Thursday, November 12, 2015

Cattle rustling & pyramid climbing

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Good morning! It's Thursday, November 12. Dense fog this morning will give way to plenty of sunshine and looking ahead to the weekend: temperatures expected in the seventies. Renters and second-home owners are paying a higher share of property taxes in the state. Here's an interesting story that you don't hear about often: man accused of cattle rustling. And the Magic beat the Lakers on a buzzer-beater. Here is some other news you need to know.

Today's Top Headlines

Property-tax burden shifts to renters, second-home owners

Renters and vacation-home owners now shoulder a bigger share of Florida property taxes than homeowners and owners of commercial property, a new analysis shows. [More]

Lake County man bitten by gator while pulling weeds near dock, neighbor says

Man who was pulling weeds behind his Lake County home was bitten in the arm by an alligator Wednesday afternoon, a neighbor said.[More]

Woman killed by Amtrak train in Altamonte Springs

A Seminole County woman was struck and killed Wednesday by an Amtrak train in Altamonte Springs as she was walking on the tracks, police said. [More]

Former Osceola deputy in jail after being charged with stealing cattle

Osceola County rancher Kevin Whaley knew without counting that at least one calf was missing from his cow pen. He noticed someone had raked the ground trying to erase footprints. [More]

Video shows man climbing pyramid at Epcot's Mexico pavilion

A video posted to social media shows a man climbing the steps of the pyramid at the Mexico pavilion of Epcot's World Showcase. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Magic stun Lakers on Vucevic's shot as time expires

With the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers deadlocked with 1.5 seconds to go, Vucevic caught an inbounds pass, attempted a fadeaway jumper from 20 feet and launched his shot. Swish. Game over. The Magic beat the Lakers 101-99. [More]

NCAA is giving UCF's 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall the short end of the stick, Bianchi says

The NCAA is giving 7-foot-6 UCF center Tacko Fall the short end of the stick, holding his eligibility hostage. [More]

Sore back keeps Kobe Bryant out against the Orlando Magic

Kobe Bryant's sore back prevented him from playing against the Orlando Magic [More]

Tenorio: Orlando City should target top MLS players ahead of 2016 season

Orlando City should target top MLS players ahead of 2016 season, and we have an idea of some of the best fits for the Lions. [More]

Lake Brantley QB Jared Bernhardt picks college lacrosse over football but juggles both this weekend

Jared Bernhardt will quarterback the Patriots (10-0) through a first-round Class 8A playoff game against Jacksonville Sandalwood at 7:30 Friday night, then board a plane Saturday morning for Ohio State, where he will compete for a roster spot on the U.S. Men's Under-19 Lacrosse National Team. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Theater review: 'The Odd Couple' (female version) from CFCArts

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "The Odd Couple" from Central Florida Community Arts. [More]

In 'Master Class,' spouses bring Maria Callas to the stage

Ian Campbell directs his wife, Susan Neves, in Florida Opera Theatre's production of "Master Class." [More]

UCF series to focus on future of filmmaking, TV production in Florida

UCF conference focuses on Florida's past, present and future in filmmaking and TV [More]

Black turns politics inside out

Lewis Black enjoys the success of "Inside Out," bemoans current politicians and points to a new career opportunity if everything falls apart. [More]

Festival of Trees is back!

Art events Orlando include Festival of Trees at Orlando Museum of Art, outdoor festival in Maitland [More]

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