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Epic Universe fuels epic May for Orange tourist-tax collections

7/8/2025 4:07:00 PM|

The launch of Epic Universe rocketed Orange County’s tourist-tax collections to the highest level ever for the month of May.

Epic News as Universal Epic Universe fuels record Orange County Tourist Tax Collections in May!

7/8/2025 3:48:00 PM|

Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond has announced that Tourist Development Tax (TDT) collections received by Orange County for the May 2025 TDT collection month were $29,993,100. That is a 5.7% increase compared to May 2024.

Orange County Convention Center Hosts AAU Volleyball Tournament

7/2/2025 4:13:00 PM|

The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) has been holding the annual AAU Junior Volleyball National Championships since June 13th and the tournament goes through July 7, 2025 at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC).

Vision Expo to Transition to Single Annual Event Beginning in 2026

6/26/2025 4:28:00 PM|

Vision Expo, the leading trade event for the optical industry, produced by The Vision Council and RX, announces a strategic evolution that will reshape the future of eyecare and eyewear in the Americas. Beginning March 2026, Vision Expo will unify into a single, annual event, starting in Orlando, Fl and rotating through major US cities.

Over-the-Top Events - Why Going Big Can Deliver Huge Results

6/26/2025 4:19:00 PM|

Faced with rising attendee expectations and increased competition for attention, planning an over-the-top meeting requires a combination of creativity, strategic thinking and bold ideas. Planners focus on integrating "wow factor" appeal which can range from immersive learning zones to keynote stages with rock concert-level production to parties with drones and light shows.

Winter Park Volleyball Club girls claim historic AAU Nationals championship

6/26/2025 4:16:00 PM|

When Amber McClain dove face-first into an aluminum bleacher to save one point during the championship match in the AAU Girls Junior National Volleyball Championships, she illustrated perfectly (and dangerously) just how determined the Winter Park Volleyball Club 17 Armour Black team was to win a national title for the first time.

Orlando’s esports scene levels up with bigger tournaments, and learning opportunities

6/18/2025 4:40:00 PM|

After seven years of growing in Daytona, the Community Effort Orlando fighting game championship returned to Orlando last weekend with its biggest attendance yet.

Volunteers fill backpacks for 25K Central Florida students

6/18/2025 4:38:00 PM|

Twenty-five thousand students in Orange and Osceola Counties will have the supplies they need to start school this fall thanks to volunteers with A Gift for Teaching.

Winter Park Volleyball Club seeks ‘unprecedented’ title in AAU Nationals | Varsity Weekly

6/18/2025 4:33:00 PM|

One month after Winter Park and Lake Howell won high school state championships in a banner season for Orlando boys volleyball, what looks to be the best club team Florida has ever seen will play for a national title.

Mango's Tropical Cafe owner lists prime I-Drive building for sale ahead of Epic Universe opening

4/22/2025 10:50:00 AM|

A building in a popular spot in Orlando's tourist corridor is up for sale. The northmost third of the Mango's Tropical Cafe complex at 8102 International Drive was put on the market this month by Mango's owner Wallack Holdings LLC.

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