Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Ron DeSantis networks in Israel & how CEOs aren't like rest of us

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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DeSantis forges Israeli partnerships with Space Florida, universities

International politics took center stage Monday for Florida's academic and business delegation as Gov. Ron DeSantis and an entourage of nearly 100 people traveled from Tel Aviv to the West Bank and back to sign partnerships and receive accolades for the governor's staunch support of Israel.

Darden CEO's pay jumps to 871 times of average worker as top executive compensation grows across Central Florida

Average CEO compensation for Central Florida companies is up 17.5 percent over the last year, led by a $9 million raise for Darden CEO Eugene Lee, who now brings in $15.7 million in salary and stocks, for 871 times the pay of the company's average employee.

Florida's new voucher program could prompt lawsuit

Florida's newest school voucher program could prompt new lawsuits, say those opposed to public money funding private, often religious, institutions. 

Man stabs kids at Japan bus stop; at least 19 people wounded

A man wielding a knife attacked commuters waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo.

Orange deputy found to have fled crash after drinking: 'I gave too much of myself to the Sheriff's Office'

An Orange County deputy was fired after an investigation found he got into a car accident after drinking at downtown Orlando bars while he was on call for the agency, then fled and lied to his supervisors about the crash.

Orlando Health's new rehab center designed as hotel that offers medical care

The 95,000-square-foot, $37 million Orlando Health Center for Rehabilitation in Ocoee, located on the campus of Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital is expected to open in late July. The facility is designed to look like a hotel and has units for dementia, short-term rehab and hospice.

Third measles case reported in Florida

Pasco is the third Florida county to report a measles case, according to the most recent numbers from the Florida Department of Health. The two previous cases were reported in Broward and Pinellas counties, in March and April respectively.

Building legions of happy nerds, one Math Bee at a time | Commentary

John Pedicone is an engineer who worried about how kids hated math. So he came up with the OCPS Math bee, which has turned hundreds of at-risk kids onto the subject and shown how one person can make a big difference.

Church Street's Orchid ballroom to be demolished this winter: report

The elegant Orchid Garden and Ballroom on Church Street will be demolished this winter to make room for new construction, according to a report from Bungalower.

Critics' Choice Awards salute best of 2019 Orlando Fringe Festival

Orlando Fringe presented 15 awards on behalf of local theater critics as the 28th festival came to an end.

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