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Video shows moment deputies find body
A newly released video reveals the moment deputies discovered the body of Shakeira Rucker inside a storage unit in Apopka a week after she was reported missing. Authorities said they opened the unit, which they believe belonged to Rucker's estranged husband, Cory Hill, and found her remains.
Wildlands Conservation launches new Gopher Tortoise license plate
Tampa-based nonprofit, Wildlands Conservation (Website), has just launched a new license plate to help raise funds to protect gopher tortoises. The gopher tortoise is a threatened species in the state of Florida, due to the loss of its upland habitat – which happens to be very easy to build on. They are seen as keystone species that are vital to the health of their ecosystems, and their burrows provide shelter for an estimated 350 other species.
Cheatle resigns after Florida rep calls for criminal, contempt charges
(The Center Square) – The director of the U.S. Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, resigned on Tuesday after Democrats and Republicans called for her to step down or be fired for the agency’s failure to protect former President Donald Trump from a would-be assassin on July 13. Cheatle's resignation Tuesday came after U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, asked the chairman of the U.S. House Oversight Committee, Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, to consider bringing criminal charges for perjury and contempt against her, saying she believes Cheatle...
Volusia County Council splits on whether to change zoning rules at fuel terminal site
Most members of the Volusia County Council voiced opposition at a development workshop on Tuesday to using a zoning change to stop the proposed fuel terminal project near Ormond Beach. Instead, they favored letting the process play out and hinted that progress could be on the way. ...
Upcoming Public Meeting for Edgewater Drive New Traffic Signal
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on Edgewater Drive (State Road (S.R.) 424) from south of Satel Drive to north of Aloha Street on Thursday, August 1, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this project is to address identified safety issues by signalizing the offset intersection along Edgewater Drive at Satel Drive and Aloha Street.
26Health announces leadership changes, return of gender-affirming care
The team at 26Health celebrate Latrice Stewart’s promotion to CEO. (Photo from 26Health’s Facebook) ORLANDO | 26Health, a Central Florida nonprofit focused on providing health care services “rooted in our LGBTQIA+ heritage, lineage and history” has announced several changes to its leadership over the last several weeks.
Former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill Investigated for Abusing Power of Attorney and Financial Misconduct
The cloud of legal troubles continues to gather over former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill, as an array of federal investigations and allegations have surfaced. ClickOrlando reports that new documents reveal a concurrent investigation by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, focused on the purchase of a home using federal loans for the mortgage. Details from the State Attorney’s Office pointedly accuse Hill of abusing the power of attorney granted by a 96-year-old woman, leading to the procurement of a $428,000 mortgage and the unauthorized diversion of over $100,000 for personal amenities, including cosmetic procedures.
Kyle Bracewell Returns To Mount Dora High School As Principal
Mount Dora, FL — Kyle Bracewell is set to return to Mount Dora High School, this time taking on the role of principal. Bracewell, who has a long-standing connection with the school, will replace the outgoing principal, Marlene Straughan who was promoted to Regional Executive Director for Region 1, which includes schools in Eustis, Umatilla, Sorrento, Lady Lake and Mount Dora, along with Lake County Virtual School.
Ocoee High School earns "A" rating for first time ever
For the first time in Ocoee High School's history, it has received an "A" rating from the Florida Department of Education. This rating marks a rise of 146 points over four years for the Knights. Ocoee High also received the highest percentage of total points in school history; the highest...
Howl-O-Sprint – Run for Your Life: Friday, Sept. 13
SeaWorld Orlando’s inaugural Howl-O-Sprint 5K Run is the ultimate Halloween thrill, and you’re invited—if you dare! Join us as darkness falls on Friday, Sept. 13 for a heart-pounding race through terrifying scare zones and past chilling roller coasters as sinister characters pursue you relentlessly. Survive to cross...
Four Merciless Queens Terrorize in Newly Announced Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zone
Universal Orlando is treating horror fans today with a second scare zone announcement for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights event. After announcing the two-in-one scare zone Duality of Fear this morning, Universal Orlando has since revealed the fourth scare zone coming to Halloween Horror Nights this year. In Demon...
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