Gay Is Not the New Black
On June 24, 2011, the New York state legislature passed a bill that legalized gay marriage. This legislation is indeed ground breaking, making New York one of only six states in the country which permit same sex couples to marry.
Obama Speaks on the Economy and Debt Limit
President Barack Obama held a press conference on Wednesday in which he addressed the state of the economy, the debt ceiling and deficit reduction.
Supreme Court to Determine if Scott Overstepping Authority
A lawsuit filed against Gov. Rick Scott in March that accuses him of overstepping his constitutional authority by suspending rule-making by state agencies was heard Wednesday morning by the Florida Supreme Court.
Meet the New Boss: Gimenez Wins Miami-Dade Race
Although elections officials in Miami-Dade County are still counting votes, Julio Robaina has conceded to former Miami-Dade Commissioner Carlos Gimenez in the race for the county’s mayor.
FDLE Investigates Yet Another Deputy Shooting
A man, who deputies say, was choking a woman during a domestic dispute, was shot by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy on Tuesday night.
Disney Steps Up, Willing to Help Hungry Youths
Walt Disney World Resort has provided $28,000 to Covenant House Florida in support of its Bright Beginnings program which provides a nurturing environment for homeless children, stimulating character development, healthy relationships, and empathy through the use of creative play.
Americans’ Economic Confidence Drops in June
Americans’ economic confidence dropped in June and remains near its 2011 low, after surging in May, a just released Gallup poll finds. Forty-five percent of Americans rated current economic conditions “poor” in the week ending June 26, three points worse than the 42% readings during the week ending May 29, and a year ago.
Cops Hunt for Liquor Store Thug
A man robbed a Walgreens Liquor Store on Pine Hills Road on Wednesday and Orlando police would like the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Lakeland Cops Seek Stick-up Kid
A man who pointed a handgun at a store clerk as he robbed a 7-11 store in Lakeland is still on the loose.
