Crowd chants ‘Let us speak!’ as university board considers diversity, equity bans
Dozens attended a meeting of the university system board, hoping to speak against a proposed ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Amesty argues her school’s $1.6 million home shouldn’t face property taxes
State Rep. Carolina Amesty argued Tuesday that the $1.6 million house owned by her family’s private university should be exempt from Orange County property taxes because it serves as space...
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GOP operatives ordered to provide records in Engels libel suit
Several powerful GOP political operatives, including former Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran, will have to turn over a bevy of records, including any showing payments or messages sent to far-right blogger...
Negligence by nonprofits led to sexual abuse of foster kids, lawsuit says
Two nonprofits charged with administering Central Florida's foster care system were negligent in their oversight, resulting in the sexual abuse of two girls placed in a Sanford home with a...
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Foster care contractor billed the state for salaries covered by PPP loans, audit finds
The nonprofit that manages foster care throughout Central Florida has been accused of double-billing the state for employee salaries after receiving more than $1 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program...
Judge orders arrest of far-right blogger for contempt of court in defamation suit
An Orange County judge has ordered the arrest of far-right blogger and Proud Boys associate Jacob Engels.
Legislative aide sues, saying Amesty falsely accused him of trying to run her over with car
Legislative aide files defamation lawsuit against Rep. Carolina Amesty, says she falsely accused him of trying to run her over with a car.
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‘Ghost’ candidate consultant had ‘involvement’ in federal probe, deposition reveals
The political consultant charged in the 2020 "ghost" candidate scandal also drew attention from federal investigators.
Hurricane Idalia prompts UCF, local colleges to cancel classes on Wednesday
The University of Central Florida has canceled classes and stopped most campus operations on Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia.
Central Florida schools to close on Wednesday
School districts in Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Lake counties have canceled classes on Wednesday in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia.