“FCAT Wednesday” to benefit many OCPS students
On April 13, 2011, students are scheduled for a full school day instead of being released early.
Bill to Help Undocumented Students Passes First Committee Stop
Legislation sponsored by State Senator Gary Siplin, D-Orlando, that would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at state universities and colleges, cleared its first committee stop on Monday.
Almost a Quarter of Homeowners are Having Difficulty Paying Mortgages
A new Harris Poll finds that fully 22% of people with mortgages are having difficulty meeting their mortgage payments, and this includes 7% who are having “a great deal of difficulty”.
McDonald’s to Hire over 140 Workers in Orlando
McDonald’s and its franchisees are looking to hire up to 143 new crew and restaurant management positions at restaurants in the Orlando metro area during a hiring event on April 19.
Study: AirTran is #1 in Airline Quality, Again
AirTran Airways announced today that the highly regarded Airline Quality Rating (AQR) has once again selected the carrier as the top ranked airline.
Orlando Magic Participate in Green Week
The Orlando Magic announces their participation in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Green Week 2011, which tipped-off April 3 and will run through April 10. The Orlando Magic Green Week 2011 is presented by OUC—The Reliable One, Waste Management and O,R&L.
Florida Tops the List of Most Fraud-Ridden States
Florida has the distinction of being the state with the highest per capita rate of identity theft complaints in the U.S., a report released by 24/7 Wall St. revealed on Monday. 24/7 Wall St. identified the ten states with the largest percentage of total complaints per 100,000 people.
Fl Mom Outraged Over Taping of Daughter’s Mouth by Teacher
A Miramar mother of a teenager would like an apology from her daughter’s school, as she claims a teacher put tape over the girl’s mouth to keep her from talking.
