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April 23, 2013: Afternoon News in 90

By Wade Millward on April 23rd, 2013 | Last updated: April 23, 2013 at 4:55 pm

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.

News in 90 | Tagged Atrium at Gainesville, Boston Marathon bombing, Canada, Iran, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day | Leave a comment

In the News: U.S. selling arms, streetcar study approved, alimony overhaul, towing rate increases, sentencing in veteran murder

By Grier Ferguson on April 19th, 2013 | Last updated: April 19, 2013 at 11:02 am

U.S. Selling Arms to Israel, Saudi Arabia and Emirates – To help regional allies against possible aggression from Iran, the U.S. Defense Department is almost ready to finalize a $10 billion arms deal with Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United [...]

In the News | Tagged alimony, Florida House, Gainesville City Commissioner, Governor Rick Scott, Iran, Maranda Martin, Paul Quandt, Saudi Arabia, streetcar, Tindale-Oliver & Associates Inc., trespass towing, U.S. Defense Department, United Arab Emirates | Leave a comment

April Fools’ Day around the world

By Michelle Plitnikas on April 1st, 2013 | Last updated: April 1, 2013 at 4:14 pm

Take a break from buttering the floor and ding-dong-ditching and read this list of how April Fools’ Day is celebrated in other countries. From France to Portugal; from Iran to Poland, it seems there is a day devoted to pulling pranks in most countries.

Arts and Entertainment | Tagged April Fools' Day, France, Hunt the Gowk Day, Iran, Lent, Persian New Year, Poisson d'Avril, Poland, Portugal, Pryma Aprylis, Scotland, Sidzah Bedar | Leave a comment

Mar.18,2013: Morning News in 90

By Faithful Okoye on March 18th, 2013 | Last updated: March 18, 2013 at 11:51 am

SR 121 and U.S. 441 smoke advisory continues; UCF death investigated, dorm evacuated; Cabins ablaze in Pigeon Forge fire; Iran’s nuclears expected to top Obama’s priority list in Isreal.

News in 90 | Tagged assault weapon, bomb, fires, Iran, israel, nuclear bomb, Obama, Pigeon Forge, State Road 121, suicide, Tennessee, U.S. 441, UCF | Leave a comment

Feb. 22, 2013: Afternoon News In 90

By Bridget Grogan on February 22nd, 2013 | Last updated: February 22, 2013 at 2:55 pm

The rumor that Haleigh Cummings’ remains have been found has been discredited by the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The criminal investigation is still ongoing. The judge ruled that Oscar Pistorius is not a flight risk, and he has been released [...]

News in 90 | Tagged 85th Academy Awards, Great Lakes, Haleigh Cummings, Iran, Oscar Pistorius, Putnam Coutny Sheriff's Office, Seth McFarlane, U.N. | Leave a comment

In the News: University Corners, Health care exchange, Wasserman Schultz chosen again, Gay therapy ban, Cyber security, Iran drone capture

By Cassandra Vangellow on December 4th, 2012 | Last updated: December 4, 2012 at 10:54 am

University Corners project back before the city – Construction of University Corners, a project first discussed in 2003, could start this summer. Swerdlow Group, a South Florida developer, plans to build a mix of retail space and residences along the [...]

In the News | Tagged Affordable Care Act, Affordable Health Care Act, California gay minors, CrowdStrike, cyber security, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Democratic National Committee, Florida News, Gainesville news, Iran, Swerdlow Group, U.S. drone, University Corners | Leave a comment

Gas prices continue to fall in southeast

By Kelly Price on October 1st, 2012 | Last updated: October 1, 2012 at 11:58 am

For the second consecutive week, gas prices have fallen in Florida and may continue to decrease, according to AAA spokeswoman Jessica Brady. Brady said pessimistic news about the global economy, including lagging demand in the U.S. and manufacturing growth continuing [...]

Business, Florida | Tagged Florida News, gas, gas prices, Iran, israel, United States | Leave a comment

In the News: Florida consumer confidence, Florida education commissioner search, Horner keeps chamber of commerce position, Nuclear Iran

By Cassandra Vangellow on September 25th, 2012 | Last updated: September 26, 2012 at 9:44 am

Florida consumer confidence hits five-year high – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com – Consumer confidence in Florida is the highest it has been since October 2007. Increases were seen in all five components used to evaluate the economic sentiments of Floridians, according [...]

In the News | Tagged Florida Board of Education, Florida Education Commissioner, Florida News, Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner, Florida State Rep. Mike Horner, Iran, Iran-nuclear power, Kissimmee/Osceola Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters of Florida, National News, President Obama, U.N. General Assembly | Leave a comment

Education under fire for some religious groups in Iran

By Front Page Edition on April 4th, 2012 | Last updated: October 11, 2012 at 1:18 pm

By Sanika Dange – WUFT-FM With all the public has been hearing about the violence in the Middle East, sometimes the smaller issues can go unnoticed. Amnesty International is hosting an event tonight in the Rion Ballroom at the J. Wayne [...]