| Good morning. It's Tuesday, Jan. 5. President Obama plans a new executive action on guns in an effort to curb gun violence. Stocks dropped lower Monday, but Asian stock markets are inching higher this morning. A co-worker attacked another worker at Universal Orlando after he was fired. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. Obama moved Monday to require all gun sellers to register as dealers – even those who sell at gun shows and online – and to run background checks on all prospective purchasers. [More] A 26-year-old U.S. Army Spc. Victor Badilloalvarez was stabbed to death last week in Kissimmee, according to police. [More] Fredrick Torres wasn't happy when he found out he'd been fired. The 33-year-old former contract caricature artist with Universal Orlando threatened his boss Friday morning that if he was actually fired, he'd kill one of his co-workers, according to an Orlando police report. [More] Most Asian stock markets inched higher Tuesday as China's benchmark stabilized a day after plunging nearly 7 percent. Wall Street finished lower on Monday. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 1.6 percent lower to 17,148.94. [More] The fantasy sports website FanDuel has gone all-in on Orlando. Ever since it took on about 40 employees of a shuttered Zynga office in May, the New York-based company has nearly doubled its Orlando workforce. [More] It's not just that the Orlando Magic have lost three consecutive games that concerns Scott Skiles and his players. It's how they are losing. They display minimal energy and even less fight. Their ball movement has diminished. [More] As well as he's done this season, Jay Gruden should not be NFC coach of the year. He should be coach of the decade. [More] Despite a strong effort from Xavier Rathan-Mayes, FSU suffered a 106-90 loss to No. 6 North Carolina Monday night in Tallahassee. [More] There wasn't a sense of bitterness at New York Giants headquarters Monday, only sadness. Tom Coughlin, who led the franchise to five playoff appearances and two Super Bowl victories, resigned after 12 seasons as Giants coach, leaving players choking back tears as they spoke to reporters. [More] Perry Ellis had 27 points and 13 rebounds, Devonte Graham hit the go-ahead free throw in the third overtime and top-ranked Kansas outlasted Buddy Hield and second-ranked Oklahoma 109-106 on Monday night in an early showdown of Final Four contenders. [More] The plug hasn't been pulled for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights quite yet at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The seasonal attraction was scheduled to close Sunday night but has now been extended through Wednesday evening. [More] The Orlando Eye will be closed through Jan. 13 for its annual maintenance, the attraction announced Monday. [More] We hereby resolve to check out these attractions, which are coming to Central Florida in 2016. Precise opening dates have not been revealed, and details have been sparse. The parks have nailed the "keep 'em wondering" status, but here's what we know and why you should care. [More] Kristin Chenoweth performed at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts for New Year's Eve. [More] Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center hosts a New Year's Eve gala [More] | 
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