All parents know what it’s like trying to pull off a good family vacation.
After planning, traveling, keeping track of luggage and children, and dealing with squabbles and untimely bathroom needs, if you return intact with everyone still mostly on speaking terms, you’re likely to consider it a success.
Read MoreNORMAN, Okla. – Even though the state is dealing with a bit of spring weather, a local fun park is already celebrating the summer months.
Andy Alligator’s Fun Park and Water Park is opening its doors this Saturday for the start of the summer season, and guests will be treated to a couple of new attractions.
Read MorePOPLAR BLUFF, Mo. —Poplar Putters Mini Golf and Tailpipe Alley Go-Karts at Hydro Adventures open this weekend for the 2019 season, and as Hydro Adventures is preparing the waterpark to open on May 18, General Manager Barrett Byers announces the launch of the Safe Swimmer Promise and shares six water safety tips in conjunction with May’s National Water Safety Month.
Read MoreWASHINGTON (ABC7) — More than twenty thousand children have been impacted by the loss of a parent killed in the line of duty. Leaving families with financial strain and questions about their future.
Read MorePOPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - Temperatures are rising and people are making their way to pools, water parks and natural bodies of water.
Officials at Hydro Adventures water park are preparing for opening day.
Read MoreDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Educators can enjoy Daytona Lagoon free of charge May 4 and 5 with proof of employment as part of Teacher Appreciation Weekend.
The free water park daily admission ticket is a $29.99 value and includes two new thrill slides, Kraken’s Revenge and Shaka Halfpipe.
Read MoreBy Jim Abbott
Posted Apr 26, 2019 at 2:49 PMUpdated Apr 26, 2019 at 4:02 PM
DAYTONA BEACH — Gray skies were threatening rain when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood arrived Friday morning to take the ceremonial first plunge on two new water slides at Daytona Lagoon.
“I did my rain dance this morning,” Chitwood announced. “So everything will be OK.”
And the sun ultimately did shine on the grand opening celebration for Kraken’s Revenge and the Shaka Halfpipe, new additions to the family-friendly water park that officially debut in time for summer crowds..
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (FOX 35 ORLANDO) - Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood celebrated the grand opening of two new water slides at the Daytona Lagoon water park on Friday.
Sheriff Chitwood was one of the first people to ride the two new attractions.
“It’s a blast,” he said after riding Kraken’s Revenge.
Read MoreDaytona Lagoon waterpark and family entertainment center will celebrate the official grand opening of two new water slides with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday featuring Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood among the first riders.
Read MoreIntegriCo Composites now is offering IntegriTies™, a composite tie produced from landfill-bound recyclable plastics. The ties offer a more environmentally-friendly alternative to wood ties, according to an IntegriCo press release.
Read MoreDion Marketing secured a news story for our client on Fox 35 Orlando’s morning show Good Day Orlando.
Read MoreDon’t use new trees—use IntegriTies! IntegriCo Composites (Sarepta, LA) strives to protect the planet by offering a more environmental alternative to wooden railroad ties, called IntegriTies. These composite rail ties are made from landfill-bound recyclable plastics, saving 25,000 trees in 2018, according to the company.
Read MoreNORMAN, Okla. – Axe throwing has made its way to Andy Alligator’s Fun Park & Water Park!
On Monday, the park unveiled their newest attraction – LumberAxe.
Read MoreDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Later this month, Daytona Lagoon will cut the ribbon on two new water slides, with one replacing an attraction damaged by Hurricane Irma.
Read MoreDavid Kim founded the Children of Fallen Patriots in 2002 after serving with Sgt. William Delaney Gibbs who was killed in action during Operation Just Cause in Panama in 1989. Kim never forgot him, or the daughter he left behind. His memory spurred Kim to establish the organization, which now serves Gold Star families in all 50 states and in all branches of the military. The vision is to ensure that every child of a fallen patriot receives all necessary college funding.
Read MoreAs Atlanta prepares to host Superbowl 53 at Mercedes-Benz stadium, a surviving military spouse from Atlanta is also getting ready to attend the big game.
Read MoreATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46)- Imagine if an NFL player showed up at your doorstep. On top of that with Super Bowl tickets for you and a guest.
That’s exactly what happened to one metro Atlanta woman who lost her husband in the line of duty.
“I thought I was going out to dinner with some friends, and the doorbell rang, and I opened the door, and Ben Garland from the Falcons was standing there,” said Kami Kennedy.
Read MoreICON Attractions has been selected by Lodging Hospitality Management (LHM) to operate The St Louis Wheel, a 200-foot tall observation wheel under construction at Union Station. The firm will also operate a carousel and other family-friendly attractions, all part of a $150-million entertainment complex in historic downtown St. Louis.
Read MoreIf you've never been to a professional Putt-Putt competition, you're missing out!
The 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship is going on at Putt-Putt FunHouse in Webster from September 10 through September 14.
Putt-Putt golf may typically remind you of a warm summer night with friends, but soon the game will be on the national stage at the 59th Annual Professional Putters Association (PPA) National Championship.
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