Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Helicopter crash near Leesburg airport & Orlando community reflects on George Floyd's murder

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May 26, 2021

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Good morning, it's Wednesday, May 26. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 94° and a low of 71°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

No survivors found after firefighting helicopter crashes near Leesburg airport, officials say

One person was confirmed dead and there were no survivors located, Leesburg Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post. "The crash appears to be a total loss," the post said.

Orlando community gathers to reflect one year after George Floyd's death

One year to the day after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, Orlando residents came together to honor Floyd's life and reflect on the fight for police accountability...

LGBTQ+ Youth Organization Plans to Renovate Old Motel into Housing Building

The Davis Park Motel will provide the first stand-alone housing building for LGBTQ+ youth in Central Florida with 20 single and double occupancy rooms.

DeSantis, Corcoran want to keep 'crazy liberal stuff' out of civics lessons in Florida schools

The state's proposed revisions to its civics standards, and its attempt to ban critical race theory, have prompted criticism from those who argue the DeSantis administration is pushing...

Global insurance firm moving headquarters to downtown Orlando, promising new high-wage jobs

The company will receive funding from the city of Orlando, through two programs designed to entice high-wage employers to the city's center.

Central Florida advocates call for Rick Scott, Marco Rubio to back immigration bills

Civic and business leaders in Central Florida advocated Tuesday for the passage of immigration bills they say would help boost the economy of a tourism region dependent on workers...

Casey Anthony involved in confrontation at Irish pub in Florida: report

Casey Anthony and another woman reportedly got into a shouting match over a man they had both dated, according to news reports.

After yearbook photo-editing controversy, Florida school district may change dress code

After a Florida high school made headlines nationwide when the yearbook was published with hints of girls' cleavage digitally erased, the district will consider changes to its dress code.

Too many political appointments = too much power for Florida's governor | Editorial

The appointment of former water management district chairman John Miklos to the UCF board of trustees is yet another sign that too much power over political appointments rests in the hands...

Mother of Sanford Seminole RB Donta Whack Jr. killed in hit-and-run incident

Body found in Lake Mary identified as Katrina Redden, mother of Seminole RB Donta Whack Jr.

Disney World at 50: Before the mouse came to Florida, roadside attractions reigned

Before Walt Disney brought his big theme park concept to town, Florida was filled with roadside attractions on highways that took motorists around the state before the turnpike and...

Celebrate Cherry Dessert Day with this clafoutis recipe

Fun to say and easy to make, cherry clafoutis is one of the simplest ways to look like a kitchen whiz on National Cherry Dessert day.

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