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Wanted: 2 Suspects For Robbery, Sexual Battery

Orlando Police are looking for two black males who entered the Summit Apartments at Metrowest, at 3:02 am. The suspects secured the white male occupant then proceeded to a bedroom where the two white females victims were located. The suspects then ordered the two, white females into the living room area. One suspect approached the two females and sexually battered them.

Smuggler Gets 10 Years For Immigrant Death

30-year-old Luis Perez, a Loxahatchee man, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the death of a Cuban immigrant in November 2007. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Perez confessed to smuggling 35 immigrants into the U.S. on a 33-foot-boat, one of whom died while swimming ashore in Palm Beach.

Tot Mom Stole Money For Caylee’s Party

Newly released documents show that Casey Anthony stole money from family members. Casey's grandmother, Shirley Plesea, indicated that checks were forged from her bank account on two separate occasions. To celebrate Caylee's birthday, the grandmother says Casey stole a check to purchase party favors.

Sex And The CIA, Where’s The Oversight?

The CIA has long used sex to recruit spies overseas, but such methods are proving down right embarrassing now for the agency. Andrew Warren, a Middle East CIA case officer, allegedly took informants to strip clubs, arranged visits to brothels, and according to two Algerian women, drugged and assaulted them. Some lawmakers want CIA Director, Leon Panetta to do more to stamp out corruption.

Sitting In Jail, Casey Turns 23

Casey Anthony, who turns 23 years today, is sitting in the Orange County jail charged with first-degree murder of her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee. It is not clear whether or not she would be visited by friends and family. What is clear though, there will be no parties for her to attend. She may be visited by one of her attorneys, Jose Baez.

Teacher Arrested After 21 Years

Delores Laster, a 61-year-old teacher was arrested after 21 years, for allegedly killing her husband. A grand jury has charged her with first-degree murder.

Parents, Students, Teachers To Wave Signs For Education Funds

Parents, teachers and students will participate in a Public sign waving today, Thursday, 19th March, in support of improved funds for education. The Public sign waving will be held at the corner of Mills & Michigan, Orlando, Florida, from 3:30-5:30pm. The sign waving is also aimed at engaging the public in a political process to support a one-cent sales tax increase to fund schools.

An Internet Relationship Brought About Alleged Rape

Marcelo Alves, 38 years, was arrested by Orange County deputies after he confessed to using the internet to forge a relationship with a 20-year-old woman, whom he later lured to a vacant home in the Dr. Phillips area, where he raped her.

AIG Gave Obama Campaign $100,000

With the anger and rage that is being exhibited against A.I.G., perhaps the bonuses Obama received from A.I.G. explain Obama's A.I.G crocodile tears.

Lee Anthony Not Off The Hook

A Judge is still to decide whether or not Lee Anthony should answer two questions in a defamation law suite filed by Zeneida Gonzalez against his sister, Casey Anthony. The questions relate to who is the father of little Caylee and whether Casey is involved in her death.

Missing Toddler Dies After Falling In Family Pool

Earlier today, a toddler who was missing for over one hour died in a family in East Orange County. While a call was placed to 911 by the 2-year-old's grandmother, Jesus Daniel Rivera died from his injuries, the Sheriff's Office confirmed.

Local Restaurants Hit Hard By Recession

Four major restaurant chains have closed their doors as the economic effects of the recession take hold. The restaurants, located on the East side, are in close proximity to one another near Orlando Fashion Square mall. This means that residents and visitors alike in the area, would have much less choice in terms of fare.

Swindler Stanford Owed IRS $227 million In Taxes

Ponzi Schemer R. Allen Stanford's woes with the Federal government continued, as the IRS has requested permission from a judge to go after some $226.6 million that is owed in back taxes by the Texas financier.

Fourth Annual Neighborhood & Community Summit

Mayor Buddy Dyer is calling on residents to join him at the fourth annual Neighborhood & Community Summit: Partnering to Strengthen Orlando, which will take place on March 21st at the Doubletree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando,5780 Major Boulevard.

Orlando Police Arrest Bank Robber

A man who had just gotten out of prison was arrested late Friday and charged with at least four bank robberies that occurred in the past week from Orlando to Tampa.

Casey’s Attorneys Question Orange County Deputy

Orange County deputy Richard Cain was questioned under oath Friday by Casey Anthony's defense team about his search at the scene where Caylee Anthony's remains were found in August.

Job Seekers Listen Up! Liberty National Announces Local Job Interview Event

Liberty National Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Torchmark Corporation (NYSE: TMK), which is headquartered in McKinney, Texas, announced it has established new Branch Offices in Orlando, FL.

Saudis Order 40 Lashes For Ederly Woman For Mingling

A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced a 75-year-old Syrian woman to 40 lashes, four months imprisonment and deportation from the kingdom for having two unrelated men in her house, according to local media reports.

Man’s Death Ruled Homicide At Hotel

A man who was found dead in a hotel room at the Vacation Lodge on Orange Blossom Trail has been identified as 62-year-old Lawrence Stefkovich.

Orange County Steps Up Traffic Enforcement, Public Awareness

The Orange County Community Traffic Safety Task Force in conjunction with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a saturation/roving operation in an effort to reduce the numbers of traffic accidents resulting in fatalities, and injuries on the streets and highways of Orange County.

Casey Anthony Appears In Court Thursday

Casey Anthony appeared in court Thursday afternoon. Her attorney wants access to all information on DNA testing done in the case.

Your Help Is Needed, OPD Identifies Suspect In Bank Robberies

The Orlando Police Department (OPD) Robbery detectives have identified the suspect in the Bank of America robberies in the City of Orlando. An Arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect, Robert A. McLemore, a white male. He is 6' 2" tall and weighs 285 pounds.

Minority-Owned Businesses Benefiting From New Orlando Events Center

Minority-owned companies in Central Florida have been awarded more than $73 million in contracts for work on the new Orlando Events Center, according to a report released by the Orlando Magic.

Anthony Says Proceutors Angry Over No Plea Agreement

Casey Anthony said Tuesday that she believes prosecutors are "angry because I have refused to take a plea agreement for a crime that I did not commit."

Two Floors of Ramada Plaza Evacuated, Suspect Arrested

Police have arrested Denetrice A. McNeal who caused two floors of the Ramada Plaza Orlando Hotel to be evacuated earlier today.

Child Kidnaps Three Kids In Suv

Police said a 14-year-old carjacker stole an SUV in Orlando Monday morning with three young children inside. The suspect was identified as Alonzo McRoy.

Why Eli Lilly & Company Should Be Sent To The Gallows

Eli Lilly & Company's rap sheet as a public menace is so long that for Lilly watchers to overcome the "banality-of-Lilly-sleaziness" phenomenon, the drug company must break some type of record measuring egregiousness.

OCSO: Gang Activity Rising

Orange County deputies are only arresting 50 serious gang members a month. Deputies said the violence is putting innocent people in danger. Resident Sheli Tharp said she has noticed it too. "It's like I have to watch my back every time I turn around I don't feel safe,' said Tharp.

Gov. Crist ‘Hangs His Hat’ On More Stimulus Monies

Gov. Charlie Crist has upped his estimate of federal money coming to Florida through the stimulus package passed last month.

Newly Released Casey Documents Show Skulls On Photobucket Site

More than 20 new documents were released Thursday in the case against Casey Anthony, including disturbing pictures showing skulls on Casey's Photobucket site.