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DeSantis, CFO call for investigation into high spending under ex-UF president Ben Sasse
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A month after the University of Florida’s president abruptly resigned, state officials are now calling for an investigation into allegations of exorbitant spending. Nearly $17 million were spent in 17 months under former UF president Ben Sasse. This has prompted Governor Ron Desantis’ office to investigate the spending. Less than two […]
Eastern Florida State College Women’s Volleyball Defeats Salt Lake CC at FSW Tournament
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Eastern Florida State College women’s volleyball team defeated No. 4 Salt Lake Community College in straight sets Saturday at the FSW Battle at the Beach Tournament. The No. 19 Titans, who are now 2-1 on the season, picked up the win 25-12, 25-20...
Friday Night Roundup: All the area high school football action
Here's a roundup of Week One's action from around West Orange and Southwest Orange County. Starting off with the Orange Observer Game of the Week: The Ocoee Knights travel to Apopka. Ocoee Knights (0-0) at Apopka Blue Darters (0-0) After a 40-0 performance against Oak Ridge High, the Knights will...
Central Florida Man Indicted for Murder for Fatal Shooting Over Pool Pump
A 29-year-old Central Florida man was indicted for murder for fatally shooting a father of three young children over a pool pump. An Osceola County grand jury formally indicted Joshua Miller for First Degree Murder with a Firearm and Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon. On June 8th, Miller...
LGBTQ+ travel info nixed from state website
Key West, Fort Lauderdale and Wilton Manors are among several Florida cities that have long been top U.S. destinations for LGBTQ+ tourists. So it came as a surprise this week when travelers learned that Florida’s tourism marketing agency quietly removed the “LGBTQ Travel” section from its website sometime in the past few months. Business owners who cater to Florida’s LGBTQ+ tourists said Wednesday that it was the latest attempt by officials in the state to erase the LGBTQ+ community. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis previously championed legislation to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, and supported a ban on gender-affirming care for minors.
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