New stats show Orlando grew faster than 30 biggest metros
Orlando is the fastest-growing of the country’s 30 largest regions, according to new population estimates released this morning by the U.S. Census Bureau.The Orlando metro population is now listed at 2,387,138, according to the Census Bureau. The region added more than 60,000 net new residents in the 12-month period ending July 1, a growth rate of 2.6 percent. The Orlando Economic Development Commission noted that Orlando’s population growth –for the past six years—amounts to increase of 138 pe..>> view original2 days and 4 planes later, Orlando flight arrives in GR
(AP Photo/David Becker,File) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A direct flight from Orlando to Grand Rapids was supposed to take about three hours, but instead it took two days and four different aircraft. Passengers on Allegiant Air Flight 682 were scheduled to take off from Orlando Sanford International Airport at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday and land at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids around 6:30 p.m., but the flight was delayed after multiple different mechanical pro..>> view originalElizabeth Smart gives talk at First Baptist Church of Orlando ...
Officials: Umatilla High student drank vodka, smoked marijuana ...
A 16-year-old girl found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool in rural Lake County had spent the day while on spring break drinking vodka and smoking marijuana with a friend who had passed out, authorities said Thursday.When Cindy Gall arrived at her family's home after work about 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, she found her 15-year-old daughter Madison in her bedroom sleeping. Gall went to look for Autumn Thompson, a friend of Madison's who had spent the night, and found her body at the bottom of the f..>> view originalLeon County Circuit Judge allows FAMU SGA revote in Orlando only
Circuit Judge John Cooper to hear testimony in FAMU SGA appealBuy PhotoFile photo of FAMU campus from Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.(Photo: Joe Rondone/Democrat)Buy PhotoUpdate 4:27 p.m.:A temporary injunction granted late Wednesday afternoon by Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper will halt a full-scale re-election to determine Florida A&M University’s next SGA president and vice president.Cooper ruled in favor of a petition for an injunction filed by Justin Bruno to granted a temporary injunction.T..>> view originalWoman attacked, punched in face while taking shortcut near ...
Updated: Mar 24, 2016 - 4:53 AM ORLANDO, Fla. — A woman was attacked near downtown Orlando while she was walking home, police said. Officers are searching for a man who they said attacked the woman while she was walking in an alleyway on Orange Avenue and East Michigan Street Monday evening. The woman said she frequently walks down the alleyway and was wearing earbuds when she was punched in the face. “I wasn't carrying a purse, so his intentions were not to rob me. I didn't ha..>> view originalOrlando's Terri Binion releases first new album in 14 years
After her world came crashing down when she lost the person she loved the most, Terri Binion looked to find a way to rebuild her life through her music. "I'm doing this because it's an emotional experience for me," said the Orlando resident. "What I'm trying to do is find out if my experiences are going to resonate with other people." The result is "The Day After the Night Before," Binion's third album and the first in 14 years. Released this month, the music is partly inspired by the 2011 deat..>> view originalSkull Island: Reign of Kong creature footage revealed by Universal ...
Skull Island: Reign of Kong creature footage revealed by Universal Orlando Resort in Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Are you scared of things that go bump in the night? How about during an expedition where King Kong is lurking about as well? Universal Orlando Resort has released another preview video for the upcoming Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction that will open at Islands of Adventure this summer, and this time around it features some of the more menacing creatures you’ll enc..>> view originalOrlando International Airport expecting record number of ...
Updated: Mar 24, 2016 - 12:44 PM ORLANDO, Fla. — On March 19, Orlando International Airport had a record 159,000 passengers walk through its doors. Thanks to spring break travelers, this Saturday airport officials are expecting even more. “We are anticipating more than 160,000 passengers in the terminal on Saturday,” Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Executive Director Phil Brown said. “That record number, combined with enhanced security measures, illustrates the need for pass..>> view original3 Tobias Harris: 'I'm Not Mad at Orlando for the Trade'
Pistons forward Tobias Harris faced his old team for the first time since he was dealt to Detroit, and helped deal the visiting Orlando Magic a 118-112 loss Wednesday night. Harris says there are no hard feelings; in fact, the 23-year-old says he’s thrilled with his new situation. Elfrid Payton recorded his third career triple-double for the Magic, but it wasn’t enough. VIDEO Per the Orlando Sentinel: “I’m not mad at Orlando for the trade,” Harris said Tuesday. “Actually, if I was to sit here a..>> view original
Thursday, March 24, 2016
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