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• Redistricting leads to ugly GOP vs. GOP races

  Seminole County talked about the jobs and economic development that will come from the new 61-mile commuter rail through Orlando . They praised the man who pushed hard for the $1.3 billion project and many others: Republican Rep. John Mica of Florida."It puts   Read more »

• Judge quits Travon Martin case, cites conflict

  Jessica Recksiedler recused herself Wednesday because of a potential conflict that relates to her husband.He works with Orlando attorney Mark NeJame, who was first approached by Zimmerman's family to represent the neighborhood watch volunteer.But NeJame declined   Read more »

• Tebow golfs as Jets vets practice nearby

  at TPC Sawgrass."We'll have enough time working out together," he said.Beginning Monday, in fact. Tebow said he'll be leaving Florida for New Jersey on Sunday for the start of the Jets' voluntary offseason training program Monday morning. That will be the   Read more »

• Company plans train between Miami and Orlando

  -- A private company said Thursday that it plans to develop a passenger train line connecting Orlando and South Florida by 2014.Florida East Coast Industries said in a news release that the $1 billion project will utilize the 200-mile rail corridor owned by   Read more »

• Obama: Shooting death of Trayvon Martin a 'tragedy'

  issue that is sensitive in Florida, a large and diverse state that plays an influential role in presidential elections. The Orlando area in central Florida is particularly important, acting as a bellwether for statewide elections. Republican hopeful Mitt Romney   Read more »

Around the web

• JetBlue flight with mechanical problem diverted to Orlando

  signatures in support of a lesbian den leader to Boy Scouts of America officials during the group's annual convention in Orlando. *You can also sign up by texting any of the above keywords to 43886. You will receive no more than 7 messages/week per alert list. 54 m ago from Orlando Sentinel Read more »

• George Zimmerman's Legal Team Brings In The Big Guns

  convicted of raping and murdering an Orlando teenager. Zimmerman is on trial after shooting 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in a Florida townhouse complex. West was brought into Zimmerman's team after having dinner with Mark O'Mara, Zimmerman's current attorney. 9:19 AM from The Business Insider Read more »

• Feds: Brevard County man collected dead mother's Social Security for nearly 20 years

  to collecting nearly $160,000 from his dead mother's Social Security checks for 20 years, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Orlando said. Bertha S. Parker, 87, mysteriously disappeared in 1992, but her son, James T. Parker, with whom she lived, didn't seem concerned. 5/31/12 from Orlando Sentinel Read more »

• Pictures of the day: 1 June 2012

  toddler gazes in wonder at a manatee at Seaworld, in Orlando, Florida. The curious little girl reached out her hand towards the glass tank as the manatee swam towards her. British photographer Christopher Wright was captivated by their expressions and the 6:32 AM from The Telegraph UK Read more »

• Danone Nations Cup Semifinal Match. [Coach Notes]

  FL – The final day of competition has arrived and no alarm clock was needed to wake up at 6am. 16 teams arrived at ESPN Wide World of Sports with the intent to win their pool play to advance to the semifinals. Only 4 remain in contention for the Danone Cup. 3:24 AM from 3Four3 Soccer Read more »