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OregonTelegraph.com Monday 6th February 2012 Issue 037/2012
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Advertisers Encourage Viewers To Scan QR Codes
There's a new way Orlando companies are trying to get people's attention, and it was seen during Sunday's Super Bowl.People may have seen advertisements that ran during the Super Bowl...


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Casey Anthony: I'm Sober, Drug Free, Out Of Work
Casey was accused of killing her daughter, Caylee Anthony, but was found not guilty of first-degree murder. Casey was released from jail on July 17,...
Authorities Shut Down Sex Shop After Raid
Space Age Books in Satellite Beach has been shut down twice before or illegal activity. The first time was over the summer. Code officers went back in after it reopened."One of the patrons when...
Local Pharmacies Barred From Dispensing Some Drugs
Two CVS pharmacies in Sanford have been barred from dispensing certain prescription medications after a Drug Enforcement Administration investigation Saturday.Officials said both stores are banned...
Fla. Lawmaker Wants To Ban Buying Sweets With Food Stamps
Sen. Ronda Storms said she wants to stop the small percentage of people who misuse food stamps by purchasing items like cookies and cakes.The bill would require the program to teach food stamp...
Man Accused Of Firing AK-47 At Children
Kory Koldenhof, 19, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, child abuse and reckless display of a firearm when he shot an AK-47 at a group of kids in Deltona, said authorities.Investigators...
Share Your Valentine For A Chance To Win
More Share your loved ones on u local for Valentine's Day for a chance to win a romantic getaway in Flagler County. Upload photos of your sweetie or someone you want to wish a happy...
Statement from CVS regarding DEA raid on Sanford locations
We are disappointed that the DEA has taken an administrative action to prohibit two CVS/pharmacy stores in Florida from dispensing. CVS/pharmacy is unwavering in its compliance with and support of...
Dr. Oz brings healthy eating tips to Central Florida
Dr. Mehmet Oz has put together a list of 100 foods he says we should all be eating to stay healthy and lose weight, and he was here in Central Florida to show how it can work.WFTV’s Vanessa...
9 Investigates: Red light camera citations
WFTV's 9 Investigates has looked into a major new twist in Central Florida's red light camera debate. Drivers have challenged their effectiveness, and one lawmaker is working to ban the...
Autism clues before age 3
Autism is one of a group of serious developmental problems called autism spectrum disorders (ASD) that appear in early childhood - usually before age 3. Though symptoms and severity vary, all autism...
New Online Archive Has Info On Slaves
A new online slavery archive is meant to help build African-American family histories. The Virginia Historical Society's database features the names of thousands of slaves, slave holders and...
4 reasons to visit the Epcot International Flower & Garden Fest at Disney World
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival at Walt Disney World is only one month away. It kicks off on March 7 and runs until May 20. Is it really worth visiting for this show? What makes...
Disney World park hours: Feb. 6-9, 2012
Today, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom will be treated to a special Super Bowl MVP motorcade. The motorcade will feature New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning who lead his team to a...
Amscot robbery still under investigation
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Amscot involved in a robbery over the weekend has reopened Monday morning, as deputies search for leads in surveillance video.Osceola County sheriff's deputies said on Sunday...
Judge hears arguments in 'whales as slaves' case
SAN DIEGO - A federal judge in San Diego has heard arguments in a case that could determine whether animals enjoy the same constitutional protection against slavery as human beings.U.S. District...
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning visits Disney
ORLANDO, Fla. - He may be the happiest man on Earth, and now Eli Manning has visited the happiest place on Earth.Manning celebrated the New York Giants Super Bowl victory at the Walt Disney World...
Casey Anthony's latest probation report released
ORLANDO, Fla. - Casey Anthony's latest probation report shows that she doesn't have a job, and she didn't use drugs or alcohol last month.Anthony is currently serving probation for a...
Latest report reveals details of Casey Anthony probation
Casey Anthony at the defense table before the start of court in her murder trial at the Orange County Courthouse in Orlando, Fla. on Friday, June 17,...
E! News' Jason Kennedy and crooner Matt Goss react to THE IMMORTAL Tour
LAS VEGAS -- For the nextthree weeks, we're bringing you web-exclusive interviews from our Las Vegas coverage of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour. Sin City threw a huge party that...
Deputies: Man injured while trying to set wife on fire
TAMPA -- Hillsborough County deputies said a man critically injured himself while trying to set fire to his wife of 25 years. The Sheriff's Office said the attack occurred at the Countrywood...
Are you addicted to Facebook?
ORLANDO -- What did we do without social media just a few years ago? We may laugh about it, but experts say we've become a society that is addicted to Facebook, Twitter and texting, and a new...
Central Florida seeing afternoon rain
ORLANDO -- It may seem too early to be watching the tropics, butyour Severe Weather Experts are watching an unsettled and complex weather pattern that is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to...
Seminole challenges state over charter school appeals
Seminole County School Board is opening another front in its battle with the state over the prospect of being forced to approve charter schools that it determines are unworthy to open. After suing...
Planned Publix prompts NY firm to buy Celebration center
A foreclosed shopping center in Celebration was able to woo a new owner thanks, in part, to plans to anchor the center with a new...
Two CVS stores expected to be banned from selling narcotics
Follow this company stores in Sanford can no longer sell controlled substances , the Orlando Sentinel reports. The DEA will hold a press conference at 3 p.m. to announce that a pharmacy...
Delta traffic down slightly in January
Follow this company 's traffic dipped 1.5 percent in January on a 0.6 percent rise in capacity, the airline reported Monday. Domestic traffic was down 0.3 percent, while international...
Most Florida voters oppose Medicaid cuts for hospitals
71 percent of Florida oppose the reimbursement cuts legislative officials are proposing in the 2012 session . Voters indicated they are most concerned that additional reimbursement cuts will force...
Orlando added 12,200 jobs in past year
best private-sector job gains in 2011 , according to a new On Numbers study. Florida put three metro areas in the top 25, with Miami coming in at No. 11, adding 21,600 jobs in that time period, and...
Brother Of NBA Player Dies In Crash
Police said they believe Hazell Stoudemire, 35, was killed when his 2007 Cadillac Escalade collided with a tractor-trailer.Investigators said details are subject to change based on the investigation,...
DCF's Facebook Page Helps Homeless Families
The Department of Children and Families is using Facebook to help with a growing problem in Central Florida.DCF recently launched a Facebook page dubbed...
Man, Sons Killed In Deliberate Home Explosion
Washington State authorities say they believe a Seattle-area man deliberately set off an explosion that took his life and the lives of his two boys. Josh Powell was the focus of an investigation into...
Federal trial begins for controversial political consultant
The federal trial against controversial local political consultant Doug Guetzloe got underway Monday morning.Guetzloe is charged with two misdemeanors for allegedly failing to file tax returns for...
Brother of NBA star Amare Stoudemire killed in Polk County crash
Hazell Stoudemire, brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire, was killed in a car crash Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.According to the FHP report a car driven by...
Winter Park standoff ends peacefully
A man barricaded himself inside a Winter Park house Monday morning, according to the Winter Park Police Department. According to police, they responded to a reported domestic dispute at a home in the...
Action 9 Finds Hidden Danger In Many Central Florida Homes
Action 9 has investigated an electrical panel that some experts call a fire waiting to happen. The breaker boxes are used in thousands of local homes even though the panels are blamed for fires in...
Buzzworthy Super Bowl performances
Everyone is talking about Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show, putting it among the most buzzworthy entertainment performances in Super Bowl history. Check out some of the...
Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning headed to Disney
ORLANDO, Fla. - He may be the happiest man on Earth, now Eli Manning is coming to the happiest place on Earth.According to Disney's blog, Eli Manning is planning to celebrate the New York Giants...
The 20 most entertaining Super Bowl tweets
(CNN) - In the social media age, you don't need to be at a party to enjoy clever or catty comments about the Super Bowl.Twitter was ablaze Sunday evening with running commentary about every...
2 chances for rain in Central Florida this week
ORLANDO, Fla. - After weeks of dry weather, it will soon be the wet season in Central Florida.Rain chances won't be high every day, but more opportunities are returning to the region.A...
Sheep-herding bunny a YouTube hit
A Swedish rabbit has hopped into the hearts of YouTube viewers worldwide courtesy of a video displaying his impressive sheep-herding skills.The five-year old pet bunny from the small village of Kal...
State Department increases passport prices
WASHINGTON -- If you're looking to travel to another country, it's going to cost you a little more. The State Department is boosting the cost of a passport from $55 to $70. If...
Health Headlines: STDs on the rise
Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise among middle-aged adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 2,550 cases of syphilis were reporting amongst adults 45 to 65, which is...
Barricaded gunman surrenders peacefully
WINTER PARK -- An armed man surrenders to Winter Park police after barricading himself inside a home near Pennsylvania and Fairbanks avenues. Police said it happened after adomestic dispute between...
Big rain maker on the way
, but its path still takes it toward Florida. Regardless of tropical development, this system will produce heavy rain and gusty winds in South Florida today. Increasing moisture also will initiate...
Vice President in Tallahassee today
TALLAHASSEE -- Vice President Joe Biden visits Tallahassee Monday. He is slated to visit Florida State University to discuss the cost of higher education. Under Secretary of Education Martha...
HCA's 2011 profit jumps on gain from HealthOne
Follow this company reported net income of $2.5 billion, or $4.97 a share, for 2011, compared to net income of $1.2 billion or $2.76 a share, for 2010. Revenue for 2011 was $29.7 billion,...
National Retail Properties sees stronger 4Q results
Follow this company 's profits to more than double while sales were up 25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011. Orlando-based National Retail Properties (NYSE:...
Orlando gas prices up 5 cents
Follow this company said. In fact, motorists paid more for a gallon of gas this past January than ever before. January's monthly average was $3.37, according to AAA's Fuel Gauge...