Orange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean’s millions of dollars in misspending broke Florida law, according to an investigative report released Monday, and has left his office in danger of overdrawing its checking account by nearly $590,000.
The 12-page report by Orange County Comptroller Phil Diamond examined Gilzean’s spending from Oct. 1 to Dec. 12.
Diamond has been engaged in a public
Read more about Orange County probe says elections chief Gilzean’s overspending broke Florida law
Since SunRail trains first rolled down the tracks more than a decade ago, advocates have dreamed of connecting the train line to the massive Orlando International Airport, which sees nearly 60 million passengers a year.
The planned Sunshine Corridor also would extend all the way to Disney Springs, making it possible to go from theme parks to airport gates without
Read more about SunRail to the airport? Region faces first critical hurdle
When it comes to life in the NBA compared to college, perhaps the biggest difference is the amount of games played and the lack of time spent practicing once the regular season begins.
With 82 games ahead of the playoffs, pro teams don’t practice often compared to college squads that generally play just 35 to 40 times before the NCAA
Read more about Magic set for rematch with Knicks after rare break in action
By Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
Business is so good at the Clown Motel, you might expect more of its painted faces to be smiling.
But as Vijay Mehar has learned in his years as owner of the creepiest motel in Tonopah, Nevada, happy clowns are not what most of his customers want.
What they seem to want is
Read more about At Nevada’s Clown Motel, the vibe is creepier than ever, and business is good
PORT CANAVERAL — The Disney Treasure cruise ship’s arrival to Florida is something Disney Cruise Line is used to — the second ship of a new class preparing for its maiden voyage.
It’s what comes next that marks uncharted territory for the cruise line as it prepares to flood the market with seven more ships in seven years.
The line
Read more about Disney Treasure arrival to Port Canaveral marks sea change for Disney Cruise Line
I enjoy the brief chill in the air at this time of year that reminds me of growing up in Cincinnati. I think I see frost on my neighbor’s roof.
I enjoy swimming in an outside pool all year round at the Winter Park YMCA. I look up at the blue sky and see puffs of clouds when doing the
Read more about Commentary: Amid holiday planning, a safety reminder
Robert Lloyd | (TNS) Los Angeles Times
Here in these United States of Cognitive Dissonance, Christmas — against which there is nor has there ever been a war — is coming. If anything, it is attacking you, its troops already arrayed in drugstore aisles, advancing through catalog pages, singing its songs through supermarket speakers, with the pine and fir trees
Read more about What to watch this holiday season: ‘Dear Santa,’ musical variety shows and a cute little owl
GAINESVILLE — Florida guard Alijah Martin knows a thing or two about being highly ranked.
Martin and his former team, Florida Atlantic, climbed to No. 7 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll last December. It came eight months after the program’s stunning run to the Final Four as a No. 9 seed.
But FAU’s loftiest ranking was short-lived.
Read more about No. 9 Florida embraces lofty ranking with chance to start 10-0
This state makes more weird and wild headlines in a week than some states make in a year. So it’s time for another news quiz to see how closely you’ve been paying attention.
State Attorney Andrew Bain agreed to drop all four felony charges related to accusations of fraudulent paperwork against former State Rep. Carolina Amesty as part of a
Read more about What the … Florida? Recapping another week of wild news in the Sunshine State | Commentary
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is rolling out a new, limited-time, daylong VIP tour. The Brevard County attraction’s KSC Elite VIP Tour Package will be available between Dec. 19 and Jan. 5.
The package includes personal guides for small groups with multiple tour stops including the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex and the Rocket Garden.
Read more about Kennedy Space Center adds limited-time ‘Elite VIP Tour’
DisneyRumors is not affiliated with Disney except as big fans.