As the winter season wound down in early 1998, Central Florida received more-than-average rainfall, which spurred growth of new underbrush and vegetation in woodlands and rural areas.
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Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
At the 1958 World Cup, a 17-year-old played his way onto the field for Brazil and spurred them to win the whole tournament, almost single-handedly.
Anthony provoked and goaded Metcalf, Wirskye said.
—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
In the ensuing chaos, one of those two young men takes the stage, goaded on by his friend, and soon has the audience dancing to his melodies and words.
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