Thursday, September 10, 2020

Greenberg lawsuits & paralyzed prisoner

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Seminole Tax Collector's Office settles complaints by ex-employees of Joel Greenberg for $215,000

Six women who worked for Joel Greenberg at the Seminole County Tax Collector's Office — including a longtime chief operations officer — have settled sexual harassment, racial discrimination...

Cheryl Weimar, paralyzed in beating by officers at Ocala prison, granted medical release

More than a year after Cheryl Weimar was brutally beaten at Lowell Correctional Institution by officers, leaving her paralyzed, the 52-year-old now-quadriplegic was granted an expedited...

More than 800 quarantined after COVID cases at Central Florida schools

More than 800 students and staff at Central Florida public schools have faced quarantine in the last week because of positive COVID-19 cases on their campuses.

Hurricane center eyes 5 tropical systems, including one that could impact Florida

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a system of disorganized showers and thunderstorms that could affect Florida this week. Meanwhile, the hurricane center is also keeping tabs on four...

Orlando commissioners approve growing budget — including for OPD, to activists' ire

City officials unanimously signed off on its $1.4 billion budget Wednesday, which Mayor Buddy Dyer said prioritizes new investment in racial equity initiatives, as well as a police department...

Shocker! Supreme Court may force DeSantis to follow the law when appointing judges | Commentary

With the Supreme Court questioning Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to appoint an unqualified judge, DeSantis is attacking the Orlando legislator who wants him to follow the rules

Jobless Floridians start getting Trump's $300 unemployment payments this week

A month after President Trump established the Lost Wages Assistance program to extend, in part, federal unemployment, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Floridians should this week start receiving the...

Universal's debt to ride maker could play a role in paralyzed tourist's lawsuit, attorney says

The wife of a New York tourist who broke his neck on a Volcano Bay water slide last year testified in a court deposition about what happened that day. "I ran and I could hear my kids, they...

FHSAA approves early baseball conditioning; winter and spring sports to start as scheduled

Changes are coming this spring for baseball, softball, weightlifting and track and field after the FHSAA athletic directors advisory committee approved several items at its Wednesday meeting.

Gators report 7 COVID-19 cases, including 1 football player

The University of Florida athletic department reported Wednesday seven positive cases of COVID-19 among its athletes, including one football player.

Mamak Asian Street Fare expanding to East Orlando

Popular Southeast Asian restaurant Mamak Asian Street Fare is expanding from its Mills 50 location, opening a new outpost on Orlando's east side.

Casey Anthony trial featured in premiere of new Court TV show

The Casey Anthony trial is the focus of the premiere episode of a new show on Court TV hosted by former CNN and MSNBC legal analyst Ashleigh Banfield.

Panera Bread contest offers a free month of wifi, coffee with subscription

Panera Bread is giving away a free month of coffee subscription.

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier scores Winter Park estate for $2.9 million

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier and his wife, Laura, have picked up a chic estate in Winter Park, FL, for $2.9 million.

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