Convenience Big Store: Orlando's passport agency | Shan Rose wins council seat | 2 Orange County restaurants fail inspections

Orlando Morning Report

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Orlando's passport agency | Shan Rose wins council seat | 2 Orange County restaurants fail inspections

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Good news for travel procrastinators: Passport agency to open in Orlando

Currently Miami has the only such agency in Florida, and Central Floridians must drive there for quicker service.

Shan Rose wins Orlando city council seat, in race that turned contentious

She defeated former State Rep. Travaris McCurdy for downtown District 5, in a special election to replace Commissioner Regina Hill, who has been indicted for elder abuse.

Health inspections shut down 2 Orange County restaurants last week

Two Central Florida restaurants, both in Orange County, shut down the week of June 9-15, according to data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Seminole school board approves sales tax project list, hopes to overhaul 17 campuses

Seminole County schools will see major renovations if the county's one-cent infrastructure tax is renewed.

Lake County man jailed on over 100 animal cruelty, animal fighting charges

Authorities won't say what animals were involved in the horrific case, but it appears to be connected to an organized fighting ring.

At Dr. Phillips Center, 'Josephine' is back — with even more juicy details

Critically acclaimed "Josephine," the Orlando-created musical look at the fascinating life of Josephine Baker, returns in expanded format.

Swim like a fish: 10 can't-miss snorkeling spots in Central Florida

Amid summer heat in the Sunshine State, here are suggestions for places to snorkel in Central Florida — from Wekiwa Springs to Rainbow Springs.

Big on Japan? Check out this Foodie Awards follow-up

For hopeless ramen-tics and seal-level sushi scarfers, one is never enough. Norigami and Sushi Kichi may have taken top honors this year, but there are many joints jumping with Japanese food. Submitted here, a few more goodies.

Mike Bianchi: Bryson DeChambeau has gone from LIV sellout to America's golf hero

In hindsight, Brandel Chamblee and other LIV critics couldn't have been more wrong. LIV golfers didn't destroy their reputations at all; they just fattened their bank accounts.