Thursday, January 16, 2020

Celebration deaths & corporate tax breaks

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

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Man confessed to killing wife, 3 kids found dead in Celebration home, Osceola sheriff says

A Celebration man confessed to killing his wife and three children inside their home, Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson said Wednesday.

Man's insurance fraud scheme led investigators to Celebration home where family was found slain, court records say

The federal arrest warrant for Anthony Todt details the medical fraud scheme he ran from his physical therapy office, defrauding insurance companies and Medicaid of thousands of dollars for services he never provided. 

Corporate lobbyists, Florida House write $50 million tax break for a handful of big companies

Working with lobbyists representing some of the state's largest companies, the Republican-controlled Florida House of Representatives has written a proposed tax break that could save millions of dollars for a small number of big corporations. 

Political sex games? Gross. Lower prepaid tuition: Good | Commentary

Lower prepaid college costs in Florida? Yay! Sex games among legislators? Barf.

Orlando International Airport discovered nearly 100 guns last year, ninth most in nation

The Orlando International Airport made the TSA's list of ten airports with the highest number of guns discovered in carry-on baggage or on passengers.

Big Dr. Phillips Center news: 'Hamilton,' 'Wicked' return

Two big Broadway shows will return to Central Florida.

New Carnival cruise terminal at Port Canaveral shaping up ahead of Mardi Gras arrival

Carnival Cruise Line's new digs at Port Canaveral: The $163 million Cruise Terminal 3 is set to open by June.

Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma: I won't enforce assault weapons registry if amendment passes

Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma told gun activists he wouldn't enforce a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would require owners of automatic weapons to register them with the state.

Guardianship agency gets new director after prior leader's ouster amid Rebecca Fierle scandal

Six months after its previous leader was ousted, the Florida agency charged with oversight of public and professional guardians has a new director, officials announced Wednesday. Chanté Jones, a former corporate marketing analyst for Verizon Communications.

Lawsuit alleges Jeffrey Epstein trafficked hundreds of women and girls as late as 2018, keeping database to track movements

New evidence shows Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused and trafficked hundreds of young women and girls on his private Caribbean island as recently as 2018. 

4 Florida panthers found dead in first 2 weeks of 2020

Already this year, three Florida panthers were hit and killed by vehicles, and the fourth by a train.

Markelle Fultz helps lead Magic to big road win over Lakers

Markelle Fultz recorded a triple-double on a night when the Magic needed him most as Orlando knocked off the Lakers 119-118 in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.

Could Bucs QB Jameis Winston price his way out of Tampa Bay?

Jameis Winston wants to get paid. Nothing wrong with that.

Fine-dining finesse hits the food court at Taglish | Review

Employing fine-dining technique, Chef Michael Collantes' brings Filipino-American fare to the food court with Taglish.

Bring home a new pet from Orange County Animal Services for $20

Orange County Animal Services is giving pets to new homes for $20 for the month of January.

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