Friday, July 1, 2016

Kissimmee's top cop quits & list of July 4 events

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Good morning. It's Friday, July 1. The Kissimmee Police Department said Chief Lee Massie's departure is not related to the string of "officers that were in the news" and was strictly for family reasons.

Thee U.S. announced the first fatality in a wreck involving a car in self-driving mode.

See a photo gallery of the Cobra's Curse roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa.

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Kissimmee's top cop calls it quits

Police Chief Lee Massie, whose agency has been rocked in recent months following officer arrests, announced his resignation Thursday  [More]

 

Pulse workers cope in different ways

The attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando left about 45 Pulse employees with injuries and broken hearts, and many are now also without steady work or paychecks. [More]

 

Tesla driver killed in crash while using car's 'Autopilot'

Federal officials say the driver of a Tesla S sports car using the vehicle's "autopilot" automated driving system has been killed in a collision. [More]

 

Cops: 13 SWAT members fired at Pulse shooter in final gunfight

The gunman appeared through a hole that was blown open by the bomb squad, and officers opened fire, said Orlando police Capt. Mark Canty. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Serge Ibaka makes strong first impression on Orlando Magic

Serge Ibaka insisted he will be a dominant defensive player with the Magic. [More]

 

Frustrated Orlando City coach Adrian Heath seeks more from Lions

Orlando City coach Adrian Heath was angry and annoyed after the Lions suffered a 2-1 loss to the Fort Lauderdale Strikers Wednesday night, failing to convert many opportunities. [More]

 

Diaz: Daytona Drama inevitable as drivers prep for Coke Zero thrill ride

Nothing can top the adrenaline rush of driving a car at speeds approaching 200 mph and then spinning in the air because of some random chaos. [More]

 

Bobby Labonte's car will feature #OrlandoUnited logo

He hopes during Coke Zero 400 to draw interest as well as dollars to help victims' families and survivors of the Pulse shooting.  [More]

 

Evan Fournier says his priority is to remain with Magic

"Obviously, our priority is the Magic," Fournier said. "I've said it many times: I feel great here." [More]

 

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Eateries, diners unite for OneOrlando

More than 1,500 restaurants in Orlando and beyond participated in Dine Out for Orlando United, a fundraiser for the OneOrlando Fund. [More]

 

Orlando muralist creates 'loud' Pulse tribute

The art, adorning the Mills side of the iFixYouri building, features 49 doves in rainbow colors, one for each person who died in the June 12 massacre at the Pulse nightclub.  [More]

 

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July across Central Florida

A list of dozens of events in multiple Central Florida counties, from a symphony under the stars to a vegan picnic to just good old-fashioned fireworks. [More]

 

Menu change at Orlando's Nine18 satisfies with Spanish influences: Review

A menu change at Nine18 at The Villas of Grand Cypress in Orlando was a brave move, but it had delicious results. [More]

 

First look: Rick Bayless' Frontera Cocina at Disney Springs

Bayless' way with Mexican cuisine is well-known, primarily through his win on Bravo TV's "Top Chef Masters." [More]

 

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