Friday, June 10, 2016

Recess for Seminole kids & Sanford Burnham updates

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Good morning. It's Friday, June 10. Kids in Seminole County public elementary schools are poised to get 20 minutes of play a day. 

UF said it will merge the UF Research Academic Center in Lake Nona, which houses its satellite pharmacy school, with the Sanford Burnham facility. 

Browse our photo gallery of things to do in Orlando this weekend. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great one.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Seminole schools poised to require daily recess

The group dubbed the "recess moms" has been urging school districts to mandate daily recess, arguing students need that break from academics and a chance to play and socialize with classmates. [More]

 

UF offers more details on plan to take over Sanford Burnham

UF plans to keep the majority of current faculty at Sanford Burnham, while adding a focus on cancer research, said Dr. David Norton, VP of research at UF. [More]

 

The Tooth Fairy fixes teeth in Bithlo

Since 2012, the mobile clinic has provided more than $1.3 million in free dental care in east Orange County. [More]

 

Adventures by Disney is going to Disney World

Central Florida attractions are partnering on travel packages that pair behind-the-scenes peeks and VIP treatment at Walt Disney World with two days for visitors to venture elsewhere. [More]

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Congressional candidate Bob Poe: I'm HIV positive

The former state Democratic party chair is a candidate for Central Florida's 10th Congressional District. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Oakland Athletics pluck Gators' A.J. Puk with 6th pick in draft

The Oakland Athletics selected UF left-hander A.J. Puk with the sixth overall selection in the first round of the amateur baseball draft. [More]

 

Adrian Griffin leaving Magic for Thunder

Adrian Griffin is leaving the Orlando Magic to take the Oklahoma City Thunder's lead assistant-coaching job. [More]

 

Brek Shea eager to snap slump during Orlando City break

Brek Shea said he has been frustrated and is eager to snap out of his slump during Orlando City's international break. [More]

 

UF to name football field after Steve Spurrier

No one person has a bigger presence at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium than Steve Spurrier. [More]

 

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Schmitz: Ali kept the faith to the end

The three-time heavyweight champ may have been the only man who could board a plane and hand out Islam literature without feeling a backlash. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Universal: Halloween Horror Nights tickets go on sale

It also unveiled its new Ultimate Frequent Fear Pass, which, for the first time, allows entry to every evening of the 31-night event. [More]

 

Disney's Animal Kingdom after dark: A user guide

The theme park introduced a handful of elements with after-sunset appeal recently. [More]

 

Universal: Chance will be icon of Halloween Horror Nights

Chance, the sidekick of longtime HHN legend Jack the Clown, will be the face of the 26th annual event. [More]

 

Silver Spurs Rodeo rolls into Kissimmee this weekend

Three days of bull riding, barrel racing and roping are ahead for Kissimmee's Silver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park. [More]

 

 
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