Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Scott trip creates headlines & Crews crash cars

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 4. Gov. Rick Scott's business-development trips to states with Democratic governors have drawn howls of protest, but their effectiveness is difficult to judge. Traffic crash investigators, law-enforcement officers and engineers from across the globe gathered at a remote area of Orlando International Airport to watch vehicles smash into each other as part of the World Reconstruction Exposition. The expo's goal is to help better understand what happens at crash scenes.

Have a look at photos of the 12 best beaches in Florida. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Trump virtually clinches GOP nomination after Indiana win

In a stunning triumph for a political outsider, Donald Trump all but clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday with a resounding victory in Indiana that knocked rival Ted Cruz out of the race and cleared Trump's path to a likely November face-off with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. [More]

Scott trip creates headlines, but how many jobs?

Gov. Rick Scott was on his way home to Florida from a trip to California late Tuesday, after setting off yet another interstate feud over jobs. [More]

Crews crash cars for law enforcement, engineer expo

More than 800 officials from across the world gathered Tuesday in Orlando to watch dozens of vehicles smash into each other as part of the World Reconstruction Exposition. [More]

Oviedo joins Seminole in opposing east Orange developments

The city of Oviedo is joining Seminole County in opposing a pair of Orange County developments that would add thousands of homes. [More]

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Scott Maxwell: Florida's pre-K cuts hurt kids, ignore voters' mandate

Florida's pre-K program has been cut so much, per pupil funding is now lower than when it debuted a decade ago. This hurts kids' chances and flies in the face of what voters demanded in 2002. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Lions, Pride: Make room for big cats

While we've come to love our Lions and Pride, it's time to make room for the really big cats of soccer. The Copa America Centenario is coming next month, as a host of beaming folks reminded us Tuesday. [More]

Zika concerns may nix Marlins-Pirates series in Puerto Rico

Concern about the health risks to players and their families from the Zika virus has put the Miami Marlins' upcoming trip to Puerto Rico in jeopardy. [More]

Research suggests expansion could help Big 12 in Playoff hunt

The Big 12's path to College Football Playoff would be easier if conference expanded and added a title game according to a research firm hired by the league. [More]

No. 1 West Orange wins baseball region semifinal vs. Apopka

West Orange spotted Apopka a first-inning lead but the Warriors came roaring back to score six times over the final three innings to defeat visiting Apopka 6-1 in a Class 9A, Region 1 baseball semifinal on Tuesday night. [More]

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Florida State's 2016 schedule will be no cakewalk

Florida State's 2016 schedule is the third hardest in the country, according to a metric from ESPN. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Review: Touring musical 'Beautiful' more than lives up to its name

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the touring show of "Beautiful" at Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center. [More]

Here's what we know about Disney's new Star Wars land

The Force is still growing at Disney's Hollywood Studios, and there's still not much known about the new Star Wars land that's taking shape behind the construction walls. Disney executives did recap what we do know, though, in a media presentation last month at Walt Disney World. [More]

'Hamilton' makes Broadway history; can it do it again?

History had its eye on "Hamilton" and showered the Broadway musical with a record 16 Tony nominations Tuesday. [More]

Wet 'n Wild ticket deal: Splash for rest of 2016

Florida residents can go to Wet 'n Wild water park for the rest of 2016 with a new ticket offer from the International Drive attraction. [More]

Puscifer heads to Orlando's Bob Carr Theater

Alternative rock group Puscifer will perform at the Bob Carr Theater in Orlando on Nov. 1. [More]

 
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