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Cops Arrest Man for Exposing Himself in Thornton Park Area

A man who exposed himself to two women in the Thornton Park area over the week-end has been arrested.

Trudie Reed Calls It a Day

President of Bethune-Cookman University, Dr. Trudie Kibbe Reed has resigned. The Florida Courier first reported on Reed's resignation plans last Friday.

Joe Paterno Dies at 85

Joe Paterno, the former Penn State football coach, lost his battle with lung cancer at age 85.

Orlando Teen Killed in Crash

A teenager has been killed in a traffic accident in Orange County, Florida Highway Patrol say.

Police: DCF Impersonator Visits Family, Attempts to take Child

Orlando police are searching for a man who impersonated a Department of Children and Families (DCF) employee and tried to take custody of a child.

Video of Missing Orlando Mom, Michelle Parker, Released

On Friday, Orlando police released a video of missing Orlando mom, Michelle Parker, hours before she disappeared.

Jacobs Unveils Housing Project in Pine Hills

Born out of a public-private partnership consisting of Related Urban, Orlando Neighborhood Improvement Corporation and Orange County government, the sod was turned Thursday, to transform Seville Place Apartments on Pine Hills Road into a redeveloped affordable housing community. Renamed Emerald Villas, once completed, the $22 million project, will boast 264 rental units, a club house, business center, computer library, fitness center, tennis courts and a pool.

Report: Casey Anthony Living at Cross Church in Palm City

There are reports that Casey Anthony, acquitted of murdering her two-year-old daughter last July, may be living at a church in Palm City, Florida.

Lakeland Teen Dies after Being Hit by School Bus

A Lakeland High School teen died on Tuesday afternoon, after she was struck by a school bus, police said. 14-year-old Katlyn Rickman succumbed to her injuries at the Tampa General Hospital just after 4:30 p.m.

“Fresh Eyes” Could Heat Up Jennifer Kesse Cold Case

It has been almost six years since 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse went missing from her condominium at Americana/Texas Avenue and today, FDLE and the Orlando Police Department announced they are assembling a day-long Specialized Multi Agency Review Team (SMART) to examine the evidence collected so far.

Driver Blacks Out, Crashes into School Building

The driver of car who blacked out behind the wheel of his vehicle, ended up running into the main building of the Spring Lake Elementary school, troopers said.

Deputies: Forty Arrested in Undercover Internet Child Sex Sting

Forty people have been arrested in a week-long undercover sex sting, charged with with various Internet child sex crimes, Osceola County deputies said. Dubbed "Operation Red Cheeks", the sting was conducted from January 8-16, with the assistance of detectives, officers and special agents of the Central Florida Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

Police: Man Arrested for Planting Pipe Bomb in Central Park

A 25-year-old man has been arrested, accused of planting a pipe bomb in Ocoee's Central Park last July.

Barricaded Man Charged with False Imprisonment, Assault

A 21-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a home on Orange County's east side and held several family members against their will, has been charged with false imprisonment and aggravated assault.

Teen Holds Family Members inside Home on Orange East Side

Orange County deputies are working to defuse a situation with a barricaded suspect on the county's east side.

Orlando Magic Nick Anderson Gives Back on Martin Luther King Day

Orlando Magic Community Ambassador Nick Anderson partnered with NBA Cares and Rebuilding Together Orlando for a day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 16.

Driver Killed in High-Speed Car Crash

An Orlando driver was killed after the car he was driving fast crashed into a tree on Winter Garden Vineland Road in Orange County, early on Sunday morning, authorities say.

Winter Park Couple Charged in Pedestrian Death

A Winter Park couple was arrested on Friday, charged with the death of a pedestrian in Orlando last July. Florida Highway Patrol said, 24-year-old Natalie Houle and 26-year-old Travis J. Main, both of Galliano Circle in Winter Park, were booked into the Orange County Jail on Friday night.

Barricaded Woman, Armed with Handgun, Surrenders

A woman who barricaded and armed herself with a handgun in a home on Bob Thomas Circle in Sanford, eventually surrended to police early on Saturday morning.

Cops Capture Fourth Suspect in Christmas Day Double Murder

Orlando police have taken a fourth suspect into custody in connection with a double murder on Christmas Day.

Orange County Deputy Puts Another Man Down

A man was shot and killed by an Orange County Sheriff's deputy early on Friday morning, because the deputy feared for his life. The shooting happened in the 4500 block on Metric Drive near Winter Park.

Teens Charged in Separate Fake Bomb Threats

Four teens are facing charges this week for two separate hoax bomb threat incidents – one at Spruce Creek High School, Port Orange and the other at Galaxy Middle School, Deltona, Volusia County deputies said.

Elderly Daytona Crack Shooter Kills Intruder

An 82-year-old Daytona Beach homeowner, shot and killed an intruder early on Thursday morning, Daytona police said. Charles Robbins, who lives in the 300 block of Woodland Avenue, grabbed his gun when he heard a banging noice and fired once killing Tyler Orshoski, 24, police said.

Casey, ‘Surprisingly Normal’, Speaks

Dr. Jeffery A. Danziger said in an April 7, 2011 deposition, he examined Casey Anthony on March 25, 2011, but had seen her back in July 2008, based on a court order that she be evaluated. Danziger said he did not find any evidence of an active mental illness and that in his opinion she was "entirely normal," perhaps a bit of a tomboy, with interests that are "stereotypically male."

Magic Pull Off Surprise Win Over Trailblazers

The Orlando Magic's balanced attack was the reason for their thrilling 107-104 victory over the Portland Trailblazers Wednesday night. Orlando (7-3) came out firing taking a 36-22 lead at the end of the first quarter and leading 62-50 at half time behind 11 3's.

Casey May Dump Attorney Jose Baez

Casey Anthony may be dropping her lead defense attorney Jose Baez, instrumental in gaining her acquittal for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter, because she is angry over the publicity surrounding her first sit-down interview.

You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide: Betty Foster’s Killer Caught

A man, believed to be responsible for murdering a woman nearly twenty-one years ago, was arrested on Monday, Seminole County Sheriff's deputies say. Investigators have accused 50-year-old David Hedrick, of Apopka, of murdering Betty Clair Foster on January 31, 1991.

Double Homicide Rocks Upscale Tampa Community

A man and his wife were found dead in a double homicide in an upscale Tampa surburb, deputies said. Investigators found the bodies of 76-year-old Hector Rivera and his wife, 55-year-old Debra Rivera inside their home in the Avila subdivision, Hillsborough County Sheriff's deputies said, news-journalonline.com reports.

Eatonville Gears Up for 23rd Annual ZORA! Festival

Under the theme "A Salute to Historic Eatonville", organizers and residents of the town of Eatonville are gearing up to celebrate the 23rd Annual Zora Neale Hurston during the period January 21-29, 2012.

Way Behind, Policy Makers Talk Graduation, Employment Rates

Florida policymakers met Monday to discuss how the state can improve its college graduation rate and better equip its youth for the job market. According to a report by the U.S. Department of Education, just 12 percent of students graduate from two-year Florida public colleges within four years, while 24 percent complete four-year public colleges within eight years.