Friday, June 14, 2019

Charity emerges after Disney gator attack & Raptors bring NBA title to Canada

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

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June 14, 2019

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As memory fades of 2016 Disney World gator attack, the charity formed in its wake grows

Those who live here still remember what was perhaps the darkest week in Central Florida history. Two-year-old Lane Graves' death came within days of 49 people being murdered at Pulse nightclub and the shooting death of rising singer Christina Grimmie after a performance.

Raptors dethrone injury-plagued Warriors in wild Game 6 to capture 1st NBA title

The Raptors captured their first title in franchise history Thursday, ousting the defending NBA champion Warriors in six games.

Universal: Harry Potter faithful wait 10 hours in line to ride new Hagrid coaster

Harry Potter fans waited for hours in line to experience the new roller coaster at Universal Orlando. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure opened to the public Thursday morning.

2 men killed in Lake Maitland plane crash identified as cause remains unclear

The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Authority are continuing to investigate after a plane crashed into Lake Maitland on Wednesday, killing two people.

UCF improperly transferred nearly $100M for construction, investigation finds

UCF leaders transferred nearly $100 million for construction since 2010, according to a probe ordered by the state university system, but several former university leaders are not cooperating with investigators, so a full account of how and why the problem occurred may never come to light.

Agave Azul owner owes employees $83,577 in unpaid wages, investigation finds

The company that owns Orlando's Agave Azul Mexican Cuisine must pay $83,577 in back wages after investigations found it did not pay employees properly.

Lake County church hosting 3-day 'Make America Straight Again' event

A Lake County Baptist pastor says homosexuality is wrong and the government should make illegal "the lifestyle." He plans to hold a three-day rally beginning Friday.

Shortfall leaves attorneys, court reporters in lurch as DeSantis ponders budget

A $17 million shortfall at an agency that pays indigent criminal defendants for legal counsel, combined with Gov. Ron DeSantis' lengthy review of the budget, means state vendors supplying court reporters, private investigators and expert witnesses are going without pay for at least two months.

Bourbon Day: Celebrate the American spirit (by drinking it)

Celebrating National Bourbon Day in Orlando doesn't necessarily mean booze (though it does for most). You can get into the spirit of this very American spirit in myriad ways, including dessert!

We can't have meaningful criminal justice reform without helping victims and offenders | Commentary

Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a comprehensive criminal justice reform bill into law within the next few weeks that will unite crime survivors and ex-felons in policies to create safer communities.

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