The unthinkable has happened again, this time in Louisiana. A lone gunman sitting in a packed movie theater in Lafayette, Louisiana stood up about 20 minutes into the showing of "Trainwreck" and began firing into the crowd, killing two and wounding at least nine others Thursday night before fatally shooting himself, authorities said. The incident took place a week after a man who shot and killed 12 people at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., was convicted in the crime. [More] People along the Space Coast were able to see the Delta IV rocket launch into space with a plume of white smoke as it ascended into the heavens. The United Launch Alliance rocket was lifted up on more than a million and a half pounds of thrust at 8:07 p.m. ET into clear skies. It was the seventh Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS7) mission for the U.S. Air Force. [More] The plan to bring a campus to downtown Orlando is in limbo. The pitch by the University of Central Florida has been delayed, the school's provost says, and it's unclear where the plan will go from here. [More] A 26-year-old man has been arrested on accusations that he raped a woman behind the House of Blues at Downtown Disney last week, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Hector Herrera was arrested at his Osceola County home on a warrant and taken to the county jail before posting bond Thursday night. He faces a charge of sexual battery. [More] Whoa! Footwear fans rejoice. Boston-based Converse Inc. has announced that a new Chuck Taylor All-Star sneaker will hit retail stores next week, marking the first update to the iconic and well-beloved shoe in its 98-year history. [More] Sassy Steve Spurrier rocks on at 70, ready to fight his "enemies", slings from media [More] FSU is preparing as if it will not have running back Dalvin Cook at its disposal this season. [More] Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke, who went to Apopka High, has thrown 43 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings and will look to continue that streak Friday night against the New York Mets. [More] Ohio State's Braxton Miller is reportedly switching from quarterback to wide receiver for this upcoming season that according to Sports Illustrated. [More] Orlando's spookiest theater troupe, "Phantasmagoria," is taking its show on the road. [More] Starring Cara Delevingne, Nat Wolff, the film hits all the right notes. Three stars [More] Spotted in Orlando: Food trends including beets, corn and gazpacho [More] 3 must-see shows in Orlando's Loch Haven Park [More] In five years, Central Florida Community Arts has become a key component of the local arts landscape through its commitment to performance and community service. [More] More Can't Miss Headlines |
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