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UCF makes school history, beats first-ever top 25 team

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:56:00 -0500

The Knights improved to 1-22 all-time against the Associated Press Top 25.

The Knights also kept its faint Conference USA Eastern Division title hopes alive, although it still needs significant help from leader East Carolina.

Orlando spends $1.8 million on concert promoters

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The city's 48 "co-promote" payments range from about $2,500 for a Ricky Martin concert to $112,000 for a Bruce Springsteen show.

Pedestrian dies in Orlando hit-and-run crash

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 -0500

A 23-year-old Orlando woman died early Saturday morning in an Orlando hit-and-run crash.

Gators defense keeps them unbeaten

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:15:00 -0500

Once again the Florida Gators can thank their defense for sustaining an undefeated season.

Protesters: Red-light cameras are 'red light scammers'

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:55:00 -0500

They say there's no due process and the cameras are mere money-makers

Critics of red-light cameras staged a small protest in Orlando Saturday morning to call attention to what they say is a flawed program motivated more by money than safety.

City commission candidate halts campaign after arrest

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Ezell Harris blames a conspiracy for his arrest

An Orlando City Commission candidate has suspended his campaign just two days after his arrest on drug-trafficking charges.

'Noles move a win away from bowl eligibility

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:31:00 -0500

Florida State was without its starting quarterback on Saturday at Wake Forest, and without hope of competing for an Atlantic Coast Conference championship. The Seminoles came here amid their worst season in more than 30 years but they left with their most complete victory in nearly two months.

Disney World steps up swine-flu precautions

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:17:00 -0500

With the global H1N1 pandemic showing no sign of abating, Walt Disney World has stepped up efforts to prevent it and other viruses from spreading within its theme parks.

Sarah Palin to Barbara Walters: I was shocked by daughter's pregnancy

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:32:00 -0500

Businesses ho, ho, holding back on holiday perks

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Has Scrooge invaded your small business? Fewer small-business owners are giving employee gifts this year and are cutting back on year-end bonuses and raises.