Cops: Man used baby as shield during standoff

By at 13 November, 2011, 1:01 pm

What a dad. It looks like this poor kid learned very early in life that some dads just can’t be counted on to protect them. Volusia County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call after neighbors reported hearing kids screaming and one gunshot, reports the Orlando Read More

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Monday Morning Reads: Planes, casinos and hospitals

By at 13 November, 2011, 12:30 pm

TALLAHASSEE — Good morning and happy Monday. Hope all of you enjoyed the weekend, and in some cases a three-day weekend. Here are five stories you should be reading this morning. * The Orlando Sentinel reports that an error at Workforce Central Florida led to layoffs. From the story: Three Read More

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Cops: Dad blamed teen kids for infant porn found on laptop

By at 11 November, 2011, 12:16 pm

What a dad! And a new low for the state of FloriDUH: Infant porn. Following an FDLE investigation, authorities found kiddie porn on Robert Walker’s laptop, depicting graphic sexual acts involving infants, reports the Orlando Sentinel. His excuse? The 33-year-old Orlando man and his wife, Read More

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UCF AD resigns amid recruiting allegations

By at 9 November, 2011, 8:06 pm

Central Florida president John Hitt says athletic director Keith Tribble is resigning amid allegations of recruiting violations in the school's football and basketball programs.

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Lawsuit filed in Fla. WaveRunner shooting death

By at 9 November, 2011, 7:21 pm

A lawsuit has been filed in Miami against the parents of a teenager who fatally shot a man who was trying to steal a WaveRunner from their waterfront property.

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SeaWorld Orlando adding new attractions

By at 8 November, 2011, 2:39 pm

SeaWorld Orlando is adding three new attractions, the largest expansion in the history of its’ Central Florida parks.

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Ministry predicts more people in need

By at 4 November, 2011, 12:59 am

Cahill Ministries Food Bank in Lakeland provides food for pennies on the dollar to 300 churches and helping organization across Central Florida. In turn, they give the food to those who need it. This year, more people than ever are asking them for help.

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Mahaffey gets ready for new season

By at 4 November, 2011, 12:49 am

After years of struggling, the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg appears to be on track for a big comeback.

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