Friday, September 13, 2019

Tropical Storm Humberto expected & results of Apopka probe of fire chief

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September 13, 2019

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Tropical Storm Humberto expected to form and hit Florida this weekend, forecasters say

A Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Central Florida's east coast in anticipation of a system that could become Tropical Storm Humberto on Saturday, the hurricane center said.

Apopka probe of fire chief 'inconclusive and...essentially moot'

Apopka's internal investigation of now-retired Fire Chief Chuck Carnesale and other alleged misconduct in the Fire Department concluded with findings that "are inconclusive and generally moot," according to a packet of newly released documents.

Trump picks 2 Florida Supreme Court justices for federal appeals court

President Trump nominates two freshly appointed Florida Supreme Court justices to the U.S. 11th Circuit in Atlanta, further advancing his efforts to remake the federal court system with conservatives.

Florida guardian Rebecca Fierle improperly billed AdventHealth nearly $4 million, report says

Former Orlando guardian Rebecca Fierle improperly billed AdventHealth nearly $4 million over a decade for services she provided to their vulnerable patients — while often also billing her incapacitated clients for the same services, according to a newly released investigation.

SeaWorld Orlando is getting a new roller coaster called Ice Breaker

SeaWorld Orlando finally talks the details about new roller coaster that's coming in 2020 after dropping hints on social media.

Universal Orlando is hosting its first-ever running race

Start training! For the first time, Universal Orlando is hosting a 5K and 10K through its theme parks.

UCF, Stanford game still on despite tropical storm threat

The UCF versus Stanford football game is still scheduled to be played at 3:30 p.m. Saturday despite the threat of a tropical storm in the region, according to school officials.

Dr. Phillips Center reveals new rental rates — with discounts for all local nonprofits

The Dr. Phillips Center and major local arts groups have been at an impasse over rental rates for the new Steinmetz Hall since July.

Florida Man celebrated in 'bizarre love letter' web series

The Florida Man trend comes in for surprising appreciation from the web series "WTFlorida!?" from Vice. The episodes salute a gutsy guitarist, a gassy guard and a First Amendment crusader.

Mushroom Month: Versatile fungus is good for more than just eating

Mushrooms. More than mere Smurf houses, they have many fine qualities we can celebrate. In particular, in the kitchen.

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