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Florida’s step-by-step process to buy a gun
How hard is it to purchase an AR-15, the rifle that was used in the attempted assassination of former President Trump, and a gun called a weapon of mass destruction?. In Florida, AR-15s have a similar process of purchase in comparison to other firearms. WINK News visited the Naples Gun...
Ex-FBI informant Smirnov asks judge to follow Cannon’s lead and toss case
Former FBI informant Alexander Smirnov asked a judge on Monday evening to toss his criminal case based on the surprise decision by a judge in Florida to dismiss former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case over the legality of a special counsel appointment. Smirnov’s attorneys argued in a court filing that Judge Otis Wright should dismiss charges that Smirnov lied to […]
Magic to sign former NBA champ
The Magic and free-agent point guard Cory Joseph have agreed to a deal, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. According to Scotto, Joseph’s new contract will cover two seasons. A first-round pick in 2011, Joseph has spent 13 seasons in the NBA, playing for the Spurs, Raptors, Pacers, Kings, Pistons...
Orlando construction company owner pleads guilty to $8M wire fraud scheme
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — An Orlando woman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after investigators uncovered a nearly $8 million scheme. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Wednesday, Wendy Cudemo-Gamez registered a construction company she owned with the state. The company claimed to provide construction services and labor to contractors. However, according to the plea agreement, Cudemo-Gamez also used the company to engage in a scheme to defraud worker's compensation insurance providers.
Suspects Flee Scene of Hit-and-Run Outside Walt Disney World Resort
An incredibly startling instance of bad driving occurred right outside the gates of this iconic Orlando theme park destination. In an upsetting turn of events, Dashcam footage recently captured a shocking hit-and-run incident followed by a dramatic rollover crash on the bustling I-4 near the iconic Walt Disney World. The...
NeuroVoices: Marie Eugene, DO, on Career Development for Clerkship Directors
The neurologist and clerkship director at the University of Connecticut provided perspective on the developing role of clerkship directors and the value they provide to neurology departments. The inaugural meeting of the Association of University Professors of Neurology (AUPN), set to take place September 14, in Orlando, Florida, features an...
Orlando Airport Grounds Incoming Flights Due to Storms
Weather can be a challenge in Florida — especially for people traveling by air. While storms and rain are not exactly fun in the parks, they can be a lot more annoying when you’re trying to start your Disney World vacation — but your flights are delayed or, worse, canceled due to weather. Unfortunately for many travelers intending to get to Orlando today, they may have encountered some issues.
Disney World Trips Forbidden by Multiple Airlines, Airport Issues Immediate Travel Alert
Severe weather warnings are rolling through Orlando today, causing massive issues with flights going in and out of Disney World. Orlando International Airport (MCO) serves as the primary entry point for millions of visitors seeking the enchantment of Walt Disney World Resort and other Central Florida attractions. This bustling hub processed a staggering 50.2 million passengers in 2022 alone, underscoring its critical role in facilitating travel to the region.
Darden Restaurants buys Tex-Mex chain Chuy's for $605 million
Darden Restaurants is adding Tex-Mex to the menu. The parent company of Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House and other chains, said Wednesday it's buying Chuy's for approximately $605 million. Darden said it will acquire all outstanding shares of Chuy’s for $37.50 per share. Those shares closed at $25.27 apiece...
Cure Bowl looks to return to Camping World Stadium
The StaffDNA Cure Bowl is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and the college football bowl game is returning to its original location. The Orlando Sports Foundation, which manages the Cure Bowl, is finalizing a deal to bring the game back to Camping World Stadium. This would be the third time the game has been hosted at the downtown venue, following hosting in 2015-18 and ’20. “Camping World ...
Expert weighs in, debunks myths about lightning
Daniel Sharkey was sent to the hospital after he was hit and injured by a lightning strike on Monday while doing law work. Experts implore understanding how dangerous natural phenomena can be and why protecting yourself is so important.
The WOCC Adds Central Florida Expressway Authority as a Community Trustee
WINTER GARDEN, FLA. – The West Orange Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) as its newest Community Trustee. The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is an independent agency of the State of Florida that operates and maintains a regional network of expressways for 3 million residents of Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties and more than 75 million annual visitors to Central Florida. CFX’s 125-centerline mile, user- funded system includes 73 interchanges, 14 mainline toll plazas, 5 mainline gantries, 76 ramp toll plazas and 343 bridges. On average, more than 1.3 million toll transactions are recorded daily, nearly 90 percent of them electronically. CFX operates E-PASS, the first electronic toll collection system in Florida, with more than one million E-PASS accounts. For more information, visit CFXway.com.
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