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Three arrested, accused of illegally feeding homeless
August 2011: Mayor Dyer drops charges in homeless-feeding arrests
Members of Orlando Food Not Bombs were arrested Wednesday when police said they violated a city ordinance by feeding the homeless in Lake Eola Park.
Jessica Cross, 24, Benjamin Markeson,...Tags: Prisons, Crime, Law and Justice, Emergency Incidents, Police Arrests, Explosions
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Nonprofit, church help set up food pantries at Orange County schools
When students at 13 Orange County elementary schools head back to class next week, they'll find a new, experimental feature on campus — a food pantry to help desperate families.
The "Love Pantry" program, funded by a $28,000 grant from First...Tags: Human Interest, Family, Baptist, Orlo Vista, Orange County (Florida)
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Analysts weigh in on Darden earnings
Analysts found Orlando-based Darden Restaurants' expected first-quarter earnings surprisingly low, but they still had generally positive views of the company's performance.
Darden said last week it expects earnings per share of 78 cents. Several analysts...Tags: Red Lobster, Earnings, Orlando, Career and Workplace, Orlando Restaurants
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Dyer getting bad rap on homeless feedings
Mayor Buddy Dyer has become an international villain in his battle with Food Not Bombs.
These good souls are trying to feed the hungry. And then Buddy, who looks as if he never let a plate of barbecue ribs pass by untouched, has them arrested for the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Crime, Law and Justice, Soups, Social Issues, Local Government
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FloriDUH: Man accused of stealing swan from lake
South Florida Sun-SentinelOrlando Police Department said officers arrested Geffre Peter Smart, 24, early this morning for allegedly stealing one of the iconic swans from Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The cops were able to track Smart by following...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Theft, Crimes
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Breaking bread and breaking the law — isn't it time both sides talked about feeding the homeless?
Orlando continues to make worldwide news.
Here's the headline from London's Daily Mail: "Please don't feed the homeless: Good Samaritans ARRESTED and facing jail ... for handing out food."
It'll be fun to see how Visit Orlando spins that into an...Tags: Human Interest, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Terrorism, Judges
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Group to keep feeding homeless despite members' arrests
The anti-poverty group Food Not Bombs Thursday vowed to continue feeding the hungry in Orlando's signature park in spite of the arrest of three of its members Wednesday.
"I don't know why they're so threatened by people ladling out food," said Ben...Tags: Prisons, Crime, Law and Justice, Orlando, Police Arrests, Winter Park
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100 things about Central Florida I'm thankful for
Enough already with news of the frustrating. There's a lot to love about this place we call home.
So for Thanksgiving week, I wanted to share with you 100 things about Central Florida that I'm thankful for.
Finding 100 was easy. In fact, after...Tags: Fringe Festival, Mount Dora, Billy Gardell, Entertainment Events, Arts and Culture
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Newt Gingrich talks to ‘Political Connections’; Sharon McBreen visits ‘Central Florida Spotlight’
The TV Guy - Orlando SentinelWKMG-Channel 6's "Flashpoint" looks an effort by Seminole schools, sheriff's office and behavioral health center to fight cyber-bullying. Moderator Lauren Rowe previews the Holocaust Center's UpStander Day, which she will host from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at... -
Foodie alert: Heather McPherson’s best bets for the weekend
The Dish - Orlando SentinelCheck out these great events for Oct 18-20! CHEFS GONE WILD: tastings to benefit Girl Scouts of Citrus: 6 p.m. today; The Vue at Lake Eola, 150 E. Robinson St., Orlando; $40 advance, $45 at the door; 407-896-4475. VINE & DINE: “Spooktacular”... -
Food Not Bombs parts w/ attorney; Compromise seems less likely
Taking Names the Blog - Orlando SentinelIn Friday's newspaper, the attorney who represented Food Not Bombs in its fight with the city said she was ready to look for common ground with the city. Later that night, the group bid her adieu. So much for common ground. Food Not Bombs was careful... -
Cornell Museum at Rollins College opens 4 new art exhibits
Orlando Arts BlogThe Cornell Museum opens a few exhibits with an American twist on Saturday, July 2. Photographer E. Brady Robinson’s “Transfer” exhibition shows off photos that capture her environment — including scenes in and around Florida....
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