Crist to Run on Anti-Party Platform
Governor Charlie Crist announced on Thursday that he would run for the U.S. Senate without any party affiliation, putting to rest weeks of speculation and turning the upcoming race into a 3-way contest.
Casey Anthony to Appear before Judge “No-Crap” Perry
Casey Anthony is expected to appear in court tomorrow, Friday, for the first time before Chief Judge Bevin Perry. Perry who took over Anthony’s death penalty case from Judge Stan Strickland is convening a case management hearing with the prosecution and defense teams.
19 Schools to take part in Magic Arts Program
The Orlando Magic and Orange County Arts Education Center have teamed up to offer 19 Title I schools in Orange County the opportunity to participate in a variety of arts-related activities through the Magic Journey to the Arts Program.
OIA Traffic Inreases 4%
Orlando International Airport has continued to experience record-breaking increases in traffic, with additional service by a number of airlines to destinations including Baltimore, Chicago and St. Louis helping to push overall traffic up by 4.1% in March.
Oil Rig Fire Impacts Florida Drilling Debate
The oil-rig disaster off Louisiana has slowed prospects of offshore drilling in Florida, but a key Senate advocate Wednesday refused to declare the proposal dead.
Black Madoff, Hudson Gabay Caught
Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Hudson Gabay, the man wanted for his role in a multi-million dollar investment fraud scheme that targeted investors from Central Florida. Gabay, 42, was caught in Miami Wednesday night after special agents received a tip of his whereabouts.
Final Report Reveals Details of SeaWorld Trainer’s Death
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released on Wednesday, the final report of the investigation into the death of Dawn Brancheau, a top SeaWorld trainer who was killed by Tilikum, a killer whale, on February 24th. Deputies have ruled Brancheau’s death an accident.
Crist Signs Gaming Compact, Expands Gambling
Governor Charlie Crist earlier on Wednesday, put his signature on the $1 billion Seminole Gaming Compact bill, concluding the final step in a process that spanned several years.
64% of Arizonans Support New Immigration Law as Backlash Grows (Video)
A just-released Rasmussen poll finds that 64% of Arizona voters are supportive of a new radical anti-immigrant law which was signed last week by that state’s Governor Jan brewer. Although a majority of Arizonans are in favor of the immigration bill, the Justice Department may go to court to challenge the new law.
