Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Orlando High School officially opened its doors to students. In 1923, the building was dedicated to the soldiers and sailors of World War I and renamed Memorial High School.
With temperatures dipping below 40 in much of the state this week, it’s a good time to ensure your HVAC works properly. Here are six tips from professionals as we turn on our heaters in the Sunshine State.
Today is Giving Tuesday. We’ll be sending a message later today from World Concern about how your generosity can help provide emergency nutrition to children in Somalia.
Today’s sponsor is Frontieras, offering an investment opportunity in new coal technology.
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FIU Fires Coach MacIntyre
Florida International University in Miami fired head football coach Mike MacIntyre on Sunday after three seasons in which the Golden Panthers finished with 4-8 records.
In 2021, MacIntyre inherited a program coming off a 0-5 season in the COVID-19-interrupted 2020 campaign. The following year, the program went 1-11. Under MacIntyre, the team was 6-18 in Conference USA games and 3-5 this season.
Defensive coordinator Jovan Dewitt will serve as interim coach while the school searches for MacIntyre’s replacement.
The Golden Panthers gave MacIntyre a one-year extension after the 2022 season, putting him under contract through 2027. He made $750,000 annually and is expected to be owed about $1.1 million in a buyout.
Port Canaveral Adds Two More Cruise Lines
Princess Cruises and Celebrity Cruises made their local debuts at Port Canaveral this week, with Princess sailing last Wednesday and Celebrity setting sail today.
Port Canaveral now hosts seven cruise lines, including Carnival, Disney, MSC, Norwegian, and Royal Caribbean.
This winter, a record-setting 16 cruise ships will operate from Port Canaveral, the world’s second-busiest cruise port behind PortMiami.
Jim Schnorf, a co-founder of the Dreamers, noted an increase in inquiries about how the delay in approving bonds for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in St. Petersburg could affect their efforts.
Pat Williams, co-founder of the Orlando Magic and the face of the Dreamers‘ campaign until his death in July, announced in 2019 that the group leading the Orlando MLB effort would be called the Dreamers.
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➤Orlando: Water parks at Disney and Universal theme parks were closed on Monday and remain closed today due to cold temperatures. (More)
➤ Jacksonville: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public hearing Monday, with another scheduled for tonight, to gather community feedback on plans to widen Interstate 95 downtown. (See Map)
➤Pinellas County:Madeira Beach Fundamental K-8 School reopened Monday after being closed for nearly three months due to Hurricane Helene damage. (See Details)
➤St. Petersburg: The city council awarded $550,000 in local art grants for fiscal year 2025 after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed all funding for the arts this summer. (More)
➤Tallahassee: State health officials announced their intent to award medical marijuana licenses to 22 of the 74 applicants who applied more than 18 months ago. (More)
➤San Marco:The 26th annual Art Festival at Balis Park on Saturday highlighted the work of more than 50 local artists while supporting local businesses. (See Video)
➤ Jacksonville Jaguars Trevor Lawrence has entered concussion protocol after sustaining a scary blow to the head on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Azeez Al-Shaair, who made the hit on Lawrence, is expected to receive a suspension from the league. (More)
➤ Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has returned to some team activities for the first time since tearing his oblique on Oct. 30. (More)
➤Tampa Bay Buccaneers star receiver Mike Evans is now ninth in NFL history in touchdown receptions after reeling in this one-handed grab for the 101st of his career on Sunday. (Watch Video)
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➤ Glow Sauna Studios will launch its first Florida franchise in Sarasota, promoting health and wellness through infrared sauna and red light therapy. (More)
➤ Bonita Springs-based Florida Sports Consultants,operating as Belushi’s Farm Florida, is owned by a team that includes actor Jim Belushi. It is among the applicants who received approval for a medical marijuana license this week. (More)
➤ The Florida Venture Forum, a statewide organization connecting entrepreneurs with venture capital and private equity, announced that its alumni have collectively raised over $30 billion in capital. (More)
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➤ Miami-based UrbanLink Air Mobility, focused on eVTOL transportation, announced an expanded cargo drone fleet and plans to develop all-electric seagliders ahead of launching its air taxi passenger fleet in 2026. (See Photo)
➤ A Palm Bay cake artist turned a hidden talent into a successful business and competed on the most recent season of Food Network’s Holiday Wars, which features teams of cookie, cake, and sugar artists battling to win $25,000. (See Photo)
➤ Today is Travel Tuesday, widely recognized as one of the best days of the year to book travel plans to and from Florida. (See Expert Advice)
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