Archive for Friday, January 11, 2019
South Florida Water Management District Board Members Say They Won’t Resign
One South Florida Water Management District board member says he's concerned for Everglades restoration as Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for resignations from the entire board.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
NASA Workers Face Uncertain Future During Shutdown
Many federal workers are not getting a paycheck due to the partial government shutdown including hundreds of workers at the Kennedy Space Center.
Published in Space
Published in Space
Groveland Four: Florida Pardons 4 Black Men Accused Of 1949 Rape
The posthumous pardons were granted Friday for the men known as the Groveland Four. The Lake County men - Earnest Thomas, Charles Greenlee, Samuel Shepherd and Walter Irvin - were accused of the 1949 rape under dubious circumstances. One was hunted down by a posse of about 1,000 men and shot more than 400 times.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Spotlight: Winter Fringe, Marlon Wayans, Uncomfortable Brunch, and Orlando Shakes
Are you a lover of the Orlando Fringe Festival? Get a big heaping taste of it this weekend! The festival is putting on Winter Mini-Fest, which features 22 shows, many of which are from around the country. The festival takes place all weekend at the Orlando Shakespeare Center. For details go to orlandofringe.org. Marlon Wayans, the famous actor, stand-up comedian, and star of the NBC TV show “Marlon,” is performing Saturday at 4:45 p.m. at Orlando Improv. Watch a movie, enjoy brunch, and drink a cocktail all at the same time during Uncomfortable Brunch! This film buff afternoon event has been running for five years. The film this week is “Mulholland Drive”. Uncomfortable Brunch takes place Sunday at 1 ...
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Published in Commentaries, Spotlight, The Daily City
Intersection: DeSantis calls for entire South Florida water board to resign, dedicates billions to environmental causes
Gov. Ron DeSantis requested the entire governing board of the South Florida Water Management District to resign Thursday, effective immediately. The governor also signed an executive order that will dedicate billions to environmental conservation.
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
Intersection: Immigration cases remain at standstill as government shutdown continues
Experts say there are over one million immigration cases pending nationally. With the government shutdown extending, that number is expected to rise.
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
Meet The Leader Of “The Mars Generation”
Abigail Harrison wants to be the first person on Mars and she's on a mission to inspire others to help with those efforts.
Published in Are We There Yet, Space
Published in Are We There Yet, Space