| Good morning. It's Thursday, Jan. 28. Look for thunderstorms and rain throughout the day. School districts in Central Florida are dealing with a shortage of school bus drivers and it could get worse with Orange County considering later start times for high schools. A huge, new venue at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is being planned by Disney. And see photos from the grand opening of the Daytona International Speedway Motorsports Stadium. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. Walt Disney World plans to build a 286,000-square-foot venue at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, according to documents it has submitted to the state. [More] The Southern Poverty Law Center is suing a former corrections officer at one of Central Florida's youthful offender prisons over a 2013 attack and rape of a 17-year-old inmate. [More] Central Florida districts say they're having a hard time recruiting and keeping drivers as the economy improves. [More] Seminole County officials this week said they expect the penny sales tax to generate $102 million more over the next eight years than what they originally forecasted. [More] Health officials say that the number of Zika cases among travelers visiting or returning to the United States is likely to increase. That, in turn, could lead to the local spread of the virus. With a large international population and a hub for travel and tourism, Central Florida is no exception to being susceptible. [More] The Orlando Magic need to end their losing skid quickly, but at least last season's Boston Celtics should offer the Magic some hope. [More] A viral video shows Gainesville policeman and Shaq giving kids a lesson in basketball, life. [More] Orlando City's Kevin Molino excited to be back on the field in 2016 after recovering from ACL surgery. [More] The death of girls junior-varsity soccer player Rosio Delao soccer Pierson Taylor's boys soccer team but has motivated them heading into the Class 3A playoffs. [More] Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen talks about the band's new self-titled album, keeping fans happy and playing Orlando twice over the next few months. [More] Central Florida's art scene continues to grow with new galleries and new shows. [More] The Hands-On Harley-Davidson exhibit will open at Orlando Science Center this Saturday. The display includes a range of motorcycle-related activities, from manufacturing to on-the-road safety and scientific concepts such as gravity. [More] Bob Saget, known as the uptight dad on "Full House" and for his raunchy humor as a comedian, is coming to the University of Central Florida. [More] Wahlburgers in Orlando will open mid-February. Later, a grand-opening will include appearances by at least two of the Wahlberg brothers. [More] | 
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