Community steps up for struggling family (SLIDESHOW)

Posted by Orlando News Center on May 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment

FORT WALTON BEACH — Rita Robinson is counting down the days until she can finally pick up her babies. For the last month, the mother of four has had to rely on her husband and the kindness of strangers to give her children the care they need while... 

No. 8 Marquette beats No. 11 Georgetown 83-69

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment

MILWAUKEE –  Jae Crowder had 26 points and 14 rebounds in his final home game as a senior, helping No. 8 Marquette beat No. 11 Georgetown 83-69 Saturday and clinch the No. 2 seed in the big East tournament. Fellow senior Darius Johnson-Odom added 17 points for the Golden Eagles, (25-6, 14-4). Marquette was 33 of 45 from the free-throw line. Otto Porter and... 

US special assist team in Nepal

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 03, 2012 | Leave a Comment

RAJAN POKHREL KATHMANDU: a top Pentagon Commander has said that the United States has stationed its Special Forces team of the US Pacific Command in Nepal to contain violent extremist forces. During a Congressional hearing yesterday, Admiral Robert F Willard, the US Pacific Command Commander, said, “We... 

Rise in homeless students stifles Fla. town

Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 01, 2012 | Leave a Comment

CLERMONT, Fla.—Zach Montgomery's dad plugs in the electric skillet and opens the cardboard box containing tonight's dinner. The liquid from the canned chicken sizzles as it hits the skillet. Zach, a 17-year-old high school student in... 

Detention officer sentenced to prison

Posted by Orlando News Center on Feb 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment

A former Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office employee is now on the opposite side of the jail bars. Michael Scott Bumgardner, who was charged with felony drug charges following... 

Even In Tougher Economy, Travelers Plan Holiday Trips

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jan 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment

December 26, 2011by: Ed MayberrySome 7.5 million Texans are hitting the road for end-of-the-year holiday travel, according to AAA Texas. many consumers have been seeking last-minute deals at affordable winter destinations.listen now: Whether visiting family and friends, or trying to fit in a holiday escape, a lot... 

The Yin and Yang of Team Disney in Orlando

Posted by Orlando News Center on Nov 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment

There are many offices that provide workspace for cast members at Walt Disney World. you can find office space in every nook and cranny of the Walt Disney World Resort—from locations above the shops on Main Street, U.S.A. to a former shopping mall on U.S. Highway 192 West, from... 

Occupy Wall Street shows muscle, raises $300K

Posted by Orlando News Center on Oct 16, 2011 | Leave a Comment

NEW YORK—the Occupy Wall Street movement has close to $300,000, as well as storage space loaded with donated supplies in lower Manhattan. it stared down city officials to hang on to its makeshift headquarters, showed its muscle Saturday... 

Brewers go long against Locke in final game of season

Posted by Orlando News Center on Oct 05, 2011 | Leave a Comment

CONWAY — Jeff Locke will have to wait until next year to get his first Major League win.given the ball by the Pittsburgh Pirates on the final day of the regular season Wednesday, Locke, who was making just his fourth big league start,... 

Lifetime of collecting leads to a ‘New Force’ in retail

Posted by Orlando News Center on Aug 07, 2011 | Leave a Comment

PANAMA CITY — Rick Whitelock chose to open a comic book and toy shop at a time when many comic stores are closing across the country and publishers are making product available online and via phone apps. “I like something...