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Florida woman wins over $4M in lawsuit against Publix after slipping at store
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County jury awarded over $4 million to a woman after she slipped in a Publix store nearly four years ago, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan. Court records show that the woman — Heidi Jordan of Brevard County, who is represented by Morgan & Morgan — visited a Publix Supermarket along US-27 in Leesburg back in August 2020.
‘It’s a hard life:’ Homeless numbers rise in Orlando’s 32801 ZIP code
ORLANDO, Fla. – Homeless services organizations are struggling to keep up with the rising number of people living in Orlando’s downtown core without shelter. “It’s a hard life,” Alicia said. “It’s hard being that old.”. Alicia did not want to give her last name,...
Florida Man Learns Shooting Down A Drone Is A Felony After Blasting Walmart Delivery Out Of The Sky
Shooting down a drone is a federal crime. The FAA considers drones to be aircrafts and thus, shooting down a drone is the legal equivalent of shooting down an airplane. That said, it is rare that damage to drones is prosecuted the same as damage to planes even if they are equivalent in the eyes […] The post Florida Man Learns Shooting Down A Drone Is A Felony After Blasting Walmart Delivery Out Of The Sky appeared first on BroBible.
Orange County things to do, starting July 5
What’s happening Wade in the Water Wednesdays: A designated window of time every week designed especially for adults and seniors within the community of Eatonville. Experience the benefits of aquatic activities in a fun and friendly environment. No prior swimming experience is necessary. 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Eatonville Community Pool, 142 S. West St., Eatonville, free, ...
National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15)
This month, Orlando Cat Café will be donating several pet oxygen masks to Lake County Fire Department to help save local pets. This is an annual tradition for us in recognition of National Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15th! It’s also the purr-fect time to review the safety guidelines that you have in place for your precious kitties!
Orange County TDT sets new May record, but total lower than April
Shrugging off record high temperatures, tourist-tax collections soared in May, too, rebounding from a year ago and setting a new record for the month. The Tourist Development Tax, a 6% surcharge on hotel rooms and other short-term lodging like Airbnb rentals, brought in about $28.4 million in May, about $200,000 better than the previous best for the month, set in 2022 during a streak of record ...
Restaurant rundown: two eateries close while eight open in Daytona, Flagler area
Eight new restaurants opened for business in the month of June, while only two closed, marking a positive trend for the area's dining scene. New establishments are serving some unique offerings ranging from deep-fried favorites and sauce-smothered bites to sweet treats and more. So, if you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, check out the latest restaurants and cafés in the Volusia-Flagler region. ...
Man shot in Pine Hills
PINE HILLS, Fla. – A man was hospitalized after being shot Tuesday night in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 9:15 p.m. to a shooting reported out of the 5600 block of Lejeune Drive, learning on the way that Orlando police had located an injured man at the nearby intersection of North Pine Hills Road and North Lane.
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