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David Allen Akers: His heart and soul were with law enforcement, even after being shot
When David Allen Akers of Winter Garden was shot in the face in 1973 during a training ride, the experience only reinforced his determination to become a deputy. "It only made him want to be a protector of innocent people even more," said Akers' mother,...
Tags: Chemotherapy, Crime, Law and Justice, Shootings, Winter Garden, Florida Highway Patrol
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Winter Park will help provide meals for seniors
The city of Winter Park said Wednesday it is filling the void left by Seniors First, which is closing its congregate meal site in the city because of federal funding cuts. The Winter Park Community Center in Hannibal Square is one of five sites that are...
Tags: Winter Park, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Eatonville, Orlo Vista, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Health/wellness events
Upcoming Healthy Choices With Diabetes: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 11, June 8. Group diabetes management class for people who have diabetes and their caregivers. 503 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs. To register call 321-207-0851. Hearing Screening: 10:...Tags: Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Depression, HIV, Palm Springs (Palm Beach, Florida), Winter Garden
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Traffic: Rough ride on wet roads
It's been a rough morning on the roads because of rain and wrecks. Westbound S.R. 408 is still experiencing delays near Orange Avenue due to a disabled vehicle blocking the left lane. Traffic is slow from Anderson Avenue to the exit ramp for Interstate...
Tags: DeBary, Motorvehicle Accidents, State Road 408, Interstate 4, Florida's Turnpike
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Traffic: Delays emerging on I-4; S.R. 408 west
Delays were reported on Central Florida's roadways. Westbound on Interstate 4, drivers will see brake lights from State Road 436 to State Road 423. Routine delays were also reported from Anderson Avenu to State Road 408; also from Conroy Road to Florida'...Tags: Orange Blossom Trail, State Road 408, Lake Mary, Interstate 4, Florida's Turnpike
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Reward upped to $10k for info in fatal Chinese carryout robbery in Pine Hills
The family of a 53-year-old Chinese waitress who was shot to death by a masked robber has raised the reward for information leading to the arrest of her killer to $10,000. Ying Jie "Anna" Sun was shot in the face Sept. 26 during a robbery at the China...
Tags: Theft, Orange County Sheriff's Office, Shootings, China
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Elementary schools with longer days show signs of improvement in reading, data shows
The 100 worst-performing elementary school in Florida (based on state reading test scores) extended their school days by an hour this year. The hope was that more reading instruction would help struggling students improve -- and preliminary data...Tags: Schools, Orange County (Florida), Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, Elementary Schools, Charter Schools
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Parents who don't lock up guns deserve to face charges
No matter how you feel about gun control, I think we all can agree that a 4-year-old boy should not be able to grab a loaded firearm at home and accidentally shoot himself in the face. And I think we can all see eye-to-eye when I say that a 12-year-...
Tags: Weaponry, Gun Control, Punishment, Firearms, Prosecution
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Health centers to open at Evans High, Cheney Elementary
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Evans Community School in Pine Hills will get a health center, thanks to a $500,000 grant that will allow the Children's Home Society to set it up. Based at Evans High School, the Evans Community School is set to provide “wraparound”... -
Board plans to renew two UCP charter campuses in Orange
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelTwo charter schools that are part of the UCP franchise in Orange County are expected to be renewed by the district school board Tuesday night — a move that sets the stage for 15-year contracts with both locations. UCP is considered one of the... -
Minorities often face pressure to fit in
Every Sunday morning, the Rev. Paula White stands in front of her congregation at New Destiny Christian Center in Apopka and looks out on thousands of brown faces. "When people say things like, 'She is a white girl that preaches black' is when I...
Tags: University of Washington, Social Sciences, Eatonville, NAACP, Human Interest
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Watson's story shows difficulties of elite junior tennis
About 15 miles west from here, Tom Shaw is whipping the latest batch of college football standouts into shape as they prepare to enter the first phase of their NFL dream. Here at the Orange Tree Country Club in Dr. Phillips, 17-year-old Stephen Watson...
Tags: Tennis, Tom Shaw, Orlo Vista, John Newcombe, U.S. Open (tennis)
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