News garden 2008-04-24 Andanh.com

Economic-stimulus checks in mail starting in May Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
About 130 million economic-stimulus checks will begin to appear in bank accounts and mailboxes May 2, with the timing of who gets checks when based on Social Security numbers. Most taxpayers will get rebates of up to $600 per adult and $300 per child younger than 17.

Report: Hospital deficient in preventing baby snatching Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:23:00 -0400
A door that should have locked didn't. An alarm didn't sound properly. And a worker entering a secured entrance never checked behind him to see an intruder following him. Those were all problems pointed out in a state report that found a Sanford hospital deficient in preventing a baby snatching last month.

Investigators arrest robe-wearing suspect in bank robbery Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:58:00 -0400
Seminole County investigators have identified a suspected bank robber and arrested two suspected accomplices in Tuesday morning's holdup of an RBC Centura Bank in Lake Mary.

Fla. Supreme Court drops ethics case against Gary Siplin Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:38:00 -0400
The two-year nightmare is over for state Sen. Gary Siplin.

Orlando police searching for suspect who tried to molest girl Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:45:00 -0400
Orlando police are looking for a man they say broke into an apartment and tried to molest a 12-year-old girl in her room.

Football player accidentally broke Gators' BCS trophy Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:39:00 -0400
Stop the conspiracy theories: it wasn't a jealous rival who broke the Florida Gators' 2006 National Championship trophy.

Deltona man sentenced to 2 years for running prostitution service Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:14:00 -0400
A Deltona man who pleaded guilty to laundering money in a Central Florida escort and prostitution service he operated, was sentenced Wednesday to two years in federal prison.

Florida House votes to ban trendy hallucinogen Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:29:00 -0400
Users of the drug salvia divinorum beware: it could be outlawed soon in Florida.

Florida attorney general says child killer's execution can go forward Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:48:00 -0400
Attorney General Bill McCollum asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to allow Florida to proceed with the execution of child killer Mark Dean Schwab, shortly after the high court ruled that lethal injection is not cruel and unusual punishment.

911 tape released in beating of Polk County cheerleader Wed, 16 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
A weeping cheerleader told a 911 operator she was ambushed and beaten by at least 6 girls.

In the nearly seven-minute 911 call Victoria "Tori" Lindsay made March 30, the shaken and injured 16-year-old told a Polk County dispatcher that six girls -- "if not more" -- ambushed her.

Orlando is bringing a touch of Magic to the NBA playoffs Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:54:22 -0400
Special section: All you need to know -- this year's team, Orlando's playoff history, series matchups and much more including photos, videos and our Orlando Magic Vault.

Indiana case echoes Lakeland cheerleader beating Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:57:00 -0400
A group of southern Indiana middle school girls videotaped the beating of a 12-year-old schoolmate and posted it on the Internet in an attack that authorities believe was inspired by a similar one in Florida, police said.

Two people killed in head-on collision Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:15:00 -0400
Two people were killed in an early morning head-on collision in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

Man found dead in Orlando apartment, police investigating Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:40:00 -0400
Deputy sheriffs are investigating the death of a 36-year-old man found today at an Orlando apartment complex, as a homicide, the Orange County Sheriff's Office reported.

Hollywood boy, 3, burned during Passover ritual Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Mother was lighting bread

A mother trying to set fire to a piece of bread as part of a centuries-old Jewish ritual accidentally burned her 3-year-old son Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Seminole police arrest man suspected in Oxycontin robbery Sat, 19 Apr 2008 10:54:00 -0400
Seminole deputy sheriffs arrested a 25-year-old man wanted in robbing Oxycontin, a powerful prescription pain killer, from two area pharmacies, the Seminole County Sheriff's reported.

Legislature to approve major revamp of FCAT program Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
In hopes of curbing " FCAT frenzy," as well as easing teacher and student angst, the Legislature is about to approve a major revamp of Florida's public-school testing program — from what students are expected to know to when they take the exam.

Orlando-area middle schools and high schools may get new schedules Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Orange County high-school students would get to sleep later next school year, but their middle-school counterparts would often be up well before dawn under a new schedule the Orange County School Board is considering.

Another bomb site feared in Orange County Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Scores of homes, businesses occupy the 2,100-acre site in the Azalea Park area

The Army Corps of Engineers on Friday said it would check a second east Orange County site for possible World War II bombs. Scores of homes and businesses occupy the 2,100-acre site, in the Azalea Park area, which was used for military training during the war and could be contaminated with chemicals or munitions, the government said.

'Lifecasting' can make anyone a reality star Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Want to watch someone stuck in traffic or brushing a cat? 'Lifecasts' are for you

In December, Dana Neil Oaklund of Fort Lauderdale began streaming live video on the Internet from a laptop in his SUV to assure his customers that their cargo was safe. What he didn't expect was that dozens of people would get a kick out of seeing him stuck in traffic in California or cruising between snow-covered mountains in Colorado.

Gardening Calendar: April 20 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Read about upcoming gardening related news from across the Treasure Coast.

Plant Profile: Snake plant a welcome addition to Florida garden Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
An evergreen perennial, related to the mother-in-law plant, Sansevieria trifasciata. The leaves grow from an underground stem or rhizome in a distinctive fan-shaped arrangement. Individual leaves are stout, round like a straw, 1 1/4 inches in diameter with linear depressions or cracks, and ending in an acute or sharp point. The color is dark green with lighter stripes or cross bands

Garden Tips: April 20 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
Find the right plant at local sales...

Dan Eisen: Time activation helps with stain removal Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:00:00 -0000
More time may be needed when trying to remove a stain with a chemical. The chemical needs time to work effectively. Some weaker chemicals, with the proper amount of time, will work more effectively than the same chemical in a more concentrated form.

How will the Orlando Magic perform in Game 2? Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:56:19 -0400
In our latest edition of The Magic Beat, writer Brian Schmitz gives his take on the Orlando Magic's chances to win Game 2 of their playoff series against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.

Hospital where baby snatched will increase security Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:28:00 -0400
A state agency today released the fix-it plan for the Sanford hospital where a newborn was abducted three weeks ago. Photo badges was only one of several security steps Central Florida Regional Hospital proposed to state regulators, who last week pointed out several hospital failures.

Appeals court error causes confusion in Allstate case Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:52:00 -0400
A clerical error by a state appeals court on Monday led insurance regulators to think that their bid to block Allstate from signing up new customers had been successful.

Government to release proposed fuel economy rules Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:19:00 -0400
The government on Tuesday plans to release a proposal to raise fuel efficiency standards for new cars and trucks, putting the nation's fleet on track to reach 35 miles per gallon by 2020.

Karate instructor pleads no contest to sex charges Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:01:00 -0400
A karate instructor recently convicted of having sex with one of his young students pleaded no contest to similar charges Monday in cases involving four other victims, the State Attorney's Office said.

Florida smokers to split $600 million tobacco fund Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:48:00 -0400
Tens of thousands of ill Florida smokers and families of those who died are lining up for a share of a $600 million fund created by major tobacco companies as part of a 14-year-old lawsuit against cigarette manufacturers.

AAA: Expect even higher prices at the gasoline pump Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
Gas prices in the Orlando-area will likely surge past $3.50 a gallon this week as oil continues to trade at record levels. And it could go even higher.

Disney launching nature-film unit Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:06:00 -0400
The production division will make feature-length documentaries about animals and the environment. It marks a return to the company's onetime tradition.

Walt Disney Co., the latest entertainment company to hop on corporate America's green bandwagon, is launching a new film production unit called Disneynature to make feature-length documentaries about animals and the environment.

Egyptian students get separate trials in explosives case Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:11:00 -0400
Two Egyptian college students facing federal explosives charges will get completely separate trials, a federal judge decided Monday.

SeaWorld's next coaster: Manta Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:07:59 -0400

Magic beat Raptors to take 2-0 series lead Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:18:00 -0400
The Orlando Magic rode Hedo Turkoglu's clutch performance and Dwight Howard's dominance on both ends to edge the Toronto Raptors 104-103 Tuesday night at Amway Arena and surge ahead 2-0 in the first round of the playoff series.

Clinton wins Pennsylvania primary Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:11:00 -0400
Hillary Rodham Clinton has won the Pennsylvania primary, defeating Barack Obama and staving off elimination in a riveting race for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Judge bans tickets given to drivers due to faulty transponders Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:41:00 -0400
The ban was issued only for Seminole and Brevard counties - the counties under the judge's jurisdiction.

A judge today issued a ban, designed to protect motorists who receive traffic tickets because of problems with their E-Pass and SunPass transponders.

Alafaya Trail shut down near UCF after fatal accident Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:43:00 -0400
A fatal crash has shut down southbound Alafaya Trail at Challenger Parkway, near the University of Central Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Existing home sales drop Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:10:00 -0400
Florida's existing home sales during March were down 26 percent from the same month a year ago, and the median sales price was off 15 percent to $242,800, the Florida Association of Realtors reported.

Woman finds 8-foot alligator in her kitchen Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:10:00 -0400
And some people get jittery about mice in the kitchen.

Body found at Lorna Doone Park Video Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:00:00 -0400
Orlando police were investigating a death Tuesday afternoon after finding a body on the shoreline at the Lorna Doone Park.

2 brush fires in Brevard County Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:23:00 -0400
Fire still going in Port St. John in north Brevard; 2nd fire in Palm Bay nearly out

Firefighters are taking on a small, smoky brush fire in Brevard County that appears to be near some homes.

UF issues final report after Taser incident Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:02:00 -0400
University of Florida President Bernie Machen agreed Tuesday to accept a committee's recommendations on restricted Taser use, although the policy would still allow campus police to use a Taser stun gun against any student who disrupted a campus forum.

FSU wide receiver Preston Parker arrested on weapon, drug charges Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:57:00 -0400
Preston Parker emerged in the fall to become Florida State's most consistent and electrifying offensive threat but now the sophomore wide receiver's future with the Seminoles is in doubt after he was arrested early Tuesday in Palm Beach County and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana.

Fox that attacked 3 Lake County children had rabies Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:47:00 -0400
Breaking News: The fox that attacked three children in the Leesburg area this week has tested positive for rabies, the Lake County Health Department confirmed today.

Wife accused of shooting Orlando cop near Oviedo Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:02:00 -0400
A domestic dispute in Seminole County came to a violent end this morning when the wife of an Orlando police officer shot him while their two children were awake, deputies said.

Wesley Snipes sentencing coming this afternoon Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:31:00 -0400
A federal judge this morning heard objections from a lawyer for Wesley Snipes, as the defense struggled to keep the Orlando-born actor out of prison for tax crimes.

Dozens arrested in gang-related operation Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:15:00 -0400
Nearly three dozen criminals and gang members -- wanted for murder, attempted murder, home invasions, and armed robberies across Orange County -- are now behind bars, following a multi-agency investigation.

Voters will decide on measure that cuts property taxes Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:05:54 -0400

64 percent of teens have used IM, text slang in school papers Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:39:00 -0400

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