Friday, September 18, 2020

Universal claiming tax breaks & 'dangerous' Hurricane Teddy

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Universal Orlando still claiming tax breaks meant to help struggling communities

It was the 22nd time in the last 20 years that either Universal Orlando or its hotel affiliate have tapped into the high-crime incentive program. Records show that Universal and its hotels have...

Hurricane Teddy maintains 'dangerous' Category 4 strength; Tropical Depression 22 forms in Gulf

As Sally weakened into a post-tropical cyclone, Hurricane Teddy strengthened to a "dangerous" Category 4 storm and Tropical Depression 22 formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday. Meanwhile,...

Politicized process sped Jaime Grosshans' rise to Florida Supreme Court, critics say

Jaime Rutland Grosshans' three-year journey from a law firm in Winter Garden to the Florida Supreme Court began when she was nominated to be a county judge by a commission that included her...

Seminole jail deputy fired for skipping mandatory checks on juvenile inmates, faking logs

A Seminole County jail deputy was fired last month after his supervisors found he repeatedly did not complete mandatory checks on detained juveniles — as required by state law — and then...

Florida Supreme Court follies bring out best and worst in constitutional respect | Editorial

Gov. Ron DeSantis tried to slide udge Renatha Francis onto the Florida Supreme Court despite the fact he knew she didn't meet constitutional requirements. The move was red-flagged by Orlando...

Wife charged in killing of husband found buried in Clermont in 2018

Laurie Leigh Shaver is charged with killing her husband, Michael, who was found buried in Clermont in 2018.

Osceola awaits $50 million in CARES relief from Florida; chairwoman calls delay 'truly unacceptable'

Osceola County officials called on Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday to quickly release more pandemic relief dollars to their county, where the unemployment rate is higher than anywhere else in...

Senate candidate Jason Brodeur and his wife claimed homestead exemptions on 2 homes

GOP state Senate candidate Jason Brodeur and his wife, Christina Daly Brodeur, each claimed a separate homestead exemption on their homes during the first years of their marriage from 2016 to...

Disney: One water park will reopen in March; passholder refunds on way

Walt Disney World is planning to reopen one of its closed water parks next spring, according to the resort's website. Both Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon have been closed since mid-March.

Florida's unemployment claims fall after more businesses were allowed to reopen

First-time unemployment claims in Florida slid again for the week ended Sept. 12, although employers in the hospitality and leisure sector including the Trump Organization continued to...

Orlando area high school football scores, highlights and COVID-19 testing results

Orange County's first bi-weekly round of COVID-19 testing for public school football programs gave 18 of the 19 teams tested a clean bill of health and the green light to play games.

Orlando runners complete historic virtual Boston Marathon

After the iconic Boston Marathon was canceled, Orlando runners took advantage of the opportunity to complete a virtual version of the historic race.

Sanford mom revisits Chipotle for photo shoot with newborn

A Central Florida mom recently took her maternity photos at a local Chipotle and has since returned to take pictures there with her newborn son.

Where to find free and discounted deals in honor of National Cheeseburger Day

Take advantage of these deals in honor of National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18.

Best Pixar films, according to critics

Stacker ranked every Pixar film according to its critical reception, as represented through its Metascore. Ties were broken by IMDb user ratings.

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