6 police officers hurt after gunman opens fire in Philadelphia; Disney spawns ethics questions by giving politicians sneak peek of Star Wars attraction
Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.
At least one gunman opened fire on police Wednesday as they were serving a drug warrant in Philadelphia, wounding six officers and triggering a standoff that extended into the night, authorities said.
Walt Disney World invited state legislators and other officeholders to a "community leader preview" for its highly anticipated Galaxy's Edge attraction themed around the Star Wars franchise – the hottest ticket in town that isn't open yet to the general public.
Florida is giving companies such as Walt Disney Co., Comcast Corp. and Anheuser-Busch millions of dollars in tax breaks, the result of an obscure law passed by the Legislature. Lawmakers said at the time that the tax cut probably wouldn't amount to much.
Experts say there's another flaw in Florida's troubled guardian program: The committees relied upon to help judges decide the fitness of potential wards are often made up of people with existing ties to the guardianship industry, despite state statutes meant to prevent conflicts of interest.
The UF versus Miami matchup feature many players who were teammates and opponents prior to attending college, leading to trash talk as the Aug. 24 matchup approaches.
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