Orlando News
-
Man killed in crash near University of Central Florida
ORLANDO -- Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that killed a 23-year-old man near the University of Central Florida. The crash happened early Sunday morning near Lake Price Drive and ...
-
Busy Facebook CEO Zuckerberg marries longtime girlfriend
(AP Photo/Facebook) Facebook founer and CEO Mark Zuckerberg married his girlfriend of nearly a decade, Priscilla Chan, Saturday in a surprise ceremony. Chan just graduated from medical ...
-
Live bombing tests set for Ocala
OCALA -- Residents in parts of Marion County may hear some loud noises and see some explosions this week. The the Navy will be doing some live bombing at the Pinecastle Range Complex in the ...
-
Osceola County government workers to get free surgeries
OSCEOLA COUNTY -- Government workers in Osceola County will soon have a new perk. The county will actually offer workers free surgeries -- if they are done overseas. It will go into effect on ...
-
SunRail construction to begin
ORLANDO -- Maintenance work in Orange County is expected to begin this week on a seven-mile stretch of track that will eventually be used by SunRail Trains. The track runs from the Orlando Amtrak ...
Movie Review
![Revenge of the Nerds [DVD]](MoviePosters/RevengeNerds1.jpg)
Revenge of the Nerds [DVD]
As I finished watching Revenge of the Nerds, it occurred to me that I had no idea where the word ...
-
Florida Ironman competition underway in Haines City
(Viewer photo) Would you race this man? That's world-renown cyclist Lance Armstrong flying by during today's Florida Ironman competition in Polk County. Chances are, Armstrong's bike ...
-
Son 1988 Lockerbie bomber dies
Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi boards an airplane following his release from prison at Glasgow International Airport, ...
-
21-year-old man shot after argument
ORANGE COUNTY -- Orange County deputies are trying to put the pieces together in an overnight shooting. A 21-year-old man was walking down Sagebrush Drive near Curry Ford Road around 1 a.m. when ...
-
Fire tears through Titusville backyard
TITUSVILLE -- The backyard of a Titusville home goes up in flames. A viewer sent in video of the fire, who saw smoke in the neighborhood near Jones Street and Brown Avenue at about 10 p.m. ...
-
Scott looking past 12 election to 14 re-election
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Republican Gov. Rick Scott is already getting ready for the 2014 election. So are the Democrats who hope to challenge him. The state Republican Party is buying ...
News Survey
Do you agree with U.S. President Barack Obama's support for gay marriage?
On Facebook
News Releases
The Orlando Echo.com News Release Publishing Service provides a medium for circulating your organization's news.Classic Comments
I am very grateful to the assistance of the American Embassy and the promise of the Chinese government for protection of my rights as a citizen over the long term. I am very gratified to see the Chinese government has been dealing with the situation with restraint and calm.
Chen Guangcheng
The Chinese human rights activist was speaking after landing in the United States after his flight from Beijing.
U.S. Markets
Featured Story
Miranda Kerr appears in first cover shoot with toddler son Flynn
Technology News
Lifestyle News
Travel News
From Around The Web News
- Public Health District Nabs $737K Grant For Initiatives
- Sars after another Malema ally
- Health Ministry concludes World Health Day celebrations
- Health Minister heads delegation to Geneva
- Contracts can make hospital employment less secure than doctors think
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Get the latest Orlando Echo headlines delivered to your inbox.