Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Inside Amendment 4 & U.S. women reach World Cup final

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Amendment 4 law on ex-felon voting rights brings confusion. Here's what it says and means.

A war of words has broken out over the Amendment 4 bill signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, which requires former felons to pay off all fines and fees included as part of their sentence before their right to vote is restored. Here is what the law says and does.

U.S. to play for World Cup title after beating England 2-1 in semifinal

The U.S. women's national team earned a 2-1 victory against England on Tuesday, punching its ticket to the World Cup final.

Over 400,000 Apollo workers helped the U.S. land on the moon. Here are some of their stories

It took more than 400,000 scientists, engineers and technicians across the United States to accomplish the Apollo 11 moon landing. Here are some of the faces behind the program.

Mount Dora Police Chief John O'Grady ousted after investigation finds department 'fraught with distrust,' city says

Mount Dora Police Chief John O'Grady was fired Tuesday after an investigation found multiple incidents of misconduct, including an accusation that he made a "derogatory" comment in reference to a Cuban couple at a charity event in April, city officials said.

Orlando utility donates 200 tons of concrete to help sink cocaine ship

Orlando's electric utility helps sink a drug ship by delivering discarded concrete for use as ballast in the vessel, which is now an artificial reef in the Atlantic Ocean near Port St. Lucie.

Orange County's outdated fuel-tracking system led to errors. New automated system should improve accuracy, officials say

After audits critical of its fire department's record-keeping, Orange County is prepared to bring the agency's outdated fuel tracking into modern times. County commissioners Tuesday signed off on $2 million to automate its fuel tanks, which covers both purchase and installation.

Orlando airport among best for affordable international flights, travel expert says

Orlando International Airport is one of the best in the nation for the number of international flights with affordable fares, a travel expert reports.

July 4th: Where in Orlando to celebrate

Here is your Fourth of July roundup of fireworks, parades and events around Orlando and Central Florida.

Find ways to beat the heat in Central Florida

The dog days of summer are upon us — plus July 3 is Stay Out of the Sun Day nationwide — so here are some ideas for ways to beat the heat in Central Florida.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 53 USF pushes to jump-start offense

USF is looking to bounce back after suffering through a collapse late in the 2018 season. The Bulls hired new offensive coordinator Kerwin Bell, who is installing a high-scoring offense that could be just what USF's players need to put last season behind them.

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