There’s national commercial shoot of a very well-known product scheduled to be shot in Tangerine on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Most likely the crew will start rolling in around 5:30 am and will wrap up the shoot in a day. It will be the same location used in the last commercial shoot.
Facts vs. rumors in the Trayvon Martin saga – BostonHerald.com
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Trayvon Martin case has generated hundreds of news accounts, scores of speeches, millions of online messages, discussions and tweets — and a good bit of misinformation. Here are some of the recurring items: Statement: Trayvon was trying to defend himself against a man who outweighed him by 100 pounds. Outweighed, yes. [...]
Zimmerman’s Version is Different
Via the Chicago Sun-Times: SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The family and supporters of slain Florida teenager Trayvon Martin found themselves on the defensive Monday following revelations he had been suspended for marijuana before he was shot to death by a neighborhood watch volunteer. Police also confirmed a report that the watchman claimed Martin was the [...]
New Black Panther Party Announces Bounty on Zimmerman
Via article in the Chicago Tribune out yesterday: SANFORD — Members of the New Black Panther Party are offering a $10,000 reward for the “capture” of George Zimmerman, the Neighborhood Watch volunteer who shot Trayvon Martin. New Black Panther leader Mikhail Muhammad announced the reward during a protest in Sanford Saturday. And when asked whether [...]
New Prosecutor Appointed in Treyvon Martin Case
Late afternoon yesterday, Gov. Rick Scott appointed a new prosecutor in the Trayvon Martin case. He along with state attorney Pam Bondi appointed Angela B. Corey of Jacksonville.
Sanford Police Chief Steps Down For Now
Just now the Sanford Police Chief announced that he is stepping down temporarily from the Trayvon Martin homicide investigation. The city of Sanford hired a public relations firm who advised them to hold regular press conferences. The announcement was made at the first such meeting.
Home Invasion on Sloewood Avenue
There is an unofficial report that there was a home invasion on Sloewood yesterday involving more than one person. Please call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office if you know anything about this or see anything suspicious. The Non-Emergency Complaint line phone number is 407-836-4357. Of course, for an emergency or crime in progress call 911.
Trayvon Martin Case Raises Larger Issues
Check out the NPR post on the Trayvon Martin case. It address the “Stand your ground law” that has allowed the shooter to remain free and has short snippets of local residents in a oral interview format.
No news is good news, I guess
You may have noticed a dearth of posts on this page lately. There’s not been much to write about. Pooley the lost parrot was found, Mayor Teresa Jacobs came to the last breakfast and the lake homeowners group had a board meeting.
