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51-year-old found unconscious in popular Orlando resort pool dies, Florida cops say
A 51-year-old man died after he was found unresponsive in a pool at a popular Orlando resort, Florida authorities said. He’s the second Discovery Cove guest in less than two months to be found unconscious in the water and later die, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Maitland, Orange County to meet on SunRail commuter train cost concerns
Leaders with Orange County and the city of Maitland have agreed to meet soon to discuss the city's funding responsibilities for SunRail. City council members on June 24 agreed to give a 180-day notice of its plans to end Maitland's interlocal agreement with the county tied to the commuter rail system but will delay sending the notice until city staff can meet with county leaders to address concerns.
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill to Appear in Court Facing Fraud Accusations
The legal battle for Regina Hill, the suspended District 5 commissioner, continues as she is set to appear at the Orange County courthouse on Tuesday. Hill faces accusations of fraud and exploiting an elderly woman, charges to which she has entered a not-guilty plea. According to Spectrum News 13, she was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis post-indictment.
Trial of suspended Orlando District 5 commissioner Regina Hill set for September
ORLANDO, Fla. — Suspended District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill returned to an Orange County courtroom on Tuesday morning. Hill's attorney, John Notari, requested a trial this year, and the judge set her pretrial date for Sept. 17 at 9 a.m. Her trial period was scheduled for about Sept. 30.
Amy Mercado re-elected Orange Property Appraiser after opponent who sued her drops out
Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado was re-elected Monday after her only challenger withdrew from the race. Mercado was first elected Property Appraiser in 2020 following two terms in the Florida House of Representatives. Her 2024 challenger — briefly — was local real estate attorney Kevin Pribell, who accused her office of undervaluing a condo he owned in Winter Park. At a hearing he ...
Man in Critical Condition After Being Found Unresponsive at Discovery Cove in Orlando
A man in his 50s is in critical condition after being found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove, an aquatic park and sister site to SeaWorld Orlando. According to ClickOrlando, the incident occurred early Monday morning and the individual was quickly transported to a local hospital. The Orange County...
Man dies after being found unresponsive in Discovery Cove Orlando pool: Sheriff's office
ORLANDO, Fla. - A man has died after being found unresponsive in a Discovery Cove Orlando pool on Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Douglas Reid, 51, was taken to Orlando Health Doctor Phillips for a possible drowning and was pronounced deceased at the hospital on Monday evening. The cause and manner of his death is pending an investigation by the Orange County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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