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4 days ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
A recent finding by the travel and flight deals website, Thrifty Traveler, begs the question: Are airlines charging solo travelers more for flights? Kyle Potter, Thifty Traveler’s executive editor, noticed discrepancies when booking a Delta flight as either a solo or business traveler rather than booking for two or more passengers.
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4 days ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Brightline, the only privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail service in the U.S., have launched a new partnership aimed at streamlining travel throughout Central and South Florida. For the first time, JetBlue customers can book Brightline train tickets directly on jetblue.com as part of a single itinerary, simplifying connections between major cities such as Orlando, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.
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5 days ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
Can a coffee a day keep the doctor away? A new study from Harvard University found that drinking the caffeinated beverage can lead to healthy aging in women. The study analyzed nearly 50,000 women over 30 years and found women who “moderately consumed” coffee in midlife were more likely to age well, with a 2-5 percent increase in healthier aging with each additional cup.
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5 days ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
Orlando Health surgeons and UCF engineering and computer science students and faculty have joined forces to bring AI software to assist in surgeries. AIMS system (Artificial Intelligence for Medical Surgery system), was thought of when Dr. Alexis Sanchez, Director of Robotic Surgery at Orlando Health, and Laura Brattain, UCF biomedical engineer, realized something was missing in the operating room (OR) during robotic surgery.
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6 days ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
Experience the ultimate in luxury and style at Orlando International Fashion Week (OIFW)! Join us at the prestigious Winter Park Events Center for an unforgettable fashion, entertainment, and networking day. Choose between two exclusive shows at 3:00 PM or 7:30 PM, or attend both for double the fashion. Be sure to arrive early to explore the pop-up shops. 3 PM Show Hosted by: Miss Orlando (Bethany Worley)from Team Orlando, a preliminary to Miss Florida and Miss America.
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6 days ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
Image source: Kennedy Space CenterThe Astronaut Scholarship Foundation has officially announced the 2025 inductees to the prestigious U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, set to be honored at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This year’s inductees include veteran NASA astronauts Dr. Bernard Harris and Dr. Peggy Whitson, who will join the ranks of 109 esteemed astronauts already enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
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1 week ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
More than 100 individuals were detained during a large-scale immigration enforcement operation at a construction site in Tallahassee on May 29, marking one of Florida’s most significant single-day immigration raids in recent years. The operation, described by witnesses as chaotic and tense, took place at a student housing development site in the College Town neighborhood near Florida State University.
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1 week ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
The City of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board (DDB) approved DTOLive, a local arts and culture activation initiative, for a second year. The program began in June 2024, working with United Arts of Central Florida to bring free arts experiences to the Orlando community. So far, DTOLive has funded over 1,000 downtown events. “With the renewal of DTOLive, we’re continuing to invest in the creative spirit that makes downtown Orlando so special,” Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said in a press release.
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1 week ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
To celebrate 25 years of environmental advocacy, St. Johns Riverkeeper is launching a two-month brewery passport challenge aimed at raising awareness and funds in support of Florida’s longest river. The “25 Taps for the St. Johns” campaign begins June 1 and will run through July 31, inviting beer enthusiasts across the state to participate in a cause-driven brewery tour.
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1 week ago | 
centralfloridalifestyle.com | Melissa Donovan
As an 18-year-old, Mei Ashton has accomplished a lot in her life. She has met infamous celebrities, travelled the world, and successfully launched her own crochet business. All the while, dealing with four rare, invisible diseases. Towards the end of her sophomore year of high school in 2022, Ashton said she began to experience stomach issues.
