Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Manhunt underway for suspect in Polk killings & Markeith Loyd testifies in trial

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Manhunt underway for suspect in Polk killings who is wanted in Tennessee for murder, sheriff says

A search has begun for a man suspected of killing two people in Polk County and who is wanted for murder in Tennessee, the Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Monday night.

Markeith Loyd testifies in trial for pregnant ex-girlfriend's slaying: 'I never meant for this to happen'

Prosecutors have rested their case in the murder trial of Markeith Loyd, the man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon and her unborn child.

Mount Dora reaches proposed $64K settlement with fired police chief John O'Grady

The Mount Dora City Council on Monday night will consider a settlement agreement with former police chief John O'Grady, who was fired this summer, for just over $64,000, the amount of his accrued sick leave and vacation time, records show.

Orlando mayoral candidates tout solutions to affordable housing, pedestrian safety

Central Florida's shortage in affordable housing units and deadly streets for pedestrians have made headlines for years. While both issues span far beyond the city limits — most studies loop in a metro area spanning from Sanford south to Kissimmee — the Orlando mayor's seat holds a powerful seat regionally to address them.Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, a 16-year incumbent, faces two challengers for the office in City Commissioner Sam Ings and Navy veteran Aretha Simons.

Repulsive video satire of rampaging Trump a sign of our sick political times | Editorial

A video that depicts President Trump massacring the media and political enemies is a sign of our times.

Disney, Universal, SeaWorld and Legoland go spooky for Halloween

See how Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Legoland Florida celebrate Halloween in the theme parks.

Immerse will take festivalgoers out of this world in Architects of Air's 'Dodecalis'

The Architects of Air create an otherworldly experience at this year's Immerse festival in downtown Orlando.

Florida Publix debuts new shopping carts for customers who use wheelchairs

A Publix grocery store in Lutz, Florida debuted a new kind of shopping cart aimed to give customers in wheelchairs a better shopping experience.

Vegan at the steakhouse: Has plant-based dining finally hit the tipping point?

Walt Disney World, Kres Chophouse and more have vegan menus. Have we finally hit a plant-based tipping point?

Kids eat free Tuesdays at Main Event Orlando

Main Event on International Drive in Orlando offers a free kids meal on Tuesdays for every $8.99 food item purchased.

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