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Orlando Woman Charged With Drowning Baby In Toilet

Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2009 7:17:58 AM

An Orlando woman is charged with drowning her newborn baby in a toilet. Sanchia Rae Xavier-Valez is being held on first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse charges in connection with the baby girl's death, which happened on Nov.

Mother charged after baby drowns at birth

Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:00:24 AM

A 29-year-old Orlando woman faces a charge of first degree murder for the drowning of her newborn.

Man Tried Entering Through Doggy Door, Police Say

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 10:35:04 PM

Published: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8:21 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, December 11, 2009 at 8:23 a.m. ORLANDO A 23-year-old man has been arrested for trying to enter a Central Florida home through a doggy door.

Mom sobs at account of Fla. girl's death

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 6:16:44 PM

Madoff popular among jail mates A A Dec. 11: One years after admitting to his huge Ponzi scheme, Bernie Madoff is in prison where he is viewed as a 'godfather' to fellow jail mates, while his victims continue attempts to recoup their massive losses.

UCF Eyes Future Biomedical Incubator, New Osceola County Facility over Next 12 Months

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 2:09:51 PM

ORLANDO - One of the nation's most promising economic development initiatives is expanding at the University of Central Florida. The UCF Business Incubation Program, which recently opened a new incubator facility in downtown Sanford, will open its seventh incubator facility at Stevens Plantation in St. Cloud early next year when construction of the 14,000 square foot facility is completed.

Drinking and Driving - The last call is your call

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 11:07:55 AM

According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving , there were 11,773 alcohol-impaired traffic deaths in 2008 across the United States with 890 of those in Florida.

Woman Killed By Orange County Sheriff's Van

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 7:12:58 AM

A 44-year-old woman was struck and killed by an unmarked Orange County sheriff's van, the second accident on Wednesday that involved a sheriff's vehicle and a pedestrian.

Police: Fla. Workers Feared Accused Office Shooter

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 3:07:51 AM

Share + Dec 10, 2009 4:52 pm US/Eastern MIKE SCHNEIDER, Associated Press Writer ORLANDO, Fla.

No Jackpot Winner

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:02:39 PM

Published: Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 4:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 12:26 a.m. ORLANDO, Fla.

Girl Licks Pole in 10 Degree Weather; Gets Tongue Stuck

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 6:42:07 PM

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Orange County teacher arrested again, accused of aggravated stalking

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 2:18:16 PM

Just five days after his controversial release from the Orange County Jail, the schoolteacher wearing an ankle monitor and confined to his home is back behind bars.

SunRail may get development rolling, too

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:01:56 AM

SunRail is expected to do more than transport commuters along the first phase's 31 miles of track that thread 12 stations.

New $17M fire station complex opens - Orlando Business Journal

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 10:00:32 AM

The city of Orlando on Dec. 2 held a grand opening of the new Orlando Fire Department headquarters and Fire Station No.

Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurants in Orlando, Florida

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 8:11:49 AM

Whether you are traveling in Orlando or live in the Central Florida area there are plenty of Japanese and Sushi restaurants to choose from when dining out.

Girl, 6, Hit By Officer's Car Fights For Life

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 3:51:54 AM

The Orlando Police Department said an Orange County watch commander in an unmarked vehicle hit a 6-year-old girl along John Young Parkway on Wednesday afternoon.

I-4 Flea Market shutters

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 11:36:49 PM

The Orlando area's newest flea market, one that boasted the world's largest pizza parlor, has reportedly closed.

Masked Gunman Robs Orlando Convenience Store

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 7:14:21 PM

Police are still looking for a man who robbed an Orlando convenience store. The robbery happened at the Food Mart on Vineland Road near Kirkman Road Tuesday night.

Rihanna's New "Lesson Learned" Tattoo

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 2:48:26 PM

Rihanna has gotten a brand new tattoo. We all knew one was coming after the Chrihannagate scandal blew over and she wanted to show how "Hard" she's gotten.

Homemade Bomb Goes Off At School

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 10:44:10 AM

An employee at an Orlando high school suffered minor burns after a homemade acid bomb detonated in a courtyard near the school's administrative offices.

Friends Hold Vigil for Family in Fatal Orlando Accident

Posted on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 6:20:31 AM

Friends and family of the Kings and Nesmiths held a candlelight vigil at The Jacksonville Landing Tuesday, in memory of Dana King and in support of her daughters.