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A Tale of Two Perspectives: Nelson and Klepper differ on Sean Wylam's tenure as Apopka Fire Chief
On Tuesday, Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announced he would retire on October 31st. The announcement came by an email to the AFD and one day after the two-year anniversary of Firefighter/EMT Austin Duran's death. On Wednesday, Apopka Professional Firefighters Association President Alex Klepper and Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson had...
Nesta responds to Smith's email
In case you haven't noticed, the Apopka City Council has had a tough month. Some might even call it dysfunctional. But at least one dustup between two commissioners may have reached its conclusion. Commissioner Nick Nesta, who Commissioner Alexander Smith called out in an email last month that accused him...
Republicans Folley, Benarroch talk Medicaid, guns, more at first District 81 forum
Republican representative candidates Greg Folley and Yvette Benarroch talked everything from guns, social media and affordable housing to the arts, small businesses, immigration and man-made meats at the first forum for Florida District 81 on July 16. Organized by the Naples Reagan Club – formerly the Naples Republican Club –...
Altamonte Springs teen has safety message for others after lightning strike
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — A teenager struck by lightning in Altamonte Springs Monday night is now recovering at home, and describing the frightening experience. Daniel Sharkey says he was trying to cut his neighbor’s lawn when lightning struck a nearby tree — and him. Sharkey said the...
Residency program looks to help fill doctor shortage in fast-growing Pasco County
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. - Florida is in desperate need of doctors. With a growing population and many doctors aging out of practice, the state is doing what it can to attract more physicians. Hospitals are also taking their own approaches to filling the need. Just this month, Florida TaxWatch ranked...
If the Trump classified documents case is reinstated, Judge Aileen Cannon would be difficult to remove
(CNN) — Even after a year of exasperating proceedings that featured several breaks from normal judicial procedure and that culminated in a shock ruling dismissing the classified documents indictment against Donald Trump, prosecutors would face deeply unfavorable odds at getting Judge Aileen Cannon removed from the case if it is ever revived.
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university resigns after donation debacle
The president of Florida’s only public historically Black university is resigning amid backlash over the school’s apparent failure to properly vet a multi-million dollar donation from a dubious donor. Larry Robinson submitted his resignation last week and will leave Florida A&M University at a time when state officials...
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…
Giuliani spent on Florida condo, RNC trip instead of bankruptcy fees
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A U.S. judge criticized Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday for spending money on his Florida condominium and travel to the Republican National Convention while he avoids paying bankruptcy fees.
‘We want answers': Students stunned after South Florida college abruptly announces closure
Students were blindsided after a college with a campus in South Florida abruptly announced that it's closing its doors. City College, a for-profit institution with campuses in Hollywood and Altamonte Springs, trains students for careers in health care. Students got an email Monday letting them know that they decided to cease enrollment and "teach out" its existing programs.
House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards
Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) professed to be "deeply concerned" about the "bubble" President Joe Biden seems to be in on CNN Wednesday. The post House Democrat ‘Deeply Concerned’ That Biden Doesn’t Have ‘the Facts’ and Says He Isn’t Meeting His Own Standards first appeared on Mediaite.
'PIPPIN: IN A NEW LIGHT' - Act 1: Ambition
Editor’s note: This is the first story in a behind-the-scenes series of the Garden Theatre’s production of “Pippin” — the theater’s most ambitious project yet — and its commitment to education and raising awareness for the deaf community. Everything is quiet. The silence...
Windermere Downs home tops Windermere sales from July 8 to 15
A Windermere Downs home topped all Windermere residential real-estate transactions from July 8 to 15. The home at 1741 Woody Drive, Windermere, sold July 10, for $835,000. Built in 1986, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,790 square feet of living area. Days on market: 23. The sellers were represented by Jonathan Minerick, HOMECOIN.COM.
Christmas in July? Seminole County nonprofit teams up to help train next generations of Santas
WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – Ho, ho, how do you portray Santa in the correct way? Well, the Winter Springs nonprofit Christmas Dreams is partnering with School4Santas to host a two-day event to train the next generation of “Santas, Mrs. Claus and those interested in the Santa industry,” according to a news release.
Oviedo moves forward with Police Building Referendum for Nov. 5 elections
OVIEDO, Fla. — The city of Oviedo is revising its pitch to voters to ask for more than $20 million in taxpayer money to revamp the city’s police headquarters. Last year, more than 60% of voters voted against the referendum that would have allowed the city to borrow up to $35 million for the proposed Public Safety Building Project.
Man faces charges in shootout that killed 2 at Osceola County apartment complex
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 26-year-old man faces charges in the shooting deaths of two men at an apartment complex near Kissimmee on July 9, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said the shooting was reported after midnight on Marta Circle, south of U.S. 441. Osceola...
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