’t close this chapter without thanking you for being such an essential part of this beautiful initiative that sought to unite Puerto Ricans on the island. Your role as an Ambassador was key to making this experience possible, and thanks to you, we connected with…
Surf Expo, the world’s premier watersports and beach lifestyle tradeshow, is returning with increased international participation to the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. From September 5-7, 2024, more than 650 exhibitors representing over 750 brands will gather to display the latest in watersports, beach, resort, swim, outdoor, and coastal life products across an…
SeaWorld Orlando’s haunted heart-racing Howl-O-Scream makes a spine-chilling return this fall, and starting today, August 28 for 24 hours only, thrill seekers can score tickets at hauntingly good prices, as low as $44.99 when guests buy two or more tickets. This is the last chance to save before prices go up. Howl-O-Scream Orlando features all-new haunted houses,…