DELAYED
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have delayed a vote on a bill to raise the nation’s debt limit by $900 billion in the short-term. Insiders say that Speaker John Boehner does not have the votes to get the bill through the House. Originally scheduled to take place around 6:15 p.m., the House vote on the bill could come later on Thursday evening, a Republican aide said.
Randolph to Cannon: Release Billing Records of Redistricting Lawsuit
Rep. Scott Randolph ( D-Orlando), has written to House Speaker Dean Cannon requesting that the billing records from the House’s intervention in a lawsuit challenging the new redistricting standards, be released. Florida voters by 63 percent last November, approved Amendments 5 & 6, which aims to end gerrymandering in the once-a-decade redrawing of Congressional districts.
Orlando Realtor Accused of Killing Boyfriend Denied Bail (Listen to Caryn Kelley’s 911 Call)
A local Orlando realtor, accused of shooting her boyfriend to death yesterday morning, was denied bail by a judge on Thursday.
“The Obama Delirium Effect”
Who could have imagined that a Black U.S. president in the 21st century would invite the nation to “cut domestic spending to the lowest level it’s been since Dwight Eisenhower was President.”
Deputies: Winter Park Suspect Arrested in Vehicle Theft
An anonymous tip from an alert citizen let to the arrest of a man accused of auto theft.
Hospital Emergency Rooms See Increase in Hungry Children
More hospitals across America are seeing an increase in the number of hungry and dangerously thin young children in emergency rooms than at any time in more than a decade.
Students Find Hidden Cameras in Smoke Detectors in Apartment
Two Bulgarian students got the shock of their lives after they discovered tiny cameras hidden in smoke detectors and motion sensors in an apartment they rented for the summer.
Young Driver Killed in Single-Car Crash on Turkey Lake Road
A high-speed, single-car crash claimed the life of a young female driver on Turkey Lake Road near Sand Lake in Orange County on Thursday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said.
Perry to Release Casey Jurors’ Names after October 25
Circuit Court Judge Belvin Perry who presided over the first degree murder trial of Casey Anthony will release the name of jurors after October 25. However, he expressed his concern for the safety of jurors, citing angry protesters and the fate of one juror who had to flee the state and retire early due to animosity from co-workers.
