Author: Redação
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled body camera footage depicting a violent confrontation between two parents and a school resource officer at a nearby middle school. As per VCSO, 46-year-old Jorge Rivera and 45-year-old Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino visited Deltona Middle School on Tuesday, November 19, to demonstrate against their son’s battery accusation. The day before, their son had reportedly pushed a girl at the school. VCSO reported that Jorge Rivera grabbed the deputy’s Taser after supposedly striking her in the head. Rivera then “seized the Taser from (the deputy’s) grasp,” according to VCSO. The deputy promptly got up, aimed…
The University of Central Florida and Dr. Phillips Charities have joined forces to organize the fourth yearly Crossroads Speaker Series at UCF Downtown. This series highlights the connection between business and philanthropy, showcasing discussions among business leaders who have a significant impact in their communities by addressing social issues through philanthropy and partnerships with non-profit organizations. This year, we are excited to welcome Daryl Holt, senior vice president and group general manager for EA Tiburon Studios and American Football, as our guest speaker. By collaborating with industry partners like Electronic Arts (EA), UCF Downtown enhances Central Florida’s talent pool and…
Two seaside mansions on the island of Virgin Gorda, a sought-after enclave in the British Virgin Islands, are set to be auctioned off on December 20, 2024. The two adjacent properties, known as Red Rock Villa and Salt Spring Villa, were previously listed for nearly $5 million each, but will now be sold to the highest bidder without a minimum price. The villas can be purchased individually or together, based on the preference of potential buyers. Platinum Luxury Auctions, a real estate auction company based in Miami, is overseeing the sale in collaboration with Christie’s International Real Estate British Virgin…
Florida is continuously setting new tourism records, establishing itself as a popular destination. Governor Ron DeSantis recently declared that Florida remains the top travel spot in the country, breaking visitation records once again in the third quarter of 2024. Initial calculations suggest that 34.6 million individuals visited the Sunshine State, showing a 1.8% increase from the same period in 2023, making it the highest visitation on record for a third quarter. The surge in visitation was driven by 31.8 million domestic visitors, 2.3 million international visitors, and 582,000 visitors from Canada. This marks the third straight quarter of record-breaking visitation…
Orlando offers a plethora of festive events and celebrations to enjoy during the holiday season. According to Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando, the city provides a wide range of dazzling offerings, from spectacular fireworks to elaborate lighting displays at various attractions. Orlando is a top destination for holiday travelers, with warm sunny skies and palm trees providing the perfect backdrop for the festivities. Google Flights ranks Orlando as one of the best holiday destinations, with exclusive parties, millions of twinkling lights, celebrity performances, and unique experiences for all ages. Here is a list of holiday events happening…
Known as a world-class destination for fun, Orlando is also establishing itself as a sports hubs in the U.S., featuring major sporting events not to be missed in 2025 and bowl games to end the year. The action-packed season includes three premier college football bowl games: the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl and Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, all in December. All-star contests highlight early 2025, with the collegiate Hula Bowl leading up to the highly anticipated 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games in February. Orlando also welcomes global soccer fans in 2025, as the FC Series will bring international soccer clubs from Brazil to the destination in January for exciting exhibition matches.…
UCF’s squad emerged victorious in the fourth annual Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Battle of the Brains competition, hosted by global financial organization KPMG. UCF’s team outperformed 17 other teams to secure the $50,000 top prize — marking the university’s second win as national champions. The event, which took place from October 2 to October 5, included a 17-hour case competition, followed by three days of networking, professional development sessions, a career fair, and final presentations at KPMG Lakehouse, the firm’s cutting-edge learning and innovation center. UCF’s winning team consisted of eight students from the College of Business and College of…
“Growing up in impoverished housing, under the shadow of poverty, I have a distinct view of the challenges faced by those who are less fortunate and it enables me to comprehend their situation and the unique obstacles they need to overcome,” states Monique Prince, who is set to graduate this week from UCF with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. When Prince was 8 years old, she fell ill from a tick bite and was treated at a no-cost clinic. “Though I don’t recall much about the visit, I do remember the caregiver,” she recalls. Prince explains that the…
A partnership with Orlando Health is ensuring that students in the School of Global Health Management and Informatics are equipped to use one of the nation’s most common health management systems upon graduation. Epic is an electronic health record system commonly used by hospitals and physician practices, with more than 325 million patients in its databases. To learn how to use Epic, you typically must be employed at a company that utilizes it. However, by teaming up with Orlando Health, students now have access to Epic via a training program created by Orlando Health information technology (IT) and clinical engineering…