Thursday, November 14, 2019

Florida companies' tax avoidance & pedestrian dangers at UCF

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In Florida, 99% of companies pay no corporate income tax — with lawmakers' blessing | Special Report

Big corporations are avoiding millions in Florida income taxes and Florida lawmakers are allowing them to do it.

With pedestrian safety plan 2 years from finish, serious crashes continue near UCF campus

If plans hold, by Fall of 2021, pedestrians traveling around the University of Central Florida will walk on a 10-foot wide sidewalk surrounding the campus, underneath a strip of new streetlights with spray-painted signs on the ground reminding them look up, not at their phone.

What do you love about Central Florida? Also, an ode to Beefy King and women in power | Commentary

It's almost time for the 2019 edition of "101 Things to Love about Central Florida." What do you want to see on this year's list?

Everett Miller trial: Marine veteran should be executed for killing 2 Kissimmee cops, jury says

Everett Glenn Miller should be executed for killing two Kissimmee police officers, a jury unanimously recommended Wednesday.

Beefy King arson: Suspect arrested in fire at iconic restaurant

Authorities have a arrested a 36-year-old man believed to be responsible for the early Tuesday fire at Orlando's iconic restaurant, Beefy King, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

Rapist told victim in Thornton Park attack 'I'll see you tomorrow,' police say

After a 36-year-old man raped a woman outside her Thornton Park home, he told his victim "you're the best I've ever had, I'll see you tomorrow same time" and then "casually" walked away, according to an arrest affidavit released Wednesday.

'Business as usual' at Orlando's T.G. Lee milk factory after parent company declares bankruptcy

Dean Foods, parent company of T.G. Lee Dairy, declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week, leaving the future of the of the milk factory in Orlando uncertain.

Magic catch fire, pull away for home win over 76ers

Nikola Vucevic scored a game-high 25 points to lead seven players in double figures as the Orlando Magic pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-97 on Wednesday night at Amway Center.

Elton John circles the Yellow Brick Road back to Amway Center

Elton John will bring the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour back to Orlando's Amway Center in May.

In the spirit of the season, don't give throw-away items the heave ho-ho-ho

Though stores are bursting with shiny new Christmas décor, some revelers have taken the opportunity to create something in the spirit of the holiday season by showcasing trimmings made from recycled materials.

Carnival Cruise Line to switch from Coke to Pepsi

Carnival Cruise Line has shifted its cola choice from Coca-Cola to Pepsi, the company announced.

Giraffe Ranch brings a unique safari tour, complete with camels, to Central Florida

In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick gets up-close with giraffes and other exotic wildlife during a camelback safari at Giraffe Ranch in Dade City.

College Park's "Little Italy" expands with Due Amici | Review

College Park isn't quite Little Italy, but its concentration of ristorantes is a kinda-sorta qualifier. Is Due Amici a welcome addition to la famiglia?

Leggz Dance Academy offers half off registration

Students can take 50 percent off the registration fee for classes at Leggz Dance Academy in Kissimmee through Nov. 27.

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