Thursday, September 12, 2019

High health-care costs & tropical wave eyes Florida

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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September 12, 2019

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Half of Floridians delayed or skipped medical care because of high cost, survey shows

If you can't afford your medical bills, or are worried about losing your insurance, you're not alone. A new survey shows that more than half of Floridians have problems affording health-care and more than two-thirds are worried about being able to afford it in the future, especially when they get old.

Tropical depression likely to form as wave moves closer to Florida, hurricane center says

Conditions are forecast to become more conducive for development of a tropical wave or even Tropical Storm Humberto near Florida this weekend, hurricane center forecasters said.

Singh subject of 'active investigation'; Epic Universe discloses job details; NRA lobbyist takes heat | Commentary

Orange County Property Appraiser is subject of 'active investigation,' Epic Universe discloses details about 1,799 jobs

GOP Sen. David Simmons proposes assault weapon restrictions for people under 25

The bill would allow anyone between 21 and 25 to buy an assault weapon if they successfully complete a hunter safety course and get a hunter safety certification card, or are already licensed to carry a concealed weapon.

Orange teachers return to bargaining table; local, state leaders talk higher pay

Orange County teachers are to return to the bargaining table next week after rejecting a proposed contract in late July. The new negotiations come as local and state leaders talk of making better teacher pay a priority.

Everett Miller verdict: Guilty of 1st-degree murder in killing of 2 Kissimmee cops

A jury found Everett Glenn Miller guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday for shooting and killing two Kissimmee police officers in 2017.

Orlando Health surgeon, Bahamian native, visits Abaco Islands to help after Hurricane Dorian: 'The smell was one of death'

After Hurricane Dorian, Orlando Health surgeon and Bahamian native Dr. Jonathan Higgins visited the Abaco Island. "The smell was one of death," he said. He expects the health system to be overwhelmed in the coming days and months due to health issues, like chronic illness and infections, which arise after major storms.

Marley, dog greeter at Ski World Orlando, could be dubbed 'dangerous' by Orange County after biting woman's face

Marley, a 9-year-old Australian Shepherd, is in the dog house. Orange County Animal Services could label the canine as a dangerous dog after a Missouri woman reported that he bit her in the face while she was inside Ski World Orlando, a sporting goods store in Ivanhoe Village.

Orange task force takes on the stigma of affordable housing

Central Florida has seen it time and time again: A developer set its sights on a neighborhood to put in affordable housing and soon residents are coming out in droves to stop it.

UCF knows humidity could give Knights an edge against Stanford

UCF players are accustomed to heat and humidity, which could give the Knights an advantage against Stanford Saturday at Spectrum Stadium.

UCF OC Jeff Lebby feels QB Brandon Wimbush will play against Stanford

UCF offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby said Wednesday he feels confident quarterback Brandon Wimbush will play Saturday against Stanford.

New Orlando Science Center exhibit explorers artificial intelligence, machine learning

A new exhibit at the Orlando Science Center, "Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine," explores how machine learning happens and how it differs from how our own mind learns and processes information.

Good vibes reggae, eats at 3Natives | Review

East Orlando residents and UCF students have a great healthy option in 3Natives.

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