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Obituary: William A. Fields (1918-2013)
William A. “Bill” Fields, 94, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Born Nov. 5, 1918, in Larue County, Ky., he was a son of the late James S. and Ruth Pottinger Fields. Mr. Fields was a veteran of World War II, where he served in the United...Tags: U.S. Army, Science and Technology, World War II (1939-1945)
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Florida resorts put out the welcome mat for family reunions
It's that time of year again, when families start planning spring and summertime reunions. A good family reunion resort will offer activities and pastimes for all age groups, and accommodations with spacious, connecting rooms and suites, and condo- or...
Tags: Basketball, SeaWorld, Arts, Theme Park Vacations, Entertainment
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: No need to leave Fido behind Vacationers traveling to Orlando don’t have to leave Fifi or Fido behind with Rosen Hotels & Resorts’ VIP ¿ Very Important Pet ¿ package...Tags: Kentucky Derby, Silversea Cruises, Diving, Aquatica, Culture
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NASA to lease old KSC shuttle pad for commercial launches
WASHINGTON -- An old space shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center soon could be home to commercial rockets under a plan announced Friday by NASA. The agency plans to lease what's known as Pad 39A to prospective tenants. Possible candidates include...Tags: NASA, SpaceX, Orion Space Mission
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Letters to the editor: Sex ed, debt, and pastors
First, sex education When I moved to Orlando in 1979, BETA was a small residential house for women with unplanned pregnancies. Today, it is a multimillion-dollar complex. Yes, it provides a fantastic service, as stated by president and CEO Ruth...Tags: Shootings, Barack Obama, Wildlife
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Noteworthy attractions highlight New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to fun in the sun, Florida offers many choices. For years, the savviest travelers have used a simple technique to identify the roads less traveled, yet most worthy of exploration. The key: Follow the locals. They more than anyone can lead...
Tags: Port Orange, Arts and Culture, Arts, Travel, Beaches
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Florida Beach Guide: New Smyrna Beach
Sentinel Staff reportSlip on those sunglasses, dig out the sunscreen and load up the kids -- it's vacation time, and we're headed to the beach. Beach-goers continue to be lured to Florida's east coast by the natural setting of New Smyrna Beach. Quiet New Smyrna Beach has...Tags: Sports, Dining and Drinking, Concerts, Environmental Issues, Arts and Culture
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Battle looms as commercial space interests seek piece of federal wildlife refuge
The coastal ghost town of Shiloh, where the nation's rock-star rocketeer wants to build a space town, is for now a place of orphan oranges, turkey tracks and lonesome tombstones. Above all, Shiloh is surrounded by the healthiest part of Merritt Island...
Tags: NASA, U.S. Department of the Interior, Volusia County, Federal Aviation Administration, Titusville
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Letters to the Editor: Death penalty, gun bill, Bill Clinton
Death penalty's meaning Terrorist operatives want the accused Boston bomber, Dzhokhar Tsarvaev, to receive the death penalty. Why? It plays into their hands. History has proved repeatedly that, if anything, the death penalty encourages terrorists....
Tags: Harry Reid, Federal Aviation Administration, Politics, Elections, Voting
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Trail would let cyclists ride coast-to-coast across Florida
Cycling enthusiasts have long dreamed of having a paved trail through the center of Florida that would give riders a continuous path from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico. Now that vision may become reality. The budget the Legislature passed...
Tags: Orange County (Florida), Winter Garden, Seminole County, Rick Scott, Politics
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Posey: Space Coast needs new, diversified jobs
The Orlando Sentinel, Washington BureauWASHINGTON — It's been a rocky few years for the Space Coast district represented by U.S. Rep. Bill Posey, R-Rockledge — starting with NASA's decision to retire the space shuttle in 2011. The end of the 30-year program led to thousands of...Tags: Seafood and Fishing Industry, NASA, Brevard County, Science and Technology, SpaceX
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