| Good morning. It's Friday, March 25. Expect rain and thunderstorms today and throughout the Easter weekend. U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson faces questions about investments in companies that did business in countries he visited as part of congressional delegations. Grayson denies that he used the visits as sources of information. Also one Orlando commissioner is questioning the use of arts fund money to upgrade engine bay doors at the new fire station in the Parramore neighborhood. And see a gallery of upcoming Florida theme-park concerts. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great weekend. The 2016 IHRSA trade show in Orlando showcased new twists on old fitness equipment but focused on high-tech innovations. [More] U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson had investments in companies that did business in countries he visited as part of congressional delegations, the Orlando Democrat's financial disclosures show, as an ethics investigation already is under way into his hedge fund. [More] Passengers on an Allegiant flight leaving Orlando Sanford International Airport changed planes three times before they successfully took off a day later. [More] When Parramore's new fire station opens for business, its doors will be works of art, at least according to the city's budget for the project. [More] A 16-year-old girl found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool in rural Lake County had spent the day while on spring break drinking vodka and smoking marijuana with a friend who had passed out, authorities said Thursday. [More] UCF basketball officially kicked off the Johnny Dawkins era Thursday afternoon with a pep-rally style press conference at CFE Arena. [More] New UCF men's basketball coach Johnny Dawkins says he wants to make meaningful change, helping the Knights succeed on and off the court. [More] Point guard Elfrid Payton may well get his starting job back Friday night in the Magic's game against the Miami Heat. "He might," coach Scott Skiles said. [More] Orlando returns to USL as Orlando City B Saturday at 7:30 p.m. during its season opener against the Wilmington Hammerheads FC at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne. OCB still wants to win it all, but the ultimate goal now is much different. [More] Major League Baseball sees financial freedom. Cuban baseball players who risk their lives defecting – and often become entangled in human trafficking - truly go from rags to riches. [More] Garry Shandling was influential and innovative, but he didn't take himself seriously. [More] Garden Theatre in Winter Garden announces its 2016-17 schedule. [More] Community is the watchword at Rollins College's Cornell Fine Arts Museum. [More] Heather McPherson writes her last column for Orlando Sentinel. [More] Although subtractions are looming at Disney's Hollywood Studios, the theme park has additions planned in the near term as well. [More] | 
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