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TIMELINE: Efforts to create a Pulse memorial
ORLANDO, Fla. – In the early morning of June 12, 2016, a gunman stormed the Pulse Nightclub, killing 49 people, physically injuring 53 others and psychologically wounding countless others. Since then, the community, former nightclub owner Barbara Poma, the City of Orlando, Orange County and the now-dissolved OnePulse Foundation...
News Around the State of Florida
This Wednesday, the Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) will host a “Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair” in Orlando, at the Hilton Altamonte Springs. The event is open to the public, and various DFS experts will be there to assist attendees and educate them on available resources. Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, Tasha Carter, will also be on hand to help insurance policyholders who are dealing with a challenging claims process. Insurance consumers can learn more about ways to reduce their premiums through the My Safe Florida Home program, and Workers’ Compensation professionals will be there to help small businesses navigate any issues they may have. The Department will also have an Unclaimed Property Portal available to assist Floridians in collecting any unclaimed cash they are entitled to.
Orlando Residents Prepare for Elevated Storm Activity and Intense Heat Index as Humid Week Continues
Residents of Orlando are bracing for more scattered showers and thunderstorms as the week progresses, with the sticky cloak of humidity ensuring the heat index remains stubbornly high. The latest update indicates that air moisture levels have climbed, further saturating the sultry summer atmosphere, and these conditions are expected to help cook up increased storm activity along the inland moving east coast sea breeze later today, according to the National Weather Service.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are safe meetup sites for online sales in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Saturday night, 22-year-old man was shot to death in Sanford during a meetup for the sale of a pair of headphones, police said. Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.
Inside Tampa Bay’s raw milk market as scientists fear bird flu in cows
BELLEAIR BLUFFS — Mateo Barbagelata brings a tumbler of raw cow’s milk to coffee shops, asking baristas to pour it into the lattes he orders. A sticker on his laptop declares “RAW MILK IS NOT A CRIME.”. “Raw milk for us is a lifestyle,” said Barbagelata, 25....
Lingering Saharan dust keeping air quality low
Last night’s storms have cleared out of the area and are leaving behind plenty of humidity. With muggy conditions and highs reaching the middle 90s, showers & storms will develop once again in the PM. Timing of the sea breeze showers will develop after lunch and gradually increase in coverage throughout the afternoon. Up to a 60% coverage is expected.
Mastodon hits Orlando with Lamb of God to celebrate a classic album onstage
At a time when so many of their contemporaries have downsized their ambitions for keeping things unpredictable and fresh, the four core members of Mastodon continue to showcase a band that's in no way approaching a midlife creative crisis. On tour this summer with Kerry King of Slayer fame and Lamb of God, Mastodon will play a couple of months' worth of shows that'll highlight new(ish) as well as material. It'll be a catalog-diving summer, before an expected return to the studio.
State-funded home improvement dreams paused as heavy demand closes first step for funding
Didn’t get into the pipeline to claim your state-funded home improvement grant after the possibility reopened July 1? You've got plenty of company. My Safe Florida Home, which hands out up to $10,000 per home in state money to help Floridians get their homes storm-ready — and perhaps lower their insurance premiums...
Orange County Sheriff's office to host Back-to-School Bash
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff's Office is asking all students and families to attend their Back-to-School Bash. The department will give out free backpacks and school supplies, while supplies last, to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. There will be games, prizes, music and...
$116,000 lottery ticket sold at south Marion gas station
A Florida Lottery ticket worth more than $116,000 has been sold at a gas station in south Marion County. According to the organization, a winning Fantasy 5 ticket was sold on Thursday, July 18, at the Quick King located at 14725 SE U.S. Hwy 27/441 in Summerfield. The ticket is...
WATCH: Melbourne High Graduate and UCF Student-Athlete Audrey Buck Talks With Friday Night Locker Room’s Steve Wilson
BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – There is nothing quite like spending time on a college campus, even as a visitor. With over 65,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. I recently visited the campus to meet with UCF women’s soccer player, Audrey Buck, who is...
Orlando shuts down Police Review Board due to new state law
The City of Orlando was forced to shut down its Police Review Board following the adoption of a new law that was passed at the beginning of the month by the State of Florida. According to the governor, the legislation was meant to help “prohibit municipalities from using political entities like Civilian Oversight Boards to drive an anti-police agenda.”
Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Lee of Gainesville to serve as Judge on the Alachua County Court. The post Governor DeSantis appoints Adam Lee as Alachua County Court judge appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Florida voters: Deadline to register to vote in the 2024 primary election is fast approaching
The deadline to register to vote or change your party affiliation in time for the Tuesday, August 20 primary election is Monday night, July 22. Click here to check and see if you are registered. If you miss that deadline, there’s still time to register to vote in the November 5 general election. The deadline to register for that election is Monday, Oct. 7.
Organizations mobilize voters ahead of November election
ORLANDO, Fla. — As the countdown to the presidential election continues, organizations and political groups are working overtime to advocate for their parties. WESH 2 spoke to the chair of the Republican Party of Orange County and the president of the Metro Orlando National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Both leaders...
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