Wednesday, June 5, 2019

No more cruises to Cuba & Parkland shooting officer arrested

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Trump orders halt of cruises to Cuba, affecting many Florida-based ships

The Trump administration on Tuesday ended the most popular forms of U.S. travel to Cuba, banning cruise ships in an attempt to cut off cash to the island's communist government.

'I hope they make his life as miserable as possible.' Parkland parents jeer former cop Scot Peterson after his arrest in school shooting

Former Deputy Scot Peterson has been fired and arrested for neglect of duty.

Lorna Doone Park is closed for construction. When it reopens, it's 'going to be on par with Lake Eola Park'

Historic Lake Lorna Doone Park next to Camping World Stadium is closed for construction. But when it reopens next year, stakeholders say $8 million in renovations will turn the 12-acre park into a park comparable to Lake Eola, a beautiful space for families, neighbors and visitors that can host large events.

Brevard County Sheriff's Office deputy shot near Indialantic

A Brevard County Sheriff's deputy was shot Tuesday night near Indialantic, a spokesman said.

Man accused of killing family used Japanese death god's name as password hint for jail email. Prosecutors want to use that against him at trial

While setting up his email account at the Seminole County jail, Grant Amato made his password hint the word "Shinigami," a deity in Japanese culture that invites humans to their deaths. Now, prosecutors are asking a judge to determine whether that information is admissible in his upcoming trial, in which Amato faces three counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his parents and brother in their Chuluota home in January.

Noel Carter files excessive force lawsuit against Orlando police for 2015 arrest captured on video

A man who was kicked, pepper-sprayed and stunned multiple times with a Taser during a 2015 arrest is suing Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Department officers, claiming his civil rights were violated when he was "viciously and brutally" beaten along Orange Avenue.

Roaches, rodents close Central Florida restaurants, including Lion's Pride and Relax Grill on Lake Eola

A dozen Central Florida restaurants fail health inspections in recent weeks, including Lion's Pride on Church Street and Relax Grill at Lake Eola.

Walt Disney World is offering a deal for Florida residents this summer

Disney is selling a deal on theme-park tickets this summer to Florida residents.

Is 'Ping' replacing Pat Clarke at WESH? TV industry buzzing with rumor

A hot rumor in Orlando TV circles has David "Ping'' Pingalore, formerly of WKMG, returning to replace Pat Clarke of WESH. But Ping says he loves his current job in Los Angeles.

Orlando City announces sale of naming rights, new home to be called Exploria Stadium

Orlando City announced the sale of its stadium naming rights to Exploria Resorts on Tuesday, with Exploria Stadium replacing Orlando City Stadium as the new name for the privately funded venue.

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