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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
Windermere Downs home tops Windermere sales from July 8 to 15
A Windermere Downs home topped all Windermere residential real-estate transactions from July 8 to 15. The home at 1741 Woody Drive, Windermere, sold July 10, for $835,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,790 square feet of living area. Days on market: 23. The sellers were represented by Jonathan Minerick, HOMECOIN.COM.
Altamonte Springs teen has safety message for others after lightning strike
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A teenager struck by lightning in Altamonte Springs Monday night is now recovering at home, and describing the frightening experience. Daniel Sharkey says he was trying to cut his neighbor’s lawn when lightning struck a nearby tree — and him. Sharkey said the...
Coffee With A Cop Held At Lemont Coffee Lounge
The Clermont Police Department (CPD) held its bi-monthly Coffee with a Cop community relations event on Wednesday, July 17th at Lemont Coffee Lounge, 821 West Minneola Avenue, Clermont. Coffee with a Cop is a program designed to enhance the community relationship with law enforcement officers and the citizens of the communities that they serve. Businesses throughout the area often host the Coffee with a Cop program to exhibit not only support of the community but also support of the local first responders in the community. It also provides a neutral location for real conversations about issues that matter.
Orlando Forecast: Intense Heat and Thunderstorms Expected This Weekend
Orlando locals, brace yourselves for another bout of sweltering heat and afternoon thunderstorms this weekend. The National Weather Service in Melbourne has issued a weather forecast indicating that the Orlando area will continue to face hot and humid conditions, with peak heat indices soaring to 103-107F degrees today. These conditions are expected to intensify over the weekend, potentially prompting Heat Advisories for parts of the area.
Long lines, canceled flights at Central Florida airports after global technology outage
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando International Airport (MCO) came to a halt Friday morning after a global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks offline and media outlets off air in a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world. The airport said several carriers are experiencing issues affecting...
Epic Universe construction update: Butterbeer billboard in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Will Epic Universe serve Butterbeer? As construction for the new park continues in Orlando, a billboard advertises Butterbeer inside The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Epic Universe Preview Center tour. ‘Happiness is Butterbeer’ in Orlando’s third Harry Potter world. Butterbeer might be on...
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.”
Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens
OMAHA — Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet...
Florida attorney general’s office and ACC come to agreement, documents at center of legal battle to be made public
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The documents at the center of the Florida State University’s ACC legal battle may soon be available to the public, according to Florida attorney general Ashley Moody. She said her office and the attorneys for the ACC have reached in agreement to provide the ACC’s...
Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The DOT then put up new state line signs saying, “Welcome to the Free State of Florida.” Free — to do what, exactly? Drive reeeeeally fast because you’re […] The post Florida sits on federal EV money that could provide more chargers appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Grassroots groups end voter registration drives, fearing Florida law pushed by GOP
A key part of the election season lead-up has disappeared this summer across Florida, with voter registration by grassroots groups all but halted because of a new state law many say targets minorities and younger voters. The number of voters registered by so-called third-party organizations is down dramatically. Just over 7,000 voters have been enrolled through the...
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