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River otter responsible for multiple deaths at Lake Eola
A river otter was discovered in Lake Eola on Monday, July 15, unfortunately, the City of Orlando’s Families, Parks, and Recreation staff also found two Australian Black swans and one duck dead. The assumption is that the otter is responsible for the deaths of the swans and ducks though it was not caught on camera.
Lakeland's Deputy City Manager Emily Colon resigns. Family is moving to Orlando
After five years of service, Lakeland's second-highest ranking administrator has announced her resignation. Emily Colón, the city's assistant city manager, submitted her resignation to City Manager Shawn Sherrouse last week. Colón and her family will be relocating to Orlando. "This is a bittersweet moment for my family and...
Orlando to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with Sweet Deals and Free Scoops Across the City
This Sunday, July 21, the sweet tooth of Orlando will be appeased with an array of ice cream deals as establishments across the area celebrate National Ice Cream Day. According to ClickOrlando, former President Ronald Reagan initiated the holiday in 1984 and since then, it's become a day for ice cream lovers to relish discounts and free offerings. This year's hot spots include Dairy Queen, handing out free Dilly Bars with any purchase, and Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, halving prices on scoops for the afternoon.
Orlando business leaders sound alarm on ‘overregulation’ as officials considers new rules for bars
Orlando city commissioners are primed to impose another regulation on downtown nightclubs, but some in the business community are now sounding the alarm on possible “overregulation.”
Downtown Orlando nightclub loses workers, revenue after city regulations
ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando city commissioners are set to approve further restrictions on nightclubs in downtown on Aug. 12, but the move comes at a price, according to a multi-venue group. John SanFelippo is the managing partner of The Beacham in Downtown Orlando, as well as the six venues...
New poll: Suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell leads in race to reclaim job
A new poll released by former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell shows her 11 points ahead of her successor Andrew Bain as she runs to retake her former position following her suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023. The poll was conducted by Change Research through an online survey of 887 likely 2024 voters in Orange and Osceola counties in June. The Worrell campaign agreed to ...
Unexpected $300K donation secures homeless services in Orlando: ‘We prayed for a miracle’
An Orlando-based homeless service nonprofit announced this week that an unexpected contribution has made it possible for the organization to remain open all summer. SALT Outreach was expected to reduce services after a large financial loss threatened to pause laundry, showers, and mail services for the community of people experiencing homelessness in Orlando.
Orlando man got COVID money from Palm Beach County by posing as landlord, OIG reports
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — An Orlando man is accused of posing as a Palm Beach County landlord to steal thousands of dollars in pandemic relief funds from the county and trying to get tens of thousands more. The county’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) alleges Antonio...
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