13 charged in hazing death of Fla. band member

Posted by Orlando News Center on May 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla. –  Thirteen people were charged Wednesday in one of the biggest college hazing cases ever prosecuted in the U.S., accused in the death of a Florida A&M University drum major who authorities say was mercilessly pummeled by fellow members of the marching band. The charges came more than five... 

Central Florida Mother Seeks Justice After Second Son Dies In Police Custody

Posted by Orlando News Center on Apr 05, 2012 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney Kelsay Patterson today released video surveillance footage documenting the excessive force used by police officers being sued for the wrongful death of Preston Bussey, III in 2009. Patterson filed a federal lawsuit in Orlando last year on... 

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Posted by Orlando News Center on Mar 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Local 6 weather forecast ORLANDO, Fla. - After a chilly start Monday morning, temperatures in Central Florida will soar into the 70s, and the warmup will last through the workweek. Temperatures early Monday dipped into the 30s in Marion County,... 

Darden Restaurants, Inc. : Darden Restaurants Dedicates Solar Panel Installation at Corporate Headquarters

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

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 20 /CSRwire/ - Darden Restaurants recently unveiled a 1.1 megawatt solar panel installation on the rooftop of its Restaurant Support Center (RSC) in Orlando (see video here). Representing the largest private solar array in Florida, the system... 

Builders see new concepts at Florida show

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

Copyright ©2010. the associated Press. Produced by NewsOK.com All rights reserved. this material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.   Three homes, three generations, one message: Welcome home, whoever you are. Homebuilders... 

Potato grower turned inventor focuses on affordability – News

Posted by Orlando News Center on Jan 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Coral BeachGreg Jones, center, former potato grower turned inventor (far right), explains how his E-Sorter works to attendees at Potato Expo 2012 in Orlando during the first week of January. ORLANDO, Fla. — few people know better... 

Police Raid Home in Search For Missing Florida Mother

Posted by Orlando News Center on Dec 22, 2011 | Leave a Comment

FILE- This photo shows Michelle Parker, of Orlando, Fla., who disappeared on the same day an episode of 'The People's Court' TV show aired featuring her and her ex-fiance. The Orlando police department's swat team raided a home Saturday night in the search for missing mother Michelle Parker, MyFoxOrlando.com... 

Dwight Howard stands by trade request, insists he’s not flip-flopping

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

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard could not have been more clear Thursday about his long-term intentions. He is sticking by his request to be traded from the Orlando Magic. "It still stands," Howard said. Asked whether he fluctuates day to day, he answered, "There is no back-and-forth." Howard’s... 

Virgin Vacations Announces Red, White and Black Friday Sale

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

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virgin Vacations, an international tour company specializing in affordable world travel, is kicking off the holiday shopping season with its Red, White and Black Friday sale, a two-day sale on nearly every independent and escorted vacation package within their portfolio. Customers can... 

Florida Student Arrested for Threatening to Carry Out ‘Columbine’ Type Massacre

Posted by Orlando News Center on Nov 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, Fla. –  an 18-year-old student has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly threatened to carry out a "Columbine" type massacre at his Orlando high school next year. Lake Brantley High School student Emmanuel Costas was arrested Tuesday after...