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15 ways the middle class can afford a trip to Disney World
The family trip to Disney World is a rite of passage for many American children, especially those in the middle class. That said, the pilgrimage to the happiest place on earth doesn't come cheap. There are plane tickets, park passes,…
Commissioner Fred Felleman appointed to U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board
On January 12, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announcement that Seattle Port Commissioner Fred Felleman was appointed to the American Travel and Tourism Advisory Council (TTAB). The council includes 32 leaders from companies and…
Orlando ranks 3rd toughest city to rent an apartment in the US – Orlando Sentinel
Orlando had the third most competitive rental market in the country in 2022, with an average of 21 applicants per unit, according to to a new report on the RentCafe apartment search website.The report also revealed that apartments in…
Vacationer returning from cruise is caught with thousands of child pornography images, feds say
A vacationer returning from a Bahamas cruise was met by a federal agent in Florida who searched his iPhone and found child pornography images, prosecutors said.The officer's search for the Virginia man's phone after the commercial vessel…
Airline flop leads to diversion of flights to Cedar Rapids
A new venture that would help some Iowa travel plans has been put on hold.Late last year, Dubuque airport officials announced they would add a nonstop flight to Orlando, Florida in 2023. They are scheduled twice a week. The airport has…
Kore.ai Partners with mParticle to Meet Growing Demand for Personalization in Retail Shopping
ORLANDO, Florida., January 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kore.ai, the global leader in conversational platform and AI solutions, and mParticle, a leading AI-native customer data platform for consumer brands, today announced is a partnership…
Downtown Orlando condo war rages over fees and rentals – Orlando Sentinel
A battle between residents of an upscale condominium in downtown Orlando and the building's board has spilled over the internet and into the courts.Residents of The Jackson in Thornton Park allege that two brothers elected to the board of…
How To Avoid Hotel Resort Fees (And Which Brands Are The Worst) |
You know how you book a room that was originally advertised for less than $100 per night, then it suddenly…
How to avoid hotel resort fees (and which brands are the worst)
Sally French
You know how you book a room that was originally advertised for less than $100 per night, then it suddenly jumped to over $150? Part of it is because…
Disney Sets Tron Ride Opening Date
Walt Disney World has announced the opening date for its long-awaited Tron ride. Tron Lightcycle/Run will make its Magic Kingdom debut on April 4, the company announced on Tuesday.The attraction has been under construction for years at…
The first Gen Z congressman believes he can change Washington
Frost's origin story required him to answer a question he had ignored for years. “I was adopted in a pretty difficult situation at birth,” he told me. "I never wanted to know more about it." People around Frost have suggested that he…
FAU Economist: Short-term rentals, HOA rules drive up Florida rents
A Florida Atlantic University researcher…
Companies that will let you work from home and are hiring now
It's no secret that the remote work market has exploded since 2020 - and while more companies are calling their employees back to the office, the pandemic-fueled desire for flexibility hasn't abated. . To help people find the best remote…
The recap of Robert Zimmerman’s rematch against George Santos
Much has been said about a Republican elected to Congress George Santos who won the November 2022 election to represent New York's 3rd congressional district here on Long Island. Santos won by focusing on his stellar resume rather than…
People are moving to St. Louis, says U-Haul | St. Louis Metro News | Saint Louis
Click to enlarge https://www.flickr.com/photos/vek/ Photo of two U-Hauls, possibly pointing towards the Lou.
Every January, moving truck rental company U-Haul releases data on where Americans moved in the previous…
7 guns stolen from Fenton sporting goods store | St. Louis Metro News | Saint Louis
Click to enlarge Brazen thieves broke down the front door of Denny Dennis Sporting Goods (1 Gravois Road) store in Fenton yesterday and fled with seven guns.Located just west of the Meramec River, the popular store advertises a…
In Death, Kevin Johnson’s story becomes a cautionary tale for at-risk youth | St. Louis Metro…
Click to enlarge Court records Kevin Johnson, shortly before his incarceration in 2005
Demetrius Evans knew one thing after pointing a gun at a police officer's head - that what he did next would change his…
GigPro founder talks about the changing landscape of the restaurant industry
ORLANDO, Florida. - Twenty-five years working in kitchens doesn't usually lead to a tech career, but Ben Ellsworth did when he founded a company to help restaurants deal with staff shortages unexpected.Ellsworth is the founder and CEO of…
St. Louis man living in Cotton Belt building sues over new state law | St. Louis Metro News |…
Click to enlarge Ronald Benson outside his home in the Cotton Belt Building.
A federal lawsuit filed by seven homeless people seeks to block enforcement of a new Missouri law banning sleeping and camping on…
Mayor of Cool Valley faces indictment over missing funds | St. Louis Metro News | Saint Louis
Click to enlarge THEO WELLING Jayson Stewart is the mayor of Cool Valley.
Cool Valley City Council plans to hold a hearing to impeach and remove Mayor Jayson Stewart on January 25. $230,000 in COVID relief funds…
So St. Louis: Teens dream of a New Year’s morning party at Pop’s | St. Louis Metro News…
Click to enlarge Sarah Lovett Downtown St. Louis is so St. Louis.
My friend and I were only 19 and, having grown up in West County, we had never been to the East side. But we had heard enough from our fathers and…
Allegion Completes Acquisition of SaaS Workforce Management Solutions Provider plano | app
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--January 3, 2023--Allegation plc (NYSE: ALLE), a leading global provider of security…
House chooses rural Republican from southern Ohio as new president | app
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio House lawmakers on Tuesday picked a Republican from rural southern Ohio as the…
AIRBBUST? Nope! Thousands of people are breaking down doors to stay in this one
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 3, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During what market analysts are calling the "AirBnBust," at least one savvy host has found a way to thrive. As thousands of AirBnB owners lament losses and consider selling their…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sworn in for second term | app
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 presidential candidate, was sworn in…
Singles choose inexpensive dates in a year of rising costs | app
PHILADELPHIA — Given the price of gas, Rob Martin would no longer date someone who lives hours away. And…
New Israeli government pledges to develop tourism in the West Bank
The tourism minister in Israel's new radical government vowed on Sunday to invest in West Bank development, calling the occupied area "our local Tuscany". Haim Katz made the comments days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new…
Roberto Clemente’s impact is still being felt 50 years after his tragic death — Andscape
Take a look back at what the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC did in August 2015 to learn everything you need to know about the late Roberto Clemente.
The museum asked people to vote to choose which portrait it should…
Local video company owner hopes to make feature film in Murfreesboro
Allan McCall, owner of Green Hill Motion Picture Company, had wanted to make a feature film ever since his parents bought him a Super 8 camera when he was a kid. With him, he and his buddies made a lot of bad horror and sci-fi movies.…