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NFL Hall Of Famer Lawrence Taylor Arrested In Florida Once Again
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been arrested in Florida, as a result of not following his conditions as a registered sex offender. According to TMZ, Broward County Jail said that Taylor turned himself in on Wednesday at 5 pm, after he had a felony warrant regarding the former NFL player not reporting a name or residence change.
Florida Republicans and Democrats eye independent voters ahead of November election
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Voter registration data show an increasing amount of people are registering as “no party affiliation,” or NPA. Statewide election data show NPA voters now make up more than a fourth of Florida’s registered voters. And Osceola County Supervisor of Elections data show the number of NPA voters in the county has surpassed the number of registered Republicans and is nearing the number of registered Democrats.
Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
Citrus Music Will Produce the Orlando Premiere of ALICE BY HEART
When the madness of the world is too much to bear, we take refuge in the stories we love. From the TONY and GRAMMY award-winning creators of SPRING AWAKENING, the Off-Broadway hit, ALICE BY HEART, is making its Orlando premiere with an exciting and intimate production at the ME Theatre with the award-winning creative team behind Orlando Fringe's THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando Police crackdown on illegal parking at MCO
In an effort to ensure public safety, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) and the Orlando Police Department (OPD) have been paying increased attention to illegal parking in and around Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) busiest areas.
Gilzean inks no-bid deal with close friend to represent Orange elections office
Facing a lawsuit that threatened an expensive redesign of ballots for the upcoming election, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean turned to a close friend to represent his office in court. The supervisor, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, inked a no-bid deal with Michael Sasso, a Winter Park attorney, to represent the office in a case that could open ...
State lawmakers demand answers from Florida Department of Health after massive data breach
State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the Florida Department of Health hack after 9 Investigates confirmed Tuesday more than 40,000 files were stolen and leaked on the dark web.
Are shark attacks in Florida occurring more frequently than usual?
Shark attacks have been making waves across the country all summer long, especially in Florida. The state has already reported several bites this year, sparking the question: Are shark attacks occurring at a higher-than-normal rate?
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Library saved after push from Altamonte Springs residents
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Altamonte Springs residents came together to save their local library. In an Altamonte Springs City Commission meeting on Thursday, commissioners voted to keep the city's local library after the city announced it would close. Last week, the city announced the last day to check out books...
Republicans Folley, Benarroch talk Medicaid, guns, more at first District 81 forum
Republican representative candidates Greg Folley and Yvette Benarroch talked everything from guns, social media and affordable housing to the arts, small businesses, immigration and man-made meats at the first forum for Florida District 81 on July 16. Organized by the Naples Reagan Club – formerly the Naples Republican Club –...
Residency program looks to help fill doctor shortage in fast-growing Pasco County
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Florida is in desperate need of doctors. With a growing population and many doctors aging out of practice, the state is doing what it can to attract more physicians. Hospitals are also taking their own approaches to filling the need. Just this month, Florida TaxWatch ranked...
Christmas in July? Seminole County nonprofit teams up to help train next generations of Santas
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – Ho, ho, how do you portray Santa in the correct way? Well, the Winter Springs nonprofit Christmas Dreams is partnering with School4Santas to host a two-day event to train the next generation of “Santas, Mrs. Claus and those interested in the Santa industry,” according to a news release.
Oviedo moves forward with Police Building Referendum for Nov. 5 elections
OVIEDO, Fla. — The city of Oviedo is revising its pitch to voters to ask for more than $20 million in taxpayer money to revamp the city’s police headquarters. Last year, more than 60% of voters voted against the referendum that would have allowed the city to borrow up to $35 million for the proposed Public Safety Building Project.
Darden To Acquire Chuy’s
Darden Restaurants announced on July 17 that it’s buying the Tex-Mex chain Chuy’s. Orlando, FL-based Darden, which owns Olive Garden, The Capital Grill, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddars, Yard House and other casual dining brands, will pay about $605 million for Chuy’s in an all-cash transaction. The deal will help diversify the Darden portfolio into a new dining category, the company says.
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