Friday, December 20, 2019

Man who shot Eustis cop killed & most expensive property sales

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

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December 20, 2019

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Man who shot Eustis police officer killed in gun battle, spokesman says

A man on the run after he was suspected of shooting a Eustis police officer was killed in a gun battle with officers Thursday evening, a department spokesman said.

Disney-themed homes and an Indian burial ground among Top 10 most expensive property sales in Central Florida for 2019

The most expensive property sale in Central Florida this year has an unusual story: Parts of it were once an Indian burial ground containing prehistoric remains.

Nearly 2 million Florida drivers have licenses suspended for unpaid fines, study finds

Nearly 2 million out of Florida's 16.6 million drivers have their licenses suspended — not for unsafe driving, but due to unpaid fines and fees, according to a new study from the Fines and Fees Justice Center. Orange County had the highest rate in the state in 2017 — with nearly 15% of the county's driving population receiving suspension notices for failure to pay — before falling to 3rd in 2018.

$15 minimum wage amendment makes 2020 Florida ballot

The proposed amendment would raise the minimum wage to $10 per hour beginning Sept. 30, 2021 and would raise it an additional dollar each year until it reached $15 in 2026. After that, future increases would be adjusted annually for inflation beginning in 2027.

Ask Orlando: Has Central Florida ever had a white Christmas? Dream on.

Has Orlando ever had a white Christmas? It came close in 1989, which proved it could happen. But waking up to snow on December 25th remains only a holiday wish that will likely never be fulfilled.

Football coach Dee Brown ignored warnings from West Orange administrators, according to OCPS report

Former West Orange football coach Dee Brown repeatedly defied warnings from school administrators while allowing unauthorized coaches to serve as assistants during practices and games, according to a school district investigation.

UCF players hit Tampa roller coasters, embrace festive atmosphere ahead of Gasparilla Bowl

UCF football players hit Busch Gardens roller coasters and embraced the festive atmosphere in Tampa ahead of Monday's Gasparilla Bowl matchup with Marshall.

Magic look to close out frustrating road trip with win over Trail Blazers

The Magic have a chance to finish 2-2 on what's been a frustrating four-game road trip with a win in Portland, but they will need to deliver more consistent play than they did during losses at Utah and Denver.

2019 Twinkly Awards: 25 of Orlando's best home holiday lights displays

In our 2019 edition of the Twinkly Awards, we name our favorite 25 home holiday light displays in the Central Florida area.

Disney's trash cans aren't garbage to longstanding website

Disney: Magical Trash website spotlights theme parks' garbage cans worldwide.

Sounds of the season: Get tips on holiday shopping for Orlando vinyl record collectors

Orlando record collectors share Christmas shopping tips for vinyl enthusiasts.

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