| Hello, it's Tuesday, Dec. 8 and a political firestorm is brewing after Donald Trump made some very politically charged comments last night about Muslims. And SeaWorld is changing it's operating strategy in order to stay competitive. The new Star Wars movie will be released soon so check out our pics of some of the best characters in the franchise. May the Force be with you as you check out other things in the news: As another Christmas passes without her only daughter, Tina Exposito is fighting to make sure the driver who struck her children and sped away in 2013 is sent to prison. But the driver, UCF graduate Kila Holland, is working again to delay her sentencing, Exposito says. [More] A 22-year-old burglary suspect trying to evade authorities was killed by an 11-foot alligator last month, the Brevard County Sheriff's Office says. [More] Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump called on Monday for a "total and complete" ban on Muslims entering the United States, barring followers of the world's fastest-growing religion because he considers the faith rooted in hatred and violence. [More] Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced yesterday that he and the Seminole Tribe have reached a sweeping new gambling deal that would bring in billions to the state while also allowing an expansion of gambling in South Florida. [More] As it reinvents itself, SeaWorld is pursuing strategies more typical of a smaller regional theme park than an international tourist destination. [More]
Former Florida Gators coach Will Muschamp gets a second chance at coaching with the South Carolina Gamecocks. [More] FSU running back Dalvin Cook had a strong 2015 campaign, but it was not enough to be named a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. [More] Chris Hays, The Prospector: UCF coach Scott Frost already making priority of Central Florida [More] Each has engineered a swift turnaround of a well-established program, and at one point was a frontrunner for national coach of the year. Now UF's Jim McElwain and Michigan's Jim Harbaugh could use a win against a big-name opponent to finish off their first season the right way. [More] Montverde prevailed 63-59 over Huntington, W.Va., St. Joseph Prep in a showcase that was televised by ESPN2. [More]
The Funky Monkey Bistro on International Drive is trying to settle its litigation with Pointe Orlando and emerge from bankruptcy with a new lease on life. [More] New dating site playing Mickey Mouse matchmaker [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Peter and the Starcatcher." [More] "Spring at the Willowbrook Inn" will not make its world premiere in Orlando. [More] Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Ensemble AMF at Will's Pub. [More]
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