Wednesday, February 1, 2017

High-court battle & deputy-involved shooting

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, February 1. President Trump nominated Neil Gorsuch, a fast-rising conservative judge, to the Supreme Court on Tuesday, setting up a fierce fight with Democrats over a jurist who could shape America's legal landscape for decades.

Two Orange County sheriff's deputies shot a man in his early 50s outside at a Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market in east Orange County on Tuesday.

As Black History Month begins, browse a photo gallery of some of the people who shaped the struggle for freedom, equality, and civil rights in Florida.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Trump picks conservative judge Neil Gorsuch for Supreme Court

The youngest nominee in a quarter-century, he's known for clear, colloquial writing, advocacy for court review of government regulations, defense of religious freedom and skepticism toward law enforcement. [More]

 

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Orange County deputies shoot Wal-Mart stalking suspect

The man is accused of stalking an employee at the store and walking around with a large buck knife, knocking items over. [More]

3 arrested in Seminole County home burglary

A deputy on patrol noticed a "suspicious" red Honda CRV in front of a home with its door open and chased the men, jumping over fences and tracking them down near a business, where they were allegedly hiding. [More]

 

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Column: The peril of ignoring Trump protests

People dismissing the recent demonstrations against President Trump are as foolish and tone-deaf as those who downplayed his campaign rallies, writes columnist Scott Maxwell. [More]

 

Brother of UCF Ph.D. student stuck in Iran: 'This is not the solution'

Mahmoud Shirazi thought his trip home would be a short break from three years of studying electrical engineering. He's now trapped by the travel ban. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

National Signing Day: Live updates

Central Florida top recruits are set for a big day. Check our constantly updated signing day page and sort by school and more. [More]

 

Winter Park standout ready to make big National Signing Day decision

If Jordan Pouncey had to do it all over again, he says he would have thought twice about committing to Notre Dame last summer. [More]

 

Serge Ibaka trade rumors reveal Magic's overall failure

Trade rumors show the Magic are still in a rebuilding mode after five long years. [More]

 

Alabama on track to win National Signing Day

Alabama is looking for its seventh consecutive top-ranked recruiting class, according to 247sports.com. [More]

 

NBA says Vucevic did not travel in Magic’s OT loss to Timberwolves

Although he missed the shot, it was possible that Serge Ibaka or Elfrid Payton could have collected the offensive rebound. [More]

 

UCF coach Scott Frost on Knights’ progress, QB competition, recruiting and more

From winless to bowl-bound, the UCF football program took a wild ride in 2016 under first-year head coach Scott Frost.  [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Disney renames new Typhoon Lagoon ride

Walt Disney World has apparently renamed the raft ride it plans to open at Typhoon Lagoon. [More]

 

Budweiser focuses on immigration in Super Bowl commercial

Each year Super Bowl ads offer a snapshot of what's going on in the culture. [More]

 

Planet Hollywood Observatory opens at Disney Springs

The oft-delayed and totally revamped Planet Hollywood Observatory opened at the Disney Springs dining and entertainment district Friday afternoon. [More]

 

George Takei, mini-Fringe: Whew, what a January

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reflects on January's speech by George Takei and the Orlando Fringe's Winter Mini-Fest. [More]

 

Disney: Mandy Moore stars in 'Tangled' series

Orlando's Mandy Moore reprises her role as Rapunzel in a Disney Channel movie and series. [More]

 

 
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