Christy Martin shot, stabbed but ready to fight again

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DOT looks to rein in road debt

The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority has run up a $227.5 million tab with the Florida Department of Transportation, and won't even begin to make payments on it until after 2042, reports the Orlando Sentinel. At a March 9 workshop, DOT will try to rewrite its funding agreement with the ...

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Thrill Park may be too loud

A study shows the proposed Orlando Thrill Park may not be able to meet the city's noise level requirements, reports the Orlando Sentinel. A hearing about the project, which needs a zoning variance from the city, is scheduled for March 15.The original plans for the International Drive park included a 14-ride ...

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Blockbuster gets $290M takeover bid

Cobalt Video Holdco LLC, a consortium of other companies, agreed to buy Blockbuster Inc. out of bankruptcy for $290 million, reports WFTV. The participating companies are all Blockbuster debtors, so they are hoping the bid will attract another, higher bid before the deal is approved by the federal bankruptcy judge overseeing the matter.Since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last September, Blockbuster has shuttered 58 stores, including several in Central ...

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UCF one of ‘best value’ universities

The University of Central Florida was named one of the nation’s “best value” colleges and universities by The Princeton Review.The Princeton Review selected its 100 best value institutions — 50 public universities and 50 private colleges — based on surveys of administrators and students at more than 650 institutions.The selection criteria covered academics, cost of attendance and financial aid.To see the full list, click here.The University of Central Florida is the second-largest

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Seasons 52 opening in Jacksonville

Seasons 52 is opening at the St. Johns Town Center in Jacksonville, the restaurant chain’s 20th location.To see the full release, click here.Seasons 52 — part of Orlando-based Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) — debuted in 2003 and now operates locations in Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois and ...

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FIRST ON ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM Fugitive leader of suspected Russian sex ring: Feds wrong

Man claiming to be Roman Caraiman said he hired women to give sensual massages, not sex ... The fugitive ringleader of a suspected Russian sex trafficking ring that operated in Central Florida told the Orlando Sentinel on Monday that federal prosecutors handling the case against him have it wrong ...

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New Home Monitoring System Tested In Central Florida

Manufacturer demonstrate the "thinking camera" at an Orlando home where burglars struck ...

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Orlando police 911 call center running again

Orlando's 911 calls were rerouted to the Orange County Sheriff's Office communication center for several hours this morning ... The Orlando police communications center is back up and running this morning after experiencing a nearly four-hour outage ...

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Report: Campsite haven for sex offenders shutting down

WFTV.com reports the owner of a campground that serves as a haven for sex offenders in Orlando is shutting down the property and kicking everyone out ...

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