Saturday, June 22, 2019

Cultural impact of Apollo 11 moon landing & Gov. DeSantis signs state budget

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Apollo 11 moon landing influenced toys, jewelry and later movies

Apollo 11's cultural influence can be seen in memorabilia of the time, from dishes, jewelry, toys and dresses as well as television and movies.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs $90.9B budget, vetoes money for UCF, other projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his first budget since taking office, a $91 billion spending plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1, but not before flashing his veto pen.

Police criticized for arresting Florida woman accused of taking guns from estranged husband's home

She accused her husband of trying to run over her with a car. He was in jail at the time of the alleged apartment break-in, on a charge of domestic violence-aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

Man sentenced to 75 years for killing Orlando woman during argument over $10

Circuit Judge John Marshall Kest sentenced 40-year-old Darroll Bugg to 75 years in prison Thursday after a jury found him guilty June 5 of manslaughter with a firearm and aggravated battery causing great bodily harm in the death of Foley Darish and injury of Kenneth Russell. In 2018, Bugg was arguing with Foley Darish, 50, in her bedroom over $10.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes $100K from Lake-Sumter State College for fire-safety, security upgrades

Gov. Ron DeSantis used his line-item veto to cut $100,000 for security upgrades at Lake-Sumter State College.

Florida is full of cheating hearts, survey finds

Florida had the most cities with cheaters on married dating website Ashley Madison's list of top cities for infidelity nationwide.Micky and Minnie Mouse's home base Orlando led the list with Tampa at No. 9 and Hialeah at No. 11. St. Petersburg which came in at No. 14 was the only other Florida city on the list.

Downtown marker memorializes July Perry, lynched in Orlando nearly a century ago

A memorial marking the significance of July Perry, who was beaten, shot and lynched in 1920, was unveiled Friday in front of the Orange County Regional History Center.

New down-payment grants aimed at helping Orlando-area renters become home buyers

As Orlando-area rents continue to climb, a major bank is offering a pair of home-buyer grants that could help low- and moderate-income residents make the leap to ownership.

Green sea turtle nests could beat record highs on the Space Coast this season. Here's why.

The number of green turtle nests on the Atlantic coast have been on the upswing, surpassing the loggerhead turtle. Scientists are thrilled by this development.

Disney jacks up prices. You won't go? That's OK with Mickey | Commentary

A family of 4 can buy a used car for what annual tickets to Disney theme parks cost. But people keep on paying, which is why Disney keeps raising its prices.

Trump in Orlando, Amendment 4, Patty Sheehan

President Donald Trump's visit to Orlando will be examined by WFTV, Spectrum News 13 and WUCF TV. Patty Sheehan talks to WKMG, WOFL explores election security, and News 13 looks at Amendment 4.

Jon Stewart isn't just a comedian, he's an effective activist | Commentary

The author bristles at remarks that Jon Stewart, who urged COngress to help 9/11 first responders, is just a comedian.

Orlando Magic 2019 NBA Summer League schedule announced

The Orlando Magic NBA Summer League schedule will tip off July 5 against the San Antonio Spurs on the campus of UNLV.

Tacko Fall signs with Celtics, B.J. Taylor and Chad Brown join Magic summer league roster

Tacko Fall received his first opportunity to prove he can play at the NBA level as he signed a contract with the Boston Celtics Friday.

Rays triumph 5-3 at Oakland to end 4-game losing streak

Willy Adames homered and threw out a runner at home, and the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-3 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

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