Wednesday, September 11, 2019

America’s 9/11 babies turn 18 & Central Florida's decline in poverty

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September 11, 2019

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America's 9/11 babies turn 18, share fateful birthday

On the same day that nearly 3,000 people died in 9/11 terrorist attacks, 13,238 babies were born. Those babies turn 18 this year.

Major decline in poverty rate for Central Florida children, report shows

There's some rare good news for Central Florida's kids — the poverty rate dropped significantly from 2012 to 2017, juvenile arrests were down and more children were covered by health insurance. But advocates for children said there is a lot of room for improvement.

Everett Miller 'wanted to make a statement' in killings of 2 Kissimmee cops, prosecutor tells jurors

Everett Glenn Miller was motivated by his hatred toward police when he fatally shot two Kissimmee police officers in 2017, prosecutors argued Tuesday in closing statements at the Osceola County Courthouse.

Hurricane Dorian: Orange County racks up 'tens of millions of dollars' in business losses

Slow-moving Hurricane Dorian cost Orange County "tens of millions of dollars" in business losses as airports closed, tourists stayed away and a major surfing convention cancelled a multi-day expo here because of the powerful tropical storm, which ultimately spared the region a deadly wallop by veering east, away from Central Florida.

Seminole swimmer Stephanie Akakabota fine-tunes strokes in pool after playing Carnegie Hall

Semimole High student Stephanie Akakabota is a hard worker who has molded herself one of the top swimmers in the nation while also earning the opportunity to play piano at Carnegie Hall.

Lawyer drops bid for Seminole County judge seat days before arrest in statutory rape of teen

Former Assistant State Attorney Andrew John Jones, who was running for a Seminole County judge seat, was arrested after officials found evidence he engaged in multiple sex acts with an underage girl who worked on his campaign.

Orange residents, law enforcement leaders and candidates discuss policing, race at town hall

Orange County law enforcement leaders and candidates for office answered the public's questions on police accountability and community relations in a town hall discussion that was often testy and at times devolved into sparring between political opponents.

Why UCF should stick with Dillon Gabriel as starting QB against Stanford | Commentary

UCF true freshman Dillon Gabriel should start at QB against Stanford — ahead of the more experienced Brandon Wimbush and Darriel Mack Jr.

Halloween Horror Nights scare zones fill Universal Studios streets

Halloween Horror Nights features five scare zones, plus a bonus chainsaw area, at this year's event at Universal Studios. Take a look.

Award-winning Orlando Fringe Festival favorites return, including Opera Orlando musical

Productions from Orlando Fringe Festival return to Central Florida theaters.

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