Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Seminole raises impact fees & Commissioners ban puppy sales

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June 23, 2021

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Good morning, it's Wednesday, June 23. Today in Orlando, it will be partly cloudy with a high of 89° and a low of 74°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Seminole raises impact fees to help cover costs of future growth

Seminole commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to sharply raise impact fees — in some cases by more than seven times — to help pay for new roads, trails, library materials and fire...

Commissioners ban puppy sales, but pet shop owners say they won't just lie down and roll over

By a cat's whisker, Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to ban the sale of puppies, kittens and bunnies despite pleas from pet-shop owners and more than a dozen of their employees who...

Gov. DeSantis signs 'patriotic' civics education bill and controversial 'intellectual freedom' bill

Saying he wants Florida to be the "number-one state for civic literacy," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed bills aimed at boosting civics education in public schools and gauging...

Biden might extend the CDC eviction moratorium another month; DeSantis won't reinstate his

The Biden administration is said to be considering a one-month extension of the CDC's national eviction moratorium, according to a report in the New York Times that cited the slow rollout of...

Florida doctor performs surgery on the wrong testicle: report

A Florida doctor has been fined by the Department of Health for performing surgery on the wrong testicle.

Florida men accused of swinging machete, threatening murder over loud music

Two Florida men were arrested after deputies said they threatened to kill a third man for playing loud music. One of the suspects swung a machete but missed.

Deandre Ayton soars for last second alley-oop as Suns beat Clippers for 2-0 series lead

Deandre Ayton jammed an alley-oop pass from Jae Crowder with 0.7 seconds left, giving the Phoenix Suns a thrilling 104-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of the Western Conference...

Turn off the tap: Winter Park must take lead on reducing energy consumption | Commentary

In a guest column, a recent Winter Park High School graduate writes that energy efficiency must be tackled on a municipal level, not just an individual one.

Cheese and charcuterie boards make for colorful, flavorful entertaining with ease

A showstopping cheese and charcuterie board is all about layers: flavor and color. And they're easier to compose than you think!

Dr. Phillips Center extends Frontyard Festival

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has extended the Frontyard Festival.

Disney World at 50: The Epcot mime speaks

In the '90s, there was such a thing as the Epcot mime — Nicolas J., a native of soviet Georgia — appeared in France in a plastic bubble and interacted with guests. He now runs an...

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Pristine sand and crystal-clear water: 50 of the most beautiful beaches in the world

The beach can be a mesmerizing place filled with photogenic spots and relaxation. These beaches are some of the best in the world. (Syjil Ashraf, The Active Times)

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