Right: Orlando Magic center Shaquille O’Neal (32) heads for the seats after beating Boston Celtics center Pervis Ellison (29) to a loose ball during the Celtics’ 99-92 playoff win, April 30, 1995 in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Simoneau) (AP Photo/Steve Simoneau, Associated Press)
Marie-Jo Gordo was indicted by a federal grand jury after prosecutors argued Gordo was the boy’s eighth grade teacher in 2019, but then in 2023, began a sexual relationship with him.
They say the boy had over two dozen videos on his phone showing the two engaging in sexual activity.
The indictment didn’t say which schools Gordo has worked at. When News 6 reached out to Orange County Public Schools, we were told that Gordo worked at a charter school and was not an OCPS employee.
Investigators say Raynor was searching for a stolen car when he saw Othal Wallace in one that looked similar. Raynor went to question Wallace, but he wouldn’t comply.
Wallace then shot the officer and took off. Wallace argued in his trial that he shot Raynor because he feared for his own life.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood believes this act would make one thing clear.
“If you don’t like that the cop stops to investigate you because we think you’re acting suspicious, you don’t take matters into your own hands, put a bullet in the back of a law enforcement officer’s head,” Chitwood told News 6.
If passed, the act would take effect on Oct. 1.
FILE-This April 7, 1996 file photo shows Orlando Magic's Shaquille O'Neal dunking the ball and knocking Chicago Bulls' Dennis Rodman out of the way at the same time during their game in Orlando. O'Neal says on Twitter that he's "about to retire." O'Neal sent a Tweet shortly before 2:45 p.m. saying, "im retiring." It included a link to a 16-second video in which he says, "We did it; 19 years, baby. Thank you very much. That's why I'm telling you first: I'm about to retire. Love you. Talk to you soon." (AP Photo/Steve Simoneau,File) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Orlando Magic to retire Shaquille O’Neal’s No. 32 jersey
A big honor for one of the Orlando Magic’s most famous players.
Shaq was the first overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft and spent four seasons with the Magic from 1992 until 1996.
A special ceremony is planned for after the team’s home game against Oklahoma City on Feb. 13.
The school, originally called Public School Number Four, was constructed in 1917 at a cost of $250,000 and originally overlooked Riverside Park, before the construction of I-95 and I-10 isolated it in the 1950s. I was later named for its former long-time teacher and principal.According to MetroJacksonville.com, the school closed in 1960, although it was used for storage and office space until it was condemned in 1971.The building was designated a historic landmark by Jacksonville City Council in 2000.
Random Florida Fact
In Jacksonville, there’s an old brick building with the name Public School Number Four engraved on top.
It’s a gigantic abandoned schoolhouse and you can see it while driving along Interstate 95 as you curve onto Interstate 10.
Built in 1915, the schoolhouse was renamed Annie Lytle Elementary in 1957 in honor of a former principal.
But it only stayed open for three more years. In 1960, it was condemned and decades later, a fire destroyed the roof.
Over the years, volunteers have tried cleaning the historic grounds, though nature and graffiti have since taken over the building.
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