Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Crack down on panhandlers & Magic slide continues

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Good morning. It's Tuesday, Jan. 19 and we have another cool day in Central Florida. Orlando police officers fired shots at a man who refused to put down a gun Monday night at an Orlando condominium complex. The woman who lost her arm in an attack by an alligator on the Wekiva River returns to the classroom. And see photos from Seminole Wekiva Trail, which is famous for murals along the path. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Seminole residents ask county to crack down on panhandlers

Residents have formed a group called "Taking Seminole County Back" in an effort to urge county leaders to tighten Seminole's year-old panhandling ordinance so it would require anyone asking for money on a street to first obtain a permit. [More]

OPD: 2 officers fire shots at suspect who would not drop gun

Two Orlando police officers fired shots at a man who refused to put down a gun Monday night at an Orlando condominium complex, officials said. [More]

Disney begins bypassing courts with time-share foreclosures

The Walt Disney Co. has begun using a new system of handling foreclosures on its time share contracts that's more efficient but makes it tougher for outsiders to bid. [More]

Gov. Rick Scott challenges Florida universities to help graduates get jobs

Gov. Rick Scott challenges Florida universities to make sure students in popular majors can find jobs after graduation. [More]

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Woman who lost arm to alligator returns to classroom

Rachael Lilienthal lost her right arm to an alligator in the Wekiva River in August. Now she's back in the classroom as a Spanish lecturer at Rollins College. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Orlando Magic's slide continues with loss to the Atlanta Hawks

If the Orlando Magic take a serious, unflinching look at themselves, they won't like what they see. Over the last two and a half weeks, they've lost all of the qualities that had made them one of the 2015-16 NBA season's best turnaround stories. [More]

Packers' loss shows coin toss is no way to decide NFL issues

If you're a Green Bay Packers fan feeling cheated by a tossed coin, take heart. The act has caused far worse than losing an NFL playoff game. [More]

NCAA forecast improving for Gators entering second half of season

The Florida Gators are just 11-6, but their RPI is No. 17 because of one of the nations' toughest schedules and recent wins against LSU and Ole Miss. First-year coach Mike White is keeping a close eye on his team's postseason prospects. [More]

How many players from state universities remain in NFL playoffs?

Twelve players from Florida universities remain alive in the NFL playoffs, including Greg Olsen of the Carolina Panthers, Calais Campbell of the Arizona Cardinals, Andre Caldwell of the Denver Broncos and Tre Jackson of the New England Patriots. [More]

Venus Williams upset in first round of Australian Open

Venus Williams tried to rally, winning two games and getting another break-point chance after falling a set and 5-0 behind, before her 16th trip to the Australian Open finished in a first-round loss to Johanna Konta. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Florida Opera Theatre makes big changes

Florida Opera Theatre has a new outlook, new leadership and a new name — Opera Orlando. [More]

Glenn Frey, Eagles guitarist, dies at 67

Glenn Frey co-founded the Eagles, one of the most commercially successful bands of the last half-century, and left behind a trove of indelible melodies including 17 Top-40 hits. [More]

Netflix sets 'Kimmy Schmidt' release date, including Universal scenes

Netflix has announced a set of series premiere dates, including for the second season of "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt," the popular comedy that taped scenes last week at Universal Studios in Orlando. [More]

Willis Clan bring their Irish, bluegrass tunes to Disney Springs

The Willis Clan return to Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs this week, the first time since getting their break and becoming reality TV stars. [More]

Where is the missing work in Winter Park's Art on the Green?

Frances Trombly's "Caution," one of the works on display as part of Art on the Green in Winter Park's Central Park, has been MIA since early December. [More]

 
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