Friday, August 9, 2019

Orange schools insurance; Rebecca Fierle investigation

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Trees or solar panels? JPMorgan plans to chop 150 trees at Seminole parking lots for solar canopies

Is it better to cut down trees to put solar panels? That's what people are asking after JP Morgan Chase, the largest bank in the U.S., said it wants to cut down 150 trees in a pair of parking lots in Seminole County.

Orange schools extend insurance plans to employees while new teacher negotiations underway

The Orange County school district will extend its current health insurance offerings to all employees while it tries to reach a new agreement with its teachers. Orange teachers rejected a proposed contract by a 4-to-1 margin last week, with many who voted "no" saying they were upset by steep hikes in insurance costs.

Rebecca Fierle investigation: Former Orlando police homicide detective joins probe of embattled guardian

A former Orlando police homicide detective who handled some of the city's highest-profile killings before retiring this year has joined the criminal investigation into Rebecca Fierle.

Goodwill targets Pine Hills for new job-connection center

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida officially opened its new job office in Pine Hills Thursday, targeting a zip code that has a poverty rate nearly twice the national average.

Jr. NBA championships brings hundreds of young volunteers for homeless shelter

More than 315 kids from around the world — in town to compete at the Jr. NBA Global Championship at Disney — spent Thursday volunteering at a Kissimmee homeless shelter before taking to the courts.

Mississippi immigration raids: Residents rally around children who were left alone

Mississippi residents rallied around terrified children left with no parents and migrants locked themselves in their homes for fear of being arrested Thursday, a day after the United States' largest immigration raid in a decade.

UCF receivers hope to propel Knights' potent offense to new level

The UCF Knights have one of the most potent offenses in college football, but how good could it be with the addition of a two-time NFL Pro Bowler?

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 16 Penn State looks to fill big holes on offense

James Franklin has taken the Penn State program from an also-ran to a conference contender in five seasons with the Nittany Lions, claiming a Big Ten title in 2016.But this season presents a challenge, with Penn State replacing key contributors on offense, including quarterback Trace McSorley and running back Miles Sanders.

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal announces final original content house

Universal Orlando Resort revealed Graveyard Games as the final original content haunted house coming to Halloween Horror Nights.

Disney's Animal Kingdom: Wild Africa Trek offers in-depth safari adventure

Walt Disney World's Wild Africa Trek at Animal Kingdom takes guests on a three-hour adventure, where they'll climb into animal enclosures, navigate rope bridges above crocodiles, enjoy a meal in the middle of the savanna and more.

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