Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Grant Amato trial & Guardian program fallout

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July 31, 2019

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Grant Amato trial: Prosecution rests; defense says Chuluota man accused of killing his family will 'probably' testify

A firearms expert, medical examiner and gun-shot residue analyst are some of the witnesses expected to testify during day six of testimony in the trial against Grant Amato Tuesday.

Judge releases confidential information to authorities investigating former Orlando guardian Rebecca Fierle

Amid criminal investigation into former guardian Rebecca Fierle, judge orders release to law enforcement of confidential info of client whose death sparked scandal of state guardianship program.

Tropical wave that could hit Florida continues to lose steam while another develops in the Atlantic

The tropical wave meteorologists identified over the Caribbean Sea and headed toward Florida is no longer the flavor of the week as a second disturbance emerged west of Africa and caught the eyes of experts, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Car crashes into Catholic church in Orlando, police say

A car crashed into a church Tuesday night in north Orlando after police said the driver lost control of the vehicle.

Orange County teachers reject contract, but giving them a better deal might result in 'painful' cuts, board says

The Orange County teachers union and school district will go back to the bargaining table after instructors rejected a controversial contract that would have left some with less take-home pay than they had last year.

AdventHealth Orlando named top hospital in Florida

AdventHealth Orlando, formerly known as Florida Hospital Orlando, was ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Florida by the U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Hospitals rankings, released on Tuesday. UF Health Shands Hospital and Mayo Clinic Hospital ranked second and third respectively. Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center ranked 11th statewide.

Don't hate millennials for loving Mickey Mouse | Commentary

Do Disney World and childless millennials mix? The debate rages, but people should be free to enjoy their free time the way they please, even if it is a little weird.

Disney Star Wars: A galactic glossary for navigating Galaxy's Edge

There are new names and places to learn as Star Wars land opens at Disney World. This Galaxy's Edge glossary can help.

MLS All-Star lineup eager to best high-powered Atlético Madrid attack

It's been all smiles throughout two days of light training for the MLS All-Star team, but the players' focus has turned to one thing — winning.

UCF football players recall first preseason football camp, share what they expect this month

UCF opens preseason camp Wednesday morning. For many of the Knights, this time of year brings back memories of their first college football training camp.