News/Features

CNN.com

What can you tell about a person from their picture?

CNN iReport: Earth’s most fascinating places

#BeAHero project

CNN Freedom Project

DeKalb Champion

Jury finds county guilty of race discrimination (The Champion, April 1, 2010)

Vernon Jones takes the stand in discrimination case (The Champion, March 25, 2010)

Orlando Sentinel

Where can beat go on for drum circles?

More Hispanic Kids Join Scouts, Keep Their Culture, Too

Graffiti artists’ free to paint on restaurant’s canvas

Memories on Tap: The drinks have stopped flowing at the Big Bamboo Lounge, but Disney workers and other patrons can’t forget the good times

Growth

A Vanishing Heritage: The only way Osceola native Mike Partin knew how to save his roots was to tear them out and transplant them more than 1,000 miles away.

Will 115 acres grow into a ‘lifeline’ for Eatonville?

Trailers’ move reflects new stance on growth in Winter Park

15 Homeless Single Moms in Osceola Get Housing Help

Foreclosed Homes a New Blight

Foes blast ‘Hassle-berry’ parking rule

Eatonville’s new planning director resigns after pending trial brought to light

Courts/Crime

County Told: “Keep Jesus Out of Prayers”

Family tried to prevent deaths of Poinciana couple

Feds usually win suits on voting-district issues

Environment

Winter Park wetlands preserve is sanctuary of hope

Should trees come down for billboards?

Light Blight: The glut of artificial light at night takes a toll on health and wastes billions of dollars each year

Up in the air over lawns: Drought-happy options are in, but many areas still mandate tidy and green

Water-use rules in Orange, Osceola areas to rely on honor system

Pesky snails foul waters, spread fast

Kissimmee River comes back to life

Back To Nature On The River: Mountains move for wildlife-rich marshes

Blog posts:

(Newport News) Daily Press

A Double Scoop Of Fun

On The Fourth Day, They Offer Comfort (Daily Press, May 15, 2003)

Out On Their Own: JCC Tries To Break Cycle Of Poverty

JCC’s housing program a success

Newsday

A Hard Trip Made Easier

Memorial for Victims of Flight 800 Set to Open

New York Times

A Tale of Requited Love: A Man and a Pipe Organ