Tropicana Field sporting new striped turf for new season

Tropicana Field sporting new striped turf for new season

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Even with plans for a new stadium in the works, fans will see some upgrades at Tropicana Field when they enter the doors on Opening Day. In the off season, the turf was replaced by a striped field. The stripes are meant to resemble a mowed grass field, similar to the … Read more

PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger latest, deadline extended into 2024

PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger latest, deadline extended into 2024

The PGA Tour has worked to extend a deadline into 2024 for finalising a merger agreement with Saudi Arabian investors, tour commissioner Jay Monahan calling talks “active and productive.” The update to players in a memo from Monahan came hours ahead of the year-end deadline to approve a framework agreement merging the PGA Tour, DP … Read more

PGA Tour 2023, golf news, latest, updates, contract value, money, signing fee

PGA Tour 2023, golf news, latest, updates, contract value, money, signing fee

The whispers in the golf world are now a shocking reality with Jon Rahm confirming on Friday that he has left the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf. The world No.3 and reigning Masters champion made the news official on America’s Fox News, thus ending long-running speculation that he was defecting to the Saudi-backed circuit. … Read more

FSU QB Rodemaker a game-time decision for ACC title game

FSU QB Rodemaker a game-time decision for ACC title game

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — No. 4 Florida State might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game against 15th-ranked Louisville on Saturday night. What You Need To Know Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker is questionable for the ACC Championship Game on Saturday  Rodemaker is recovering from a concussion he sustained … Read more

Travel industry, DOT look ahead to long holiday weekend

Travel industry, DOT look ahead to long holiday weekend

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As Florida airports begin a big holiday travel season, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the Department expects 50,000 flights in the skies on Wednesday nationwide. What You Need To Know Orlando International Airport is expecting 2 million travelers over the course of the Thanksgiving travel period Tampa International Airport expects 80,000 travelers per day during … Read more

Young Magic seeks to make their mark in 35th anniversary

Young Magic seeks to make their mark in 35th anniversary

ORLANDO, Fla. — The 35th anniversary season of the Orlando Magic officially tips off at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Amway Center, bringing fond memories of past seasons and players and refreshed hope that this year’s team will create new reasons to celebrate their success. The Magic will face the Houston Rockets in their NBA … Read more

Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of Orlando flights due to jet inspections

Spirit Airlines cancels dozens of Orlando flights due to jet inspections

ORLANDO, Fla. – Dozens of Spirit flights in and out of Orlando International Airport have been canceled as the airline says it’s necessary in order to perform aircraft inspections. Spirit on Friday canceled about 100 flights nationwide, many of them at MCO — 45 by Friday afternoon — where the airline is the second-largest carrier. … Read more

Here’s what the new downtown Orlando sports and entertainment district will look like

Here’s what the new downtown Orlando sports and entertainment district will look like

ORLANDO, Fla. – The development team in charge of building a new sports and entertainment district in downtown Orlando has been announced. JMA Ventures, LLC and Machete Group, Inc. will be the development team for the new sports and entertainment district. The project, located at W. Church Street and S. Hughey Avenue near Amway Center, … Read more

Altamonte Springs taps AI to help with development plans

Altamonte Springs taps AI to help with development plans

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — The city of Altamonte Springs is continuing to find ways to be innovative and look ahead. What You Need To Know The city of Altamonte Springs will start using new AI software on Monday Officials say the software will help answers be dispensed in minutes They say there will be no cost to … Read more

Orlando International Airport upgrading terminals for growth

Orlando International Airport upgrading terminals for growth

ORLANDO, Fla. — As Orlando International Airport celebrates a new terminal and record travel, it’s now undergoing more projects and upgrades, including adding moving walkways throughout the new Terminal C. What You Need To Know Since opening in September 2022, more than 6.4 million passengers have come through MCO’s new Terminal C Moving walkways are among … Read more