Friday, December 13, 2019

Inmate's miscarriage ordeal & Universal lobbying for road deal

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

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December 13, 2019

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Osceola jail inmate released early after miscarriage ordeal: 'It was torture'

Days after a 20-year-old pregnant woman bled and cramped for days in the Osceola County jail before miscarrying in a toilet — only to be returned to the same room following a trip to the hospital — a county judge released the woman early from the lockup. Her attorney called her treatment "unnecessary suffering."

Universal Orlando launches lobbying campaigns for $125 million in public money

As Orange County leaders prepare to vote on a controversial $125 million road deal with Universal Orlando, the giant resort and its foes are in a battle for public support.

It takes her 3 hours to travel 15 miles by bus. Orlando's public transit is failing tourism workers

Central Florida's public transit system is failing the low-wage workers who help drive the region's tourism-based economy.

State lawmakers order audit of Orlando airport

State lawmakers ordered an audit of Orlando International Airport.

Split Oak Forest chosen for toll road extension — but opposition vows to fight on

Split Oak Forest is chosen for the Osceola Parkway but opponents will continue to fight the road.

Forget 'Shark Week,' 2019 became 'Shark Year'

Shark attacks, Baby Shark, Shark Week, shark dragging, shark movies and sharks with giant sea turtles stuck in their mouths were among the headlines in 2019: The year of the shark.

Seminole allows golf carts on county roads within approved neighborhoods

Seminole County residents may soon be able to drive around their neighborhoods in golf carts after county commissioners approved new regulations.

Florida bills would require employers to give new parents 3 months paid leave

Two Florida bills in the state legislature would require employers to let new parents take three months of paid family leave.

George Zimmerman's 'appalling' lawsuit poses legitimate questions | Commentary

George Zimmerman's $100 million lawsuit against Trayvon Martin's parents, lawyer and others has sparked outrage, but the witness-tampering questions it raises should be answered, not avoided, columnist David Whitley says.

New FSU coach Mike Norvell inks six-year contract to pay him $4.42 million annually

New FSU coach Mike Norvell will be making $4.42 million per season during six years, according to an employment agreement obtained on Thursday by the Orlando Sentinel.

Orlando area football state finalists are thriving behind impact of underclassmen

Orange County football programs Apopka, Edgewater and Jones have benefited from the development of seasoned underclassman, which will help each continue knocking at the door of state championships.

Don't wait if you want tickets to 'Hamilton' spoof 'Spamilton'

Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 13, to the general public for "Spamilton," coming to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center in the spring.

Two bucks nets free Jr. Frostys from Wendy's all year

Buy a $2 key tag from Wendy's and get a free Jr. Frosty every time you visit participating locations in 2020.

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