TV SportsWatch Nov 21, 2008
ESPN CLASSIC Florida Classic, Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M, at Orlando, Fla. 2:30 p.m.. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
It's time Notre Dame earned it Nov 21, 2008
BC went to Orlando and the Champs Sports Bowl, and beat what turned out to be an emerging Michigan State team for the Eagles' 11th victory. "We did have a great time and we brought about 6,000 people," said BC athletic director Gene DeFilippo. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
This weekend on TV, radio Nov 21, 2008
2 p.m. - Bethune-Cookman vs. Florida A&M at Orlando, ESPN Classic. 2:30 p.m. - Hofstra at UMass, CN8, WATD (95. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Tiger Woods Buys Mom Fla. Home Nov 21, 2008
A phone message left at Hubmans office in Orlando wasnt returned ... In 2006, Woods whose official address is still Windermere, near Orlando spent more than $45 million on four adjacent properties on Jupiter Island. (Newsmax)
More prep football matchups Nov 21, 2008
Orlando Jones (7-3) at No. 2 Bolles (10-0) ... University Christian (8-2) at Orlando First Academy (9-1). (Florida Times-Union)
FAU Baseball Signs 10 Players During NLI Period Nov 21, 2008
FAU also has received commitments from seven high school standouts: RHP Kevin Alexander (Coral Springs/J.P. Taravella High School), RHP R.J. Alvarez (Royal Palm Beach/Cardinal Newman High School), LHP Jason Boyer (Longwood/Bishop Moore High School), OF Mark Nelson (Orlando/Dr ... competed on Orlando Scorpion summer-league team with FAU recruits Vergeson and Boyer. (Fausports.com)
Witness List Released in Missing Florida Toddler Case Nov 20, 2008
The witness list in the murder trial of a missing Orlando toddler's mother has been released, and a hearing on a gag order request in the case has been postponed. Among those the prosecution plans to call to the stand in Casey Anthony's first-degree murder trial are her parents, George and Cindy Anthony; her boyfriend at the time of then 2-year-old Caylee's disappearance, Tony Lazzaro; her brother, Lee Anthony; and, in a twist, her lead attorney Jose Baez, according to MyFOXOrlando ... An Orange... (Fox News)
Bulldogs enter playoffs on a roll Nov 20, 2008
They will host Trinity Prep, and Orlando area class 2B school, in a district semifinal game Friday night at Faris Brannen Stadium. They come in on a seven-game winning streak, the latest a 23-19 thriller over rival Fort Meade Friday night. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Wade's rare feat can't lift Heat past Raptors Nov 20, 2008
"Orlando got them when they were missing shots,'' Wade said. "And we got them when they weren't. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Astronaut's DeVoss signs with Hurricanes Nov 20, 2008
DeVoss was seen by Miami coaches while playing for the Orlando Scorpions, an elite travel team, at a tournament in Fort Myers in May. "They actually called on July 1, which is the first day they're allowed to contact people," DeVoss said. (Florida Today)
Dance team ranks third in nation Nov 20, 2008
The team performs at the Smith Center during basketball games, but team members said placing at the Universal Dance Association's national championship - held at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. on Jan. 18 and 19 - is their ultimate goal. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
On the Air - TV and Radio Nov 20, 2008
5NBA BASKETBALL7 p.m. Milwaukee at Charlotte, WDOX-570, FSCAR7 p.m. Houston at Orlando, NBANHL HOCKEY7 p.m. Chicago at Toronto, NHL10 p.m. Detroit at Calgary, NHLWOMEN'S COLLEGE BASKETBALL11 a.m. Yale vs. N.C. State, WKNC-88. 1Noon Louisville at Xavier, CBS COLLEGEWOMEN'S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL8 p.m. Southern California at California, FSCARSUNDAYCFL FOOTBALL6 p.m. Grey Cup, teams TBA, VERSUSCOLLEGE FOOTBALL7 p.m. NCAA FCS, seletion show, ESPNU8:15 p.m. Connecticut at South Florida, ESPNGOLF3 p.m.... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Crotty launches cleantech initiatives Nov 20, 2008
According to the American Solar Energy Society, as many as one out of four workers in the U.S. will be working in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries by 2030, and Crotty said he believes cleantech has the potential for creating economic opportunities at every level and in every corner of Orange County and Metro Orlando. The first Orange County initiative is a Cleantech Benchmark Study with the working title: "Metro Orlando Cleantech: Assets, Capabilities, Presence, and... (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Philharmonic will play in Winter Garden Sat. Nov 20, 2008
The Orlando Philharmonic is returning to Winter Garden for another Evening at the Pops. The event - set for this Saturday, Nov. 22 - is presented by the Winter Garden Rotary Club and sponsored, in part, by the Bond Foundation, the city of Winter Garden, Manheim Auto Auction and Health Central. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Winter Garden repeals 'blue law' on alcohol sales Nov 20, 2008
passed an ordinance to annex property at 1006 E. Crown Point Road, home to West Orlando Baptist Church. approved an open-air vendor and tent permit for Severt Brothers Tree Farm to sell Christmas trees from Nov. 21 to Dec. 24 at 14811 W. Colonial Drive. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Ball St. beats Central Michigan 31-24, takes share of MAC West Nov 20, 2008
Nate Davis threw four touchdown passes, and No. 14 Ball State survived a scare from Central Michigan on Wednesday in a 31-24 win that gave the Cardinals a school-record for wins in a season. The victory also clinched a share of the West Division of the Mid-American Conference for Ball State (11-0, 7-0), which has never played in the league title game. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Thursday's game: Southern Utah at No. 18 Florida Nov 20, 2008
Southern Utah at No. 18 Florida. TIPOFF: 8 p.m. at the O'Connell Center in. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
• More State/National Stories • Nov 20, 2008
Orlando 103, Toronto 90. Indiana 113, Atlanta 96. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
Parkland project moves forward Nov 20, 2008
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AOL puts heat on alleged Sunshine State spammers Nov 20, 2008
The giant Internet service provider said it brought the case in the U.S. District Court of Florida, Orlando Division, because the so-called "Sunshine State spammers" violated the Virginia Computer Crimes Act, the federal and Florida common law, by sending an avalanche of to its subscribers. In the suit, AOL seeks damages of $1. (Yahoo News -- AOL & Time Warner)
Cheaper gas not shifting road habits Nov 20, 2008
"They still have a car, but they don't need it to go shopping or social networking," says Milch, who reviews large developments in the Orlando region. "This trend began well before gas prices skyrocketed.". (USA Today -- News)
Dying Hannah Jones granted final Disney wish Nov 20, 2008
She will fly to Orlando next month with mum Kirsty, 42, and dad Andrew, 43, brother Oliver, 11, and sisters Lucy, 10, and Phoebe, four ... The Caudwell Children charity offered to take Hannah's family to Orlando with 39 seriously ill kids. (Mirror.co.uk)
Women's Golf Inks A Pair Of Recruits For 2013 Class Nov 20, 2008
and Stephanie Kim (Orlando, Fla ... Stephanie Kim is from Orlando, Fla. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Atlanta developer goes for green at new warehouse Nov 20, 2008
Its other Florida property is 688,000 square feet of space in Apopka, near Orlando. cconte@bizjournals. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
" ken in orlando wrote on Nov 19, 2008 12:16 PM:" Waverli, You are the spirit of America. This election was about the soul of this country and though the initial battle is won we must carry your beliefs to future generations of our people. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Dining with your dog gets first OK Nov 20, 2008
Golding said she talked to a city planner in Orlando, one of the first cities in Florida to adopt the ordinance, and he told her the city hadn't received any complaints about the dog dining measure. She also researched an online state registry and found only one complaint filed since 2006, and that was about a dog whose owner had taken it inside the restaurant. (Florida Times-Union)
FAU Women's Basketball Hits the Road This Weekend Nov 20, 2008
Florida Atlantic (0-2) @ Central Florida (0-1) Saturday, November 22, 2008 - UCF Arena (10,000) Orlando, FL - 5 p.m. ... The Golden Knights will play Florida Ariday night in Orlando prior to their Saturday game with the Owls. (Fausports.com)
Open Text to Host Analyst Briefing at Annual Users' Conference Nov 19, 2008
WATERLOO, ON, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - November 18, 2008 - Open Text(TM) Corporation (NASDAQ:OTEX and TSX:OTC), a global leader in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software, today announced that it will host an analyst briefing on November 19, 2008 from 7:00AM - 5:00PM ET. The briefing will be held at Content World 2008, Open Text's annual users' conference held in Orlando, Florida. Part 1 - Keynote presentation, November 19, 2008, 1:30PM ET. (PR Newswire)
RedBrick Pizza Signs Development Deal for 31 Cafes in Northwest Florida and Alabama Nov 19, 2008
RedBrick Cafes have enjoyed tremendous success in the Orlando, Florida area since 2005. "RedBrick Pizza's healthy, simple and straightforward menu is what I wanted," said Triple JM, LLC's Jim Sickler, a retired Army officer and helicopter pilot who was looking to invest in the fast-casual restaurant business with his family. (PR Newswire)
How to Build the Perfect Computer by Author Thomas Thompson Nov 19, 2008
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Jewelers looking on bright side Nov 19, 2008
Jewelers looking on the bright side ahead of holidays - Business First of Columbus. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Mother of Missing Toddler Countersues 'Baby Sitter' Nov 19, 2008
Casey Anthony, 22, filed a counter lawsuit against Orlando resident Zenaida Fernandez Gonzalez, after Gonzalez sued her days earlier for saying she was the baby sitter Anthony left then 2-year-old Caylee with when she vanished, according to MyFOXOrlando ... Anthony's attorney Jose Baez countersued Gonzalez Friday on the grounds that her lawsuit is "frivolous" and simply a publicity stunt by her lawyer, MyFOXOrlando ... Gonzalez formally sued Anthony two days earlier, saying that she was... (Fox News)
Prattville's Byard elected to national board Nov 19, 2008
The election was made at the NLC's annual conference, called the Congress of Cities, held in Orlando, Florida. "It is a great honor to be chosen to help lead the NLC," Mayor Byard said. (WSJA.com, AL)
Beyond the courtroom Nov 19, 2008
We attempted to go to trial here in Live Oak across the street (at the Suwannee County Courthouse) in November of 1979, but we were unable to pick a jury here so the judge ordered the trial moved to Orlando. . (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Expert: Shaqand Kobe have legacies of turmoil, titles Nov 19, 2008
His legacy, no matter how these final two seasons on his contract play out in Phoenix, is of a behemoth without borders, an NBA Finals appearance in Orlando, three titles in Los Angeles and one more in Miami ... It ended ugly in Orlando, where a city felt abandoned and O'Neal felt under-appreciated (long before Shaq-Kobe, there was Shaq-Penny, with O'Neal infuriated that then-general manager John Gabriel would even consider paying Hardaway nearly as much). (MSNBC -- Sports)
McDuffie nixes his family's testimony in penalty phase Nov 19, 2008
Prosecutors said the Orlando man was having financial problems when he killed the Deltona women to rob the store of more than $7,000. McDuffie told Clayton on Tuesday that he asked his family not to come to court for the penalty phase. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Magic tame Bobcats despite Howard's off night Nov 19, 2008
Turkoglu scores 20 points for Orlando ... Dwight Howard has played a role in winning more than a few games for the Orlando Magic in his career ... Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points to lead four Orlando players in double figures in a 90-85 victory against the Charlotte Bobcats. (Florida Today)
Live traffic: Separate crashes in Melbourne Nov 19, 2008
The Live Traffic Blog is updated weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. for highway information in Brevard County and around the theme park areas of Orlando. 8 a.m.: One roadblock. (Florida Today)
Orlando finds its offense Nov 19, 2008
It might have come as just mere coincidence, but on a night when Redick played a career high in minutes, the Orlando Magic seemed to break out of their season-long shooting slump with their best offensive game. All five Magic starters registered double figures and Orlando pounded Toronto 103-90 in a rematch of last spring's first-round playoff series ... Orlando (8-3) won for the fourth consecutive time and for the eighth time in the past nine games. (Florida Today)
Magic-Raptors Nov 19, 2008
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) tries to get to the basket past Toronto Raptors center Andrea Bargnani (7). Orlando won 103-90. (Florida Today)
Foundation to honor citizen laureates" Nov 19, 2008
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EXCERPT: Take a peek inside 'The Eleventh Man' Nov 19, 2008
com/contact or mailed to the following address: Permissions Department, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, 6277 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, Florida 32887-6777. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
Companies key into Entrepreneurship Week Nov 19, 2008
Range of Bay area firms take note of Entrepreneurship Week - Tampa Bay Business Journal. for free extra services. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Big weekend for Capital City, Florida Classics Nov 19, 2008
It s time for the Florida Classic: The Florida Citrus Bowl in Orlando will be the site of the 29th Saturday. The teams have split the last four games in the Classic, Bethune-Cookman winning in 2004 and last year and FAMU prevailing in 05 and 06. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Fla. home sales up, prices remain down Nov 19, 2008
home sales up, prices remain down - South Florida Business Journal. for free extra services. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Oconee marching band to join New Year's game celebration Nov 19, 2008
Two years ago, the band played at Universal Studios in Orlando, Fla. and earlier this year took a spring break cruise to the Bahamas. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Home prices down 9% from a year ago Nov 19, 2008
Get information on education programs that could help you increase your earning power. By Anna Bahney, USA TODAY The rise in foreclosures continued to drive down the median price of homes across the country in the third quarter, according to a report released by the National Association of Realtors on Tuesday. (USA Today -- Money)
Home sales down in Jacksonville, up across state Nov 19, 2008
Sales were up 73 percent in the Fort Myers area, 20 percent in Fort Lauderdale and 17 percent in Orlando. Sales were up in 12 of the 20 markets tracked by the Florida Association of Realtors. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Calderon out of lineup Nov 19, 2008
ORLANDO The Raptors will be without point guard Jose Calderon in their first visit to Florida since losing to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs last Spring ... Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon will not play against the Orlando Magic. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
CHS cross country teams come up short at region Nov 18, 2008
Phillip Leonard represented the CHS swim team in the Class 2A state meet on Saturday at Central Florida YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando. Leonard placed 22nd in the 100 butterfly with a time of 56. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
County to keep its auditor Nov 18, 2008
Cherry, Bekaert nd has an Orlando office, and proposed to partner with a Melbourne accounting firm, Whittaker Cooper Financial Group, for 5 percent to 10 percent of the audit work. Ronald Conrad, managing partner with Cherry, Bekaert nd, complained that bidding records stated "there is no local preference" in Brevard's selection process. (Florida Today)
Revamped Raptors hope to slow Magic Nov 18, 2008
It took 10 games, but it wasn't until the Orlando Magic stared adversity directly in the face the past two times out that coach Stan Van Gundy learned something quite telling about his team. The Magic might not be firing on all cylinders yet and their shooting is still more off than on, but they are a team that is finally starting to show the grit of the Orlando squad that won 52 games last season ... Orlando closed out an impressive 3-0 road trip Sunday in Charlotte, but only after having to... (Florida Today)
FAA against proposed Daily Bread site Nov 18, 2008
Farrell said he met with an FAA representative in Orlando following last month's Airport Authority board meeting where the proposal was first discussed publicly. "I wanted to make sure they knew that if it did come up, they'd know what the circumstances were," Farrell said. (Florida Today)
Edgewood worth the wait (list) Nov 18, 2008
Graduated with bachelor's degree from Denison University in Grandville, Ohio; master's and doctorate from University of Central Florida in Orlando. Previous employment: Principal at Hoover Middle; assistant principal at Rockledge High, and Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. (Florida Today)
Longtime auditor expected to get $1M Brevard job Nov 18, 2008
The county's selection committee ranked Cherry, Bekaert nd LLP, a regional corporation with an office in Orlando, as the No. 1 choice for the job out of six candidates. Berman Hopkins was the committee's second-ranked choice. (Florida Today)
Orlando Magic (5-3) at Dallas Mavericks (1-6) Nov 18, 2008
Radio: WDBO-AM 580, WPRD-AM 1440 (Spanish)Orlando -- Ht. -- Avg. (Florida Today)
Top prospect quits football for motorcycle school Nov 18, 2008
Elizondo said he will enroll at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute in Orlando, Fla. Categories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
ACC Bowl Watch Nov 18, 2008
Minnesota would jump at the chance to play in Orlando, as it helps Tim Brewster mine fertile Florida recruiting turf. The bowl selection process again requires the Champs Bowl to select an ACC team that is within one victory of the team with the best available record. (InsideCarolina.com)
Kaplan buys National Paramedic Nov 18, 2008
Earlier this month, Kaplan University said it would open a new online student support center in Orlando, employing as many as 750 people over the next four years, to keep up with growth. The Washington Post s (NYSE: WPO) third quarter revenue was up 10 percent from a year ago to $1. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Baker Development files Chapter 11 Nov 18, 2008
The company s top unsecured creditors, almost all in central or northern Florida, are: Leftwich Consulting Engineers of Orlando, with a claim of $384,375; RJ Whidden & Associates of Kissimmee, with a claim of $77,800; and Environmental Resource Solutions of Jacksonville, with $15,576. Reader Comments. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Term limits has politicians planning years in advance Nov 18, 2008
But, according to the Orlando Sentinel, Weinstein has fallen behind Rep. Chris Dorworth of Lake Mary, who has the advantage of having already served one whole year in the House because he was elected in a special election in 2007. (Florida Times-Union)
FAU Women Fall in Home Opener Nov 18, 2008
Florida Atlantic will go for its first win of the season on Saturday when they travel to Orlando to face Central Florida at 5 p.m.. . (Fausports.com)
Lowes earnings drop 24% Nov 18, 2008
Lowes earnings drop 24% - Charlotte Business Journal. for free extra services. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Feeney's out, but he leaves door open Nov 17, 2008
On Nov. 4, in a downtown Orlando hotel, Feeney gave his own concession speech ... "If he could wind back the clock to 2003 and come to Orlando instead of going to Scotland, I think he would have an excellent chance to still be in Congress," Jewett said. (Florida Today)
Live traffic: Lanes closed on U.S. 1 Nov 17, 2008
The Live Traffic Blog is updated weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. for highway information in Brevard County and around the theme park areas of Orlando. 7:30 a.m.: Maintenance work. (Florida Today)
