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3 dead, including baby, in Florida Turnpike crash in Lake County

A southbound Mercedes SUV driven by James Dameron, of Orlando, struck the rear of a southbound Nissan Maxima "for reasons that remain under investigation," Montes said. Both vehicles turned on their sides and caught fire, Montes said. The infant girl ... >> view original

Construction booming at Orlando International Airport

Eight cranes dot the southern horizon of Orlando International Airport, which is in the early stages of a $1.1 billion expansion that sets the stage for another $1.8 billion worth of work. Construction crews and heavy-equipment operators are busy ... >> view original

Petting zoo owner not worried about evasive king cobra on the loose

Doris Buchanan, at Legend Acres Farm and petting zoo on North Apopka Vineland Road, said she is not very worried about an escaped king cobra. Doris Buchanan, at Legend Acres Farm and petting zoo on North Apopka Vineland Road, said she is not very ... >> view original

Orlando man shot and killed on Central Boulevard

An Orlando man is dead after a shooting on W. Central Boulevard in Orlando Saturday night one block from the Citrus Bowl. lRelated Live map: Active Orlando Police Department calls · Crime · Live map: Active Orlando Police Department calls. See all related. >> view original

CAC-Florida steadily growing in Orlando area

The cheerful rhythm of salsa music burst through every time the glass doors swung open at the wellness center in a shopping center on Semoran Boulevard. Inside, a handful of elderly men and women followed the beats of the music and the movements of ... >> view original

Orlando City knows patience key to one day matching elite New England roster

New England Revolution defender Jose Goncalves (23) and Orlando City midfielder/forward Pedro Ribeiro compete for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Revolution defeated ... >> view original

Las Vegas taxes on tourism while rival Orlando invests

Unlike other major entertainment destinations, such as our prime competitor, Orlando, Fla., Southern Nevada does not retain a “carve-out” — a portion of the revenues generated by these location-specific events — to reinvest in tourist infrastructure ... >> view original

Orlando: No. 1 in tourism and dead last in wages

Just last year, Orlando hotels were so desperate for hotel housekeepers — who made around $19,000 — they offered signing bonuses to get them to take the low-wage jobs. That's right, Orlando actually had to recruit more working poor. This is an issue ... >> view original

Deputies: Man shot and killed outside Orlando home

The man who was found shot and wounded on the ground outside of an Orlando residence on Sunday has died, deputies say. The man, whose name will not been released pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead after he was taken to ... >> view original

Orlando Bloom at the Deauville American Film Festival 2015

Orlando Bloom took home a special honor at the 41st Deauville American Film Festival in France on Sunday. The festival dedicated a beach closet to him for his work in the movie Zulu. "Star of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, as well as the ... >> view original