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Lakeland's Deputy City Manager Emily Colon resigns. Family is moving to Orlando
After five years of service, Lakeland's second-highest ranking administrator has announced her resignation. Emily Colón, the city's assistant city manager, submitted her resignation to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse last week. Colón and her family will be relocating to Orlando. "This is a bittersweet moment for my family and...
New poll: Suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell leads in race to reclaim job
A new poll released by former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell shows her 11 points ahead of her successor Andrew Bain as she runs to retake her former position following her suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023. The poll was conducted by Change Research through an online survey of 887 likely 2024 voters in Orange and Osceola counties in June. The Worrell campaign agreed to ...
Orlando to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Sweet Deals and Free Scoops Across the City
This Sunday, July 21, the sweet tooth of Orlando will be appeased with an array of ice cream deals as establishments across the area celebrate National Ice Cream Day. According to ClickOrlando, former President Ronald Reagan initiated the holiday in 1984 and since then, it's become a day for ice cream lovers to relish discounts and free offerings. This year's hot spots include Dairy Queen, handing out free Dilly Bars with any purchase, and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, halving prices on scoops for the afternoon.
Unexpected $300K donation secures homeless services in Orlando: ‘We prayed for a miracle’
An Orlando-based homeless service nonprofit announced this week that an unexpected contribution has made it possible for the organization to remain open all summer. SALT Outreach was expected to reduce services after a large financial loss threatened to pause laundry, showers, and mail services for the community of people experiencing homelessness in Orlando.
Orlando business leaders sound alarm on ‘overregulation’ as officials considers new rules for bars
Orlando city commissioners are primed to impose another regulation on downtown nightclubs, but some in the business community are now sounding the alarm on possible “overregulation.”
Florida woman sued for putting concrete in neighborhood storm drain, causing flooding issues
LONGWOOD, Fla. — A Florida woman is facing a lawsuit and a notice of code violation after she filled a storm drain with concrete, causing a major flooding problem in her neighborhood, according to media outlets. Diane Goglas sent her Shadow Bay neighbors a letter in March saying a...
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