| Good morning. It's Wednesday, June 1. Hurricane season starts today and while forecasters worry that Floridians aren't as prepared as they need to be, columnist Scott Maxwell has some ideas why we aren't freaked out. He also offers some tips in case a storm does come. The state may have no other option but to accept the transfer of Sanford Burnham Prebys' biomedical research facilities to the University of Florida. See photo from Nerd Noise Night: The Official MegaCon After Party. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day. The state may have no other option but to accept the transfer of Sanford Burnham Prebys' biomedical research facilities to the University of Florida, according to two letters sent to Gov. Rick Scott's office on Tuesday. [More] The father of four sisters killed in a wreck on Interstate 95 walked into Carver Middle School on Tuesday to deliver a heart-wrenching message. [More] The crowded field to succeed U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson in Congress now includes a Grayson. [More] Ripley is trying to hit young people where they live — on YouTube and Snapchat. The company is tapping into an internet trend, videos that feature packages being unwrapped. [More] As Floridians, there are certain annual traditions in which we are all expected to partake. Every June 1, we are supposed to lose our minds over the start of hurricane season. [More] Gelcys Castaneda of Orlando will take part in Global Running Day despite myriad health issues, including scoliosis, fibromyalgia and a brain tumor that was diagnosed in March. [More] The U.S. Soccer Federation asked the EEOC to dismiss a complaint of wage discrimination made by members of the World Cup-winning women's national team. [More] Cavs missed injured starters Kyrie Irving, Kevin Love in loss to Golden State last year [More] Orlando City has demonstrated it won't quit late in games, helping the Lions tie for most MLS goals in 90th minute or later. [More] Advertisement The NFL, ESPN and Walt Disney World have scheduled a news conference for Wednesday - expected to be that the Pro Bowl will be played at Camping World Stadium. [More] Stand-up comedian Sandra Bernhard, who will perform at Parliament House during Gay Days Orlando, marvels at progress in the gay community. [More] Martha Sugalski's triplets get 31 million views on Facebook. [More] Move over, Julie Andrews, there's a new Mary Poppins in town. [More] 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] When night falls on Disney's Animal Kingdom, the park's iconic Tree of Life comes "alive." [More] | 
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