Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Orlando moves towards marijuana & Disney Springs' Town Center

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I'm Frank Carnevale, homepage editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, April 19. Orlando moved closer to effectively decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana, when the City Council backed a measure that would allow officers to issue tickets to people caught with the drug. The next stage of Disney Springs, the Town Center "neighborhood," is set to open next month and Dewayne Bevil got a sneak peek at what's coming.

Also check out the photos of tailgaters before the start of the Orlando City vs. New England Revolution match. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Orlando narrowly approves marijuana ordinance on first vote

Orlando moved a major step closer to effectively decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana on Monday, when the City Council narrowly backed a measure that would allow officers to issue tickets to some people caught with the drug. [More]

Woman reported violence before husband killed her, 2 kids, reports say

Deputies say a man shot and killed himself early this morning after killing his estranged wife and two young children during an hours-long incident. [More]

Orange school district renews software that tracks social media

The Orange County school district has renewed for a second year its contract for a controversial software service that monitors social media posts and led to a dozen police investigations in the past year. [More]

OneWeb plans to build, launch satellites in Florida, with Virgin Galactic

Florida's Space Coast is getting two major new players, OneWeb and possibly Virgin Galactic, with a plan to collaborate on launching hundreds of satellites. [More]

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First look: Disney Springs' Town Center

We are less than a month away from the beginning of the next stage of Disney Springs. The Town Center "neighborhood" will begin opening stores in phases as of May 15. Here are five first impressions. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Orlando Pride optimistic despite recording loss in opener

Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni and his players are optimistic about the club's future despite recording a 2-1 loss at Portland Sunday night in their franchise opener. [More]

Mike Bianchi: Head of MLS refs 'banging drum' for instant replay

In the wake of blown officiating calls in Orlando City's game with New England, the head of MLS officials says the league needs instant replay. [More]

Orlando City, New England set for dramatic rematch in two weeks

Orlando City's intense 2-2 draw with New England sparked some bad blood between the clubs and will make for an interesting rematch in just two weeks. [More]

Heat expecting plenty of pushback from Hornets in Game 2

The Charlotte Hornets have bounced back after double-digit losses all season. That's why the Heat are wary of what could happen Wednesday when the teams meet for the first time since Miami's 123-91 series-opening win. [More]

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Medical disqualification reportedly ends Lorenzo Featherston's career with Florida State

Defensive end Lorenzo Featherston will not return to Florida State after being medically disqualified, according to a report. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Doris Roberts: So like Mama

Doris Roberts heard it often: Her meddling mama on "Everybody Loves Raymond" reminded people of their mother. She died Monday at age 90. [More]

Review: Bach Festival Society ends season in a blaze of glory

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the Bach Festival Society's season-closing concert. [More]

Review: 'Zanna, Don't!' has rough spots but magic at its heart

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Zanna, Don't!" at the Parliament House's Footlight Theatre. [More]

Documentaries look at Disney fans, traditional or edgy

New documentaries, The Dreamfinders and The Dark Side of Disney, take look at contrasting sides of Disney World fandom. [More]

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