The University of Central Florida (UCF) has received a transformative $50 million pledge from a prominent alumnus, marking one of the largest private gifts in the university’s history. School officials announced the donation this week, calling it a major investment in UCF’s long-term growth as one of the nation’s largest public universities. The identity of […]

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Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) announced plans to eliminate approximately 200 positions as part of a broader effort to address budget constraints ahead of the upcoming school year. District officials said the reductions are intended to help close a projected funding gap driven by rising operational costs, shifting enrollment patterns, and uncertainty surrounding state an...

Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is planning a major downsizing across North America, closing hundreds of locations as it works to overhaul its business and prepare for a long-awaited public offering. According to a recent investor filing from parent company Seven & i Holdings, the company intends to close approximately 645 stores across the United States, […]

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that Tallahassee’s airport has been officially renamed Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport, honoring the legendary former Florida State Seminoles head football coach. The designation follows the governor’s signing of Senate Bill 628, which formally renames the airport in Leon County and includes several...

A majority of American voters believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, according to new survey data released by Rasmussen Reports, which also shows a decline in economic confidence compared to recent months. The national survey found that 39% of likely U.S. voters say the country is on the right track, while 55% […]

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