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    Apr 25, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  1. Senate waters down Orange-inspired sick-leave bill, removes 'living wage' preemption

    Tallahassee Bureau Chief
    TALLAHASSEE -- In response to Orange County's legal fight over sick-time, the Senate is ditching a connected legislative push to nullify "living wage" laws on the books in several cities and counties. Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, pushed an...

    Tags: Fort Lauderdale, Orange County (Florida), Gainesville, Elections, Chris Smith (New Jersey Politician)

    2. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  2. Senate dumps 'living wage' provision of sick-time bill

    TALLAHASSEE — In response to Orange County's legal fight over sick time, the Senate is ditching a connected legislative push to nullify "living wage" laws on the books in several cities and counties.
    TALLAHASSEE — In response to Orange County's legal fight over sick time, the Senate is ditching a connected legislative push to nullify "living wage" laws on the books in several cities and counties. Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, pushed...

    Tags: Miami (Miami-Dade, Florida), Orange County (Florida), Gainesville, Politics, Labor Legislation

    3. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  3. Syn begins

    While dodging downtown Orlando crowds at the Florida Music Festival last weekend, I couldn't help but notice some new life in an old space. The former location of 57 West (57 W. Pine St.) is now home to Syn, which will be throwing open the doors this...

    Tags: Entertainment Events, Music, Orlando, Florida Music Festival, Entertainment

    4. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  4. Citizens reform bill passes in Senate

    The twice-postponed vote on the highly contested bill to reform Citizens Property Insurance Corp. passed the Senate Thursday, bringing with it the prospect of dramatic rate increases for new clients of the state-backed insurer. Homeowners in the...

    Tags: Insurance, Elections, Rick Scott, Politics, Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

    5. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  5. Citizens Property overhaul survives Senate vote

    TALLAHASSEE — The Senate's sweeping overhaul of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is on track to make landfall in the House.
    TALLAHASSEE — The Senate's sweeping overhaul of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is on track to make landfall in the House. The Senate approved by a 24-15 vote on Thursday the wide-ranging measure (SB 1770), which could require new homeowners...

    Tags: Volusia County, Insurance, Brevard County, Orlando, Politics

    6. Apr 11, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  6. Best Buy opens in-store Samsung shop Friday

    The Best Buy on East Colonial Drive will be the first retail store from the electronics giant to open a Samsung Experience Shop in Metro Orlando.
    The Best Buy on East Colonial Drive will be the first retail store from the electronics giant to open a Samsung Experience Shop in Metro Orlando. Ted Roscoe, general manager at that Best Buy, says the Samsung Experience Shop -- a one-stop shop for...

    Tags: Electronics, Science and Technology, Computer Hardware, Kissimmee, Samsung Group

    7. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  7. Our take: Multiple expressway authorities

    Turf protectors Former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin was spot on in 2005 when she said elected officials "pay good lip service" to the idea of regional cooperation, but find it hard to follow through. Just look at what happened at this week's...

    Tags: Government, Public Officials, Local Elections, Linda Chapin, David Simmons

    8. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  8. Senate postpones Citizens reform vote again

    The Florida Senate adjourned Wednesday without voting on the massive and controversial bill to reform state-backed Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Though the amendment-laden bill (SB 1770) was originally scheduled for an up-or-down vote by the full...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Insurance, Elections, Homes

    9. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  9. Traffic: Delays on S.R. 408; I-4 west

    Major roadways in Central Florida are experiencing the normal delays. Westbound on State Road 408 is slowing down from Crystal Lake Drive to the exit ramp for Interstate 4. On I-4 west, delays begin at Lake Mary Boulevard — where fog was...

    Tags: Florida's Turnpike, Interstate 4, Traffic, State Road 408, Orlando

    10. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  10. Orlando toll-road agency opposes regional board

    Orlando's main road-building agency remains cool to the idea of expanding into a regional authority that includes representatives from Lake, Seminole and Osceola counties.
    Orlando's main road-building agency remains cool to the idea of expanding into a regional authority that includes representatives from Lake, Seminole and Osceola counties. "I'm a bit concerned we are giving up a lot with little in return," said Walter...

    Tags: Orange County (Florida), Regional Authority, Teresa Jacobs, Politics

    11. Apr 24, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  11. Simmons may opt for sick time bill that kills local wage rules too

    State Sen. David Simmons said he may abandon his bill that would block local governments from adopting mandatory sick time benefits, and substitute it for a measure that would also would also kill living wage measures.
    State Sen. David Simmons, R-Altamonte Springs, said he may abandon his bill that would block local governments from adopting mandatory sick time benefits, such as one pending in Orange County, and go for something broader. Instead, Simmons said he may...

    Tags: Justice and Rights, Orange County (Florida), Red Lobster, Gainesville, Crime, Law and Justice

    12. Apr 24, 2013 | Orlando Sentinel

  12. Orange leaders who lost or deleted records added to 'textgate' lawsuit

    Four Orange County leaders who lost or deleted phone text messages in the wake of a paid sick time voting controversy were individually added to an open government lawsuit Wednesday.
    Four Orange County leaders who lost or deleted phone text messages in the wake of a paid sick time voting controversy were individually added to an open government lawsuit Wednesday. The legal fight grew out of a paid-sick-time referendum that the group...

    Tags: Elections, Teresa Jacobs, Justice System, Voting, Crime, Law and Justice

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