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Traffic: I-4 slow eastbound in Orange, Seminole
There are a few snags on Central Florida roadways this rush hour. Trouble spots include: •Semoran Boulevard and Curry Ford Road in Orlando. •Southbound Dean Road north of University Boulevard in Orange County. •Interstate 4 eastbound...
Tags: Volusia County, Goldenrod, Traffic, State Road 408, Pine Hills
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Scrap-metal thefts continue as Central Florida construction market improves
A massive security plate lying in pieces on Val Chu's desk testifies to how bold and expert Central Florida's scrap-metal thieves can be. Until last week, it was one of two plates that covered fist-sized padlocks protecting at least $30,000 worth of...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Theft, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Land Price, House Building
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Builders developing in outlying areas
Lennar Homes paid about $14 million for more than 260 lots in the Providence development, in partnership with ABD Development. The gated community, which has about 700 homes, was developed in 2005 in Polk County about 25 miles southwest of Orlando....
Tags: Apopka, Windermere, Narcoossee, Realty, Winter Garden
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Osceola grow-house investigation seizes more than 200 pot plants
KISSIMMEE – The smell of marijuana Friday led to another grow house bust in Poinciana, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The smell came from 600 Regency Way, where Misael Delgado-Sanchez opened the door after deputies knocked,...
Tags: Drug Trafficking, Cuba, Rentals, Polk County, Poinciana
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Man accused of conning women out of $1M
Scott Campbell touted himself as a veteran music executive who worked with successful artists such as Whitney Houston, Ludacris and Pink. He claimed to have big plans for an Internet-based business similar to "American Idol" that would make him and...
Tags: Campbell (Osceola, Florida), Seminole County, Punishment, Finance, Entertainment
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Fl's EOC scores show middle schoolers shine
As we noted last week, the highest passing rates on the state's new end-of-course exams were posted by middle school students. Of course, that didn't really surprise as it's the strongest students who take high school classes before high school. At most...
Tags: Students, Education, Teaching and Learning, Seminole County, Middle Schools
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Farm worker killed in freak bus crash in Osceola
A farm worker was killed in a freak vehicle accident off State Road 60 in Osceola County Saturday afternoon. Tomasa Ramirez, 40, was a passenger on an old school bus that was unregistered and used to transport farm workers on private property at about...
Tags: Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Florida Highway Patrol
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Celebration hires long-time Ocoee assistant as new head football coach
Orlando SentinelCelebration hired Evans graduate Dennis Thomas to be the new head football coach on Friday. "I fell in love with everything there," said Thomas. "I’m happy to get my first job and I’m eager to get going." Thomas, 32, has been an...Tags: High School Sports, St. Cloud, Ocoee
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Osceola clerk adds predecessor to list of 'high-profile' accused criminals
KISSIMMEE – On the home page of Osceola County Clerk of Court Armando Ramirez's redesigned website, a tab titled "High Profile Cases" led to a gallery of accused criminals — and former Clerk Malcom Thompson. Thompson's the only one...
Tags: Primaries, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System, Politics, Judges
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Sex predator who fled Kissimmee caught in Texas
KISSIMMEE — A sexual predator who removed his GPS monitoring unit and fled from Kissimmee last week was caught in Texas on Saturday. Deputes in Carson County near Amarillo apprehended Elihu Lloyd, 43, and he will be held there until he is...
Tags: Punishment, Sex Crimes, Kissimmee, Police Arrests, Osceola County Sheriff's Office
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Local students win Horatio Alger scholarship for overcoming adversity
Sentinel School ZoneFour local students have won Horatio Alger Florida Scholarships to college for overcoming adversity in their lives. The award comes with a $5,000 prize as well as access to financial aid and scholarship counseling, college readiness help, 24/7 support...Tags: Education, Financial Aid, Awards and Prizes
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After auctions, old school buses get a second life
FOR SALE: Reliable wheels for daily commuting. High miles, well maintained, head-turning color. Seats 65. If you're bored with sedans and SUVs, the Osceola County school district will be glad to make you a deal Saturday on a sturdy, if not all that...
Tags: Auction Service, Separation of Church and State, Services and Shopping, Religion and Belief, Vehicles
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