Friday, August 2, 2019

Kennedy granddaughter dies at 22; Orange sheriff responds to spate of crimes

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Saoirse Kennedy Hill, the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 22

 

Lake County middle schoolers will wear lanyards with a message: Call hotline if you're suicidal or feel threatened

When the 2019-20 school year starts Aug. 12, Lake County middle-school students will wear a lanyard that serves as a dual security measure, showing both that kids belong at the school and raising awareness about a SpeakOut hotline.

Apopka EMS' confidential health info peeked at 5 times -- all by the same guy

Apopka officials were concerned when Apopka's rescue service's billing agency mistakenly published hundreds of confidential health records on a public website. But only the city attorney saw the records before they were hidden from public view.

Sheriff John Mina responds to recent shootings, calls for community's help to solve spate of crimes

After a recent spate of violence in Orange County, Sheriff John Mina said he will meet next week with federal, state and local agencies to identify trends in similar crimes elsewhere in Central Florida.

Tropical wave's chance of becoming tropical depression drops to 50%; another wave fizzles but will still bring weekend rain to Florida

A tropical wave in the west Atlantic now has a 50 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression over the next five days, while the other, closer system is finished growing but still threatens rain for Floridians today and Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Norman's Orlando's 16-year Ritz-Carlton run ends Aug. 31 – but there's a 2.0 on the horizon

As the chapter on Norman's Orlando comes to a close on Aug. 31, chef Norman Van Aken says his new restaurant venture will be "approachably modern".

UCF RB Otis Anderson sure injured QB Darriel Mack Jr. will overcome challenges

UCF tailback Otis Anderson knows firsthand the challenges injured quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. is going through with his ankle injury. Anderson tore all the ligaments in his right ankle while in high school, calling it the darkest time of his playing career.

Will Muschamp: Former Gators LB Neiron Ball's health crisis 'very unfair'

Former Gators coach Will Muschamp is not surprised by the outpouring of support for stricken former linebacker Neiron Ball, whose family has raised more than $120,000 to help with medicals expenses following a brain aneurysm suffered a year ago.

International Beer Day: Orlando's craft beer scene has never been hotter

International Beer Day is Aug. 2, and Orlando's brewery scene has never been bigger. There are more than three dozen breweries in the Orlando area alone and other places like bottle shops to get your craft beer fix.

CFCArts' '12 Angry Jurors' puts the audience in the courtroom

The drama '12 Angry Jurors' will be staged at the Orange County Regional History Center.

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