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Owner of closed Polk law firm asks Supreme Court to halt disciplinary cases against him
The owner of a law firm that catered to elderly clients wants the Florida Supreme Court to halt disciplinary action against him over his admitted misuse of company funds. Family Elder Law, based in Lake Wales, shuttered its offices there and in Lakeland and Sebring last month with no warning to clients. The...
Wealthy Floridians Are Buying Up All of N.Y.C.’s Luxury Homes, a New Report Says
It was only a couple of years ago that a record number of high-earning New Yorkers fled the Big Apple. Oh, how the times have changed.Inside the New Southeast Asian N.Y.C. Restaurant From a Korean Fine Dining Pioneer In 2022, approximately 545,000 New York City residents packed their bags and moved to other parts of the country. A whopping 90,000 New Yorkers headed south to Florida, according to census data. As of last month, the state’s population had swelled to over 23 million, and each year has been adding anywhere from 350,000 to 375,000 new residents over the last decade. However, a new report from...
South Florida felon votes for first time in nearly 30 years
MIAMI — Dwight Spencer has been out of prison since 2017, and he's still having trouble finding steady work. Spencer was convicted of felony drug possession charges in Florida in the 1990s. He was also convicted of federal charges and spent 20 years in federal prison before President Barack Obama commuted his sentence. "I was very happy but still a little weary of coming back to society," Spencer said. He also just got back his right to vote. Florida voters passed Amendment 4 in 2018, which restores a felon's right to vote once they complete all terms of their sentence....
Pictures: Good morning, Wekiwa Springs State Park
Scenes from Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka on a hot summer day, Friday, August 23, 2024. At 7,723 acres, Wekiwa Springs is one of the largest state parks in Central Florida, pumping 42 million gallons of water into the Wekiva River daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) Visitors to Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka dive to the spring boil on a hot summer day in this underwater view, Friday, August 23, 2024. At 7,723 acres, Wekiwa Springs is one of the largest state parks in Central Florida, pumping 42 million gallons of 72-degree water into the Wekiva River daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)
In a pickle: Creative corn dog stand opens at Disney’s Boardwalk
BAY LAKE, Fla. – Disney guests can step right up and get their corn dogs at a new Disney Boardwalk food stand. Made popular in Disneyland, Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs opened to guests on Friday after announcing it would be expanding east last year. The menu features dogs ranging...
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Presents: Let’s TacoBout Two Great Causes Fundraiser to Benefit Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake (Sept 7)
The Kiwanis Club of Clermont is thrilled to announce a special fundraising event, “Let’s Taco Bout Two Great Causes” set to take place on Saturday, September 7, from 12 pm to 2 pm at the Green Valley County Club (14601 Green Valley Blvd., Clermont). This community event will support two vital organizations, Hands of Hope America and The Neighborhood Center of South Lake, both dedicated to providing services and resources to those in need within our local community.
Building Blocks Ministries Visited Orlando Cat Café And A Heartwarming Connection Between Furry Felines and Friends Developed
A recent visit to the Orlando Cat Café brought immense joy to the participants of Building Blocks Ministries, Inc. who enjoyed a memorable day filled with ear-to-ear smiles and an undeniable connection with the café’s resident kitties. Building Blocks Ministries is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at...
Career Criminal Arrested in Central Florida for Fraud Scheme, Retail Theft
A 57-year-old career criminal was arrested in Central Florida following a fraud scheme and retail theft targeting Lowe’s stores. He has been booked in the local jail 74 times. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested habitual offender Mark Brents after an Organized Retail Theft Unit investigation revealed a barcode...
Police Work to Identify, Arrest Central Florida Armed Robbery Suspect
Police are working to identify and arrest a Central Florida armed robbery suspect. The Tampa Police Department is asking the community to help identify the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on the morning of August 9th. The armed suspect, seen in the video, entered the 29th Street...
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