Tag Archives: Orlando

Wheelchair basketball players battle for dominance on the court

By on May 7th, 2013 | Last updated: May 7, 2013 at 12:50 pm

Orlando Magic Wheels, a wheelchair basketball team from Orlando, gives people with disabilities the opportunity to shoot some hoops and battle for on-court supremacy. The next National Wheelchair Basketball Associate season starts in September.

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March 25, 2013: Afternoon News in 90

By on March 25th, 2013 | Last updated: April 4, 2013 at 2:44 pm

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

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Two Casey Anthony convictions overturned by court

By on January 25th, 2013 | Last updated: January 25, 2013 at 12:46 pm

The 5th District Court of Appeals overturned two of Casey Anthony’s convictions. The court agreed with Anthony’s attorneys that the two charges constituted double jeopardy.

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In the News: Colombia-bound Scott, Pope joins Twitter, NYC homeless man hides boots, SeaWorld dolphin bites Georgia girl

By on December 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: December 3, 2012 at 10:38 am

Gov. Rick Scott headed to Colombia with huge delegation to promote Florida business – Gov. Rick Scott heads to Colombia today to drum up business with Florida’s second-largest trading partner, his seventh overseas trip since taking office. The Tampa Bay [...]

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In the News: Prison job privatization, Florida gambling, Orlando upgrades, West concedes, Clinton traveling to Middle East, HIV testing

By on November 20th, 2012 | Last updated: November 20, 2012 at 10:00 am

Fla. judge skeptical about prison privatization – Circuit Judge John Cooper expressed concern about the state plan to privatize about 3,000 jobs in state prisons. State legislators approved the plan in 2011 as part of the overall state budget. The [...]

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Gainesville community to rally in support of central Florida teen

By and on March 21st, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:56 pm

The case of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year old who was shot and killed outside of Orlando, is gathering national attention.  As  Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Tom Krynski reports, religious leaders are organizing in Gainesville as well.  

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