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As Homelessness Law in Florida Goes Into Effect, Cities Like Orlando Struggle to Comply
Back in March, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed a law banning homeless people from sleeping in public spaces, instead seeking to move them to shelters or government encampments if the former reach full capacity. These encampments or shelters must have restrooms, running water, security, and access to mental health and drug rehab services.
Downtown bars sue Orlando over late-night alcohol permits
In the latest skirmish over nightlife in downtown Orlando, a coalition of bar owners is suing the city, arguing that a program requiring them to cover the costs of cops in the downtown area is “unconstitutional governmental overreach.” The federal lawsuit was filed last month by three companies that own seven bars including 64 North, The Patio, The Corner, the Social, Aero, The Beacham and ...
Convicted felon from Altamonte Springs pleads guilty to firearm and machinegun charges
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Florida - Lee Ann Roberts, a 43-year-old from Altamonte Springs, has pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and possessing unregistered machineguns and silencers. Roberts faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon and up to 10 years for possessing unregistered machineguns and silencers. She must also forfeit the firearms, silencers, and ammunition involved in the offense, according to United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg. Officers and agents with the Altamonte Springs Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms...
Week 7 live football report: Edgewater and Evans roll to Tuesday victories
Fans of high school football get a smorgasbord of choices with Week 7 games Monday through Saturday. Monday saw Ocoee and Oak Ridge post wins, Mount Dora Christian Academy run its record to 7-0 and Umatilla outscore Interlachen 55-48. MDCA and Umatilla play again on Friday and Ocoee (4-2) looks to maintain momentum in a Saturday noon game. Tuesday included Edgewater playing a game against ...
Florida Hungry Howies Pizzeria Shut Down After State Inspection
Research firm TOP Agency has asserted that Florida's favorite pizza chain is Papa John's. Still, Florida offers plenty of chains for Floridians to choose from, including Pizza Hut, Marco's, Little Caesar's, and Hungry Howies. Unfortunately, one store of the latter - in Casselberry - was recently temporarily closed after a state inspection.
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