Armless woman claims discrimination at Universal Orlando
An Arizona woman who was born without arms says she was discriminated against by staff at Universal Orlando. Jessica Cox told Tucson's KGUN-TV on Friday that she was not allowed onto any rides during a recent visit to the Orlando theme park.Cox says she was given a pamphlet on the park's riding policy, which states a rider must be able to "continuously grasp with at least one upper natural extremity."The theme park refunded her ticket but Cox was still upset.She says the restrictions are too b..>> view originalBig matchup in Orlando
ORLANDO — Mississippi head coach Hugh Freeze has been joking for months about how neutral his team’s neutral-site game against Florida State in Orlando really is. The No. 11 Rebels meet theNo. 4 Seminoles on Monday night at Camping World Stadium — right in the backyard of many Florida State fans. For most Ole Miss fans, it’s at least a 10-hour car ride away. “It is a difficult task, but we relish this opportunity,” Freeze said. “It gives our football team a chance to play on a national stage a..>> view originalIn Orlando, A 'Modest Fashion' Boutique For Hijabi Women
Enlarge this image Verona is a one-stop shop for original and stylish conservation wear, filling a long-term void in the fashion industry. Lisa Vogl/Verona Collection hide caption toggle caption Lisa Vogl/Verona Collection Verona is a one-stop shop for original and stylish conservation wear, filling a long-term void in the fashion industry. ..>> view originalKathi Belich: Orlando's most famous TV reporter?
The news that Kathi Belich is out at WFTV-Channel 9 after 24 years is indeed a stunner to anyone who follows the TV business.To the many people who don't follow local TV news -- or fell out of the habit of watching -- her exit doesn't matter. Media everywhere are changing because of new technology and new ways of viewing. But there's no denying that Belich was a top reporter at the ABC affiliate because of her longevity and the variety of stories she covered, notably Casey Anthony. Not everyone..>> view originalOpening weekend serves as cautionary tale for Florida State
For the first time since 1972, two Top 5 teams lost their season openers.Florida State hopes to not make it a three. The No. 4 Seminoles will conclude college football's opening weekend with a Labor Day showdown Monday against No. 11 Ole Miss at 8 p.m. in Camping World Stadium.While No. 1 Alabama looked like the top team in the country with a convincing win over Southern California, No. 3 Oklahoma lost to Houston while No. 5 LSU lost to Wisconsin at Lambeau Field on Saturday. The first weeken..>> view originalBill Clinton to campaign in Orlando Wednesday
Former President Bill Clinton will campaign on behalf of his wife in Orlando on Wednesday, the Hillary Clinton campaign says. The campaign said the location and time of the event have not been determined.Anyone interested in attending is asked to RSVP through this website.Hillary Clinton will be holding an event in Tampa on Tuesday.>> view originalOrlando among leaders in home equity loans
The number of home equity loans in Orlando is up almost 25 percent over the past year.The research firm ATTOM Data Solutions last week said Orlando was among the top 10 cities for growth in the number of home equity line of credit originations.In such a loan, often called HELOC, a homeowner uses equity in a house to secure a loan from a lender.Nationwide, the increase was 5 percent.Only Birmingham, Alabama; Phoenix; Sacramento, California; Seattle; Columbus, Ohio; Provo, Utah; and Denver saw bi..>> view originalMan beats 2 people with baton outside Orlando...
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a man used a baton to attack two people at a McDonald's at 6875 Sand Lake Road Sunday evening.Deputies said the suspect, only identified as a 20-year-old black man, beat a 20-year-old Hispanic woman during an argument in the parking lot outside the restaurant.The woman tried to get away by running into the McDonald's, but her assailant followed her and continued striking her.Deputies said a bystander tried t..>> view originalDale Earnhardt Jr. is fortunate son in concussion protocol safety
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spent much of his life making introspective left-hand turns that have been probed and prodded as the son of a NASCAR icon.That's good prep work for his current situation: Living in a Petri dish.It is defined as "something (as a place or situation) that fosters development or innovation," in this case the evolving discussion about sports and concussions and the brutal anecdotal evidence. "I definitely don't belong in a race car today." Junior said during a media conferen..>> view originalWATCH REPLAY: Orlando City B Shut Out In Home Finale To ...
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In its regular season home finale, Orlando City B (8-10-8, 32 points) fell 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds ...>> view original
Thursday, September 29, 2016
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