Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Lake deputy exposed to fentanyl & the issue with low wages

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Lake County deputy revived with Narcan after possible fentanyl exposure

A Lake County Sheriff's deputy had to be revived with Narcan after he was apparently exposed to fentanyl Tuesday afternoon during a traffic stop near Clermont.

Orlando employers have a problem: Low wages are prompting workers to leave for better jobs

At a time when the Orlando job market is thriving, employers are struggling to retain workers due to low overall wages.

Should adults get vaccinated for measles?

While the measles vaccination guidelines are clear for children, the requirement for adults depends on their vaccination history and when they were vaccinated. Dr. Johan Bester of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, answers our questions about adult vaccinations.

2 more medical marijuana providers seek extra storefronts

Two medical marijuana operators want the state to give them the same treatment as Florida's largest medical-cannabis firm, after health officials allowed Quincy-based Trulieve to open more dispensaries than a state law allowed.

Here's how your legislators voted on Amendment 4 and other key bills | Editorial

The Florida legislative session can be confusing, so we've put together a list of 10 big bills and how your Central Florida lawmakers voted on them.

Orange County may hike big-rig parking fines: 'It's just gotten so out of control'

Orange County may hike fines and toughen penalties for truckers who park their big rigs on residential streets. "I don't believe the current fine of $30 is much of a deterrent, and neither do drivers," Commissioner Victoria Siplin said."They feel it's just the cost of doing business."

Tourists at Orlando airport can get loaner transponders for toll roads

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has begun testing a program that provides loaner transponders to visitors who rent cars at Orlando's airport. The goal is to lessen the incidence of angry visitors who return home and weeks later get a bill for tolls that includes a costly surcharge from a rental-car company.

Orlando 'extremely pleased' with first weekend of Uber and Lyft rideshare hubs

Orlando officials said the first weekend of its Uber and Lyft rideshare hubs was mostly smooth and was able to handle Cinco de Mayo crowds.

Gators are right: 14,000 days make Georgia most overrated program in college football | Commentary

It's still nearly six months before the Florida-Georgia rivalry will be renewed for the 98th time in November, and already the Gators and Dawgs are baring their teeth on social media, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

SeaWorld Orlando to give out free beer again as attendance keeps growing

SeaWorld's free beer initiative is coming back this summer to Orlando.

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