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More than 600,000 travelers are expected to pass through Orlando International Airport this Memorial Day weekend.
Read More »Concerns Mount Over ‘Hurricane Amnesia’
As hurricane season approaches, Florida may be facing its next big storm. With new residents moving to the state every day, officials are worried that many lack proper preparation knowledge.
Read More »Scott Says Higher Ed Efforts ‘About Building A Workforce’
ORLANDO—Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday wrapped up a two-day higher education conference in Orlando with a list of goals that included making colleges and universities more affordable and more responsive to the needs of businesses. The second day of the “Degrees to Jobs Summit” included sessions about trying to make …
Read More »Gainesville Regional Airport Reveals Plan to Add More Parking
First phase of the project is for long-term parking and would add 101 spots.
Read More »Gas Pump Skimmers Still a Threat to Alachua County Residents
Auhtorities cracking down on the removal of gas pump skimmers, which records credit or debit card information.
Read More »Affidavit: SeaWorld Staffer Voids Tickets, Pockets $116,000
A former SeaWorld supervisor has been charged with pocketing as much as $116,000 in ticket sales from the company's Aquatica waterpark in Orlando. Lisa Olivardia was charged last Saturday with grand theft and scheme to defraud.
Read More »Opponents Launch Salvo Against Marijuana Amendment
Opponents of a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana gave a glimpse of their strategy Monday by releasing a video alleging the measure would lead to a plethora of "pot shops" similar to the marijuana industry in California. The video, posted online by the"Vote No on 2 Campaign" also compared the proposal to a medical-marijuana initiative that Florida voters narrowly rejected in 2014.
Read More »Skiles Out As Coach Of Orlando Magic
Following the conclusion of a frustrating regular season, Scott Skiles has stepped down as coach of the Orlando Magic after just one year. Skiles was 35-47 this season, his lone year leading the Magic — the team that he spent five seasons with as a player as well. The team said a search for a new coach is starting immediately.
Read More »Justices Give Green Light To Stops Over License Plates
The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that police officers have broad authority to pull over motorists whose license plates are not fully visible. The decision rejected an appeal from a man who was charged with possession of cocaine, marijuana and paraphernalia after he was stopped by Orlando police because a tag light and wires were hanging down over the license plate on the vehicle he was driving. Evidence found during the stop led to the possession charges.
Read More »Online Auction Halted For Gun Used To Kill Trayvon Martin
The pistol that former Florida neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman used to kill Trayvon Martin was removed from the GunBroker.com website Thursday, minutes after the auction was to begin. Zimmerman had told an Orlando TV station that the 9 mm Kel-Tec PF-9 pistol was returned to him by the U.S. Justice Department, which took it after he was acquitted in Martin's 2012 shooting death. It was not immediately clear why the website took down the listing.
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