Archive for Wednesday, January 30, 2019
UCF Student Arrested For Possessing Fully Automatic Rifle On Campus
The UCF Police Department arrested a student for modifying an AR-15 rifle by turning it into an automatic weapon and keeping it in his car parked on campus. Police said there was no expressed threat to students or the community.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Army Corps Begins Work On New Lake Okeechobee Discharge Rules
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is asking for public comment as it begins work on new rules regulating Lake Okeechobee discharges that last year triggered widespread toxic algae.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Two New Bills Could Protect LGBTQ People in the Workplace, Only One Extends to Restaurants and Other Public Spaces
Republican State Senator Joe Gruters introduced the Florida Inclusive Workforce Act that would amend the Florida Civil Rights Act to include workplace protections for LGBTQ people.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Intersection: UCF spending; Teacher Shortage; Pedestrian Safety
https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/intersection/012919_Intersection.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThe University of Central Florida is dealing with the fallout over misspending of more than $38 million in state money. The money was used to pay for construction of Trevor Colbourn Hall, which replaced an aging academic building. Bill Merck, the University’s former chief financial officer who lost his job over the incident, says the rules around how that state money could be spent were not clear. On this episode of Intersection, we speak to Merck about how and why the university went about paying for Colbourn Hall- and what comes ...
Published in Intersection Podcast
Published in Intersection Podcast
Working To Turn The Tide Of Pedestrian Fatalities
Billy Hattaway joins Intersection to explain how the city of Orlando is trying to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
Fallout Continues From UCF Spending On Colbourn Hall Construction
The University of Central Florida is dealing with the fallout over misspending of more than $38 million in state money. The money was used to pay for construction of Trevor Colbourn Hall, which replaced an aging academic building. Bill Merck, the University’s former chief financial officer who lost his job over the incident, says the rules around how that state money could be spent were not clear.
Published in Intersection
Published in Intersection
Florida Teacher Shortage Continues as More Than 2,000 Classrooms Still Lack Certified Teachers
Florida public schools are continuing to struggle to fill open teaching positions. More than 2,000 classrooms remain without a certified teacher five months into the school year.
Published in Education, Intersection
Published in Education, Intersection