Monday, June 10, 2019

Former Gator faces murder charge & turmoil in Tallahassee

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Former Gator Tony Joiner charged with murdering wife

Former Gators safety Tony Joiner, a starter on the 2006 national title team, was charged Saturday with murdering his wife in 2016.

Sexual harassment allegations rock Tallahassee again after leaders fail to consider #metoo laws

Ronald Rubin was Florida's top finance regulator for three months before being suspended for sexual harassment allegations. His case is the first test for state rules for sexual harassment allegations following the fallout of former Sen. Jack Latvala's allegations in 2017.

Florida is supposed to be retirement heaven, but for many senior citizens, it's a private hell | Commentary

According to the latest America's Heath Rankings senior report, Florida doesn't even break into the top 10 for healthiest seniors in America. Why is our state failing seniors?

Three years after attack, Pulse owner Barbara Poma focuses on memorial, healing

Three years after the June 12, 2016, mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando — at the time, the worst in modern U.S. history — the site still holds a powerful draw for the mournful and the curious. But for club matriarch Barbara Poma, now charged with shaping the memorial and museum scheduled to open here in another three years, it also brings a sense of duty.

Motorcyclist dies on I-95 after helmet struck by lightning, FHP says

The unidentified man from North Carolina was driving his motorcycle south on I-95 near mile marker 271 when a lightning bolt struck his helmet, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

'Hadestown' dominates Tony Awards

The 2019 Tony Awards, honoring the best of Broadway, were handed out Sunday night.

Florida Democrats need 500,000 more voters to win in 2020, expert says

An election expert says Florida Democrats need to register a half-million more voters before the 2020 presidential election if they hope for the Sunshine State's 29 electoral votes to go to their candidate.

Indoor farmer's market had folks lining up to get in!

Some colorful images from the Daily City's indoor farmer's market at Celine. A line curled around the block.

FSU punches ticket to College World Series with Drew Mendoza walk-off RBI

After being one of the final four teams to slip into the NCAA Tournament, FSU continued its blistering postseason run when Drew Mendoza hit a run-scoring, walk-off single to secure a 5-4 victory against LSU in 12 innings Sunday night and earn a spot in the College World Series.

Lake Brantley grad gives Central Florida top 2 collegiate running times in women's 1,500 meters ever

Oklahoma State junior Sinclaire Johnson, who went to Lake Brantley, won the women's 1,500-meter race at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Austin, Texas.

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