Thursday, February 13, 2020

E-Verify & Montalvo’s killing

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Give law-breakers a pass? That's the new GOP plan for Florida companies making illegal hires | Commentary

Mandatory E-Verify? Not for farms and ag companies. Senate Republicans want to exempt the industry that hires the most undocumented workers from a new crackdown in Florida.

Osceola sheriff rushed Nicole Montalvo case to boost his re-election, state attorney says; new evidence released

State Attorney Aramis Ayala accused Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson of rushing the investigation into Nicole Montalvo's killing to help his re-election campaign in a blistering letter this week, a day before her office made public a massive cache of records in the case.

Seminole residents vent at commissioners for weighing trade of public wilderness area for River Cross land

Seminole County residents angrily told commissioners to not consider a proposal from developer Chris Dorworth to swap the Econ River Wilderness Area for the River Cross property.

Seminole County deal with River Cross smells like a double cross | Editorial

A proposed land swap between Seminole County and River Cross developers would amount to a betrayal of voters.

Orlando Sentinel story from 1953 leads to posthumous medal for soldier who died on Korean War's final day

A 1953 story in the Orlando Sentinel set the stage for a Feb. 15 ceremony during which Army Pvt. Irvin O. Simmons, who was killed on the last day of the Korean War, will be posthumously awarded a replica of the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal.

Number of applicants to be UCF president is 'rather low' but expected to climb, consultant says

The number of candidates vying to be the next president of UCF is modest, a consultant hired by the school said Wednesday, but he assured a committee leading the search he has several promising prospects who are likely to apply.

State board votes to replace Common Core, adopt new standards for Florida schools

Florida's State Board of Education voted Wednesday to get rid of Common Core and replace those academic standards with a new set of language arts and math benchmarks.

Scholarship fund created to benefit families of fallen Winter Park officers

The Fallen Officers College Education Fund launched Monday, which was set up to honor Winter Park Lt. Stanford Locke, who died in September.

Ocala boy, 9, charged with attempted murder of 5-year-old sister

A 9-year-old boy has been charged with trying to kill his 5-year-old sister by stabbing her with a kitchen knife inside their Florida apartment last month, officials said.

Rodents, roaches among reasons inspectors close 10 Orlando restaurants

Ten restaurants were temporarily closed between Dec. 27 and Jan. 30.

Kyle Busch will go down as greater than Petty, Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson | Commentary

Kyle Busch will go down as greater than Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson. A Daytona 500 victory is all that's missing from his amazing résumé.

Magic rally for OT win over Pistons ahead of all-star break

Aaron Gordon finished with 25 points and Markelle Fultz had 22 points as the Orlando Magic rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-112 in overtime Wednesday night at Amway Center.

Italian Water Circus traveling to Lakeland with stunts and acrobatic entertainment

Cirque Italia is bringing an Italian Water Circus to Lakeland for the first time during its 2020 tour. Shows run Feb. 13-17 at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Qdoba offers BOGO entrees to kissers

Guests to Qdoba Mexican Eats on Valentine's Day can buy one meal and get a second free for kissing.

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