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SunRail: Two Major Events: Forum and Open House

SunRail: Two Major Events: Forum and Open House

On Monday, May 14, the Florida Department of Transportation will host two major SunRail events. The first event is a Transit-Oriented Development forum to connect station communities to potential vendors and developers who might be interested in development opportunities around SunRail stations.

No Stand Your Ground: Jacksonville Woman Gets 20 Years for Firing Warning Shot

No Stand Your Ground: Jacksonville Woman Gets 20 Years for Firing Warning Shot

A Jacksonville woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Friday, for firing a warning shot at an abusive husband, who she said had repeatedly threatened her.

Two Suspects Arrested in Cady Way Teens’ Murders

Two Suspects Arrested in Cady Way Teens’ Murders

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the horrific deaths of two teens who burning bodies were found near Cady Way Trail in mid-April.

Paint and Party at Canvas and Cheers

Paint and Party at Canvas and Cheers

Even those with two left hands will have a blast and create their very own masterpiece under 2-1/2 hours.

End of the Line: FAMU Band Director Retires

End of the Line: FAMU Band Director Retires

Julian White, longtime band director of Florida A&M University’s marching band and who in some ways was at the center the storm following the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion, retired suddenly on Thursday.

Daniel Webster Votes With House to Cut Food Assistance

Daniel Webster Votes With House to Cut Food Assistance

Florida’s U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster (8th District), joined his colleagues in the House Thursday and voted to cut food stamps, federal workers’ benefits and other domestic programs to avoid scheduled reductions in defense spending.

Blaine the Mono Delivers the Alternative

Blaine the Mono Delivers the Alternative

For Central Florida’s hard alternative base, the plans are penciled in as Dollface, Fine Lady Mustache, The Dropa Stone, and Blaine the Mono are about to take it to you.

Jacobs Takes the Stage in Musical at the Garden Theatre

Jacobs Takes the Stage in Musical at  the Garden Theatre

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will take to the stage of The Garden Theater on Saturday night, along with a cast of 60, to perform in The Music Man.

Discipline! Teacher Puts “Cone of Shame” Dog Collars on Students

Discipline! Teacher Puts “Cone of Shame” Dog Collars on Students

A Zephyrills High School science teacher could lose her job for placing ‘cone of shame’ collars on her students to discipline them.

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