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Your guide to Florida Strawberry Festival

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The Florida Strawberry Festival start its 11 day run Thursday in Plant City. the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World

The century old event nestled in northeast Hillsborough County is the most attended fair in state with hundred of thousands of attendees.

Tickets

$15 for those 13 and older and $5 for age 6-12 kids five and under get in free.

Pro Tip Save money by buying tickets at Publix $10 for ages 13 and up and $4 for ages 6-12. Discounts are available on select days.

Parking

You can find parking in 3 lots on Ritter Street off Highway 92 and Highway 574. Fees for cars, trucks and vans are $5 vehicles over 20 feet pay $10 those over 40 feet cost $15.

Entertainment

Over 2 dozen artists are set to perform as part of festival headline entertainment.

Gate admission is not included with concert tickets.

Food

There are 11 food items this year from an Almond Joy Funnel cake to apple fries topped with caramel, bacon and peanut butter.

The Carriage House introduces the CinnaBerry Dog an all beef hot dog wrapped in Grandma Brown original cinnamon roll topped strawberries.

You can search the classic strawberry shortcake at 3 spots.

East Hillsborough Historical society strawberry shortcake, St Clement Catholic Church make own shortcake and Transforming Life Church shortcake.

Feb. 29

  • Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra at 10 30 am Free
  • The Oak Ridge Boys at 3:30 pm $35
  • Oliver Anthony at 7 30 pm $35

March 1

  • The Beach Boys at 3:30pm $45
  • Jordan Davis at 7:30pm $55

March 2

  • Black Eyed Peas at 7:30 pm $65

March 3

  • Parker McCollum at 7:30pm $65

March 4

  • The Bellamy Brothers at 3:30 pm $35
  • ZZ Top at 7:30 pm $55

March 5

  • Mark Lowry at 3:30pm $30
  • Zach Williams at 7:30pm $40

March 6

  • Craig Morgan at 3:30pm $35
  • Riley Green at 7:30pm $50

March 7

  • Bill Haley Jr and The Comets at 10:30 am Free
  • Kirk Franklin at 7:30 pm $45
  • Gene Watson at 3:30pm $25

March 8

  • The Commodores at 3:30pm $35
  • Foreigner at 7:30pm $55

March 9

  • Flo Rida at 7:30pm $50
  • Jo Dee Messina at 3:30pm $30

March 10

  • Cody Johnson at 7:30pm $75

New history center highlights Queens through the years at 89th Florida Strawberry Festival

The 89th Florida Strawberry Festival starts Thursday and there will be all traditional food to enjoy but there is a new feature this year that highlights the festival great history.

Last year we had a record breaking year.Stephanie Shuff added. We had over 600,000 person in attendance.

Agriculture is backbone many volunteers who work tirelessly to bring the festival to life.

Shuff is one those volunteers. The day before event can be hectic.

This festival is 11 day event. It begins Thursday Feb 29 and last until March 10.

There is a new app called the Florida Strawberry Festival which you download to assist you navigate the grounds.

New this year is the history center which is in old National Guard armory building and showcases past performers like Taylor Swift and Queen through decades.

The fair has been since 1930 so we have history items.

Florida Strawberry Festival Happening February 29 March 10 in Plant City

The Florida Strawberry Festival is 11 day community event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County.

Each year 600,000 visitors enjoy Festival headline entertainment, exhibits of commerce, youth livestock shows and its strawberry shortcake.

The 2024 Florida Strawberry Festival will be Out of This World and is February 29 through March 10 in Plant City.

Florida Strawberry Festival guide what do see and eat at 2024 fair

For its 89th year the festival celebrates the strawberry harvest with midway animal shows and lineup of top country, rock and pop artists.

It runs from 10am 10pm daily Feb 29 March 10 at 303 BerryFest Place, Plant City. Concert tickets are addition to gate admission which is $15, $5 ages 6-12, 5 and younger free flstrawberryfestival.com.

Tucked into tiny Plant City in northeast Hilsborough County farm country, the Florida Strawberry Festival will turn on its Southern charm and keep its reign as most attended fair in state.

The festival had record year previous year Carnival Warehouse news site jumping to No 27 in nation with 606,116 people attending in 2023 well before Florida State Fair 405,000 more population dense Miami Dade’s County Fair or the South Florida Fair.

Strawberry shortcakes are legendary and midway is expansive. This year festival runs Feb 29 to March 10 with a midway and music lineup that includes good record county star Cody Johnson, Flo Rida and Foreigner.

Previous year leap broke its 2020 record and were ready to shake off the pandemic blues, said festival President Kyle Robinson.

40,000 residents Plant City can view as many as 50,000 people per day streaming in along Interstate 4 to fill up on shortcake and hear some music.More than 2500 volunteers are on hand to keep that way.

A fair new tradition called Special Smiles Day returns on March 1. Guest are admitted free starting at 9 am and get a map of sensory friendly areas, attraction where the sound and light are reduced.

Robinson said 1500 people took advantage of program last year and second year. 2- schools already confirmed they are bringing students.

The star attraction comes in dozen of shapes. After you settle cake versus biscuit debate you have 3 shortcake choices a make your own booth run by St Clement Catholic Church or the goodies from Transforming Life Church or the East Historical Society.

The strawberry concoction choices are many from loaded milkshakes to strawberry pizza, pies, fudge.

Bring cash

They take credit cards at main admission gates and for midway rides many of crafters and vendors as well as parking lots still run on cash, ATMs are located throughout the festival grounds.

Time your trip

The gates open at 10 am and crowds grow as day wears on especially before a mega concert.

Save on tickets

You can skip line at gate and save $5 by buying your admission ticket at Publix for $10. For ages 6-12 its $4.

Music Lineup

Hot county acts like Rich Men North of Richmond singer Oliver Anthony and hitmaker Cody Johnson are typical.

How this small Texas town became the Leap Year Capital of the World

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Leap Year babies will find the ultimate birthday party here.

There is event taking place this year. Leap Day Feb 29 when we all gain 24 hours to do whatever we please.

Anthony Texas in El Paso County is famous as the Leap Year Capital of the World an honor it share with Anthony.

In 1988 Mary Ann Brown a Leap Year baby born in 1932 formed the Worldwide Leap Year Birthday Club and proposed to the Anthony Chamber of Commerce that the town claim the moniker LeaP Year Capital of the World.

The chamber agreed and sponsored a Leap Year festival that year.

The nickname became official when then Texas Gov. William B Clements and then New Mexico Gov. Garey Caruthers proclaimed it so.

It was read into the US Congressional Record on Oct 14, 1988.

I said it would get attention of those Leap Year People and beside that bring out all families and friends and relatives.

Town has hosted a Leap Day celebration every 4 years intending to throw Leap Year babies the final birthday party.

This year festival takes place Feb 29 through March 2 and includes a Feb 29 birthday dinner exclusively for Leaplings followed by 2 day festival at Anthony Municipal Park.

Past festivals have drawn one celebrity. English musician Graham Nash of Crosby, Stills and Nash brought his then wife and Leapling Susan Sennett to celebrate in 2000 treating her and others Leapling to a performance.

We are bringing back our Small Town spotlight series.

Today is fist installment of Season 2.

We will introduce you to some residents and bring stories that showcase the community. We give you sounds, sights and beauty of our small towns in region.

What El Paso Electric says you can do keep handle on bill

Few El Pasoans have reported seeing a large increase in electric bills. Various are wondering why their bills have climbed and what if anyting can be done.

We talked to El Paso Electric about what customers can do to keep handle on bills.

Melanie Valdez the supervisor of energy consulting for El Paso Electric said each household has various energy consumption demands.

Paloma Silva who lives on the East Side said her bill came out to $300 for January.

This is a big spike for her compared to what she was paying last year for same month which was between $80-$90.

Valdez said El Paso Electric offers various payments plans and options.

The Budget Billing plan helps customers pay their electricity bill by spreading the cost even over 12 months.They estimate a customer yearly average and divide it by 12 to determine their monthly payment according to El Paso Electric.

For low income residents there is low income Rider Plan. To qualify El Pasoans must have account with El Paso Electric under own name and possess a Lone Star card or have household annual income at below 125% of federal poverty level.

Valdez is urging those residents to call El Paso Electric so they have their account looked into. Valdez gave recommendation to save energy.

  • Lowering your thermostat in winter
  • Unplugging any unused devices while you are not at home
  • reach out the Energy Efficiency Department

 

Overnight power outages for thousands in NE Ohio

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Thousands FirstEnergy customers were without power early Wednesday morning.

At 3 am more than 4000 consumers in Stark County were in dark and more than 1000 in Ashland County.

Short time later over 1600 consumers in Cuyahoga County were without electricity.

The majority of outage have been restored.

Tornadoes likely in Riverside Clark County, storm damage across area

Few possible tornadoes were reported in Riverside and Clark County early this morning as thunderstorms moved across the region bringing damaging straight winds, hail along a cold front.

Thousands are without power following powerful storms that knocked down trees and power lines.

 In Clark County and Riverside radar tracked tornadic debris signature in various areas.

A tornado was reported at 4:37 am to National Weather Service in Riverside where glass was blown out at the Airway Shopping Center.

Tornado was also reported at 4 54 am to the National Weather Service in Wilmington spotted southeast of Springfield.

Heavy debris reported on Mitchell Road.

A tornado reported at 4 56 am about 4 miles southeast of Springfield with various houses damaged and debris signature also view on radar.

The NWS reported at 5 :01 am that radar confirmed a tornado southeast of Springfield toward South Vienna.

Severe thunderstorm with strong rotation was located at 4 42 am over Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Tornado was radar indicated and the NWS said a tornado is occuring or imminent.

It is not clear how many tornadoes touched down.

 The storms also dropped 2 inch or egg sized hail which reported at 4:55 am near springfield.

Storm damage report are coming in including multiple houses damaged about 5 miles east to southeast of springfield.

Mega free feel on house at 4: 35 am in Huber Height and tre fell on a car nearby.

A 12 inch diameter tree reported down at 4:59 am near New Love Road and Interstate 70 west of South Vienna.

During thunderstorm wind gusts of 60 mph were reported at 4 56 am at Springfield Beckley Airport.

Showers will continuer before 11 am followed by a chance of showers between 11 am and noon.Storms could produce heavy rain.

It will be cloudy with temperatures plunging to around 35 degrees by 5 pm. It also remain breezy with gusts as high as 40 mph.

Tonight will clear and much colder with overnight low around 23 degrees.

Thursday will be sunny with high near 44 degrees.

Thursday night will be clear with overnight low around 28 degrees.

Friday will be cloudy with a high near 51 degrees.

There is less chance of rain Friday and Friday night which will be cloudy with overnight low 40 degrees.

Saturday will be sunny with a high near 60 and Sunday mostly sunny and much warmer with 70 degrees.

Ohio power, internet and wireless outage map: How to check your status

Freezing temperatures, natural disasters, severe storms are among reason Ohioans can lose power or wireless service.

Depending on service in area you can check the latest status of power outage, how widespread the outage is an estimated restoration time.

Depending on where they live Ohio residents can draw power from FirstEnergy, Duke Energy, AEP Ohio, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, AES Ohio, Cleveland Public Power and Toledo Edison.

AEP Ohio power outage map

Consumers of AEP Ohio can view its power outage map here. You can report an outage here or by calling 800-672-2231

AES Ohio power outage map

You can check power outage map here. You can report your outage here or reach them by phone 24/7 about outages as 877-468-8243.

First Energy, Toledo Edison, Ohio Edison and The Illuminating Company power outage map

You can check power outage map here. you can report your outage here or reach them by phone about outages at 888-544-4877

First Energy reminds consumers to call 911 immediately if you desire a downed power line. Stay at least 30 feet away and instruct others to do the same.

Duke Energy power outage map

Duke Energy consumers can find a map of power outages here. To report an electrical outage click here or call 800-343-3525.

Duke map also has ability to show outage histories and current summary of known issues and how many customers are impacted.

AT&T outage map

AT&T permit users to sign up for text alert updates about outages or can check on outages with mobile phones or internet here. The map just confirms the problems you are having due to area outage and not just problems with your equipment. It does not provide estimated time for repair.

How to check other Ohio power outages

For companies not listed above check your power outages database that aggregates power outage information from more than 1000 companies nationwide.

Spectrum outages

Spectrum also encourages consumers to sign up for text or email alerts to stay updated on latest outage info. You can chat with a representative to ask about outages.

Downdetector provides outage status

Downdetector is powered by user reports and problems indicators from around the web.The site assist understand disruptions to the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, games, entertainments.

Verizon outages

Verizon requires consumers to sign in to their accounts to check outages you can find troubleshooting info and check on status of repair requests.

In person voting famous in Washtenaw County overall turnout low

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The Washtenaw County elections division reported lower turnout in Tuesday night’s primaries than in latest years.

New voting laws in Michigan this was first election to be preceded by 9 days of early voting.Over 322,000 registered voters in Washtenaw County under 78000 filled out a ballot. That comes to about 24% turnout.

The ballot count was shortly after midnight this morning.

Ed Golembiewski is director of elections for Washtenaw County. Addition of early voting does complicate the election process.

Golembiewski added when compared to rest of state Washtenaw County voters utilize their early voting options.

Arbor led the state in early voting participation with over 2700 residents casting their ballot before election day

Are you registered to vote in Michigan? How to check before the 2024 primary

The Michigan primary is scheduled for Tuesday Feb.27. As Michiganders are planning to vote for next president voters must first ensure they are registered.

Where are you registered to vote in Michigan?

Your address list on voter registration determine which precinct you must report in order to vote.

If address change within 14 days of election voters can go city or township clerk office to do so.

Visit the state voter information page to get location and precinct. Unsure of where you are registered to vote?

Residents who move to other city must re register whereas residents moved within city limits can update address.

Make sure your address on registration card and your driver match before going to vote.

Voters must register or update address by 8 pm on Election Day.

Are you registered to vote in Michigan?

Michiganders who are planning to vote can check if registered online on the Michigan Voter Information Center page.

Residents can register online at least 14 days before election. Registration within 14 days voters can do so in person at city or township clerk office.

Is it too late to register to vote ahead of the 2024 Michigan primary?

The state of Michigan is allowing same day voter registration meaning anyone who is eligible to vote and has register as of Monday can still do so on day of Tuesday primary.

Registration must be complete by 8 pm on Election Day.

Myles Turner Prop Bets, Odds and Insights for Pacers vs Pelicans February 28

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Myles Turner and Indiana Pacers will take on the New Orleans Pelicans at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday.

Turner is tops on team in rebounds per contest 7.1 and also puts up 17.4 points and 1.3 assists. He delivers 0.6 steals and 1.7 blocks 10th in NBA.

Myles Turner Prop Bets and Matchup Info

  • Matchup Indiana Pacers vs New Orleans Pelicans
  • Time 7 30 PM
  • Date Feburary 28 2024
  • TV Channel Bally Sports Watch on Fubo
  • NBA League Pass The most live games plus NBA TV Free trial
  • Points Prop Over 17.5 -110
  • Rebounds Prop Over 7.5 -111
  • Assist Prop Over

Myles Turner Prop Bet Insights

  • Turner 17.4 Points scoring average is o.1 less than Wednesday Prop total
  • He collects 7.1 rebounds per game
  • 0.4 fewer than his prop bet on Wednesday
  • Turner assist average 1.3 is o.2 lower than Wednesday prop bet
  • He has hit 1.4 three pointers per game
  • 0.1 fewer than his prop bet total on Wednesday.

Myles Turner vs the Pelicans

  • Turner scores 20 points per game versus the Pelicans 2.5 more than his current over /under
  • His 7 rebounds per game versus the Pelicans are 0.5 fewer than his prop bet total
  • Turner averages 0.2 assist against the Pelicans 1.3 fewer than his prop bet total
  • When playing against the Pelicans Turner averages 0.7 more made three pointer 2.2 that over/under in this game 1.5

Myles Turner Recent Games

  • vs Raptors 2/26/2024 16 PTS 11 REB 2 BLK 62.5 FG 2-3 from 3PT
  • vs Mavericks 2/25/24 33 PTS 8 REB 66.7 FG 2-7 from 3PT
  • vs Pistons 2/22/2024 13 PTS 2 STL 2 BLK 61.5 FG
  • at Hornets 2/12/2024 22 PTS, 2 STL, 2BLK 61.5 FG
  • at Celtics 1/30/2024 17 PTS 38.9 FG 2-7 from 3PT

Brandon Ingram Prop Bets, Odds and Insights for Pelicans vs Pacers February 28

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans will hit the court against the Indiana Pacers at 7:30 PM ET on Wednesday.

Ingram is tops on the Pelicans at 5.8 assists per game while also putting 5 rebounds and 21.5 Points.

Brandon Ingram vs the Pacers

  • Ingram scores 30 points per match against the Pacers 8.5 more than his current over/under
  • He collects 5.3 rebounds per game against the Pacers 0.8 more than current prop total
  • Ingram put up an average of 5.7 assist against the Pacers 0.8 less than his prop bet total fo this game
  • Versus the Pacers Ingram average 2.3 made treys per game 1.8 more than his over under.

Brandon Ingram Prop Bet Insights

  • The 21.5 Point total set for Ingram on Wednesday equals his season scoring average
  • His 1.5 made 3 pointer average is 1 higher than his over/under on Wednesday
  • Ingram assist average 5.8 is 0.7 lower than Wednesday over/under

Brandon Ingram Prop Bets and Matchup Info

  • Matchup New Orleans Pelicans at Indiana Pacers
  • Time 7:30 PM
  • Date February 28 2024
  • TV Channel Bally Sports Watch on Fubo
  • NBA League Pass The most live games plus NBA TV Free Trial
  • Points Prop Over 21.5 -110
  • Rebounds Prop Over 4.5 -139
  • Assist Prop Over 6.5 + 105

Almost 20 Guests Have Clothes, Electronics and Watches Stolen from Luggage after Destination Wedding

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“Now there is the dark cloud when we all were on high note “the mother of groom open up

According to Canadian Broadcasting corporation upon returning to Ontario Canada after son destination wedding in jamaica, the parents of groom were surprised to discover valuable missing from luggage.

They were not alone as number of fellow travelers nearly half of 40 guest in party found themselves missing clothing, fragrances and electronics.

We normally would leave our valuables at home but it was wedding so we were dressing up the mother of groom.

Lisa Parson told to media she added that guests traveled on Sunwing airlines a cost efficient airline headquartered in Toronto.

It was not about money. Lisa said adding that her husband Dave Aipods that were stolen were located in Jamaica.

It more abut fact now there is this dark cloud when we all were on high note.

The media reported that incident happened on day guest loaded their belongings onto a bus at Hotel Rou Ocho Rios and embarked on 2 hour journey to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.

The guest checked in their bags.

After boarding they touched down in Canada around 11 pm local time.

The guest woke up to texts from Bryan Williams a friend of the groom who claimed he had $200 bottle of cologne and some dress shirts and pants stolen.

We have a big group chat that we had going while we were on trip. Williams said.

Everybody was like yeah Im missing this missing that we are realized that there was more than just one or 2 of us were missing some things.

Soon other guest discovered items missing from suitcase as well. They said lining of their bags had been shredded and the locks cut.

Now David the father of groom is reminding people how it is important to remember to take caution when traveling with valuables.

He added Make sure you keep your valuable close to you. Your bags your main bags are mercy of whoever desire to I guess access them.

The Parsons were missing a $550 Bulova watch 2 sets of $300 AirPods and laptop cord valued at $120.

Expensive perfume, clothing, cologne and about half of group had luggage tampered with the lining shredded and locks cut.

The Parsons were able to confirm that the theft had not happened at Toronto Pearson Airport after using phones to track loccation of stolen airbuds.

We were all brainstorming on what had gone on and realized that we were all compromised at the Montego Bay airpot.

It is only time our luggage was unattended. Lisa said.

Daves Airpods were found on another part of island mine are on Providence street in Montego Bay Lisa added. It shows you exactly where its and it is 2860 mile away. so they are in jamaica.

Montego Bay Airport Authority told media that the airline is responsible for stolen luggage items or missing baggage and that theft does not occur at the airport.

Baggage handler at Sangster International Airport are employed by individual airlines.

Sunwing is who we paid our money to so I feel they are one that need to step up to plate Lisa added.

The group filed a complaint with airline but did not hear back for few days.

One of travellers later get a call from Sunwing Corporate office. Montego Bay Police had launched an investigation into thefts.

Jamaica police did not response.

Dave Parsons said group is waiting to see to what extent they will be compensated by Sunwing befor filing a claim with their insurance company.

The couple is sharing experience was a warning to other travellers.

You keep your valuables close to you.He added.
” Your bags your main bags are at mercy of whoever desire to I guess access them.

The rules are clear who is responsible for stolen luggage or valuables.

She said travellers who have had items stolen are protected by Air Passenger Protection Regulations in two ways.

These passengers can claim up to $2300 in compensation for damaged or delayed luggage or they can claim items were stolen from luggage. Travelers have to make claim directly though airline.

Canadian Transportation Agency keep tack of complaints it get.They are filled after travellers have exhausted options and were not happy with result.

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PowerBall and PowerBall Plus results Friday 23 February 2024

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A total of estimated R66 million in jackpot is up for grabs. Here are PowerBall Plus and PowerBall results.

PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Jackpots for Friday 23 February 2024

PowerBall Plus jackpot R26 million

PowerBall jackpot R40 million

PowerBall results for Friday 23 February 2024

The citizen can not take chance for any fault in the PowerBall or PowerBall Plus results.

We verify the numbers on the National Lottery website

The winning PowerBall numbers will appear below after the draw. Within 10 minutes of the draw.

PowerBall

03,19,22,35, 38

Powerball:17

PowerBall Plus

14,22,27,38,46

Powerball: 14

How much does it cost to play PowerBall?

PowerBall entries cost R5 per board including VAT. PowerBall Plus cost and additional R2.50 per board.

You can also pay PowerBall on selected bankingapps.

When do Lottery ticket sales close?

Lottery outlets close at 8:30 pm on day of a draw which happens at 9pm.

Eligibility

Player must be 18 years old

Summary of all Lottery Games

Monday Daily Lotto

Tuesday Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus

Wednesday Daily Lott + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2

Thursday Daily Lotto

Friday Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus

Saturday Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2

Sunday Daily Lotto

When do the draw take place?

PowerBall Plus and The PowerBall take place every Tuesday and Friday at 20:59 SA time

PowerBall

The PowerBall jackpot draw requires players to pick 5 main number from 1 to 50 and one PowerBall number from 1 20 fro an entry fee R% per board.

The record prize for any lottery game in SA came in PowerBall when one winner scooped and incredible R232 131 750.69 in the draw held on 19 February 2019.

PowerBall Plus

PowerBall Plus is same as PowerBall it gives players a second chance to win.

When buying a PowerBall ticket players can pay Rs.2.50 per board to enter the PowerBall Plus draw.

Odd are same while prizes are slighter lower

It was introduced on 28 November 2015 by the National Lottery of South Africa.

Porsha Williams Files for Divorce from Simon Guobadia after 15 Months of Marriage

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum wed the Nigerian born businessman in November 2022.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum filed for divorce from Guobadia on Thursday in Atlanta. Simon Guobadia and Porsha William is coming to end over a year after they tied the knot.

The cause of their separation is ongoing matter add the insider.

Guobadia 59 and Williams 42 said I do in November 22 in a nigerian traditional native law and custom ceremony followed by American ceremony in Atlanta.

The pair declared their engagement in May 21 after one month of dating. Yes we are crazy in love. Williams captioned a selfie with Guobadia ” I know it is fast but we are living life each day to fullest. I choose happiness every morning and every night.

Williams first joined RHOA back in its 5th season. After leaving the show in season 13 she and Guobadia appeared together on Real Housewives spinoff Porsha;s Family Matters in 2021.

Williams signed an overall scripted deal with NBCUniversal on scripted project opportunities across the company broadcast and streaming properties.

The reality star now entrepreneur who is mom to 4 year old daughter Plar announced she is set to return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for upcoming sixteenth season after 2 years away from Bravo series.

She last appeared in 3rd season of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip which aired previous year.

Porsha Williams Husband has Immigration issues

  • Porsha Williams new husband Simon Guobadia is facing challenges getting US citizenship due to history of crime’
  • Uncertainty remains whether Simon Guobadia seeking citizenship approval indeed William’s husband which impact season 16 of RHOA

The Jasmine Brand reports Guobadia alleged crimes start in 1982 when the first came to country and then leave the country in 1985 with credit card issue.Court documents show that first denial came back in july 2022. when hearing was requested to solve in October 22 the denial was reaffirmed as it turns out he had ordered to exile the US and not return.

The Simon Guobadia Scandal Play Out in Season 16 of RHOA

Season 16 of the series does not have full cast list. it was open up that Williams was returning fans had lot of hope now this news has come out about Guobadia pas and lack of citizenship it bring a query over how much he will be on the show.

Williams relationship with Guobadia during Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta when she join the series. The last fans saw of two on Bravo was her shortlived spinoff. Porsha Family matters where they dealt with backlash from engagement and Williams still hung up on her ex Dennis McKinnley.

Phil Mattingly and Poppy Harlow Bid Farewell to CNN This Morning Crew in Final Show ‘We are Incredibly Proud’

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Friday marked the end of current iteration of CNN This Morning with anchors Phil Mattingly and Poppy Harlow and they signed off by putting their crew center and front.

After showing some behind scenes of the control room crew members of the studio crew joined the anchors at new desk as Harlow thanked them.

CNN declared shakeup to morning schedule earlier this month which put a nail in coffin of morning show that Chris Lich launched as mega move at the CNN.

The current host of 6 am to 9 am slor Mattingly and Harlow will have new roles at network as anchor Kasie Hunt takes over a new shorter version of CNN This morning 5 am to 7 am.

CNN New will take over rest of morning from 7am to 10 am.

Mattingly expressed “Before we go a quick point of personal privilege as the folks we cover on capitol hill might say. The word privilege here i think is particularly apt because that is what it has been every day and night and morning to work with our extraordinary team here.

To our bookers, writers, editors, APs, PAs producers you are the soul and heart of something for which we are incredibly proud.

Your immeasurable talents have infused every show.Your good humor, smiles have filed every morning.

Harlow In some remarkable way I m the problem here. You guys have seemed to manage to keep me mainly me on time in right place at right time. No surprise Phil is early all time and Im running in at the last minute.

Seriously guys we would literally be nowhere without you.

Taylor Swift in Sydney: Eras Tour Tickets, Set list, times & everything you need to know

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Taylor Swift in Sydney. She reached during Monday storm that wreak havoc on sydney.She move out from restaurant and visit zoo yesterday.

She hits stage at Accor Stadium in Sydney Olympic Park for 4 nights this week from Friday February 23 to Monday February 26.

Taylor Swift Eras Tour is everything you are hoping it to be spectacular, transformative.Three and half hours of pure musical joy 96000 close friends.

If you are luck to get a ticket everything you need to know about her sydney shows

What time will Taylor Swift come on stage?

All gates to Accor Stadium will open at 4 30 pm.Every single seat is assigned which mean you need to go early to get a berth in mosh pit.

The music will start at 6 20 pm with pop princess Sabrina Carpenter as opening act. Taylor will come out on stage but all signs point to around 7 30 pm or 8 pm at latest.

What is Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Sydney?

Taylor take on stage at Accor Stadium for her first Sydney Eras Tour concert on Friday February 23. She will perform on Saturday 24,Sunday 25 Monday 26 before move to Singapore to sing her heart out for Six shows.

Who will be supporting Taylor Swift in Sydney?

Singer songwriter Sabrina Carpenter will be supporting Taylor on Aussie leg of the Eras Tour. She best known for hit songs Nonsense On My Way on Tuesday Feb 13 a new batch of tickets dropped fro sydney shows.

The tickets on sale were fro seats with obscured views. 

What can I bring to Taylor Swift Sydney?

There are specific rules for you can and can not brings to Taylors Eras Tour in Sydney.

You can not bring

  • Umbrellas
  • Outsided food
  • D rings carabiners for friendship bracelets
  • Metal
  • Hard plastic containers
  • Signs bigger than 28 x45 cm
  • Studded Jewellry

you can bring

  • Rain Poncho
  • Sealed Water bottle no more than 600ml larger
  • A Portable charger
  • Bracelets
  • One bag

Are there any Taylor Swift Sydney tickets left?

This would not come shock to anyone demand for Taylor Swift tickets has been through roof. Limited number of new Taylor Swift tickets went on sale at 4pm on Thursday.

What’s the full setlist for the Eras Tour?

The Eras Tour has setlist like no other staggering 3 hours. Tour has been travelling around the globe.Here is the Ears Tour setlist for Australia.

  • Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince
  • Cruel Summer
  • The Man
  • You need to calm down
  • Lover
  • The Archer
  • Fearless
  • You Belong with me
  • Love Story
  • Tis the Damn Season
  • Willow
  • Marjoie
  • Champagne Problems
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Taylor Swift mural appears in Surry Hills outraged by locals

Huge tribute to Taylor Swift has popped up in Sydney ahead of her 3 shows in harbour city.

The mega portrait of Swift is on Crown Street in Surry Hills and portrays her wearing a red wrap dress with her eyes angled downward.

Taylor Swift mural has popped up in Sydney before stars arrival for her 3 shows but artwork has been lashed by locals who say it seem more like Donald Trump or MAFS contestant.

Swift arrived in Melbourne previous week where she played three sell out shows performing for nearly 280,ooo people as well as thousands more who waited outside the MCG to hear her play.

More than 620,000 ticket have been sold in total in Australia for the Eras Tour estimated to boost Melbourne economy more than $1bn.

More than 60 extra flights 11000 seats were added by Qantas to schedule and bookings increased by 1500 per cent when tickets went on sale.

Fans have flown into Melbourne and Sydney from all over Australia resulting in 30 per cent increase in passengers from flights into the 2 cities over the concert time compared to same time in 2023.

Over 60 extra flights 11,000 seats were added by Qantas to schedule and bookings increased by 1500 per cent when tickets went on sale.

Swift arrived in Melbourne last week where she played 3 sell out show performing for 290,000 people as well as thousands who waited outside the MCG to hear her play.