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Orlando entrepreneur creates Quest 3 version of health app
Danny Tapia’s vision for his future includes a successful career in emerging technologies. The resources he has found in Central Florida, including a huge hospital system, a supportive university incubation program and a handful of tech supporters, have given him a head start. At just 21 years old, the...
Register for NAMI's 'Ending the Silence' virtual session
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is looking for people passionate about mental health awareness and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people. NAMI Greater Orlando is hosting a free virtual session on Friday, July 26, from 12-1 p.m. It's focused on the Ending the Silence program.
Unlicensed driver caught with no registration and marijuana in 7-Eleven parking lot
A Eustis man with a suspended license was arrested in the 7-Eleven parking lot for driving without registration and marijuana possession. A deputy observed a gold Buick at a gas pump at Circle K, located at 31734 State Road 44 in Eustis, around 2:47 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. A query of the attached tag revealed the license plate was surrendered to the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office.
Ocala man pleads guilty to drug distribution charges, faces up to life in prison
OCALA, Florida — Terrance Maurice Washington, a 41-year-old resident of Ocala, has pleaded guilty to six counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute, according to United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Washington faces a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years, up to life, in...
40-year prison term for man who fatally shot another man outside an Ocala grocery store
A man convicted of murder has been sentenced to a 40-year prison term. Here's what we know about that case and others heard at the Marion County Judicial Center the week of July 15. State v. Leandre Rashad Cox. Judge: Circuit Judge Robert Hodges. Lawyers: Assistant State Attorney Adam Smith...
Orlando church pastor who called himself a 'prophet' on trial for wife's death
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando church pastor who called himself a “prophet” is going on trial for allegedly murdering his wife. Sylvester Ofori, 39, is charged with first degree murder for the shooting death of his wife Barbara Tommey. She was killed as she walked into work at a Navy Federal Credit Union in 2020.
Volusia, Flagler Democrats praise President Joe Biden for putting country ahead of himself
Disappointment, pride, resolve. News of Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race with just more than three months before the 2024 election was met locally with a mix of emotions Sunday afternoon. "It's kind of shocking, even though you knew this is what they were talking about,"...
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday night, 22-year-old man was shot to death in Sanford during a meetup for the sale of a pair of headphones, police said. Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Girl's death sparks concerns about other Florida facilities run by TrueCore
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice removed TrueCore from a five-year, $31.5 million contract after a girl died at Lake Academy. Some call for contractors to be removed from other facilities.
Historic Black communities often overlooked before and after disaster strikes
Weather watchers everywhere were astounded to see Hurricane Beryl ramp up in just two days from tropical storm strength to a Category 5 behemoth packing wind speeds of 165 mph. Its July 1 emergence as a Category 4 storm and growth the next day to Cat 5 strength were the...
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