Tuesday, June 11, 2019

onePULSE Foundation scrutinized & Warriors survive after Kevin Durant's injury

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onePULSE Foundation -- which is raising money for memorial -- should be audited, Central Florida lawmakers say

The head of the onePULSE board of directors, Earl Crittenden, said an audit was already underway, though he did not say who was conducting it or when it would be available.

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

The Warriors scored the final nine points Monday to beat the Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals and stay alive in the series despite Kevin Durant's Achilles' injury.

Orange County begs: No bags!

Flimsy plastic bags, the kind commonly used to tote groceries, are gumming up Orange County's recycling effort. Though recyclable, the bags and plastic film routinely used as wrapping around packs of water bottles or toilet paper can't be sorted mechanically and get in the way. "They wrap around the machinery and cause all kinds of problems," said David Gregory, manager of Orange County Utilities' solid waste division.

Winter Garden teenager killed: Suspected shooter's father paid to clean car where 16-year-old Bruce Haggins was slain, cops say

Luis Rivera Sr. paid $200 to clean the car that 16-year-old Bruce Haggins was shot to death in, then burned Bruce's clothes and buried him near his Wedgefield home, according to an arrest affidavit released Monday.

Grant Amato's lawyers ask judge to sequester jury, toss interrogation video for upcoming murder trial

In preparation for Grant Amato's upcoming trial on three counts of first-degree murder, his lawyers are asking a judge to sequester the jury in order to keep them away from publicity surrounding the deaths of his parents and brother.

Apopka man convicted of sexually battering stepdaughter denied release during appeal

Matthew Tibbetts, the Apopka man convicted of sexually battering a girl for years, was denied release on a $1 million bond as he appeals his case.

Scott Nelson trial: Jury selection begins for man accused in Altamonte Springs woman's kidnapping, killing

Jury selection began in the trial of Scott Edward Nelson, accused of kidnapping and killing Altamonte Springs woman Jennifer Fulford at her employer's Winter Park home.

Zillow launches home-buying service Offers in Orlando

Zillow, the real-estate data company that grew into popularity by giving consumers access to estimated property prices, launched its own home-buying program Zillow Offers on Monday in Orlando.

Disney World: Villains After Hours event spotlights the dark side

Disney World's new Villains After Hours event features a new show, specialty foods, elaborate lighting and, of course, baddies.

History of revolutionary women makes Reims fitting host for USWNT opening World Cup match

Daybreak is just before 6 a.m. this time of year. As the sun rises, it splinters through the windows lining the two towers of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, where at least 25 French kings were crowned through the centuries.

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