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Allegiant will launch a new nonstop flight from CVG to Orlando International Airport on Feb.

12 in response to regional leisure travel demand. The route increases Allegiant's service to 23 nonstop destinations.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden announced that Hamilton County residents can enjoy half price admission from Aug.

21 to 23. Staff will check valid photo ID at the gate to redeem the discount.

The new Culture Center for Teens opened at Booker T.

Washington Community Center (1140 S. Front St.) to offer local youth spaces for art, homework help, and community events; the $2 million, five-year renovation was partly funded by Butler County Commissioners.

GasBuddy data shows Ohio gas prices are still higher than last year despite some stations offering rates as low as $3.492 per gallon, with Buc-ee’s in Dayton and Circle K in Fairfield among the cheapest; the map details price variations across Dayton, Springfield and Butler County.

Today, construction began on Monroe Schools’ new $62 million high school at the Yankee Road campus with plans to open in fall 2028.

The project will ease overcrowding and includes a planned road connection pending final approval from local authorities.

Miami University requires nearly 5,000 students to learn AI this fall in 13 departments including those at the Hamilton campus (the initial phase will expand to additional departments by fall).

The program will build essential digital skills for graduates.

Tri-State high school is expanding mental health services to offer students walk-in counseling during school hours (no appointments are necessary).

The new program aims to improve student well-being on campus.

Starting this fall, Ohio law House Bill 96 (which counts all missed school hours, including doctor visits) means schools will contact parents sooner when students miss over 10% of required hours.