Archive for Monday, March 30, 2015
Orlando Vying To Host Copa America Soccer Tournament
Orlando competing with 24 other cities to host the Copa America soccer tournament next year. Two of Orlando’s biggest competitors are Tampa and Jacksonville, said Central Florida Sports Commission CEO John Bisignano.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Embry-Riddle Hosts All-Girls STEM Day
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University wants to get more young girls involved in math and science. So it’s giving middle school girls in Volusia and Flagler counties a chance Tuesday to explore careers in engineering and science.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Orlando Airport Committee Votes to Keep Government Employed Screeners
An Orlando International Airport committee is recommending to keep federal screeners at the airport. 90.7’s Renata Sago has more.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Maitland Police Stepping Up Patrols At Railroad Crossings
Starting Monday, Maitland police are stepping up patrols at railroad crossings. The month-long initiative will crack down on cars going through the barriers trying to beat the train.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Researchers Identify Where Oceans Warm Less Rapidly, Call For Conservation
Researchers at the Florida Institute of Technology have identified 12 locations where they say the oceans are warming less rapidly.
They say the locations could serve as sanctuaries for declining coral and other marine species.
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
Published in Central Florida News, Environment
With So Much Oil Flowing, U.S. May Be Reaching Storage Limits
Amid record production, some analysts worry the U.S. will run out of places to put it all. One says lack of storage space could drive oil down to around $20 a barrel, less than half the current price.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
Commerce Secretary Pritzker Visiting UCF Monday
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is in Orlando Monday. She’s here to make an announcement at University of Central Florida about how the Commerce Department plans to strengthen so-called entrepreneurial ecosystems, across the country and in Central Florida.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
