Orlando Magic Team Up to Launch Summer Nutrition Program
The Orlando Magic will join the Department of Agriculture and mascots from the Tampa Bay Rays, Jacksonville Jaguars and Miami Dolphins on Tuesday, at Nap Ford Community School, to spread awareness on the launch of the Summer BreakSpot, the state’s summer nutrition program for students.
Animal Services Encourages Pet Safety
Orange County Animal Services is encouraging all pet owners to make an extra effort to keep the community safe during National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which runs May 20-26.
Scott Randolph Rumors Escalate
News and rumors continue to swirl around Orlando about the future of Scott Randolph. As we reported earlier, it is rumored that Randolph will not seek re-election this year and is actively seeking a Democrat to run in his place.
Study: Top 10 U.S. Social-Savvy Cities
Orlando doesn’t make the cut, but Tampa is among the top ten social-media savvy cities in the U.S., according to a new study, mashable.com reports.
Interstate 4 Construction Continues in South Orange County
The Florida Department of Transportation is advising all motorists to watch out for overnight, single lane closures beginning Monday, May 21 as construction—along a new overpass site—continues.
Shayan Elahi, House Democratic Candidate, Concerned for Small Businesses
Small business owners located at University Shoppes across from UCF have just 14 days to vacate the plaza, which a developer plants to convert into a mixed-use development featuring apartments and retail. House District 49 candidate Shayan Elahi, (D) a resident of the community for more than 20 years, says two weeks is not enough time for the businesses facing eviction.
Healthy Start Coalition honors Mothers
The Healthy Start Coalition of Orange County raised over $30,000 at their Annual Celebration of Motherhood, held on May 8, 2012, at the Citrus Club downtown.
Court Documents: Hate Group Targeted Orlando
When 11 members of the American Front – a well-armed, militia-style white supremacist group were arrested in Osceola County last week, they were planning acts of violence and preparing for “an inevitable race war, ” court documents say. Orlando City Hall was one of the targets group leader, Marcus Faella, 39, had on his radar, the documents say.
Jones High Grad Wins Outstanding Student Achievement Award
Elena Rosario, a sophomore at Connecticut College, was awarded the Connecticut College Bookshop Prize, which is given to a sophomore who has combined outstanding qualities of leadership, good citizenship and service to the College.
