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Video: Raptors' DeMar DeRozan sinks game-winning shot vs Orlando

The high-scoring guard on the Toronto Raptors hit a fadeaway jumper in the dying seconds of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. DeRozan's 22 points and Amir Johnson's 21-10 double-double helped Toronto eke out a 97-95 road win.

In the Media by David Silverberg

Hand grenades found in downtown Disney trash can

Last night a maintenance worker in Downtown Disney found what looked like three hand grenades in one of the trash cans located on the site. It is being reported the grenades were hollowed out and pose no threat.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 5 comments

Op-Ed: Forget tax hikes and stop tax fraud

Woo hoo, Boo Boo! Houston just made another Top 5 list! Okay, maybe we should say “boo hoo” instead, because it's the list of US cities most likely to have big-time identity thieves stealing billions of dollars by filing fraudulent tax returns.

In the Media by John David Powell - 3 comments

Lifeguard fired for saving man in 'unprotected' beach area

Hallandale - A Florida lifeguard was fired after he rushed to save a swimmer struggling to stay alive in the "unprotected" stretch of the beach, where visitors are warned to swim at their own risk.

In the Media by David Silverberg - 11 comments

Walt Disney World making progress on new 'Fantasyland'

Orlando - In 2009 Walt Disney World unveiled a plan to expand its Fantasyland section. The construction is anticipated to go until 2014, but reports say many attractions will be opening prior to this date.

In the Media by Leigh Goessl - 4 comments

NBA: Howard powers Magic past Raptors Special

Toronto - With all the speculation swirling around the NBA about whether Dwight Howard will be traded before this season’s trade deadline, the powerful centre looked unaffected in the pre-game shoot around moments before tipoff against the Toronto Raptors.

Digital Journal Report by Aman Dhanoa

New video footage of Challenger Space Shuttle disaster unearthed

Cape Canaveral - Previously unseen footage of the Challenger disaster has surfaced over a quarter of a century after the tragic explosion that claimed the lives of seven crew members including school teacher Christa McAuliffe.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 4 comments

Sneaker causes riot in Florida, then on eBay with bid of $99,100

Orlando - More than 100 Orlando riot police officers wielding batons and shields, were called to the Florida Mall Foot Locker Thursday to break up a large crowd waiting for the midnight, first-come first-serve release of Nike's latest limited edition sneaker.

In the Media by Yukio Strachan

Op-Ed: Crime reporting - the British way and the American way

Bristol - Yesterday, the BBC morning news programme read out a complaint from a viewer about the coverage of the murder trial of Vincent Tabak. She called it voyeurish. If she'd seen the Casey Anthony trial coverage, she'd have freaked out.

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 6 comments

Op-Ed: Casey Anthony hit by costs order

Orlando - The State of Florida has ensured that Casey Anthony will not profit from her notoriety for the foreseeable future by hitting her with a bill for nearly a hundred thousand dollars.

In the Media by Alexander Baron - 6 comments