ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Log on to InsideCentralFlorida.com
and find a web site that thrives on community dialogue to deliver not just
information, but an insider's perspective that enhances and facilitates
everyday living.
    The newest regional city site of the growing Cox Interactive Media
network, InsideCentralFlorida.com is a community-based city site focusing on
issues and topics of interest to Central Florida residents in a format that
emphasizes participation and interaction.
    "InsideCentralFlorida.com provides an insider perspective on what you need
to know to enjoy Central Florida," said Ray Peabody, city site manager of
InsideCentralFlorida.com. "The site will create a sense of community by
encouraging site visitors to share experiences and personal insights through
features such as live chats, hosted discussion and community-group
web sites."
    InsideCentralFlorida.com is building an on-line community of users in
Central Florida who are encouraged to voice opinions and offer their
perspective on everything from local politics to sports to lifestyle pursuits.
    The web site has been created in partnership with eight Cox affiliate
radio and television stations, including WFTV-TV Channel 9, 580 WDBO, Star
94.5, WHTQ, WMMO, K92 FM, WHOO, WZKD Radio AAHS and The New List, as well as
charter sponsors Orlando Regional Healthcare System and SouthTrust Bank.
    "Orlando is already on the map, but this puts the city and Central Florida
on the web," said David B. Lippoff, vice president and general manager for
WFTV Channel 9.  "It's literally one-stop shopping for people going on-line to
find out about what has happened or is going to happen in Central Florida."
    For ease of use, InsideCentralFlorida.com has created six content
channels:

    -- NEWS:  Updated throughout the day, the channel features interpretive
       reports on how topics of interest impact Central Florida residents.
       Site visitors are encouraged to consider a variety of news sources
       ranging from InsideCentralFlorida.com staff reports to those from WFTV
       Eyewitness News, 580 WDBO and The Associated Press.

    -- WEATHER:  Central Florida weather featuring live Doppler radar, five-
       day forecasts, severe-weather tips, weather by definition and a link to
       the affiliate Storm97 (http://www.storm97.com) web site, providing easy to use
       tracking maps, safety tips and meaningful, usable advice from weather
       authorities such as Channel 9's Dr. Robert Sheets, former director of
       the National Hurricane Center.

    -- LIFESTYLE:  Features home improvement suggestions, gardening tips from
       "The Garden Rebel," insider information on weekend vacation getaways,
       restaurant reviews, Fall television programming previews and coverage
       of health issues presented in partnership with Orlando Regional
       Healthcare System.  Also, InsideCentralFlorida.com is a partner with
       The New List, Central Florida's most comprehensive guide to new homes
       and new home communities, providing a searchable database that enables
       web site visitors to locate the home that most closely matches that for
       which they are looking.

    -- THEME PARKS:  "Spies" provide the "insider info" and features on what
       is happening behind the scenes at your favorite theme parks, from the
       Magic Kingdom to Sea World to the Mystery Fun House.  The channel also
       reviews topics like the best park jobs, how to beat the crowds and
       "Putting at Windmills," featuring entertaining reviews of mini-golf
       courses in Central Florida.

    -- SPORTS:  Fans of local professional and college sports teams can
       receive the latest updates on news, game schedules and scores.  Viewers
       can get insights from 580 WDBO's Sports Director Scott Anez and chat
       every Thursday night at 6:30 with WFTV's Pat Clarke to get his spin on
       the latest controversy, trades, injury reports, etc.  Also,
       InsideCentralFlorida.com features links to broadcast partner 580 WDBO,
       the official broadcast site of the Orlando Magic.

    -- OPINIONS:  Got a beef with the day's top story?
       InsideCentralFlorida.com offers ample opportunity for Central Florida
       residents to respond to topics and express opinions.  Also, site
       visitors can chat with 580 WDBO's Scott and Casey every Monday night
       from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

    InsideCentralFlorida.com is one of three Florida city sites created by Cox
Interactive Media.  The other two sites serve West Palm Beach (http://www.GoPBI.com)
and Miami/South Beach (http://www.SoFla.com), respectively.
    Cox Interactive Media (CIM), headquartered in Atlanta, is a newly formed
subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc.  InsideCentralFlorida.com joins other
local city sites such as AccessAtlanta (http://www.accessatlanta.com), Austin360
(http://www.austin360.com), BayInsider.com in San Francisco (http://www.bayinsider.com) and
GoCarolinas.com in Charlotte (http://www.gocarolinas.com). These city sites provide
users specific information unique to their communities, as well as
opportunities for online interaction with other users.
    A leading media company, Cox Enterprises, Inc. includes -- in addition to
Cox Interactive Media -- Cox Newspapers, Inc. (newspapers, direct mail
marketing, book publishing), Cox Broadcasting, Inc. (TV, spot sales,
television production, research, publicly traded Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE: CXR))
and publicly traded Cox Communications, Inc. (NYSE: COX) (cable distribution,
programming, broadband communications).  The company is also the world's
largest operator of automobile auctions through Manheim Auctions, providing
financial services, government auctions, online services and price guides.

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