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Thompson Backs New Map for Senate District 12

Thompson Backs New Map for Senate District 12

Rep. Geraldine Thompson said Friday, she is in favor of the new map for Senate District 12 in West Orange County, as it reflects the diversity of people now living in Central Florida.

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.

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.

Siplin to Host Sanford, Orlando Job Fairs

Sen. Gary Siplin (D-Orlando) is hosting job fairs in both Sanford and Orlando.

Lamar, Ashton Face off in State Attorney Candidates Forum

Candidates in the race for Orange/Osceola State Attorney will face off against each other today, in a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Orange County.

Got a Pool? Time to Watch that Child

Got a Pool? Time to Watch that Child

Just in time for the summer and with the number of children who actually drown in Florida sufficient to fill 3-4 pre-school classrooms in a year, Orange County government officials at a press conference Tuesday, exhorted families and community residents to be extra vigilant about water safety.

Poll: Ashton Leads Lamar by Double Digits, Casey Anthony Trial a Major Factor

Poll: Ashton Leads Lamar by Double Digits, Casey Anthony Trial a Major Factor

Data from a just released poll finds that, the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial could play a major role in who is the next State Attorney in Orange/Osceola County.

Men’s Health: Orlando, America’s New Porn Capital

Men’s Health: Orlando, America’s New Porn Capital

It’s home to Mickey Mouse and where fairytales come true, but Orlando also has the distinction of being crowned as America’s most porn-addicted city.

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