Convenience Big Store: Windermere man's Jan. 6 verdict | School health screenings plunge

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Friday, October 20, 2023

Windermere man's Jan. 6 verdict | School health screenings plunge | Seminole GOP leans hard right

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Windermere man found guilty for role in Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection

A federal judge on Wednesday ruled a man from Windermere was found guilty for his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection of the U.S. Capitol, where he joined a militia group that tried to force their way into the Capitol through a line of police officers.

School health screenings plunge in Central Florida under parents' rights law

Florida's public schools historically have checked thousands of students a year for vision, hearing and growth problems, hoping to catch early health issues that can impede academic achievement. But the number of students in Orange and Seminole public schools screened last year plummeted after Florida passed a new law that requires parents to give written permission for their children to take part in them.

Seminole County GOP leans hard right with Gaetz, Greene invitations

The invited list for the Seminole Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner in February 2024 includes both Gaetz and U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, two of the most controversial figures in Washington.

Tropical Storm Tammy forecast to grow into hurricane as it hits Caribbean

Tropical Storm Tammy is projected to intensify into a Category 1 hurricane as it churns through the Caribbean's northern Leeward Islands over the next two days, according to the National Hurr…

DeSantis visits Manatee County to unveil park in honor of — himself

Gov. Ron DeSantis joined supporters and government officials Wednesday evening for the unveiling of a Manatee County park bearing his name.

Wekiva football coach is out amid conflicting accounts

Jeremiah Rodriguez-Schwartz was informed last Friday that Wekiva's Senior Night game vs. Horizon would be his last as head coach of the Mustangs.

Magic set to close out preseason vs. Brazilian team Flamengo

Magic guard Cole Anthony said he is ready for the regular season to start, but first Orlando will host Flamengo on Friday. "I love that the NBA does this and it just creates a bigger fanbase, more buzz and you meet new people and players," forward Jonathan Isaac said.

Gaylord Palms: 'ICE' crew making 'Charlie Brown' cool again

Work is underway on ice-cold holiday exhibit, which debuts next month at the Kissimmee resort.

Orlando Philharmonic names first female executive director

Karina Bharne will become the new administrative leader of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, the nonprofit announced.

Burt Young, Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie in 'Rocky' films, dies at 83

Burt Young, the Oscar-nominated actor who played Paulie, the rough-hewn, mumbling-and-grumbling best friend, corner-man and brother-in-law to Sylvester Stallone in the "Rocky" franchise, has died.