Thursday, November 12, 2015

Last Top Stories: Traffic: I-4 backed up for miles in Orlando after crash - Orlando Sentinel

  • Traffic: I-4 backed up for miles in Orlando after crash - Orlando Sentinel

    Commuters are blocked on Central Florida's most hated roadway this afternoon. And rush-hour traffic will only increase backups on Interstate 4.A crash on eastbound I-4 is blocking multiple lanes in downtown Orlando and westbound traffic has slowed to a crawl.The crash is at Exit 82 (State Road 408). But backups extend for miles in both directions.It involves hazardous materials and multiple vehicles, officials say.Two people were taken to the hospital.Delays are being reported in the tourist are..
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  • Gas prices in Orlando jump 14 cents in 2 days - Orlando Sentinel

    Orlando-area gas prices have risen 14 cents in two days in a spike that lagged other parts of Florida.The average price of a gallon of regular gas in Metro Orlando rose to $2.16 Thursday, up from $2.02 Tuesday.Prices in Central Florida generally had held steady since late last month. In South Florida, however, prices had risen 4 to 6 cents in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties by Monday."At their current lows, pump prices are vulnerable to modest fluctuations in the price of oil, which ..
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  • Ex-Orlando cop takes stand in own defense in excessive-force trial

    Ex-Orlando cop takes stand in own defense in excessive-force trial
    By Amanda McKenzie, ReporterLast Updated: Thursday, November 12, 2015, 5:12 PMORLANDO --A former Orlando police officer accused of using excessive force during an arrest last year took the stand Thursday in his own defense, saying he feared for his life.William Escobar has admitted to striking Refus Holloway but said he did it to get control of him as Holloway kicked his legs and resisted arrest.Escobar told jurors in his trial that he thought he might die that night in March 2014."He's very ang..
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  • Victor Oladipo's concussion creates ripple effects for the Magic

    In a span of several seconds Wednesday night, a routine play suddenly turned dangerous for Victor Oladipo.The Los Angeles Lakers' Metta World Peace caught an entry pass and maneuvered toward the baseline. Orlando Magic defenders Tobias Harris and Evan Fournier converged on World Peace, and he lost control of the basketball.Victor Oladipo attempted to collect the loose ball.Oladipo then collided with teammate Dewayne Dedmon, with Oladipo's right temple banging into Dedmon's upper right arm. Oladi..
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  • American Heart Association may not return to Orlando due to

    American Heart Association may not return to Orlando due to
    ORLANDO, Fla. —The American Heart Association wrapped up a huge convention this week at theOrange CountyConvention Center, bringing big bucks to the tourist area.Channel 9 anchor Jamie Holmes found out the group may not return because of Orlando's smoking policies.About 20,000 surgeons and doctors from across the country poured into Orlando, pumping millions into the local economy."Beginning July 1, 2017, they will not meet in locations that don't have a smoke-free workplace," said Fred Shea of ..
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  • Accused Baldwin Park flasher in custody

    Accused Baldwin Park flasher in custody
    ORLANDO POLICE ARRESTED A SUSPECT FOR A SEPARATE INVESTIGATION. MATT AUSTIN IS HERE WITH THE BREAKING NEW DETAILS. HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. EXACTLY A WEEK SINCE THE VICTIM REPORTED A SEX OFFENDER EXPOSED HIMSELF TO HER, POLICE CAUGHT THE GUY THEY'RE LOOKING FOR. SHE WAS WALKING HER DOG WHEN SHE NOTICED THIS GUY AT THE BUSY INTERSECTION AT THE CVS NEAR NEW BROAD STREET. THE VICTIM TOLD INVESTIGATORS SHE WAS ABLE TO IDENTIFY HIM AS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER AND NOWADAYS LATER, INVESTIGATORS S..
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  • Code Enforcement to fine troubled Orlando complex $500 a day

    Code Enforcement to fine troubled Orlando complex $500 a day
    ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —The managers for the troubled Windsor Cove apartment complex are facing fines of around $7,500 per day after a code enforcement sweep found about 15 violations.Code enforcement officials said they found a lot of additional problems after 9 Investigates first exposed the poor conditions residents were forced to live in.Some of those issues include things like new air conditioners put in without permits, problems with window screens but most of the issues were inside the apart..
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  • The Republican presidential wannabes are coming to Orlando tomorrow | Blogs | Orlando Weekly

    The Republican presidential wannabes are coming to Orlando tomorrow | Blogs | Orlando Weekly
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  • Navy deserter captured in Orlando on Veterans Day, police say | www

    Navy deserter captured in Orlando on Veterans Day, police say | www
    According to Navy records, Brandon Gray disappeared after serving for five months on the USS Gonzalez. In May, he was listed as a deserter. Police said Gray ...
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  • Orange County Convention Center to test shuttle-bus system

    The Orange County Convention Center will offer a test run for a proposed campus minibus system during two conventions in March.The convention center, which offers 2 million square feet of meeting and convention space on International Drive, has long sought a way to better transport visitors.The shuttle routes will connect visitors to the West and North/South concourses and to I-Drive destinations nearby, said Carla Bell Johnson, the convention center's director of strategic planning and developm..
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