Friday, May 27, 2016

Last condo standing & Memorial Day Weekend

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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 Friday, May 27. Bulldozers have plowed over everything else around home — every townhouse, the community spa, tennis courts and all the trees. "It's just a house in the middle of nowhere now."

Disney's Animal Kingdom's nighttime transformation kicks off a summer full of new attractions and additions to Central Florida theme parks. 

See photos of MegaCon Orlando through the years.

Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great weekend.

Today's Top Headlines

Widow, timeshare wage war over last condo standing

An 81-year-old woman who has refused to sell her vacation condo to Westgate Resorts could force Orange County to shut down the timeshare company's $24 million construction project on Turkey Lake Road. [More]

 

Memorial Day Weekend kicks off summer full of theme park additions

Disney's Animal Kingdom's nightime transformation kicks off a summer full of new attractions and additons to Central Florida theme parks. [More]

 

College Board is investigating more AP exams at Lake Nona

The College Board is investigating whether more Lake Nona High School students were sitting too close during their Advanced Placement exams. [More]

 

Florida lands three on Dr. Beach best beaches in the U.S. list

Dr. Beach has hit reset and Florida is still among the best beaches in the U.S. [More]

 

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Scott Maxwell: Ugly day: DeBary City Hall gets raided

In honor of the end of the school year — when high schools give out awards for things like "Best Dressed" and "Most Likely to Succeed" — today's edition of the Friday Files will be delivered superlative-style. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Kaká replaces injured player on Brazil's Copa America roster

Kaká's disappointment over not being called up by the Brazilian national team for the Copa América Centenario tournament did not last long. [More]

 

Orlando City must quickly rebound from Philly disappointment

Orlando City has little time dwell on the disappointment of a 2-2 draw with Philadelphia Wednesday, with a game at NYCFC looming Sunday. [More]

 

George Diaz: NFL continues deceptive plunge on dangers of playing football

Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley is right. Football is a violent game that humans are not supposed to play. But we do of course [More]

 

Florida coaches stress education key to avoiding Baylor turmoil

Mark Richt was in Orlando Thursday to speak on a panel about education. On Friday, the new Miami coach hopes to educate his players on sexual assault. [More]

 

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Kristen Edmonds doubtful for Orlando Pride game at FC Kansas City

The Orlando Pride have hit their first batch of injuries during their expansion season, with Kristen Edmonds doubtful for the team's game at FC Kansas City. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Fringe Festival: Orlando Sentinel's Best of the Fest

The Orlando Sentinel reviewing team watched 126 shows at this year's Orlando Fringe Festival. Here are 15 shows we deemed best of the fest that you can check out this weekend. [More]

Gay Days returns to Orlando with a super hero theme

It has been 26 years since Orlando resident Doug Swallow first suggested an informal show of gay solidarity at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.  [More]

MegaCon Orlando: William Shatner beams down

"Star Trek" legend William Shatner wants fans to know he is making a quick visit to MegaCon in Orlando. [More]

Country 500 will be a homecoming celebration for Florida Georgia Line

For singer-songwriter Brian Kelley this weekend's Country 500 in Daytona Beach is much more than just another music festival — it's a homecoming celebration. [More]

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