Inspiring Wholeness, a new podcast series from AdventHealth and the Orlando Business Journal, debuted this week with a conversation between Randy Haffner, CEO of AdventHealth Florida, and Alex Martins, CEO of the Orlando Magic.
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Palm Coast Man Puts Shotgun Down Long Enough to Punch Girlfriend, While Holding Her Child
Dezhon Hall, a 31-year-old resident of 69 Westminster Drive in Palm Coast, was arrested on accusations that he pointed a shotgun at his child’s mother while holding the child, threatened to shoot her, and punched her.
Florida Law Banning Kids at Drag Shows Blocked and Termed Unconstitutionally Vague
Operators of Orlando restaurant Hamburger Mary’s, which has run “family friendly” drag shows for 15 years, filed a legal challenge shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the law restricting children from attending “adult live performances.”
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Saturday, June 24, 2023
Reflections on Orhan Pamuk’s “Nights of Plague,” and more Pamuk, Gamble Jam at Gamble Rogers, the Saturday Flagler Beach Farmers Market.
Can AI Make Art?
When photography started to become popular, there was a debate about whether photography was a form of art. It came down to a court case in France in 1861 to decide whether photography could be copyrighted as an art form. Those same questions emerge when considering AI systems that are taught with the internet’s existing images.
Investigation of Ex-Wadsworth Principal Peacock Finds ‘Pattern of Misrepresenting Facts and Disregard Truth’
An independent investigation found former Wadsworth Elementary Principal Paul Peacock in violation of the district’s policy forbidding bullying and harassment and its ethics policy, as well as in violation of various sections of the state’s Principles of Professional Conduct and the Florida Educational Leadership Standards.
Day Fees Waived All Weekend at Belle Terre Swim Club in Push For New Members
The Belle Terre Swim and Racquet Club is hosting its summer open house weekend Saturday and Sunday, June 24-25, waiving its daily admission fees to all pool users and offering free food as the School Board continues to wrangle over how to make the club a viable operation, at least through next year.
The Daily Cartoon and Live Briefing: Friday, June 23, 2023
Incoming Superintendent LaShakia Moore on Free For All, John Updike on his dancing days, going Kwak, John Mulaney on his addiction, Scenic A1A Pride.
A Year After Roe v. Wade’s Fall, Abortion Care Is Confusing and Unequal
While there is no law in the U.S. that regulates what a man can do with his body, the reproductive health of women is now more regulated than it has been in 50 years. And the scope of reproductive health care that women can receive is highly dependent on where they live.
Supreme Court Kills Lawsuit by State Attorney Andrew Warren, Whom DeSantis Suspended
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an attempt by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren to get his job back, ruling that the twice-elected Democrat waited too long to bring the case. Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Warren on Aug. 4, accusing the prosecutor of “incompetence” and “neglect of duty.”