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In Orlando’s District 5, four candidates rake in substantial campaign cash
Four candidates have substantial war chests in the first two weeks of fundraising in Orlando’s District 5 special election. Community activist Lawanna Gelzer reported $21,000 in the bank, powered by a $20,000 loan she wrote to her campaign. Nonprofit executive Shan Rose has $15,840 – with about $6,000 of that through in-kind contributions. Miss America winner Ericka Dunlap brought in $10,740, ...
'I am here for you': Vincent Ogburn Sr. is ready to make history as Ocoee's first Black police chief
OCOEE, Fla. — History is being made in Ocoee. Vincent Ogburn Sr. has been acting chief since last November, and now he is the new chief. He spoke exclusively with WESH 2 about his new position. Ogburn is the first African-American police chief for the city of Ocoee. In...
Orlando resident, ‘Survivor’ 46 contestant chats with News 6
ORLANDO, Fla. – On Monday, Bridgett talked to Survivor 46 contestant and Orlando entrepreneur Liz Wilcox!. She’s sworn to secrecy about keeping the details about how she finished up on the show a secret for now, so it was hard trying not to ask her spoiler questions. She...
AdventHealth Florida hospital opens $26M expanded patient floor
AdventHealth Apopka (Fla.), part of Altamonte Springs, Fla.-based AdventHealth, opened a new $26.3 million patient floor on April 29 that increases the hospital's bed count to 158. The 30,230-square-foot expansion is on the hospital's fifth floor and brings an additional 38 inpatient beds, which include cardiovascular progressive care beds. The...
Parole absconder shot by police during arrest attempt at Belle Isle, sheriff's office says
(CBS DETROIT) - A parole absconder was shot on Belle Isle when deputies attempted to arrest the man Monday morning, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office says. According to officials, the Wayne County Sheriff Tether unit was attempting to arrest a man wanted for absconding at about 10:40 a.m. Monday on Belle Isle. Officials say the man missed a court appearance for a criminal sexual conduct trial. The sheriff's office says the man pointed a weapon at officers when they attempted to arrest him and was struck when law enforcement returned fire. No injuries to police or the public were reported. Michigan State Police say the man was taken to an area hospital, where he is in serious condition. MSP is handling the shooting investigation, and a report will be turned over to the prosecutor's office once completed.
Homeowner bee-gone? Orange County evicts man over honeybee hives
Beekeeper Mike Powers got stung last month by an Orange County code-enforcement order which deemed his well-kept Orlando-area home to be “unfit for human occupancy.” The reason? His backyard bees. And while the county backed down five days later — state law grants Florida residents the express right to keep bees on their property — the whole thing has left Powers, a military veteran with two ...
Convicted felon headed back to prison after ruckus at square
A convicted felon is heading back to prison after a ruckus last year at Spanish Springs Town Square. Eric Allen Feliciano, 30, has been sentenced to 32 months with the Florida Department of Corrections as the result of a hearing earlier this month in Lake County Court. He will receive credit for 418 days already served in the Lake County Jail. He previously served time in prison for burglary and aggravated battery.
Impress Your Date and Book a Reservation at Roka Hula Hidden Tiki Bar in Orlando
NOW OPEN in Orlando, Roka Hula is an upscale Asian-inspired tiki bar. But be warned, it can be tough to find – and it is pricey. Located inside of VooDoo Bayou, this new hotspot in Orlando is sure to attract locals and visitors alike. Our contributor Jodi Caballero recently...
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