Friday, January 15, 2021

Cop fired & Biden stimulus

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January 15, 2021

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Winter Springs cop fired for 'abusive' conduct, misuse of crime database, agency says

A Winter Springs police officer was fired last month after a woman complained he harassed her while on duty, sparking an agency investigation that found he misused a crime database, records show.

Biden unveils $1.9 trillion plan — including $1,400 checks for most Americans — to stem COVID-19 and steady the economy

Biden's proposal would speed up vaccines and pump out financial help to those struggling with the prolonged economic fallout.

'It was torture': 11-year-old boy saved from abuse by server at Orlando restaurant, cops say

Flaviane Carvalho, a waitress at Mrs. Potato Restaurant, notified Orlando police about an 11-year-old boy who appeared to have been abused. Police later described the extent of the abuse...

Casselberry residents demand Commissioner Busch resign after comments supporting Capitol rioters

Hundreds of people have signed a petition demanding that Casselberry Commissioner Mark Busch resign after he is seen on video at a Trump rally a day before last week's riot at the U.S....

'Trafficking amounts' of cannabis, meth seized from downtown Orlando luxury apartment, cops say

A tip from the Drug Enforcement Administration led Orlando Police Department officers to recover large quantities of cannabis and meth, alongside several guns and over $200,000 in cash, from...

Osceola sheriff readies reinforcements for potential unrest at Florida capitol

Osceola County Sheriff Marco López said Thursday his agency has prepared a 12-deputy emergency unit to send to Tallahassee if necessary, amid concerns about potential violence at the Florida...

School run by 23-year-old on former Agape campus could take vouchers even though state suspects fraud

A new Pine Hills private school led by the 23-year-old daughter of a woman who was banned from Florida's school voucher programs may be allowed to accept those scholarships, despite objections...

Hundreds of Central Florida Republicans leave the party after Capitol riot

Hundreds of registered Republicans switched parties or became independent in Central Florida in the week since the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob, according to...

Latest COVID vaccine updates for Central Florida: More than 700k received 1st dose statewide; State blames fed supply for slowness

The latest COVID vaccine updates for Central Florida and across the state and nation: what you need to know.

Orange to vaccinate school employees age 65+ at event on Jan. 24

The Health Department in Orange County will hold a special vaccination event later this month for Orange County Public School employees 65 years of age and older, officials announced Thursday...

Seminole officials warn of false COVID vaccine appointment signup; Sheriff's Office investigating

Seminole County officials tweeted a link to a fake Eventbrite page advertising county vaccination appointments Thursday evening, warning residents the event was fraudulent and the matter was...

Property owner near Disney World unveils $1 billion resort community

Hilton's contemporary luxury Conrad hotel brand is setting up shop next to Disney World, as part of Dart Interests' $1 billion Grand Cypress redevelopment plans that have been quietly in...

Magic head to Boston with expectation of playing Celtics on Friday

The Orlando Magic expect to be on the TD Garden floor Friday night playing the Boston Celtics.

Florida Fresh Air: Mead Botanical Garden presents a relaxing urban oasis

Mead Botanical Garden comprises 47 acres in Winter Park, offering an oasis tucked just away from urban city life with abundant flora and fauna.

Tasting the Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts

Ready to taste Disney — artfully? This year's Epcot International Festival of the Arts has a wealth of tasty new items.

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