Wednesday, March 30, 2016

UCF late-night talk show & Gov wants Yale to move to Florida

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, March 30. About 30 students at the University of Central Florida write, produce and film their own late night comedy talk show. It's the campus version of Jimmy Fallon or Conan O'Brien. Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday said that Yale, one of the country's most prestigious colleges, should move to Florida to avoid a tax hit.

And see photos of Movies coming to Netflix in April. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

UCF students find passion in running late-night talk show

UCF student write, film and star in their own late night talk show. It's the student-version of Jimmy Fallon. [More]

OPD files ethics complaints against two officers

The Orlando Police Department on Monday filed complaints against two of its officers with the state ethics commission, alleging they may have broken the law by also working for a company that is trying to supply the department with body cameras, records show. [More]

Gov. Scott to Yale: Move to Florida

Gov. Rick Scott released a statement Tuesday saying Yale, one of the country’s most prestigious colleges, should move to Florida. The reason? A proposal by Connecticut lawmakers to tax the school's $25.6 billion endowment. [More]

Eatonville mayor suspended by governor after arrest over voter-fraud allegations

Gov. Rick Scott suspended Eatonville Mayor Anthony Grant on Tuesday evening following his indictment on voter-fraud charges earlier in the week. [More]

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Lake 'needed' newly opened Miracle Field

Nothing puts a smile on Aamir Khan's face like donning his Yankees jersey. Aamir, who has Down syndrome, is a baseball star on the newly minted Miracle Field of Lake County. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Magic clobber Nets in most lopsided win of the season

The Orlando Magic dominated the Brooklyn Nets 139-105 on Tuesday as Elfrid Payton, Aaron Gordon and Andrew Nicholson had big games. [More]

Longwood native Graham Zusi scores for USMNT after last-minute call up

Graham Zusi originally was left off the U.S. men's national team roster for two World Cup qualifiers against Guatemala. [More]

Dale Earnhardt Jr. donating his brain for scientific research

Dale Earnhardt Jr. donating his brain for scientific research dealing with C.T.E. [More]

UF holds off Florida State, earning a 3-2 win in Jacksonville

The UF baseball held off a late Florida State rally Tuesday night, earning a 3-2 win in Jacksonville. [More]

Brian Schmitz: Let's be done with one-and-done

When Magic point guard Brandon Jennings watches the NCAA Tournament, he sees the pomp and pageantry, Dick Vitale yapping incessantly and players bonding for their school. It's then his mind wanders. "Sometimes, I wish I could have had a chance to experience it," he said. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Review: 'Dirty Dancing' has some missteps on stage

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the touring show, "Dirty Dancing" at the Dr. Phillips Center. [More]

Storytellers ready to impart wisdom with words at Mount Dora festival

About half the people who attend the 33rd Florida Storytelling Festival will come for the stories. They will laugh a lot and may even shed a tear. But many also will experience a connection with storytellers who deliver wisdom with their words. [More]

Melbourne Air & Space Show set for takeoff this weekend

The air show parade continues this weekend with the Melbourne Air & Space Show featuring the civilian performance Breitling Jet Team. [More]

Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke is dead at 69

Patty Duke, who won an Oscar as a teen for "The Miracle Worker" and maintained a long and successful career throughout her life, has died at the age of 69. [More]

Review: At Mad Cow, this long 'Journey' is worth taking

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

 
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