Orlando Police: Missing Boy Found Safe
Orlando police are searching for a 12-year-old missing boy, last seen in the 1300 block of Orange Avenue, across from the Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Poll: Americans, Overwhelmingly, Call for Fair Economy
More and more, Americans are waking up and realizing that the distribution of income and wealth is massively skewed and benefits the top 1 percent.
Religious Groups Take Aim at New Gaming Proposal
Four religious-based anti-gambling groups will hold a news conference Tuesday about proposed legislation that would allow for permitting of destination gaming resorts in Florida.
Which States have the Most Millionaires?
The overall number of millionaire households in the U.S. has increased nationwide for the second time in two years. In 2011, there were 5.94 million millionaire households, compared with 5.56 million households a year earlier, an increase of approximately 6.8 percent.
Prescription Drug Task Force Wraps Up its Work
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Prescription Drug Task Force held its final meeting Monday, with two subcommittees making recommendations on how to address the serious issue of prescription drug abuse throughout the county.
Orange County Deputies Bust 50 in Child Sex Internet Sting
Fifty persons have been arrested in connection with an internet child predators sting, the Orange County Sheriff’s office said.
Prostitution Sting Nets 35 in Osceola County
Thirty five persons were arrested in a prostitution sting, Osceola County Sheriff’s deputies announced Monday.
Civil Rights Group: Bullying of Minorities On the Rise
The Florida Civil Rights Association (FCRA) said Monday it has been receiving an increasing number of bullying and harassment complaints from minority students and parents in Orange and Seminole County public schools and the association is currently conducting an inquiry into three recent bus incidents. President of the FCRA, J. Willie David, III, said it seems as if bullying complaints on school buses of students and parents of color are not being taken seriously by Orange and Seminole County School Districts.
FHP: Semi Truck Jacknifes Across I-4
The driver of a semi hit a concrete barrier and jacknifed across all lanes of traffic westbound on Interstate 4 on Monday, Florida Highway Patrol said.
