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The House settlement, as the NCAA’s latest courtroom mess is known, brought much relief to college athletic administrators. Gave them some order. Basically some traffic laws, so the sports you love ...

As entertainment news heats up with updates on Universal’s new theme park in Florida, excitement for the new attractions has also had Texas park lovers reminiscing about bygone amusement park… ...

The new park marks Universal’s largest gamble in its 35-year battle with Disney — which has long reigned over Central Florida’s $92.5 billion tourism industry.

Travel trends can come and go, but one increasingly popular shift we’ve noticed is micro trips. These are the short, three or four-day journeys that give you just enough of a dose of a ...

From the beaches to the shores of Lake Okeechobee, this list covers everything from world-famous attractions to hidden gems, fine dining to fun (bike) riding, not to mention the arts, architecture, ...

Here is a brief look at Central Florida's attractions, through the years. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. ... Boardwalk and Baseball amusement park opens on the former Circus World site.

Universal Epic Universe opening day is here. The newest Universal theme park in central Florida hosted weeks of previews for team members, media and annual passholders ahead of opening up limited ...

The park is massive financially as well. Universal spent an estimated $6 billion to $7 billion to create the theme park. Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Here's a list of the many Memorial Day events that are taking place across the Central Valley. FRESNO COUNTY. DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 25TH EVENT: MEMORIAL DAY RACE TIME: 11 AM ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — As we approach the opening of Epic Universe, WFTV has put together a list of Central Florida’s theme parks. Don’t miss out on the chance to watch archive Channel 9 coverage ...