11 Arrested, Accused of Heroin Trafficking in Orlando
Eleven people have been arrested after an investigation of an operation that law enforcement officials say sold heroin from restaurant parking lots near Orlando's International Drive tourist district. Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings announced the arrests Thursday. The Orlando Sentinel ( http://bit.ly/1LhRxCW ) reports that officials say the network known as "La Compania" — or "The Company" — sold about 2.2 pounds of heroin each week. A criminal complaint says the group sold as many..>> view originalCrash causes 30-foot geyser on I-Drive in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. - A woman drove into a water main valve early Friday in the tourist district of Orlando, sending a 30-foot geyser into the air for up to an hour before officials could turn it off, the Florida Highway Patrol said.[TRAFFIC: Check conditions for your commute]The FHP said Sarah Katherine Benzikie, 29, of Orlando, was cited in the crash, which happened around 3:35 a.m. on International Drive near Westwood Boulevard, not far from the DoubleTree hotel and SeaWorld.Troopers said Benziki..>> view originalVIDEO: Curry Magical In Win Over Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Stephen Curry’s smile gave way to laughter. The reigning MVP received an inbounds pass following a free throw, took a couple of dribbles past midcourt before launching a 44-foot shot that banked in at the buzzer. The crowd rose to its feet, Curry lifted his arms and struck a pose before chuckling his way to the Golden State bench. “I was laughing, sure. That really isn’t supposed to happen,” Curry said Thursday night after making 10 3-pointers and scoring 51 points in a 130..>> view originalOrlando woman gets 10 years for DUI crash that killed UCF student
Witnesses found Jessica McQueen lying in the grass outside the open driver's door.She was injured but conscious and talking, telling first responders that she was asleep in the backseat when the 2004 Jeep Liberty rolled and flipped through the median. She wasn't driving, she insisted.But the only other occupant emergency crews could find was 22-year-old Shaun Pleima sitting unconscious and critically injured, still belted into the front-passenger seat. He was flown to Holmes Regional Medical ..>> view original9 Investigates: Orlando firefighters exposed to asbestos at worksite
9 Investigates: Orlando firefighters exposed to asbestos at worksite Updated: Feb 25, 2016 - 6:32 PM ORLANDO, Fla. — 9 Investigates was first to discover that Orlando firefighters were sent to train in an apartment building filled with asbestos without knowing it. Orange County Environmental Protection officials launched an investigation and inspectors found the ceilings, floor tiles and duct work all had asbestos in..>> view originalThis Brand New King Kong Ride at Universal Orlando Looks Totally ...
King Kong has long been a staple of Universal Studios theme parks. From Kongfrontation to his appearances on the Studio Tour tram ride, the Eighth Wonder of the World has always terrorized park attendees. But now, things are getting much, much bigger. This summer, Universal Studios Orlando will open a massive, King Kong-themed ride called called Skull Island: Reign of Kong and some new materials from it have been revealed. You see one new piece of concept art for the ride above, but here are ..>> view originalSpaceX barge landing proves elusive - Orlando News Now
Orlando My Way: Top 5 events for this weekend
Orlando My Way Reporter Jon Busdeker lists his Top 5 Things to Do for the weekend of Feb. 26. Central Florida FairThe 104th Central Florida Fair opens this weekend. That means lots of fried food, rides and fun. This year’s fair will run three weeks through March 13. And it’s not just rides and food, there’s also crafts and agricultural shows.When: Open weekdays at 4 p.m.; Saturdays at 10 a.m; Sunday at 11 a.m.Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial DriveTickets: $10 Downtown Fo..>> view originalFirst look inside Orlando airport's new dining pavilion
Visitors coming in and out of the Orlando International Airport now have new dining options, while the City Beautiful also now has 200 new jobs.>> view originalOrlando Magic at New York Knicks game preview
TV: FOX Sports Florida Time: Pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m. Kristaps Porzingis thinks the New York Knicks are building toward a championship even as they spiral out of playoff contention. The Knicks will try to win for the third time in 16 games Friday night against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Porzingis has been a major bright spot for New York (24-35) after the organization was heavily criticized for taking the 20-year-old forward fourth overall last summer. His averag..>> view original
Friday, February 26, 2016
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