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“Kidnapped” Woman, Daughter found at Disney World

A Philadelphia woman, Bonnie Sweeten, who faked her own kidnapping and that of her daughter, is in an Orange County jail. Sweeten told police that she and her young daughter had been abducted by two black men and stuffed into a car. Sweeten had in fact boarded a flight with her daughter and was found at Disney World.

Susan Boyle Loses her Cool

Susan Boyle, who wooed millions of fans with her first performance on Britain’s Got Talent, completely lost her cool with two four-letter outbursts, in a North London hotel, when two strangers set out to “wind her up.”

Missing Adult, OPD Needs Your Help

Tracy E. Ocasio, a 28-year old white female is missing. Tracy is 5′ 6″ tall and weighs 124 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Tracy was last seen on May 27 at approximately 1:30 am, leaving the “Taproom” bar located at 6409 Raleigh Street in Orlando, Florida.

Obama Cuts Millions From HBCUs, Shameful!

The decision by Barack Obama and his team, to cut $85 million from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) was insensitive, and will force these schools to raise its tuition and expenses.

Crist vetoes State Workers pay cut

Governor Charlie Crist who signed the $66.5 billion austere state budget has vetoed a $30 million pay cut for state workers earning $45,000 and more. Crist said that now is not the time to reduce state employee pay.

Obama declares Volusia a Disaster

President Barack Obama declared Volusia County a federal disaster after heavy rains caused severe flooding in the area.

Magic beat Cavs in OT to take 3-1 lead

Dwight Howard led the Magic to a 116-114 overtime win over the Cavaliers, despite 44 points from LeBron James, and the Magic now lead the series 3-1.

Escaped Carjacker Captured

A man who brazenly walked out of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office while being questioned about a carjacking was re-captured Wednesday afternoon. David Wayne Carver was located after deputies and K-9s caught him at a pool of water behind a home, in a local subdivision.

Opposites Attract In Human Pairing

A Brazilian study has found that people are subconsciously more likely to choose a partner whose genetic make-up is different to their own, further cementing the adage that opposites really do attract.

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