Wednesday, February 20,2008

Dogfight starts dialogue at Downey Dog Park

By MEGAN SHANNON

All Dave Sunnenberg could do was hold his dog as a pit bull dug his teeth deeper into its neck. Last Sunday was the first visit to Downey Dog Park for he and his wife, Jaime Candelori, with their two puppies — who weigh 40 pounds each.

Wednesday, February 20,2008

Family fights for justice

Street-racing death of 15-year-old spurs action

By MEGAN SHANNON

Gladys Devalle’s family did not celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, just as they did not celebrate New Year’s. In fact, every holiday will be different after her nephew, Luis Rivera, 15, was killed on Jan. 1, 2008. Now, new traditions have formed for the East Orlando family.

Monday, February 18,2008

Get ’em young

Early mentoring could help youthful offenders

By MEGAN SHANNON

Hearing a child discuss their experience with drugs, sex, gangs and hard times at home is not an easy job. But according to Ozzie Smith, someone needs to do it. A Blueprint Commission recently made recommendations to the Department of Juvenile Justice on ways to fix the state’s broken system.

Wednesday, February 13,2008

GOAA: fuel farm nixed

But southeast residents remain skeptical

By MEGAN SHANNON

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has jettisoned plans to build 34 jet hangers and five million-gallon fuel tanks on wetlands near NorthLake Park. GOAA general consultant Schenkel- Shultz Architecture is currently hatching a new plan for the 1,324-acre GeeBee property just north of NLP, determining how this land can best serve Orlando International Airport and its neighbors.

Wednesday, January 23,2008

Community pools time, money to help family

By MEGAN SHANNON

The Torres family was on the brink of homelessness. A disagreement with the landlord forced them to spend three sweltering summer months without electricity; they faced eviction from their home; and medical conditions rendered both parents unable to work. Just before Thanksgiving, word of the family’s plight spread through the Avalon Park community.

Monday, January 28,2008

Residents talk trash

What type of garbage pickup do you want?

By GARY ROBERTS

A series of community meetings is offering Orange County residents a choice in future trash pickup, including frequency and the use of manual or automated trucks. But one thing already is known for sure. Garbage collection will cost a whole lot more. Orange County is evaluating bids from potential trash haulers for a new seven-year contract, beginning in January 2009. The bids, however, cover a range of service options.

Wednesday, January 30,2008

Police welcome

OPD’s SE substation offers neighbors more security

By MEGAN SHANNON

Only two Orlando police officers patrolled all of southeast Orlando, until now. Compare that to four squads of 10 officers, who will work a leased substation in the Moss Park shopping plaza. That means 10 officers will be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Wednesday, January 30,2008

A primary passion

GOP presidential underdogs energize a faithful following

By GARY ROBERTS

As a devout disciple of GOP presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee, Brenda Janssen knew well in advance that last Monday would be big day — for both. Up at 5 a.m., which is not all that unusual during this primary season, Janssen immediately began to work the computer from her home office in Eastwood, relying heavily on the politician’s new best friend, meetup.com.

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