Convenience Big Store: Toxic Secret Part 4 | Tourism has slowed | Why would Rep. Fine want FAU presidency?

Orlando Morning Report

Friday, July 21, 2023

Toxic Secret Part 4 | Tourism has slowed | Why would Rep. Fine want FAU presidency?

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Toxic Secret: Seminole family plagued by cancer learned tap water was tainted. 'It all began making sense'

For years after 1,4-dioxane was detected in Seminole County drinking water, even well-informed residents were unaware of the contamination.

Yes, tourism has slowed in Orlando, but don't blame Disney vs. DeSantis

Summer has been slower for theme parks due to changes in travel outlook, economy, heat

Why would millionaire Randy Fine want to be FAU president? To do DeSantis' bidding, critics say

State Rep. Randy Fine once floated a "shutdown" of UCF and called a school board member a "whore." His next job just might be the new president of Florida Atlantic University.

Floridians to DeSantis: Come home and fix housing crisis, other woes

While Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstorms the country campaigning for president, a growing chorus of Floridians are urging him to come home to deal with the state's soaring housing costs and other problems.

Democrats cry foul when DeSantis sets House election after Iowa caucuses

Gov. Ron DeSantis deliberately pushed back the special election for a key state House seat to avoid having a Democratic win hurt him in the Iowa presidential caucuses, critics said Thursday.

Florida's back to school tax holiday begins on Monday

Florida retailers hope for a boost to summer sales with the start Monday of a back-to-school sales tax "holiday." The tax holiday, which will last through Aug. 6, will allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes, shoes, school supplies and personal computers. Lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis also approved a second similar holiday […]

Tropical wave could develop on way to Caribbean as Tropical Storm Don lingers, NHC says

The National Hurricane Center continues to keep tabs on a tropical wave that has a chance to become the season's next tropical depression or storm while also tracking Tropical Storm Don in the Atlantic.

More Florida children get treated in ERs for tooth pain than anywhere else in US

Florida has the highest rate in the country of children going to hospital Emergency Departments for dental care, and the highest average charge for these visits, a new report reveals.

Universal Studios: DreamWorks land coming next year

New attractions based on animated characters set for former KidZone area

Orlando City gears up for debut in 47-team Leagues Cup

The Leagues Cup is an annual tournament between teams from MLS and Liga MX in Mexico. Previously contested between only four teams from each league, the 2023 edition sees all 47 clubs competing for silverware and the top three teams qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup.