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The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at...
Ex-FBI informant Smirnov asks judge to follow Cannon’s lead and toss case
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov asked a judge on Monday evening to toss his criminal case based on the surprise decision by a judge in Florida to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case over the legality of a special counsel appointment. Smirnov’s attorneys argued in a court filing that Judge Otis Wright should dismiss charges that Smirnov lied to […]
DeSantis in Milwaukee: More criticism of Disney, more higher education changes promised
While the First Amendment litigation between Ron DeSantis and Disney is more than a month in the rearview mirror, the Florida governor isn't done lobbing insults at the theme park giant. "Over the years so many Republicans, any time some big bad corporation opposes what they want to do, they...
Man arrested at Florida Walgreens after waiting five hours in bathroom for store to close
Police in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, arrested a man this week they say waited in a bathroom at a local Walgreens or five hours so he could gorge on snacks and smokes for free.
Applications flood in for Orlando Public Housing Waitlist program
ORLANDO, Fla. — The clock is ticking for those who wish to submit their application for the Orlando Housing Authority’s (OHA) Public Housing Waitlist program. Applicants will have until Wednesday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m., to apply for income-based housing in Orlando and Orange County. This is the...
New Raising Cane's in Daytona Beach pays homage to NASCAR, local icons
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Raising Cane's is just days away from opening its newest Central Florida location. The popular chicken finger restaurant is set to open the doors to its Daytona Beach location for the first time on July 23. It'll be located at 2451 West International Speedway Blvd., adjacent to Daytona International Speedway. This marks the 16th Raising Cane's location in Florida and fourth in Central Florida.
Deputies Shoot Man Carrying Metal Rod Amid Orlando Chaos: Attempted Carjacking and Assault Incident
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – On Tuesday afternoon, deputies shot a guy carrying a metal rod amid an event that included two traffic wrecks, an attempted carjacking, and a random battery at an Orlando gas station. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office got calls shortly after noon regarding a car accident...
Ribbon cut on Greenlawn Manor, a new 80-unit affordable senior housing development
Senator Tom Wright and Representative Chase Tramont joined Mayor Fred Cleveland, Zone 3 Commissioner Jason McGuirk, and other city leaders Friday, July 12 to cut the ribbon on Greenlawn Manor, an 80-unit affordable senior housing development at 911 Oleander St. that is expected to be fully leased by the end of this month.
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