Friday, August 16, 2019

Trump has talked about buying Greenland for the U.S., sources say; LGBTQ community urges ban on conversion therapy in Orange County

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Trump has talked about buying Greenland for the U.S., sources say

 Aiming to put his mark on the world map, President Trump has talked to aides and allies about buying Greenland for the U.S.

LGBTQ community, organizers call for Orange County conversion therapy ban at rally

While smaller pushes to pass a ban in Central Florida have happened in recent years, elected officials have not taken on the proposal. But after an online petition received nearly 5,000 signatures after being circulated last month, the LGBTQ community and advocates look to push more forcefully.

Army vet's Puerto Rican flag ticks off Kissimmee HOA

Frances and Efrain Santiago, natives of Puerto Rico, wanted to show their support last month for protesters back home seeking to oust the island's governor. The couple flew the flag of Puerto Rico on the garage of their Kissimmee home. It ticked off the homeowners association.

Brothers arrested after traffic stop turns violent, Orange deputies say

Two brothers were arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop for speeding turned into a fight with Orange County Sheriff's deputies, according to an affidavit.

Virgin Galactic gives inside look to new spaceport

Virgin Galactic revealed the look of the Spaceport America terminal called Gateway to Space were tourists will get ready before taking trips into space.

Villages resident, 88, honored for efforts to assist people in long-term care: 'I'll do it as long as I can'

Villages resident Frank Charles , a volunteer ombudsman, has received both the Withlacoochee Council Ombudsman of the Year Award and the Bronze President's Volunteer Service Award for his work last year through the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

Dale Earnhardt Jr., family in plane crash; all reported safe

Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and child were involved in a plane crash Thursday in Tennessee. Everyone on board, including two pilots, are safe, his sister Kelley Earnhardt Miller posted on Twitter.

UCF linemen Noah Hancock, Landon Woodson eager to play after setbacks

UCF defensive linemen Noah Hancock and Landon Woodson have both endured personal setbacks and are now looking forward to finally playing for the Knights this season.

Unreal Coffee: Starbucks is so popular it's turning baristas into forensic detectives

A recent survey by Workwise says the iced latte macchiato is our state's most-searched coffee order. Local coffee pros say before Starbucks, that wasn't actually a thing.

Halloween Horror Nights: Universal to debut new show

Universal Orlando Resort reveals its new show headed to this year's Halloween Horror Nights.

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