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Magic Quiet the Thunder

Magic Quiet the Thunder

The lack of domination was a resounding testament as to why the Magic will not go far in the playoffs. Don’t let the final score fool you, this team lacks passion.

Wine Women & Shoes Hosted by Second Harvest Food Bank

On Saturday, April 23rd from 2 to 6 p.m., Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its inaugural Wine Women & Shoes fundraising event at the Royal Plaza, located at 1905 Hotel Plaza Blvd in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. More than 350 local women will be treated to hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef [...]

Man Charged with Sexual Battery of Toddler at SeaWorld

Man Charged with Sexual Battery of Toddler at SeaWorld

A Cocoa man is in jail, accused of sexually battering a toddler at SeaWorld, Orange County Sheriff’s Sex Crimes detectives confirmed.

UCF Student Housing Project Breaks Ground

UCF Student Housing Project Breaks Ground

Students attending the University of Central Florida (UCF) will have access to more off-campus accommodation, once a new housing project is completed next year.

State to Release Plans Attacking Unemployed

State to Release Plans Attacking Unemployed

A House panel on Friday approved an unemployment compensation bill that cuts benefits to workers and reduces taxes on employers.

Magic’s Turkoglu Brings Gifts for Kids at Florida Hospital

Magic’s Turkoglu Brings Gifts for Kids at Florida Hospital

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu stepped off the court to make a special visit with the pediatric patients at the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children on Thursday, February 24.

While State Goes to Hell, Thompson Proposes Another Lottery

While State Goes to Hell, Thompson Proposes Another Lottery

New lottery tickets designed to raise funds for breast cancer research and deliver services for low-income, uninsured breast cancer victims could go on sale from January 1, 2012, if a bill to create the game passes the Florida Legislature.

Troopers Arrest Man in Fatal Hit and Run

Troopers Arrest Man in Fatal Hit and Run

An Indiatlantic man who struck and killed a pedestrian in Brevard County, one week ago, and fled the scene, is now behind bars.

Still Alive..Barely

Still Alive..Barely

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has extended the deadline by at least one more week for backers of high speed rail to get support to move the project forward and perhaps, more importantly, get Gov. Rick Scott to reverse his decision to reject billions in federal monies for the system.

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