Thursday, May 19, 2016

Wealthy voters & Sanctuary for whales

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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 Thursday, May 19. The largest numbers of voters who supported Donald Trump came out of some of Central Florida's wealthiest, most exclusive neighborhoods, according to precinct-by-precinct results from the March 15 presidential primary.

A group of advocates has unveiled the Whale Sanctuary Project. They want to create a netted area in the wild where whales and dolphins could be retired like elephants from the circus.

See photos of 10 private islands for sale in Florida. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Trump gets most Central Florida votes from wealthy neighborhoods

Donald Trump's rise to the Republican nomination got a huge boost with his March victory in Florida, knocking Marco Rubio out of the race after a poor showing in his home state. [More]

Officials talk transition from Sanford Burnham to UF

As Medical City flagship Sanford Burnham Prebys discusses plans to leave its subsidized Orlando research powerhouse, city officials say they have no regrets investing $32.7 million into building the institute. [More]

Activists: SeaWorld whales could retire in sanctuary we'll build

Not content with SeaWorld's decision to stop breeding killer whales, animal advocates are pressuring the company to send its orcas to a seaside retirement home. [More]

Ocoee police officer ticketed after 90-mph chase, crash

Florida Highway Patrol investigators found an Ocoee police officer was at fault in a crash that left him and another driver with serious injuries. [More]

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Beth Kassab: Orange should respect the Econ boundary

What disappears to make way for a combined 4,000 homes off Lake Pickett Road won't ever be brought back. No, the Econ is not the Everglades. But it is environmentally sensitive land. And it is ours. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Orlando Magic face a choice: Frank Vogel or Adrian Griffin

The Orlando Magic have conducted their search for Scott Skiles' successor swiftly, but team officials already should know plenty about their two leading candidates, Frank Vogel and Adrian Griffin. [More]

Magic interview Trail Blazers assistant coach David Vanterpool, report says

Another candidate may have emerged in the Orlando Magic's coaching search. The Magic interviewed Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach David Vanterpool on Wednesday, CSNNW reported Wednesday night. [More]

Mike Bianchi: Magic better hire Frank Vogel before Grizzlies or Rockets do

Former Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel has emerged as the top candidate for Orlando Magic job. But will he pick Magic over Knicks, Grizzlies or Rockets? [More]

Kaká confident as Orlando City faces pivotal home stretch

Orlando City captain Kaká knows the slumping Lions are facing a pivotal home stretch, but he is confident the team can find a way to win. [More]

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Stoke City defender Dionatan Teixeira on trial with Orlando City

Stoke City defender Dionatan Teixeira is on trial with Orlando City and could help offset the loss of former player Aurélien Collin and injured Seb Hines. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Kate DiCamillo: New Florida book from heart

When Kate DiCamillo wrote "Raymie Nightingale," her poignant new novel of unexpected childhood friendship in Central Florida, she didn't have to travel here for research. [More]

Soupa Saiyan attracts anime fans, especially 'Dragon Ball Z'

At first glance, Soupa Saiyan looks like your typical casual Asian noodle bar: the counter where customers order, the open kitchen and seating in the form of small tables as well as a bar top. [More]

Disney: Dinosaur ride at Animal Kingdom down for 2 months

Dinosaur, a thrill ride with a prehistoric time-travel storyline at Disney's Animal Kingdom, will shut down for two months starting in late July, according to the company's website. [More]

A different – and surreal – look at Walt Disney's artistry

Major art exhibit examines the influences of Salvador Dali and Walt Disney on each other – and on modern art. [More]

Celebrating 25 years: Fringe Festival fueled growth of Orlando's arts scene

Orlando's Fringe Festival — the nation's oldest — played a critical role in developing the local arts scene. [More]

 
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