June 2021 – Barbara Weaver

Orange County Courthouse faces big backlog of cases, judge says

In-person proceedings to resume soon after shutdown because of COVID-19 safety concerns

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Florida theme parks to bring out the fireworks for Fourth of July

Some parks will have Fourth of July fireworks this year.

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Family files federal lawsuit in shooting death of Salaythis Melvin

Melvin, 22, was shot by a deputy outside The Florida Mall as he ran across the parking lot last year. His death sparked more than a month of protests.

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Disney World bringing back in-person races this November

The race season will kick off this fall with the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.

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With end to federal unemployment benefits, job centers expect surge

Some workers face challenges in return to work, however, and say they still need the extra money

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Orlando engineer studying Surfside to learn how to prevent building failure in Central Florida

The investigation could provide insight on how to care for buildings, SEP’s Joel Figueroa-Vallines says

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Orlando seeks to lure new companies as office vacancies rise

Commissioners approve job creation program changes, offering more incentives.

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Disney World sets reopening dates for Citricos, Casey’s Corner and other restaurants

The resort has set reopening dates for Citricos, Casey’s Corner and more.

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On the Town: 5 things to know about Teatro Martini for grown-ups

An “edgier” Vegas-style show is relaunching in Orlando.

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