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UCF’s Ross named to Obama transition team

12/4/2008 4:31 PM

The University of Central Florida has announced that David Gray Ross, executive in residence and instructor, has been named to President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team concerning health and human services.

AT&T to slash 12,000 jobs

12/4/2008 3:00 PM

Telecommunications giant AT&T Inc. said Dec. 4 it plans to eliminate 12,000 jobs, or approximately 4 percent of its total work force. (T)

Science Center cuts admission price

12/4/2008 12:22 PM

The Orlando Science Center is rolling back its admission price through Dec. 31 in what it calls an effort to offer “affordable quality time” to area families looking for holiday season activities.

Rosen Hotels wins EEOC award

12/4/2008 12:15 PM

Rosen Hotels & Resorts received an E-Race award from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission for its efforts to eradicate racial discrimination in its businesses.

Harmony to build energy center

12/4/2008 10:29 AM

Harmony Development Co. announced it has signed an agreement with Florida State University to build an energy research center in its Osceola County development.

Bally Total Fitness files for Ch. 11

12/4/2008 10:19 AM

Health club company Bally Total Fitness and certain affiliates have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the company said Dec.3.

Beige Book: Economic slide deepens

12/4/2008 6:50 AM

Deteriorating retail spending, declines in the housing market and the national economic woes helped drag the Southeast economy into deeper weakness in October through mid-November, according to the Federal Reserve's Beige Book report published Dec. 3.

Florida slips in health survey

12/4/2008 6:48 AM

High incidences of infectious disease and a high rate of uninsured people caused Florida to drop to near the bottom of the list in a state-by-state analysis of the nation’s health.

Seminole employment office to close

12/3/2008 3:15 PM

Workforce Central Florida, which helps connect employers with job seekers, is closing its Seminole County office on Sand Pond Road in Lake Mary by Dec. 19.

Weeden named to head Gators Sports

12/3/2008 2:55 PM

Cathy Weeden has been named general manager of Gator Sports Marketing, a division of IMG College that helps manage the marketing and media rights for University of Florida athletics on behalf of FOX-owned Sun Sports.