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Saturday, December 21st, 2024
Good morning, Clermont. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Central Florida experiences a surge in nighttime drone sightings, mirroring recent events in the Northeast, despite government reassurances of no public threat. WESH
- ➤ The Mustard Seed of Central Florida received a significant donation from Visit Orlando, funds raised through the Magical Dining program aim to assist local residents and families in overcoming hardships. WESH
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Central Florida's housing market achieves balance for the first time in over a decade, showing increased opportunities for both buyers and sellers, as reported by the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. WESH
- ➤ The Orange County Convention Center attracted a record 1.75 million attendees to 189 events in the last fiscal year, generating an economic impact of $3.9 billion and benefiting 1,200 local businesses. WESH
- ➤ A family of four in Florida needs a living wage of $112,401 to be financially secure, with the state ranking as the 18th least affordable in the U.S. FOX 35 Orlando
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Sophie Ressler, a Montverde Academy student, was recognized with the Ray Goodgame Outstanding Student Leader award for her leadership in academics, athletics, environmental advocacy, and community service. South Lake Tablet
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida introduces 'Elevate Florida', a new initiative offering grants and low-interest loans to homeowners for flood damage protection by lifting or reconstructing homes. WESH
SCIENCE NEWS
- ➤ Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, standing 320 feet tall and capable of 3.9 million pounds of thrust, is nearing its launch with a wet dress rehearsal set for this week, indicating the event is imminent before year-end. WESH
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