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She thought it couldn’t get any worse, but just months after his diagnosis, Ken Pollworth ... 1:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 Is this school lunch for real? A photograph of a skimpy school lunch is stirring outrage online, much of it aimed at first lady and fitness guru Michelle Obama. An Oklahoma teen reportedly snapped the picture of her lunch and shared it with a TV station in Oklahoma City. The lunch left more than the girl’s ... 10:50 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 2014 Report: Synthetic drugs send thousands of teens to emergency room A new report shows how many people, most notably teenagers, are ending up in the hospital. Spice, K-2 and Scooby snacks are all street names for synthetic marijuana. The number of emergency room visits because of those types drugs nearly tripled in one year. “People buy these thinking that they're getting something safe and legal but ... 3:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 Miles per soda is good deterrent for teens Tell teenagers they have to run 5 miles, and they may be more likely to make smarter food and drink choices when they go to the store. According to research by the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, teens are influenced by messages on signs when making a ... 7:36 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2014 Toyota of Orlando shares safe teen driving tips It can be an exciting time for your teen when they’re finally ready to hit the road by their self. Although your teen may be excited, you may have some reservations about letting them get behind the wheel of your new Toyota in Orlando. Teen drivers are at a high ... 7:36 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Keep your car going with Orlando car battery maintenance! There are a lot of crucial components that have to work together for your car to keep it working like it should. Although it can sound like a full time job trying to keep up with the Orlando auto service that goes into keeping your vehicle in good shape, don’t ... 7:33 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Should you schedule an Orlando tire rotation? Is it time for you to bring your car into our Toyota Service Center in Orlando and schedule a tire rotation? Unless you happen to know your way around things when it comes to routine auto maintenance, you’re probably not certain! However, this piece of the puzzle is extremely important ... 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Meet the 2015 Toyota Camry near Orlando! If you’re in the market for a new ride and looking for something that’s affordable, stylish, reliable, and performance-driven, don’t give up hope. It may seem like it’s impossible to find that exceptional mix, but we’ve got news for you – the 2015 Toyota Camry near Orlando is here and ... 7:26 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 Changes coming to U.S. Postal Service, impact unclear Changes at the U.S. Postal Service are coming, even though watchdogs have a lot of questions. Around 80 mail processing centers around the country will soon close. The National Postal Policy Council says it knows the U.S. Postal Service needs to save money, but some of the cuts could alienate ... 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 10 most brutal flight delays of 2014 Out of 2 million delays each year, these are among the .004 percent where weather, maintenance or other issues conspired to keep passengers stuck on the tarmac for three hours or more. 1) Jan. 2, 2014: Republic Airlines flight 3291 from Philadelphia to Charleston, SC, 247 minutes on the tarmac ... 3:04 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 Federal employees answer to Congress on unapproved purchases From fancy coffee, to expensive clothes, millions of dollars in questionable spending has been charged to government credit cards. The Cox Washington Bureau has been reporting for months about problems with government purchase cards, but now congress is getting involved. A serious caffeine habit paid for by taxpayers. Congressional investigators ... 11:27 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014 Restaurants voluntarily lower calorie counts Chain restaurants across the country are taking initiative to make the food they offer healthier. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health studied menu items from 66 of the 100 largest restaurant chains. They found that the calories of new menu offerings decreased significantly. The largest declines were ... 10:16 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2014 Billionaire Manslaughter trial Seeking to use Hillsborough County Jurors Back in 2010, a Texas-born industrialist and Palm Beach polo magnate, was charged with manslaughter for the death of a college student. Reports say John B. Goodman was driving drunk one night that February when he ran a stop sign and slammed his Bentley into another car. Scott Wilson, 23, ... 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Ebola fears force FAA to issue new guidelines Airplane cleaning crews at La Guardia airport in New York City are refusing to clean cabins because they're afraid of Ebola contamination. They raise an important question for passengers; How do we know the planes we fly on are Ebola-free? “I'm nervous,” said Gary Williams as he was ... 1:34 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Find out if your car needs muffler repair in Orlando! There are a lot of parts to think about in your car, which means a lot of chances for something to go wrong. How do you know when the problem is caused by the muffler? The muffler is an important part of your vehicle and has more functions than just ... 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 2015 Toyota 4Runner introduces new TRD Pro Series! The 2015 Toyota 4Runner has just made its way to our Toyota dealership in Orlando! This new Toyota SUV is known for its off-road prowess, which makes it a fan favorite for adventure seekers. However, the Orlando Toyota 4Runner has never been more ready for off-roading than it is now! ... 7:12 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Toyota of Orlando is ready to bust common car maintenance myths with you! When was the last time you had an Orlando tire rotation performed on your car? If it’s been a while, you may want to bring your ride into our Toyota Service Center. Getting a tire rotation on a regular basis is extremely important for performance AND safety, so you don’t ... 7:09 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Take a reliable used Toyota in Orlando on a fall adventure! Are you ready to hit the road and get out of town this fall? Fall foliage is in full swing and temperatures are dropping all over the country – if you’re looking for a fun reason to hit the highway, this season provides plenty of them! However, you shouldn’t plan ... 6:50 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 Audit: Postal Service puts personal information at risk The process the U.S. Postal Service uses when people change their addresses could be putting the personal information of 40 million Americans at risk. According to an audit by the Inspector General for the U.S. Postal Service, 65 percent of change of address, known as COA, orders were hard copy. ... 10:08 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014 App helps law enforcement track down predators More people will now have access to an app that helps law enforcement track down predators. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, expanded the availability of the app Tuesday. It is now available for Android and Apple device users in English and Spanish. 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