Blacks Worse Off in 2011 says National Urban League
African-Americans are worse off relative to their white counterparts, states the 2011 State of Black America report released on Thursday by the National Urban League (NUL).
Florida Small Biz Not Optimistic About Outlook
Small and medium-sized Florida businesses are feeling the after-effects of the recession more than most other areas, according to the PNC Economic Outlook survey’s newest findings. And this is consistent with the greater concentration of construction employment in Florida compared to most other states.
Obese Man who became Fused to a Chair, Dies
A 43-year-old obese man whose skin became fused to a chair in which he sat for two years because he couldn’t move, has died.
Rihanna Bares Her Sexual Fantasies
Rihanna discusses in the current Rolling Stone magazine her difficult upbringing and reveals her sexual fantasies, which she says could be linked to the abuse she witnesses as a child. The popular singer also talks about why she agreed to let a judge ease the restraining order against Chris Brown.
Where Did It All Go So Wrong?
If Republicans are intentionally trying to make enemies out of public employees then I would say job well done. Yesterday a bill that would kill tenure for faculty members of community and state colleges passed a key legislative committee. The bill basically forces new hires and those who have not yet earned tenure to work under one year contracts.
Cruisin’ Tuesday Bike Nite
Cruisin’ Tuesday Bike Nite for Iron Butts, Choppers, Baggers & Trikes 6:00 p.m. every Tuesday At Boomtown Family Diner 5726 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee Located between FunSpot and the Golf Ball ? Single Riders Meet, Eat & Ride Ride-In Bike Show (Best of Show) Biker Games Great Food – 10% off Wing Specials more »
Senate Proposes to End Affordable Housing
A coalition of affordable housing advocates is urging the Senate to drop a proposal that would permanently redirect real estate transaction tax revenue from the Sadowski Housing Trust Fund to General Revenue.
Trooper Arrests Man on SR 421 for Kidnapping Ex, Children
A man who abducted a mother and her three young children from their Fort Lauderdale home on Wednesday, is now behind bars. Troopers said, the man had a navigation system in his vehicle which provided information on his exaction location as he drove along.
Commission Seeking Letter of Interest
The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners is seeking Letters of Interest from private entities to partner with the County in the development of a new County Fairgrounds and the redevelopment of the existing County Fairgrounds site into a Business/Commerce Park. The purpose of this request is to compile creative ideas from the private sector more »
Orlando Mayor Dyer Authorizes Extra Yard Waste Collection, April 2
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has authorized the City’s Solid Waste Division to mobilize extra crews to pick up tree and yard debris in City neighborhoods this Saturday, April 2, in the aftermath of the strong winds and storms which swept through Central Florida.
