Archive for Friday, April 15, 2016
Spotlight: Orlando’s “Functionally Literate” Celebrates Poetry Month
Functionally Literate is a quarterly reading series in Orlando that pairs well-known national authors with local writers to share their works with a live audience.
Published in Central Florida News, Spotlight
Published in Central Florida News, Spotlight
Unemployment In Metro Orlando Dips To 8-Year Low
Unemployment in the Orlando metro area is at an eight-year low. New data show the jobless rate dropped from 5.1 percent last year to 4.3 percent today.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Governor Scott Vetos Controversial Alimony Bill
Governor Rick Scott vetoed a controversial alimony bill today.The SB 668 Alimony Reform bill would have replaced permanent alimony with a formula based on the marriage’s length.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Price Transparency And Consumer Protections Part Of New Florida Health Law
Florida Hospitals will now have to be more transparent when it comes to pricing and consumers will get more protections from unexpected healthcare bills. Those provisions are among several health-related measures Governor Rick Scott signed into law Thursday.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Gov. Rick Scott Signs Measure To Wipe Out Florida “Food Deserts”
Governor Rick Scott has signed off on a measure from a central Florida lawmaker designed to eradicate so-called “food deserts.”
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Intersection: Friday News Round Table
If the police catch you with marijuana, you’ll be arrested...but that could change in Orlando. Also, central Florida’s roads are jammed with frustrated commuters and confused tourists. Are we ready for driverless cars?
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Published in Central Florida News, Intersection
Photographs, Film & Theatre
For over 25 years, North Carolina photographer Tom Rankin documented rural churches and their surrounding sacred landscape. See his work on display and hear him speak about it at the Crealde School of Art Saturday 500-8:30. For more info go to crealde.org. The Florida Film Festival continues this weekend with screenings at both the Enzian Theatre and the Winter Park Village. Now in its 25th year, the Florida Film Festival is an Oscar qualifying festival, premiering the best in current, independent, and international cinema. The festival has 170 films and first-class events. Film lovers mingle with filmmakers and celebrities over hand-crafted cocktails and a delicious menu at Eden Bar and inside the theater at Enzian. For more information go to ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City