Orlando/Orange County Rep. Geraldine Thompson (l) with representative of League of Women

African-Americans should take Census Seriously »

Representative Geraldine Thompson (D-Orlando) said that, African Americans need to make sure that everyone is counted in the upcoming 2010 Census. At a Census town hall meeting in…

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Greg Mortenson

Noted author, Greg Mortenson visits Timber Creek High School »

Noted author, humanitarian and international peacemaker Greg Mortenson will give a talk at Timber Creek High School and sign copies of his books, Three Cups of Tea and Stones into…

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OC Detectives arrest two men connected to Full Sail Robberies »

Two men were arrested today and charged with a home invasion and robbery last November 2009, but Orange County Sheriff's Office detectives believe that, along with several other suspects, the…

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Evan High School students cheered on by staff and faculty as they go through the Spirit Tunnel

Evans High Faculty, Staff Cheer on FCAT Students »

The "dreaded" Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) began again on March 9th for students across the state, including those at Evans High School in Orlando. …

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Would-be Killer Caught »

Following a high speed chase earlier this evening, Orange County Sheriff's deputies have captured a man wanted for the attempted murder of a business man on February 28th in Orange…

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Tiger planning to return to golf in two weeks »

Tiger Woods whose golf career and celebrity status were turned upside-down in the wake of a sexual scandal after a…

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Grayson’s Public Option Bill Garners 50 Cosponsors In 48 Hours »

Congressman Alan Grayson, (D-Orlando), today announced that 50 Members of Congress have signed on as cosponsors of his Public Option…

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The Beautiful… The Battle… The Ballet »

Chiaki Yasukawa

Maximizing metaphor, suspense, music, contemporary moves, drag down fighting, and a whole lot of dance, the audience was breathless...…

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Central Florida welcomes FHSAA State Softball Finals »

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Softball is the latest FHSAA State Finals event to find a home in Central Florida. The Florida High School Athletic…

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Great Disparity Among Women Living with HIV in Orange County »

Kelli Graham, President-Greater Orlando Section of the National Council of Negro Women received Proclamation from Orange County Rich Crotty

In Orange County through 2006, one in every 98 black women was living with HIV/AIDS compared with one in 375…

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    Obama cracks down on Waste and Fraud »

    President Obama pitches his health care reform proposal in .. (Photo credit: White House)

    In his remarks on health insurance reform in St. Charles, Missouri, President Obama announced today a new effort to to crack down on waste and fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and other government programs through the expanded use of payment recapture audits. …

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    Grayson introduces Public Option Act »

    Congressman Alan Grayson (D-Orlando)

    Congressman Alan Grayson, (D-Orlando), today introduced a bill (H.R. 4789) which would give the option to buy into Medicare to every citizen of the United States. …

    Mar 9 2010 / 2 Comments / Read More »

    Obama Launches Space Debate »

    On April 15, President Barack Obama will visit Florida to host a White House Conference on the Administration’s new vision for America’s future in space, the White House said. The Conference comes against the backdrop of thousands of anticipated job loses owing to the shuttering…

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    Unemployment Holds Steady at 9.7 Percent, Whatever »

    The unemployment rate remained constant at 9.7 percent, as payroll employment declined slightly more than January, suggesting that there was some negative impact from the snowstorms on the Eastern seaboard. The Labor Department said that 36,000 jobs were lost last month as compared…

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    Palin & Co. like “locusts” as they loot Oscar Gift Suite »

    There are reports that former Alaska Governor, Sarah Palin, showed up at the Oscar Gift Suite in West Hollywood on Wednesday, with an entourage of 20 in tow, and it seems raided the suite of facial products, sweat shirts, jewelry and other items.…

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    Orlando Magic

    Orlando Magic Sink the Clippers »

    Superman Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

    Hot off their win against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers, the Magic cruised to a 113 - 87 win against the other LA team.…

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    Orlando Magic debut “El Magic” Shirts »

    In celebration of Hispanic heritage and in honor of our Latino fans and their incredible contributions to the entire community, Orlando Magic players will be…

    Mar 8 2010 / No Comment / Read More »

    Welcome Back Carter »

    Olrando Magic, Vince Carter

    Five minutes prior tip-off, a media overloaded arena witnessed Kobe school a few of his peers on the art of the turnaround jumper. To…

    Mar 8 2010 / 2 Comments / Read More »

    Orlando Magic cruise to Victory over Golden State Warriors »

    Orlando Magic- Rashard Lewis

    Looking to make good on his promise of consistency, Vince Carter helped Orlando cruise to a 117 to 90 win over Golden State Wednesday night…

    Mar 4 2010 / 1 Comment / Read More »
    Business

    Crist touts Tax Increase Delay

    Governor Charlie Crist undertook a multi-city tour of ceremonial bill-signings Wednesday – touting the unemployment compensation tax delay approved by lawmakers and signed officially by Crist on last week’s opening day of session. The measure postpones…

    Mar 11 2010 / Read More »
    Health

    Medicaid Money Fight Shifting to State Capitol

    With Congress looking likely to steer another $1 billion in Medicaid money to Florida, a fight now is brewing over how to spend the cash in a state budget potholed with program shortfalls. …

    Mar 11 2010 / Read More »
    Planet Florida

    U.S. Sugar Deal Spurs Questions, Legislation

    With lawmakers already frustrated over a lack of oversight, recent reports on the state's landmark $536 million Everglades agreement with U.S. Sugar Corp. may add momentum for a legislative response in an attempt to prevent a…

    Mar 9 2010 / Read More »
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    Resume Purpose and Objective

    What's hot in resume writing, what are the MUSTS required on a resume?…

    Mar 11 2010 / Read More »
    Tallahassee

    Senate Panel pushes Parole Bill for Juveniles

    A bill approved by a Senate panel Tuesday would establish parole for adolescent offenders, making it likely that life sentences for juveniles would be eliminated. …

    Mar 10 2010 / Read More »
    Caribbean

    Eight Weeks after Quake, Haitians Still Suffering

    Eight weeks after the catastrophic earthquake that killed more than 230,000 people in Haiti, there are renewed calls for financial support to help Haitians rebuild their homes and take care of their families.…

    Mar 11 2010 / Read More »
    Lucius Gantt

    Buck Dancing with the Stars

    There are a lot of Black people that are doing the “Stanky Leg” buck dance for non-Black elected officials and candidates that merely pretend to be friends, supporters and benefactors of African Americans! …

    Feb 27 2010 / Read More »
    Casey Anthony Case

    Casey Anthony Murder Trial Date Set

    Orange County Circuit Court Judge Stan Strickland has set a date for the start of the Casey Anthony murder trail. The trial will begin on May 9th 2011, some two years and seven months after…

    Mar 9 2010 / Read More »

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