Scott’s New Budget to Bring Greater Pain to Middle Class, Poor
Gov. Rick Scott will release his 2012-13 budget recommendations December 7, expected to include another round of spending cuts to social services and bringing even more pain to Florida’s poor and working class.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Rio Grande Avenue
A 19-year-old motorcyclist was killed on south Rio Grande Avenue in Orange County Wednesday, after he lost control of his bike when it collided with the roadway.
Why Congress Must Extend Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment insurance for 2.2 million jobless workers is set to expire on December 31, and if Congress does that act to extend these benefits, economic recovery of the U.S. economy would be seriously threatened.
Solar Farm Coming to Hardee County
Two months after saying it would build a solar-energy farm in Gadsden County, a Melbourne-based firm announced Wednesday that it also has reached agreement for a similar project in Hardee County.
Judge Orders Return of Parker’s Kids to Father
A judge on Wednesday denied a Department of Children & Families (DCF) petition to place in protective custody the youngest children of missing Orlando mom, Michelle Parker.
Homeless Students get Help after News Stories Air
Orange County Public Schools homeless students got a bit of help when $8,000 in donations poured in during a local phone bank held on Monday. The true number of homeless students in Orange County could be more than 10,000, but it is difficult to identify the exact numbers because of the stigma associated with being “homeless.”
CIL Holds Stroll ‘N Roll
Earlier this month, the Center for Independent Living (CIL) – a Winter Park nonprofit that offers support and services to people with disabilities – held its Stroll & Roll fundraising event at Lake Baldwin. CIL’s clients and advocates fundraise to support the nonprofit’s programs – communication/education for the deaf, housing counseling, accessibility, employment services, mental more »
Central Florida realtor wins K. Hovnanian Homes Gift Certificate
K. Hovnanian Homes, a nationally recognized homebuilder since 1959, recently completed a Facebook competition for Central Florida residents.
“A Heartfelt Holiday Affair” at Pine Hills Performing Arts Center
You are cordially invited to “A Heartfelt Holiday Affair,” on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at the new Pine Hills Community Performing Arts Center. If you enjoy poetry, music, and fine art, then this is the place to be! The event will be hosted by nationally known performance poet, Shawn Welcome.
Carolyn Winston, Small Business Shopping Spree & Networking Event
The doors open at 8:00am EST on Thursday, January 19th 2012 at Costco Wholesale, 741 Orange Avenue, Altamonte Springs for the “Carolyn A Winston, Inc. Nonprofit and Small Business $2000 Sensational Shopping Spree and Networking Event”.
