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After landing the biggest turkey ever, JD Alexander still sweats the small stuff
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelTALLAHASSEE — It has been a good year for termed-out Senate Budget Chairman J.D. Alexander. The Polk County lawmaker's long-anticipated Heartland Parkway is a step closer to being funded in the Department of Transportation's construction work-plan.... -
Legislators work out plan to let USF campus become independent university
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelFlorida House and Senate leaders today reached a deal to make it easier — financially easier, at least — for a campus of the University of South Florida to transition into an independent university. The plan calls for USF Polytechnic,... -
Central Florida Hoops (Girls) Senior Showcase Info
Central Florida Varsity the Blog - Orlando SentinelWhat: Central Florida Hoops Senior Showcase Where: Lake Brantley High School; 991 Sand Lake Road, Altamonte Springs 32714 When: Friday, March 9 Lake County vs. Volusia County, 5:30 Orange County vs. Polk County, 7 Orange County vs. Seminole County, 8:30... -
Quiñones vs. Grayson in new Hispanic-minority CD
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelBy David Breen, Staff Writer Osceola County Commission Chairman John Quiñones says he's running for Congress in the newly created Hispanic-minority congressional district that the Legislature created this year. Quiñones, a Republican, will run in District... -
One day on the trail, Quinones shies from national issues
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelNewly-announced 9th Congressional District GOP candidate John Quinones of Kissimmee apparently is steering clear of national issues at the start of his campaign. Quinones, who formally announced his candidacy Tuesday, was approached by Roll Call, the... -
Report: Gov. Scott undecided about allowing USF Polytechnic to become independent university
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelGov. Rick Scott still has not decided whether he will sign a bill that would allow a satellite campus of University of South Florida, located in Tampa, to become an independent university. An article in today's Tampa Bay Times features an interview... -
9th CD candidate Melendez reports raising $50K in 1Q 2012
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelCorrection: An earlier version of this item listed Karen Diebel as a candidate. She dropped out months ago. The campaign of 9th Congressional District Republican candidate Julius Melendez reported it has raised $50,000 so far this year. Melendez is in a... -
Scott has April 21 deadline to sign new state budget
Central Florida Political Pulse - Orlando SentinelThe News Service of Florida Gov. Rick Scott faces an April 21 deadline to sign the proposed $70 billion budget for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year and issue vetoes. Legislative leaders sent the budget to Scott on Friday, along with a series of other... -
Gov. Scott says he’s still unsure about higher-tuition bill and USF Polytechnic split
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelGov. Rick Scott met this morning with the Orlando Sentinel's editorial board and answered a wide assortment of questions about legislative measures, state funding, economic development and public education. Two questions he did not have answers for,... -
Gunman Shoots Two Pastors at Fla. Church After Killing Wife
Associated PressDerrick Foster was kneeling in prayer when the gunman burst through the front door of Greater Faith Christian Center Church. He heard shooting, then screams. A former parishioner is accused of critically wounding the church's pastor as associate pastor...Tags: Christianity, Radio Industry, Grady Judd, Tampa, Murder
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Legoland Florida: Orlando area's newest theme park opens
WINTER HAVEN — Legoland Florida officially opened Saturday, giving new life to the site that once was historic Cypress Gardens.
Parkgoers streamed onto the grounds, creating an early morning bottleneck at the turnstiles and a long ticket line for...Tags: International Drive, Orlando, LEGO Group, Tourism and Leisure, International Travel
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Attractions this weekend: Fireworks, Furs, freedom, patriotic songs, Trey Songz
Sentinel Staff WriterPresenting one-stop shopping for holiday weekend activities at Central Florida attractions. Get comfy, the list is as long as the weekend. + Velvet Sessions at Hard Rock Hotel, Thursday, June 30. This month's music guest: Psychedelic Furs. More...Tags: International Drive, Human Interest, Jack Kerouac, Busch Gardens Orlando, Travel
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