Friday, July 19, 2019

'I don't want to die' & Orlando City draws in Portland

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Unauthorized DNRs spark concerns for other clients of Orlando guardian — 'I don't want to die' | Exclusive

Since Rebecca Fierle was accused by a judge of filing "do not resuscitate" orders on clients without permission, several people who experienced her guardianship have come forward to say their wishes weren't respected.

Orlando City capitalizes on rare opportunity, earns 1-1 road draw with Portland Timbers

All it took was a moment of hesitation for Orlando City midfielder Robinho to change the course of the game on Thursday night in Portland.

Orlando says it won't continue testing Amazon's controversial face-scanning technology Rekognition

After more than a year of testing Amazon's high-tech facial recognition software, the city of Orlando announced Thursday it will not continue the program, citing a lack of resources needed to continue testing, a memo sent to city council members shows.

Water flows again in Fort Lauderdale, but boil order stays in place

Water was flowing Thursday evening, more than a full day after a Florida Power & Light subcontractor accidentally drilled a hole into one of the city's most important water pipes — the one carrying the water supply from underground to the treatment plant.

UCF might push back presidential search over concern about misspending controversy

UCF trustees might delay the search for their next president, after some expressed concern the controversy surrounding the university's use of leftover operating funds for construction might discourage applicants.

Suspect arrested in slaying of 17-year-old girl, Orlando police say

The Orlando police fugitive unit arrested a man Thursday in the shooting death of a 17-year-old girl, a spokesman said.

Florida's guardians have a huge responsibility — and potential for abuse

Court-appointed guardians can decide whether your leg should be amputated, whether your dog needs to be euthanized, whether the home that has been in your family for generations should be sold and even where you should live. As the profession now finds itself under renewed scrutiny over the deeds of Rebecca Fierle, who is accused of filing DNR orders for clients who apparently never wanted them, critics insist the state's system is ripe for abuse.

Timeshare giant Diamond shuts down another company that claims it can cancel your timeshare

Las Vegas-based Diamond Resorts has succeeded in obtaining a permanent injunction against the remaining members of a Tennessee firm, Castle Law Group, that they claim stole money from timeshare owners by claiming it could cancel their timeshares.

Teen dies after falling off ladder during home construction in Clermont

A 16-year-old boy died Thursday after he fell from a ladder while working on a home that was under construction, Clermont police said.

Forget the politicized evangelicals, Stetson Baptist shows us what Christianity is for millions of Americans | Editorial

In contrast to evangelicals who prop up President Trump, Stetson Baptist's generosity in paying off medical debt for the poor reminds us of what Christianity means to millions of Americans.

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