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Drowning of autistic toddler highlights deeper issue of recurring incidents in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - A little boy, missing for hours, was found dead Thursday afternoon in a body of water at the Sheraton Vistana Resort. Investigators say three-year-old Rakim Akbari, who was autistic, wandered off from his family and drowned. His mother confirmed to FOX 35 News the family was visiting...
Four-Star DL Jarquez Carter Chooses Ohio State over UCF
After listing the UCF Knights in his final list of five schools that also included Miami, Florida, and Penn State, four-star defensive lineman Jarquez Carter committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Thursday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The Buckeyes continued to strengthen its defensive line in the 2025 cycle,...
Sean Casterline of Orlando Discusses the Importance of Early Financial Planning
Sean Casterline holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA from the University of Florida. He is a CFA Charter holder, an NASD Arbitrator, and has held various securities licenses, including Series 7, 63, 65, 4, and 24, as well as a Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License. Active in professional and community organizations, he is a member of the University of Florida Alumni Association, Florida Citrus Sports, and serves as a Director for the Orlando CFA Institute Society. In the following article, Sean Casterline discusses the basics of financial planning, its importance for long-term financial health, tips on how to start a financial plan, and the role of a financial advisor in this process.
NexPoint Launches $39 Million Small Bay Industrial DST Offering
Alternative investments firm NexPoint announced the launch of NexPoint Small Bay II DST, a Delaware statutory trust offering. The offering is comprised of two small bay industrial properties in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metropolitan statistical area. The two properties in the DST offering include the Lakefront Property, which offers 192,767 square feet...
Orange County Sheriff’s Office Sends Team to Help Protect RNC in Milwaukee
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office sent an emergency response team to help protect the RNC in Milwaukee. Fifty dedicated members of OCSO’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to ensure safety and security at the Republican National Convention this week. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s...
NFL Hall Of Famer Lawrence Taylor Arrested In Florida Once Again
Former New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor has been arrested in Florida, as a result of not following his conditions as a registered sex offender. According to TMZ, Broward County Jail said that Taylor turned himself in on Wednesday at 5 pm, after he had a felony warrant regarding the former NFL player not reporting a name or residence change.
Florida Republicans and Democrats eye independent voters ahead of November election
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Voter registration data show an increasing amount of people are registering as “no party affiliation,” or NPA. Statewide election data show NPA voters now make up more than a fourth of Florida’s registered voters. And Osceola County Supervisor of Elections data show the number of NPA voters in the county has surpassed the number of registered Republicans and is nearing the number of registered Democrats.
Florida abortion amendment backers decry ‘dirty trick’ language approved by state panel
A Florida panel approved language that will accompany a November ballot initiative on abortion, saying the initiative will have a negative impact on the state budget, a move the amendment’s supporters decried as a politically motivated “dirty trick.” The amendment would result in “significantly more abortions and fewer live births per year,” and there is…
Citrus Music Will Produce the Orlando Premiere of ALICE BY HEART
When the madness of the world is too much to bear, we take refuge in the stories we love. From the TONY and GRAMMY award-winning creators of SPRING AWAKENING, the Off-Broadway hit, ALICE BY HEART, is making its Orlando premiere with an exciting and intimate production at the ME Theatre with the award-winning creative team behind Orlando Fringe's THE OLD MAN AND THE OLD MOON.
Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando Police crackdown on illegal parking at MCO
In an effort to ensure public safety, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) and the Orlando Police Department (OPD) have been paying increased attention to illegal parking in and around Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) busiest areas.
Gilzean inks no-bid deal with close friend to represent Orange elections office
Facing a lawsuit that threatened an expensive redesign of ballots for the upcoming election, Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean turned to a close friend to represent his office in court. The supervisor, appointed to the post by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, inked a no-bid deal with Michael Sasso, a Winter Park attorney, to represent the office in a case that could open ...
State lawmakers demand answers from Florida Department of Health after massive data breach
State lawmakers are calling for a thorough investigation into the Florida Department of Health hack after 9 Investigates confirmed Tuesday more than 40,000 files were stolen and leaked on the dark web.
Are shark attacks in Florida occurring more frequently than usual?
Shark attacks have been making waves across the country all summer long, especially in Florida. The state has already reported several bites this year, sparking the question: Are shark attacks occurring at a higher-than-normal rate?
Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse
Growth in Asian, Black and Hispanic communities is transforming cities and suburban counties, especially in red states such as Florida, Indiana and Texas, according to a new Stateline analysis. The presidential swing states of Georgia, Nevada and Pennsylvania also were among the fastest-changing states. Nationally, the share of the non-white population grew in 47 states […] The post Red-state cities and suburbs are becoming more diverse appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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