Stay hydrated in the heat

By Amanda Smith / asmith@valenciavoice.com
July 17, 2012
Filed under Lifestyle

Staying hydrated in the summer heat is a constant battle. A fourth heat wave in the already-steamy season will begin this week. With record breaking temperatures across the country and heat index values up to 100 degrees, staying hydrated is the main key to safely enjoy the summer. The following are... Read more »

Family Guy on big screen

By Amanda Smith / asmith@valenciavoice.com
July 3, 2012
Filed under Lifestyle

“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane brought his crude humor to the big screen this weekend with “Ted.”  Mark Wahlberg plays John Bennett, a man in his 30s whose best friend is his childhood teddy bear, Ted (Seth MacFarlane), who came to life one Christmas in Bennett’s adolescent years. Mila... Read more »

Weather beats BBQ bash

By Amanda Smith / asmith@valenciavoice.com
June 13, 2012
Filed under News

The Central Florida Pork & Wings BBQ Bash and Competition was a victim to rain in its opening weekend.Organizers expected a large crowd due to the allure of a summertime BBQ, but cloudy skies and afternoon showers put a damper on the festivities. Rain did not play a factor in the mood of event... Read more »

Ridley Scott’s latest is far from his greatest

By Amanda Smith / asmith@valenciavoice.com
June 12, 2012
Filed under Lifestyle

Director Ridley Scott’s new prequel to “Alien” hits the viewer with a confusing look at extraterrestrial life.“ It wasn’t a bad movie but what in the world was going on?” said UCF student Chase Terry. “ It was confusing as hell.”Set in the year 2089, the team of explorers on the... Read more »

BBQ Bash Set To Fire Up Central Florida

By Amanda Smith / asmith@valenciavoice.com
May 13, 2012
Filed under Lifestyle

It’s time to fire up the barbecues!  The Central Florida Pork & Wings BBQ Bash & Competition will be kicking off two days of activities at the Central Florida Fairgrounds starting Friday, June 8 at 5:00 p.m.. The event will feature barbecue grilling competitions, giveaways and more. Grilling... Read more »