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Russias Far East rocked by powerful quake
The epicenter for the extremely powerful quake was located in the Sea of Okhotsk, just to the west of the Kamchatka Peninsula, and about 600 kilometers (nearly 375 miles) underground. The quake was felt for five minutes in the region, Russia's Ria Novosti news agency reported. Many people ran into the streets as the temblor shook. No tsunami warnings were issued in the quake's ...
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Enter The World Of Springfield Like Never Before - Only At Universal Orlando Resort
ORLANDO, Fla., May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Woo Hoo! Springfield, hometown to America's favorite animated family, The Simpsons, comes to life at Universal Orlando Resort this ...
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Wash. State bridge collapses into river sends vehicles people into water
The Washington State Patrol says the Interstate 5 bridge over the Skagit River at Mount Vernon has collapsed, dumping vehicles and people into the ...
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New insurance deal governor’s campaign raise eyebrows
Two months after heritage insurance gave Governor Rick Scott's 'Let's Get to Work' political committee $110,000 to help his re-election bid, the upstart company has gotten a $52 million deal with the state-run insurer, Citizens, whose board the governor helps ...
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Suitcase left in Kmart parking lot prompts investigation
ORANGE COUNTY -- No threat was found after deputies and the bomb squad responded to a possible suspicious package at a K-Mart in Orange County. The store is located at 7825 Orange Blossom Trail. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office said the item in question, which appeared to be a suitcase, was left near a tree in the parking lot. Investigators determined the suitcase only contained ...
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Orange County brush fire on State Road 528 contained
Dark smoke billows from a fire at State Road 528 near the Curry Ford toll plaza in Orange County. That toll plaza has been closed because of the fire, but E-Pass through lanes are still ...
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Boy Scouts lift ban on openly gay scouts but not leaders
GRAPEVINE, Texas -- The Boy Scouts of America is throwing open its ranks to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders. Some warn the compromise could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and donors. Of the roughly 1,400 voting members of the BSA's National Council who cast ballots, 61 percent supported the proposal drafted by the governing Executive Committee. ...
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Family not giving up on St. Cloud soldier declared dead
U.S. Army Private First Class Kelli Bordeaux was last seen early Saturday, April 14, 2012, in Fayetteville, N.C. Bordeaux, 23, is a graduate of St. Cloud High School and former student at Valencia ...
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Armed robber steal bank customers business deposit
Surveillance image taken during an armed robbery at Wells Fargo on West International Speedway - Wednesday, May 23, 2013. (PHOTO/Daytona Beach Police ...
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Memorial Day A history in pictures
A soldier plays taps at the end of Memorial Day services in Margraten, Holland, 1947. Memorial Day, a federal holiday once known as Decoration Day, is always held on the final Monday in ...
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Attractive Fat ad spoofs Abercrombie Fitch
Jes Baker, who blogs under the name "The Militant Baker" and wears a size 22, changed the brand's A&F logo to "Attractive & Fat" in a mock, black-and-white Abercrombie ad to challenge the line's branding ...
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Winter Park police warn of recent neighborhood crime wave
Police said the criminal or criminals stole a laptop from one car and a golf bag from another. Police said each case appeared to be crimes of opportunity because the cars were ...
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Local shelters using social media to save pets
But earlier this month, he returned to his Orange County family, after a month-long court battle. His owners say social media played a big role in saving their dog's ...
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Orlando Fringe Festival Patrons Picks
Fringe Festival each year designates Patrons Picks shows - the production in each festival venue that sells the most tickets. Those productions then present one additional show at the end of the festival. The Fringe begins to announce the Patrons Picks as soon as it becomes mathematically impossible for other shows to top the front-runner. So far, five have been selected. Tickets are available ...
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Cup That Cares at SeaWorld Orlando helps animals and is so much fun to make
SeaWorld Orlando is a strong advocate for conservation. The park rescues and rehabilitates many injured animals, from sea turtles to manatees, and supports animal-related causes through ...
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Slideshow shows amazing new SeaWorld Orlando penguin habitat
SeaWorld Orlando Penguins Click the slideshow at the top of this article for a slideshow of scenes from the new penguin habitat. I've long been a fan of the underwater dolphin and orca viewing areas ...
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District launches investigation after 4th grader allegedly brings unloaded gun to school
YOU'LL BE ABLE TO WATCH THE TRIAL RIGHT ON YOUR PHONE BECAUSE OF THAT APP. CONTROVERSY IN THE LAST ROOM AFTER AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT BROUGHT A GUN TO SCHOOL TWICE. TONIGHT A LOCAL ATTORNEY SAYS THE SCHOOL COULD HAVE STOPPED THE BOY SOONER IF THEY LISTENED TO ONE LITTLE GIRL. IT HAPPENED EARLIER THIS MONTH AT HAMILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN SANFORD. WE'RE LIVE HERE WITH MORE. IT ...
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Gay community in Orlando applauds Scouts decision
Boy Scouts of America 's decision to lift the ban on gay Scouts is a big step in the right direction, gay community leaders said Thursday. "It's the right thing to do. It shows the Boys Scouts are moving into the 21st century and away from archaic ways," said Randy Stephens, executive director of the GLBT Community Center of Central Florida in Orlando. Stephens, who was a ...
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Healthful cooking on menu for Kissimmee kids in after-school club
Left to right, Alex Grier, 10, Yarinely Jimenez, 10, Ashanti Rosado, 10, Arianna Correa, 10 and Jack Viana, 11, go for seconds, as they make fruit-kebabs during a cooking class at Central Avenue Elementary School in Kissimmee, on Tuesday, May 21, ...
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Orange Co. superintendent gives State of the Schools address
tight-lipped about any changes, but Superintendent Barbara Jenkins gave her State of the Schools address Thursday. Channel 9's Lori Brown asked her what security measures will be in place next year. Alane Trevisani, a former teacher, just moved her family to Florida from upstate New York. She said school security up there is much tighter. "These are little gifts from God, and you ...
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Brushfire shuts down S.R. 528 W at S.R. 417
Orange County Fire Rescue is at a 5-acre brush fire near State Road 528 and State Road 417.Three westbound toll lanes of S.R. 528 are closed due to smoke.Florida Highway Patrol said the fire is difficult to access so additional units have been requested.FHP is monitoring smoke conditions on the highways and said no buildings are reported in danger at this time.OCFR said the fire could have been ...
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Orange County moves to do away with FCAT
"FCAT is going to be on its way out the door and replaced with what are called PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) exams," Orange County School Board Chair Bill Sublette ...
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Teen arrested over same-sex relationship mulls plea deal
An 18-year-old Florida high school student has just one day left to accept a plea deal, or face sex charges, because of her relationship with a 15-year-old ...
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Jodi Arias jurors deadlock New jury to be chosen
An Arizona jury Thursday said it was unable to reach a unanimous agreement and would be unable to decide what penalty Jodi Arias should receive for killing her ...
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George Zimmerman attorneys ask for state to be fined over evidence
George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer accused of second-degree murder against Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, has been released on bail after posting 10 percent of his $150,000 ...
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Some residents of Orlando unthrilled by new theme park plan
Tourism is essential to the economy of Orlando, to such an extent that The City Beautiful has become something of the capital city of amusement parks, not necessarily because of their number, but because of the calibre of amusement parks that are located within Orlando. A new theme park proposal for the city, however, has courted the ire of residents.
The three major amusement parks, or theme parks in Orlando are Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios Orlando, all of which are massive in size and comprise of several different huge parks within themselves. Read more
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