Advocates Criticize Legislature’s Assault on Women’s Health
Today, the Florida Legislature continued attacks on women as they debated and passed two anti-choice bills (HB 839 and HB 1327) in the House Civil Justice Subcommittee. Women’s health advocates, citing a recent report that finds Florida women face a health crisis, question legislative priorities.
Two Orlando Hotels Named Among 2012 Best U.S. Hotels
U.S. News & World Report today released its 2012 rankings of the Best Hotels in the USA and two luxury hotels in Orlando are among the 154 top-ranked properties.
Sebelius to Make Major Announcement on Prescription Drug Savings
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, while participating in the ‘State of Senior’s Health’ round table in Orlando is expected to make a major announcement about Medicare prescription drug savings.
Krewe of Leaders Presents 2012 Royal Court at Luncheon
Oviedo-Winter Springs-based organization, Krewe of Leaders, will partner with the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce to host a luncheon in honor of the new members of the Royal Court on February 2, 2012.
11th Annual Celebration Art Festival
Celebration’s premier juried art festival, one of Orlando’s top art affairs, returns April 22 – 23, 2012 with more than 100 leading artists from 30 different states including the finest local artists from the greater Orlando area.
Court Rebuffs Corrine and Florida GOP
A federal appellate court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown, a Democrat, Mario Diaz-Balart, a Republican, and the GOP-led Florida Legislature, challenging Amendment 6, approved by 63 percent of voters last November.
Crime Spree Ends After Victim Spots Couple in Stolen Car
A couple was arrested over the week-end on multiple charges including burglary and dealing in stolen property, after a victim reported the theft of a 2002 black Saturn, authorities said Monday.
What a Newt Gingrich Presidency Could Look Like
A few days ago, when I heard about Newt Gingrich’s plan/idea/hallucination to make the Moon the 51st State, I wondered what else he has in mind for the country we all love.
Authorities ID Man Shot, Killed Near UCF
Orange County deputies have identified the man shot dead at the Arbour Apartments on Macakay Boulevard near UCF.
Rosen Hotels to Sponsor Townhomes at Stag Horn Villas
Orlando-based Rosen Hotels & Resorts has committed to sponsoring four townhomes at Stag Horn Villas, Habitat’s first multifamily community.
