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Change Can't Waitnew
An Orlando activist struggles with a broken health-care system.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
08-06-2009 |
Policy Issues
Tags: health care, Orlando
The Orlando Police Beatnew
July 12, 12:54 am: From the incidents-tourism-folks-would-rather-you-didn't-know-about file: A young man a few weeks shy of his 19th birthday was stabbed and killed at an International Drive hotel.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-30-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Orlando City Commissioners Get an Open Line of Credit ... Taxpayers Get the Billnew
If you had a $30,000 annual slush fund courtesy of someone else, what would you do? If you were Orlando city commissioner Daisy Lynum, you'd travel. A lot.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman and Billy Manes |
07-30-2009 |
Economy
The Orlando Police Beatnew
July 9, 8:24 am: Officer Gibson responded to a "residential burglary overwith," whatever that means, and tells us, "Unknown suspect(s) entered unlocked service door to the garage and removed a purple suitcase and three cases of Coca-Cola."
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-24-2009 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
July 3, 7:44 am: Officer Madden describes an armed robbery suspect as wearing a "camo snow hat." If one wanted effective camouflage in the snow, wouldn't said hat be white?
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffery C. Billman |
07-16-2009 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
June 16, 8:50 pm: Passed along without comment: "The suspect gained entry to the storage room by kicking open the door. The suspect attempted to remove a leaf blower but was confronted by the complainant and was threatened with an umbrella, at which time the suspect left the leaf blower and fled the area on foot."
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-02-2009 |
Crime & Justice
Orlando Police Beatnew
A regular column of commentary on Orlando crimes.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
06-25-2009 |
Crime & Justice
A Dubious Development Project in Orlando Sits Idlenew
Almost three years after the city approved a sweetheart development deal for a political ally, the the 3.5-acre property sits idle, used only for overflow parking. There's no sign of construction, much less the slew of single-family homes and offices that were supposed to be finished by year's end.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
06-19-2009 |
Housing & Development
Why is Orlando Slashing Public Safety Budgets When It's Got $105 Million in the Bank?new
Records show that the City of Orlando has nearly $105 million in its operating funds reserve, money set aside to save the city from economic calamity. To many, these look like the rainy days the reserve funds are intended for, but the city doesn't agree.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffery C, Billman |
06-11-2009 |
Economy
Why Does Orlando's City Grant Money Go to Already Rich Neighborhoods?new
The Main Street project, a convoluted revitalization program -- the National Trust for Historic Preservation sets the ground rules, but cities pay the bills -- is ultimately a marketing machine, akin to a homeowners' association for businesses.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
11-14-2008 |
Economy
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Oct. 16, 10:29 a.m.: Two bits of housekeeping: First, after catching a raft of shit concerning my last column's Gilbert and Sullivan reference, I would like to state the following: I know almost nothing about musical theater.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
11-06-2008 |
Crime & Justice
The Orlando Police Beatnew
Sept. 20, 4:20 a.m.: Before we get down to business, I have some housekeeping to take care of. I've learned two things this past week: One, this column has a dedicated following of potheads. Two, I could never be a drug dealer, on account of the fact that I can't do simple math.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-07-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Who Polices the Orlando Police? They do.new
In April, Fernando Trinidad did something that would get most of us thrown in jail: He pushed a woman down the stairs at a downtown nightclub, injuring her ankle, and then lied to the cops about it. But luckily for Trinidad, he is an Orlando police officer.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
07-14-2008 |
Crime & Justice
Retailers to Orlando: Ban Plastic Bags! Orlando: No Thanksnew
According to city spokeswoman Heather Allebaugh, Mayor Buddy Dyer has little interest in the issue: "In this case, the city feels banning the use of plastic bags is something the company itself should consider."
Orlando Weekly |
Deanna Morey |
05-06-2008 |
Environment
Development-Mad Orlando Ignores Flailing Economynew
The $1.8 billion plan to build two new downtown venues and renovate a third that almost never gets used is rock-solid. Yes, it's based on rising property values, increasing tourism and people snapping up downtown condos, but it's rock-solid nonetheless. And that's all you need to know.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
04-21-2008 |
Economy
