Thursday, April 7, 2016

Orlando's hotel supply to increase nearly 3 percent in next two years and other top stories.

  • Orlando's hotel supply to increase nearly 3 percent in next two years

    As more tourists come to Orlando, more hotels are being built to accommodate the increase in tourism numbers.For 2016, Orlando's inventory is expected to increase by 0.9 percent, with 1.9 percent growth on top of that in 2017, according to STR, a company that tracks the hotel industry globally. Orlando's market, defined by STR as Orlando, Kissimmee and Sanford, is forecast to end 2016 with 44.8 million room nights available and 45.6 million for 2017. Room nights are determined by the number of ..
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  • Puerto Rican unity urged ahead of Orlando summit

    Puerto Rican unity urged ahead of Orlando summit
    As their numbers here continue to grow amid a presidential election year and a worsening economic crisis on the island, Puerto Ricans in Florida must come together and exert their influence, several officials urged Thursday."The impact is immense," said Anthony Suarez, president of the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Florida and a former state legislator. "We have to help Puerto Rico as much as we can with the influence we have here because we have the ability to vote, and we have the ability t..
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  • Orlando radio host Russ Rollins fighting libel, domestic-violence ...

    Orlando radio host Russ Rollins fighting libel, domestic-violence ...
    SANFORD — Orlando radio personality Russ Rollins, one of the "Monsters of the Morning" at 104.1 WTKS-FM, officially ended his marriage today, however, the legal battle between him and his estranged wife is not over.Two lawsuits are pending. One is a libel suit Samantha Boomer filed, accusing him of duping a process server into delivering notice that she was suing for divorce while he was on the air, something she says he did to make her look vindictive.The other is Boomer's demand, spelled out ..
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  • Review board rules Orlando officer used excessive force

    Review board rules Orlando officer used excessive force
    Steven Souza Jr.’s second home run of the game, a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning, lifted the Tampa Bay Rays over the Toronto…
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  • Orlando City starters Cyle Larin, Tommy Redding will not play ...

    Orlando City starters Cyle Larin, Tommy Redding will not play ...
    Forward Cyle Larin and defender Tommy Redding will not travel with Orlando City to Philadelphia for Friday's 7 p.m. match because of injuries.Larin, the Lions' leading goal scorer, left Sunday's game against Portland early with a hamstring injury. Orlando City coach Adrian Heath said it was not serious, but the club doesn't want to risk worsening a minor injury by pushing him to play too soon.  "We're pretty confident about the game after [Philadelphia], but we'll see," Heath said of Larin's ev..
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  • Car hauler crash closes I-4 in Orlando

    Car hauler crash closes I-4 in Orlando
    ORLANDO, Fla. - A semi-truck crash has shut down all lanes of traffic of I-4 in the downtown Orlando area.The semi-truck overturned, causing several cars to spill onto the highway. It was carrying high-end German luxury vehicles.Two people were hurt and taken to the hospital.If you are planning to travel to Orlando, expect delays and seek an alternate route. We'll update this article as more information becomes available. Copyright 2016 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
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  • Orlando's KEL lawyer trio is splitting up

    Orlando's KEL lawyer trio is splitting up
    One of Orlando’s better-known law firms, K.E.L., is splitting up after announcing a new name.The firm was founded as Kaufman, Englett and Lynd in 1999, and shortened the name as it grew. K.E.L. was best known for taking on hundreds of foreclosure defense cases during the recession, and it got into trouble with the Florida Bar over failing to communicate with its clients at that time. The firm’s managing partner, Matthew Englett, is keeping most of firm’s portfolio of clients, and its new name, ..
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  • Masters Updates: Spieth the leader in the clubhouse

    Masters Updates: Spieth the leader in the clubhouse
    AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on the opening round of play at the Masters on Thursday. (all times local): ——— 4:30 p.m. Shane Lowry's fast start places him right up there with stars Jordan Spieth and Jason Day at the Masters so far. Lowry birdied holes 2-5 and is 5-under through nine holes. He made a 13-foot birdie putt on No. 4 and followed that with a 17-footer on the next hole. Defending champion Spieth took the lead into the clubhouse at 6 under. Top-ranked Jason Day also was one shot ..
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  • Pistons beat Magic, reduce magic number to one

    Pistons beat Magic, reduce magic number to one
    Pistons coach will take 108-104 victory over the Magic to lower the magic number for reaching the playoffs to one game. Video by Vince Ellis/DFP VideoliciousApr 6, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) brings the ball down court during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports(Photo: Reinhold Matay, Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports)ORLANDO, Fla. – Reggie Jackson let out a ..
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