I-CAR, which provides automotive collision repair industry education and credentialing among other services, is now a national Registered Apprenticeship hub and received a grant from the U.S. Dept. of Labor to bolster the ranks of collision technicians.
Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:
Prime Install LLC, 2295 S. Hiawassee Road, #104, Orlando. Filed: Oct. 4. Assets: $49,588. Liabilities: $170,477. Major creditors: Christian Dominguez, Orlando, $110,312; Chase Bank, Wilmington, Del., $36,543. Creditors meeting: Nov. 14.
Central Florida individuals and businesses that have filed for reorganization and protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code include:
Bahama Bay II Development LLC, 8660 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. Filed: Oct. 4. Assets: $0-$50,000. Liabilities: $0-$50,000. Major creditors: Not available. Creditors meeting: Nov. 6.
BB2 Development Holdings LLC, 8660 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. Filed: Oct. 4. Assets: $0-$50,000. Liabilities: $0-$50,000. Major creditors: Not available. Creditors meeting: Nov. 6.
Digital Graphics Plus LLC, 1550 S. U.S. Highway 17-92, Longwood. Filed: Oct. 4. Assets: $23,337. Liabilities: $465,272. Major creditors: U.S. Small Business Administration, Birmingham, Ala., $159,258; Envision Capital Group LLC, Laguna Hills, Calif., $93,971; B.S.D. Capital Inc. doing business as Lendistry, Los Angeles, $71,482. Creditors meeting: Nov. 6.
Artificial intelligence advances have unlocked the possibility of using end-to-end models for self-driving purposes. But many experts are concerned companies adopting such strategies are taking shortcuts that will hinder safety.
Central Florida-based SpaceKids Global founder Sharon Hagle has been to space, and the nonprofit’s newly announced CEO Maryann Barry is scheduled to one day follow in her footsteps.
Barry, who has been the CEO of Girl Scouts of Citrus Council for the last 13 years, is slated to fly on one of Richard Branson’s future flights of his Virgin Galactic spacecraft. Hagle first flew to space on board Blue Origin’s New Shepard in 2022 with husband Marc.
But their past and future experience in space, while personally fulfilling, stands to inspire a future generation. That’s the point of SpaceKids Global, to stoke the passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) careers in elementary-age children.
Winter Park couple finally makes it to space on Blue Origin flight
Hagle founded the nonprofit in 2015 and has put a big focus in generating space enthusiasm among girls in particular, including organizing several partnerships with the regional Girl Scouts council that covers six counties.
Grand opening day for Epic Universe theme park will be May 22, Universal Orlando announced Thursday morning. And the first phase of its ticket sales will begin next week, the company confirmed.
Epic’s first day of operation will be the Thursday that leads into Memorial Day weekend of 2025.
“This is such a pivotal moment for our destination, and we’re thrilled to welcome guests to Epic Universe next year,” Karen Irwin, president and chief operating officer of Universal Orlando Resort, said in a news release Thursday.
Step one of Epic ticket sales begin Tuesday and be limited to specific multiday tickets and vacation packages with three, four or five days admission to Universal parks — but with a limit of one day at Epic Universe.
On Oct. 24, Universal Orlando’s annual passholder will be able to buy single-day tickets for Epic Universe before they go on sale to the general public. There will be a limit of six transactions per account.
Ticket prices vary with date and length of stay. Universal’s pricing example for a three-day ticket package is $352 to $521 per person. The ranges will be posted on universalorlando.com. The first tickets sold will be valid for use through Dec. 31, 2025, the website says.