Parents Show Support For Brevard County Teacher Losing Her Job
(Titusville, FL) --Parents in Brevard County are rallying behind a teacher who's losing her job. Brevard Public Schools won't renew Satellite High School teacher Melissa Calhoun's contract. The decision came after she violated state law by referring to a student by the student’s preferred name without parental consent. Some parents rallied outside before the meeting and spoke during the meeting in support of Calhoun. A board member made a motion to request the superintendent renew Calhoun's contract, but the motion was rejected.
Rockledge Hospital Closes For Good
(Rockledge, FL) --Orlando Health closed Rockledge Hospital yesterday. The hospital first opened more than 80 years ago. It had fallen into disrepair causing safety and health concerns. The decision to close was announced a couple of months ago. An Orlando Health official tells WESH 2 they didn't know how dangerous it was until they started opening walls and ceilings. The land will be returned to the city once the building is demolished.
Panthers Beat Lightning, 6-2, In Playoff Opener
(Tampa, FL) --The Florida Panthers' effort to repeat as Stanley Cup champs is off to a good start. They beat the Tampa Bay Lightning, 6-2, last night in Tampa in Game One of their first-round series. Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and had an assist in his first game in over two months. Game Two is set for tomorrow in Tampa.
Nevada Most Gambling Addicted State
(Reno, NV) --Nevada residents are the most gambling-addicted in the country. A new report by WalletHub compares all 50 states based on metrics like the number of casinos and adults with gambling disorders. Utah and Alaska are first and second for low gambling addiction, while South Dakota came in second for most addicted.
Today in History
1985, the Coca Cola Company announced it was changing the 99-year-old secret formula for the world's best-selling soft drink. The move turned out to be an unpopular with classic Coke fans and the company soon changed its mind and brought back the original version.
1956, the United States Supreme Court put an end to racial segregation on buses.