Friday, February 8, 2019

Bank merger & recruiting teachers

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February 8, 2019

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BB&T, SunTrust's $66 billion deal brings back the bank mega-merger, affects thousands in Orlando

Southern regional banks BB&T and SunTrust are combining in an all-stock deal valued at about $66 billion.

DeSantis proposes new bonus, recruitment plans for Florida teachers

Gov. Ron DeSantis offered new proposals to recruit and retain teachers in Florida's public-school classrooms.

Wife of slain UCF faculty member ordered held without bail on murder charge

Police responded to the couple's home Jan. 12 after Danielle Redlick called 911, first claiming her husband "might have had a heart attack," but later telling a dispatcher Michael Redlick, 65, had stabbed himself during an argument the night before.

Orange Lake Resorts set to open new HQ, hire 250 in Orlando

Holiday Inn Club Vacations parent set to hire 250 and open a new building in Orlando next month.

Thousands of NASA contractors still without pay after 5-week shutdown. Will Congress step in?

Federal contractors, including NASA workers at Kennedy Space Center, are still waiting for their back pay from the government shutdown. They are supporting a bill to make sure contractor back pay is protected by law.

Magic trade for injured, mentally fragile Markelle Fultz is actually a great deal! | Commentary

The Orlando Magic's trade with the Philadelphia 76ers for former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz is an astute move, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Terrence Ross lights it up as Magic down Timberwolves 122-112

Terrence Ross made six 3-pointers on his way to a game-high 32 points, leading the Orlando Magic to a 122-112 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night at Amway Center.

Magic acquire 76ers guard Markelle Fultz before trade deadline

The Orlando Magic acquired 76ers guard Markelle Fultz for reserve forward Jonathon Simmons and two draft picks, according to media reports.

UCF wilts under pressure from No. 12 Houston, Knights fall 77-68 to Cougars

The UCF Knights wilted under heavy defensive pressure by No. 12 Houston, suffering a 77-68 loss to the Cougars on Thursday night at CFE Arena.

West Orange uses big second half to claim girls basketball district title

West Orange will host a region quarterfinal game next week after beating Wekiva for its second straight district title.

Central Florida play turned film screening on Amazon Prime

'Sam and Elvis,' a Central Florida play that became a film made in Orange City, is playing on Amazon Prime Video.

Vote now! Readers' Choice awards finalists in the 2019 Foodies have been announced

Vote in the 21st Annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards

Mister Rogers: National telecast, Winter Park event salute beloved star

Fred Rogers will be saluted through the 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' telecast on PBS and HBO, then on Be My Neighbor Day in Winter Park.

Aloma Bowl searches for Orlando's next karaoke star

Aloma Bowl is hosting multiple nights of karaoke competition as competitors sing for cash prizes and the title of Orlando's next local singing star.

Winter Garden teacher named Grammy educator of year

Jeffery Redding of West Orange High School in Winter Garden has been named winner of the Grammy Music Educator Award this year.

Universal, SeaWorld, Epcot festivals collide; feasts of concerts and food arrive

Universal's Mardi Gras and SeaWorld's Seven Seas fests kick off and join the festival mix with Epcot's arts fest. The result: Lots of concerts and food.

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