Thursday, October 7, 2021

Lawsuit against secretive political group & Arden Villas protest

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Good morning, it's Thursday, October 7. Today in Orlando, it will be clear with a high of 90° and a low of 75°. Get hour-by-hour temperatures here.

Judge revives lawsuit against secretive group that paid for ads in high-stakes Senate race

A Miami-Dade County judge gave state Sen. Annette Taddeo 60 days to serve a lawsuit she filed against "Floridians for Equality and Justice."

After Miya Marcano's death, Arden Villas residents protest lack of security measures

About 40 protesters shouted, "No lights, No cameras, No Miya," as drivers honked in support of the movement for increased security measures spurred by the Sept. 24 disappearance and death...

UCF reassures students on housing safety in wake of Miya Marcano's death

As students demand safety upgrades at off-campus Arden Villas, UCF officials sent an email outlining safeguards for its student housing.

Bank of America raises its minimum wage to $21 an hour

With dozens of branches in Central Florida, Bank of America raised its minimum hourly wage Wednesday to $21, with plans to go to $25 by 2025.

Central Florida sheriff seizes $2 million of marijuana from storage unit, seeks owner in Facebook post

It's unlikely the owner of $2 million worth of marijuana will come forward, but the Brevard County sheriff is giving it a shot, even if in jest.

Lawyer: Brian Laundrie flew to Florida, then back to Utah during road trip with Gabby Petito

Brian Laundrie's family attorney recently confirmed that during Laundrie's cross country road trip with Gabby Petito, he flew to Florida and back to Utah four days before Petito was...

Rep. Murphy, please vote to lower prescription costs | Commentary

An Orlando resident in the Medicaid gap urges Congress to pass the Build Back Better budget proposal, which would give Medicare the power to negotiate for lower drug prices.

Hot New Orleans Pelicans shoot down Orlando Magic

The host New Orleans Pelicans made 51% of 35 3-pointers, spelling a 104-86 loss on Wednesday night for Orlando's second defeat in two preseason games.

Urban Meyer will have to rehab image again before he gets into Gators Ring of Honor | Commentary

Urban Meyer's relationship with Gator Nation has not been good ever since he quit at UF and became the coach at Ohio State after sitting out the 2011 season.

So much arts goodness in Central Florida, I can't keep up

October traditionally overflows with arts events, and this year is no exception. Want to take in colorful art, party Gatsby-style, visit a museum for free, return to the 1990s for a night, or...

Fine-dining and fulfillment fuel Posto Pizza's premium pies | Review

Equal parts epicurean and unfussy, Posto Pizza is a new gem in Celebration.

Universal closing Shrek 4-D attraction, planning down time for Mummy coaster

Universal Studios will permanently close its Shrek 4-D attraction and shut down its Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster for maintenance in January.

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