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Builders developing in outlying areas
Lennar Homes paid about $14 million for more than 260 lots in the Providence development, in partnership with ABD Development. The gated community, which has about 700 homes, was developed in 2005 in Polk County about 25 miles southwest of Orlando....
Tags: Apopka, Winter Springs, Orange County (Florida), Seminole County, Windermere
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Scrap-metal thefts continue as Central Florida construction market improves
A massive security plate lying in pieces on Val Chu's desk testifies to how bold and expert Central Florida's scrap-metal thieves can be. Until last week, it was one of two plates that covered fist-sized padlocks protecting at least $30,000 worth of...
Tags: Criminals, Land Price, Interstate 4, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Crime, Law and Justice
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Man accused of conning women out of $1M
Scott Campbell touted himself as a veteran music executive who worked with successful artists such as Whitney Houston, Ludacris and Pink. He claimed to have big plans for an Internet-based business similar to "American Idol" that would make him and...Tags: Entertainment, Punishment, Kissimmee, Seminole County, U.S. Army
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Fl's EOC scores show middle schoolers shine
As we noted last week, the highest passing rates on the state's new end-of-course exams were posted by middle school students. Of course, that didn't really surprise as it's the strongest students who take high school classes before high school. At most...
Tags: Orange County (Florida), Biology, Schools, Middle Schools, Seminole County
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Sex predator who fled Kissimmee caught in Texas
KISSIMMEE — A sexual predator who removed his GPS monitoring unit and fled from Kissimmee last week was caught in Texas on Saturday. Deputes in Carson County near Amarillo apprehended Elihu Lloyd, 43, and he will be held there until he is...
Tags: Punishment, Osceola County Sheriff's Office, Kissimmee, Sex Crimes, Police Arrests
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Osceola grow-house investigation seizes more than 200 pot plants
KISSIMMEE – The smell of marijuana Friday led to another grow house bust in Poinciana, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The smell came from 600 Regency Way, where Misael Delgado-Sanchez opened the door after deputies knocked,...
Tags: Cuba, Poinciana, Hialeah, Rentals, Drug Trafficking
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Osceola clerk adds predecessor to list of 'high-profile' accused criminals
KISSIMMEE – On the home page of Osceola County Clerk of Court Armando Ramirez's redesigned website, a tab titled "High Profile Cases" led to a gallery of accused criminals — and former Clerk Malcom Thompson. Thompson's the only one...Tags: Criminals, Elections, Primaries, Politics, Justice System
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Traffic: I-4 remains slow in Orange County
Rush-hour traffic is tapering off. Remaining slow spots include: •I-4 westbound from Sand Lake Road to State Road 535. •World Center Drive at I-4, where a fatal crash happened about 3:20 p.m.Tags: Interstate 4, Poinciana, Golden Beach, Lake County (Florida)
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When newcomers embrace Florida's quirks, they become natives
If you came here from somewhere else, you're nothing special. In Metro Orlando, fewer than a third of us are native Floridians. In Osceola County, it's less than a fourth. The U-Hauls, moving vans and overloaded pickups with out-of-state plates arrive...
Tags: Gatorland, Orange County Regional History Center, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Orlando
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Local students win Horatio Alger scholarship for overcoming adversity
Sentinel School ZoneFour local students have won Horatio Alger Florida Scholarships to college for overcoming adversity in their lives. The award comes with a $5,000 prize as well as access to financial aid and scholarship counseling, college readiness help, 24/7 support...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Financial Aid, Education
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After auctions, old school buses get a second life
FOR SALE: Reliable wheels for daily commuting. High miles, well maintained, head-turning color. Seats 65. If you're bored with sedans and SUVs, the Osceola County school district will be glad to make you a deal Saturday on a sturdy, if not all that...
Tags: Vehicles, Religion and Belief, Kissimmee, Auction Service, Services and Shopping
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Farm worker killed in freak bus crash in Osceola
A farm worker was killed in a freak vehicle accident off State Road 60 in Osceola County Saturday afternoon. Tomasa Ramirez, 40, was a passenger on an old school bus that was unregistered and used to transport farm workers on private property at about...
Tags: Lake Wales, Career and Workplace, Labor Legislation, Florida Highway Patrol
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