Thursday, October 17, 2019

Orlando officers cleared in Pulse probe & Rep. Elijah Cummings dies

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Pulse shooting investigation: Orlando officers who fired during massacre cleared by internal probe

Eleven Orlando police officers who fired their weapons during the Pulse nightclub massacre in June 2016 were cleared by the department of any wrongdoing, an Internal Affairs investigation shows.

Markeith Loyd verdict: Guilty of 1st-degree murder in killing of pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon

A jury found Markeith Loyd guilty of first-degree murder Wednesday for shooting and killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon and her unborn child after an argument outside her house in December 2016.

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings dies at 68

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, a Baltimore Democrat, has died from complications of longstanding health problems early Thursday morning, his office said.

Tropical system's odds of development rise to 70% and North Florida is in projected path

The hurricane center is monitoring a tropical system with increased odds of formation that's projected to pass over Florida, the National Hurricane Center said in its 2 a.m. update.

DeSantis says he knew Giuliani-connected donors arrested on campaign finance charges

Gov. Ron DeSantis knew one of the two foreign-born Republican donors arrested last week on campaign finance fraud charges, describing him as "one of the top supporters of (President Trump) in Florida."

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody launches investigation into vaping companies

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody launched an investigation Wednesday into 20 vaping companies after state officials attributed one death and at 68 cases of lung injury to e-cigarettes.

Wendy Chioji: A warrior who won at life

Sunday, Oct. 20, would have been the 58th birthday of former WESH anchor Wendy Chioji. "We're losing the message of Wendy if we say that she lost to cancer," said good friend Mike Gonick of Orlando. "Cancer made her fearless to do things she wouldn't do before."

Popular Hollerbach's German restaurant to add new rooftop 'biergarten,' increase seating to 500

The popular German restaurant Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café could soon have hundreds of new seats and a rooftop "biergarten."

UCF Health clinics are 'essential' to medical school despite $6.8 M loss, dean says

Two UCF-run clinics that lost $6.8 million last year have made changes to help them become sustainable, including eliminating a costly specialty, the dean says. But a doctor who lost his job says morale is low.

Hey Orlando! Did you know there's a mayoral race going on? | Commentary

Buddy Dyer is seeking re-election, and his chances look good - partly because no Orlando mayor has lost a re-election bid in more than half a century.

Gators' two-QB system inspired by Tim Tebow, Chris Leak gives UF a spark

UF coach Dan Mullen hopes his two-quarterback system with Kyle Trask and Emory Jones presents a challenge for South Carolina when the No. 9 Gators visit the Gamecocks.

UCF Knights share miscues they spent bye week addressing

 

The UCF Knights took advantage of last week's bye to not only recover but also retool.

 

Target offers sweet deal on Halloween candy

With a text, shoppers can get $5 off $25 worth of Halloween candy at Target.

Blue Man Group: Florida-resident discounts through Feb. 15

Universal's Blue Man Group offers Florida-resident deal

Macaroni and cheese addict: Florida man has eaten almost nothing else for 17 years

It sounds like just another wacky Florida Man story: A Florida man has eaten almost nothing but macaroni and cheese for 17 years. But it's not a joke; he explains how an abusive childhood led to the eating disorder.

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