Florida Universities get Millions for BP Gulf Spill Research
The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science, Florida State University, the University of West Florida and the University of Miami were awarded millions of dollars to help study the impacts of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Troopers ID Orlando Motorcyclist Killed in I-4 Crash
The Orlando motorcyclist killed early on Tuesday morning on Interstate 4 has been identified.
UCF Freshman Student Laid to Rest Today
Funeral services were held earlier today for the University of Central Florida freshman, Ann Hefferin, who died suddenly last Thursday in her dorm room.
Dyer Reads to Kids at Launch of Preschool Ambassadors Initiative
Orlando Mayor Dyer joined with preschool children, families, volunteers and ORLANDO CARES partners Early Learning Coalition and Adult Literacy League to launch the latest Cities of Service initiative on Tuesday.
Blocker Receives FAME 2011 Administrator Advocacy Award
Superintendent Ronald Blocker is the recipient of the inaugural FAME 2011 Administrator Advocacy Award.
Drug Database Kicks In Thursday
Florida’s long-debated prescription drug database will start taking effect Thursday, with pharmacies and other providers required to report information about dispensing controlled substances such as OxyContin and Xanax.
Tropical Storm Katia Strengthens Slowly
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, Tropical Storm Katia was located 12.3 N and longitude 33.4 W, with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
Magic’s Lucas Boyce Named OBJ’s 40 Under 40 Man of the Year
Orlando Magic’s Lucas Boyce was named Central Florida’s 2011 Outstanding Male of the Year in Orlando Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 competition.
Floridians’ Consumer Confidence Near Recession Levels
Consumer confidence among Floridian hit a near-record low in August, a just released University of Florida survey show. This month’s mark of 62 is only three points higher than the record- low 59 set in June 2008.
