Magic Trounce Nets in 94-78 Win
Dwight Howard’s 16 points and 24 rebounds led the Orlando Magic to a 94-78 win over visiting Deron Williams and the New Jersey Nets Thursday night. Much has been made this season over whether or not Dwight will be traded to the Nets.
Magic Clip Nets 94-78
If Dwight Howard has any aspirations of playing for the Nets tonight’s game against New Jersey may have been enough to change his mind. Orlando beat up on the hapless Nets 94-78 as Howard led the way with 24 rebounds and 16 points.
Sears, Kmart to Shutter Three Stores Locally
Three Sears and Kmart stores in Central Florida, out of a total of 100-120 stores nationwide, will close on a date to be decided, Sears Holdings announced in a press release.
Juvenile Justice Department Fires Six Over Teen’s Death
The Department of Juvenile Justice announced it has fired the superintendent and assistant superintendent of a detention center where a teen died earlier this year, and will soon fire four other agency employees in connection with the case.
U.S. Population on New Year’s Day: 312.8 Million
As the United States prepares to ring in the new year, the Census Bureau today projected that on January 1, 2012, the total population will be 312,780,968.
Employers Cautiously Optimistic About Adding Jobs in 2012
Employers expect to add new jobs in the New Year, but are waiting to see how the economy shapes up before turning up the volume on hiring, according to CareerBuilder’s annual job forecast. Nearly one-in-four hiring managers plan to hire full-time, permanent employees in 2012, similar to 2011.
DUI Saturation Patrol Set for New Year’s Week-end
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Orange County Community Traffic Safety Team members, will conduct a DUI Saturation Patrol detail on Friday, December 30, from 9:00 pm, to 4:00 am, Saturday, December 31.
New Year, New Outlook: Ring in 2012 with these 7 Tips
Nearly half of all Americans make a New Year’s resolution each year, but only a small fraction follow through. To increase your chances of successfully adopting a more optimistic outlook in 2012, consider taking control of your life with small, simple actions.
Florida Could Have New Preserve: Tampa Bay Wreck
The wreck of the Civil War-era steam tugboat USS Narcissus should be the state’s newest underwater archaeological preserve, Secretary of State Kurt Browning proposed Wednesday.
