Cops and Robbers Shoot it out in Pine Hills
Five persons–three adults and two juveniles–are in police custody after a shoot out involving a deputy early on Saturday morning in the vicinity of Chateau Road and Le Harve Boulevard in Pine Hills, Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) investigators said.
Obama returns to the Gulf for a Closer Look
President Obama returned to gulf on Friday to look at progress on the BP oil spill and to be briefed by officials on the ground. Speaking at the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Grande Isle, Louisiana and demonstrating greater appreciation for the scale of the disaster, Obama reiterated that his administration’s mission remains the same
Gary Coleman, Actor, Dead at 42
Gary Coleman, American actor and who was best known for his childhood role as Arnold Jackson in the American sitcom Diff’rent Strokes died on Friday in Utah.
Gov Crist signs $70 billion Budget
Governor Charlie Crist on Thursday signed the $70-billion 2010-11 budget, prioritizing Florida’s economy and job creation, keeping communities safe and educating the young people of the Sunshine State.
Coasts are Clear Ads Running
Frustrated over the lack of marketing progress and with their Northwest Florida members already hurting, the state’s hospitality industry has launched its own effort to get tourists back to panhandle beaches as the busy summer season approaches.
OCPS 2010 Support Person among State Finalists
Christine Guhl, Lancaster Elementary School computer lab paraprofessional was named one of five state finalists
Apopka High recognized by FHSAA
Apopka High School is one of 25 schools statewide selected to receive the 2009-2010 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)/Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award.
Deputies want Person of Interest in Manitou Dr Homicide
Orange County deputies are investigating the homicide of a 67-year-old white man that occurred on Monday night on Manitou Drive in Orlando.
District 6 School Board Member to be Recognized
Nancy Robbinson, an Orange County School Board member, will be recognized as a Certified Board Member on June 17, in Tampa, at the Annual Spring Conference sponsored by the Florida School Boards Association.
