Convenience Big Store: Winter Park's land use decisions & Jury selection for Markeith Loyd

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Winter Park residents to weigh super majority voting by commissioners for major land use decisions

Winter Park residents will be asked in March about changing the minimum number of commission votes needed for major decisions, especially for requests that propose significant land use changes.

Jury selection continues in Markeith Loyd trial for Orlando cop's killing

Jury selection continued Wednesday in the trial for Markeith Loyd, who is accused of killing of Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton in 2017.

Dad of toddler who shot mom had several unsecured guns in Altamonte Springs apartment, cops say

The gun that a toddler used to accidentally shoot his mom at their Altamonte Springs apartment in August was stored by the boy's father inside a Paw Patrol backpack — where it was kept...

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Florida Secretary of State says 2020 election audits already have been done

Secretary of State Laurel Lee reiterated Wednesday the state has already conducted an audit of the 2020 election after a Republican senator said "a lot" of Floridians are concerned about...

Florida parent offended at 'slavery' homework: report

A Florida parent said she was offended by her daughter's "slavery" homework assignment.

How businesses can combat the opioid crisis | Commentary

Surveys show that many businesses don't feel prepared to handle the fallout from employees with opioid-use disorder, but as guest columnist Pam Nabors from CareerSource Central Florida writes,...

Orlando Pride slip further away from playoffs with loss at Chicago Red Stars

The Pride struggled to create chances on Wednesday in a 1-0 loss at Chicago as they dropped 4 points below the postseason cutoff line.

Jeff Dowtin drills game-winner as Magic end preseason with shot in final second

A furious fourth-quarter rally, led by G-Leaguers Jeff Dowtin and Hassani Gravett, guided the Magic to their only victory in four preseason games, 103-102 at home over Boston on Wednesday.

Treat your "Chinese stomach" at Hunan Taste | Review

Hanna Zhang, an operating partner at Orlando's Hunan Taste, has lived in the United States for 15 years and runs a business where Hunan chefs prepare Hunan food.