Why Central Florida Should Care About SpaceX Success
As the Falcon 9 rocket soars towards the International Space Station, history was made with SpaceX’s successful launch of the Dragon cargo capsule atop its rocket today.
Report: Florida Home Prices Rise
Florida’s housing market had increased pending sales and higher median prices in April, along with a greatly reduced inventory of homes and condos for sale, according to Florida Realtors® latest housing data.
Wow: Education Department Rolls Out New Website, Hotline
Amidst the confusion of the FCAT results, the Florida Department of Education launched a new website aimed at engaging parents and answering their questions.
Richmond Heights Elementary Closes: Is Jones High Next?
On October 25, 2011, the Orange County School Board voted to close Richmond Heights Elementary School over the objections of community residents.
Eatonville Mayor, Bruce Mount Discusses his Vision, 125th Anniversary Festivities
There is a new spirit permeating around the Town of Eatonville and it starts with Mayor Bruce Mount, recently given an overwhelming second-term mandate by the citizens.
Edna S. Hargrett: Orlando Gears Up to Honor Trailblazer
A Blue Ribbon Planning Committee met recently with State Representative Geraldine F. Thompson to outline a number of summer activities related to the designation of Orange Blossom Trail between Gore Avenue and Church Street as Edna S. Hargrett Avenue.
Breaking: Stan and Otis Fired from Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic have fired head coach Stan Van Gundy and General Manager Otis smith, the team just announced.
Former Labor Sec. to Class of 2012: You’re F**ked
First, you’re going to have a hell of a hard time finding a job. The job market you’re heading into is still bad. Fewer than half of the graduates from last year’s class have as yet found full-time jobs. Most are still looking.
Bombshell: Millions Funneled Through FAMU for Siplin’s Nonprofit
Millions of taxpayer dollars have been directed to Florida A&M University which served as a conduit for passing on to nonprofit groups with close ties to two term-limited state senators, a Jacksonville Times-Union investigation has revealed.
