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Civil rights pioneer, activist honored at ceremony
Evangeline Moore talks of her father as any loving daughter would. But the work accomplished by Harry T. Moore, one of the early leaders in the country's civil rights movement and the first NAACP official to be killed for those efforts, still leaves her a bit in awe.
Help needed to feed families on Thanksgiving
FORT MYERS, Fla - With less than a week before Thanksgiving, organizations around Fort Myers are preparing to feed thousands who may not be able to put turkeys on their tables.
Christmas Vacations that Are Kid Friendly
Christmas is the perfect time to go on a winter vacation with the kids. Schools are usually out for Christmas vacation for 2 to 3 weeks.
More People Registering With Toys For Tots
Thousands of Orange County parents lined up on Saturday to register with Toys for Tots and make sure that their children will have presents waiting for them come Christmas.
Outdoor overhaul: Incorporate every element of space in landscape redesign
If you think there's not much you can do with that rectangle of grass in the backyard, welcome to the landscape of possibilities.
$200,000 Pot Bust in Ft. Pierce
A pot bust on the Treasure Coast nets close to a quarter of a million dollars worth of marijuana plants, and puts a local couple behind bars.
Around Florida in early December: Pirates festival in Key West,...
Key West -- Everyone can feel like a buccaneer on the Last Key during the 10th annual Pirates in Paradise Festival celebrating Key West's maritime history now through Dec.
The town where it 's always Christmas
Orlando's eastern side has exploded with development since my bygone days at the University of Central Florida .
Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter
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Orlando couple lives off electric grid
After a year of living with no indoor shower, dishwasher or central air conditioning, an east Orange County couple calls it an off-the-grid paradise.
Crowds Flock For Christmas Assistance
Within hours of accepting applications in Orlando on Monday, more than twice as many people have requested assistance for the Christmas season from the Salvation Army than all of last year.
'Cheerful Money' delights with WASP angst
The more diverse America becomes, the more remarkable it must seem that its founders were of a single creed and color.
Home show presents latest trends in home d cor
Whether you rent or own your home, making it uniquely yours requires creativity and fresh ideas.
10/15 Local Briefs: Forum on domestic violence
A panel of experts will hold a forum to commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness month from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the Selby Auditorium at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Keynote speaker Fawn T. Ngo, assistant professor of criminology, and the panel will discuss trends in handling domestic violence, assess current policies and look ...
Louise J. Kenney and Johnnie A. Kenney
CHRISTMAS, Fla. - Isaiah 60:1: Arise, Shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
LeeTran, Publix gather 25 tons of food
Almost 25 tons of food poured in through LeeTran food drive a few weeks ago. The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida now has 49,556 more pounds of food in its warehouse than before the drive thanks to LeeTran and Publix.
Woman dies, Mims man hurt in Orange County crash
A Mims man was injured in a car crash that left an 84-year-old woman dead, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Students help restock pantries' bare shelves
Sixth-grader Megan Hall struggled to carry a box of cans almost a quarter of her weight Friday.
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