Friday, November 15, 2019

Florida tax avoiders Part 2 & body cam footage of drowning

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

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Big businesses cut their Florida taxes by using income-shifting strategies | Special Report

Florida lets corporations cut their taxes by splitting themselves apart and shifting profits to other states. It is in a shrinking minority of states that still allows companies to do this, which gives companies much more freedom to move money around and avoid taxes.

Altamonte Springs police body cam footage shows suspect drowning in retention pond

Body camera footage released Thursday by the Altamonte Springs Police Department showed a man drowning in a retention pond after fleeing officers the evening of Nov. 4.

Oviedo police chief gives vague response to claim officer's son posed on Snapchat with agency gun

Oviedo Police Department officials did little to clear up concerns about an officer's son improperly accessing and posing with the cop's service weapon, following an anonymous email sent to local media questioning the incident. They declined to share more information, despite allegations that the officer violated multiple policies and that the incident might have been illegal.

Orange school board: No change to school start times now but issue will get more study

High school start times won't change any time soon, as there is no community support for that, if it means elementary and middle school schedules have to shift to, the Orange County School Board agreed Thursday.

'Micro' houses may help ease Orange County's big housing crisis

Small houses may help solve one of Orange County's biggest problems. Pathlight HOME, Central Florida's largest provider of permanent housing for homeless persons, received permission this week to use a county grant on a pilot project of small houses.

As Osceola deputies investigate Montalvo killing, St. Cloud locals say thanks with meal train

A friend of Nicole Montalvo's family, Sarah Clatworthy-Lee began organizing the series of food deliveries as a "thank you" to deputies working the case and to bring light to a family and a community trying to make sense of the tragedy.

Magic unveil new city uniforms with splash of orange, anthracite

Orlando Magic fans, say hello to the team's "City Edition" uniforms.

UCF QB McKenzie Milton: 'Dream is the same, go to the NFL one day. I want to play football'

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton said he is trying to help his teammates as a student coach, but he still is pushing to get back on the field.

If Bob Stoops rejects FSU, then maybe Odell Haggins could become Seminoles' Ed Orgeron | Commentary

If FSU promoted interim coach Odell Haggins as its head coach, could he become as successful as other former interim coaches — Dabo Swinney, Ed Orgeron and Ryan Day?

'Screw it, we're going out.' Area restaurants offer Thanksgiving options

Did Thanksgiving sneak up on you (or do you secretly wish someone else could do the cooking and cleaning?). Either way, these Orlando-area restaurants are ready to hook you and your loved ones up for Turkey Day.

Hot Noods: Ramen Rumble 3 returns to Osprey Tavern Dec. 9

It's Year No. 3 for Orlando's Broth Battle Supreme, where Orlando chefs compete for bragging rights, a belt and money for the charity of their choice.

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.

Wendy's celebrates 50 years with free Frosty

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers will give away free Frosty iced treats on Friday, Nov. 14.

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