Friday, February 17, 2017

SpaceX, Boeing crew capsule delays & Universal raises ticket prices

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Good morning. It's Friday, February 17. SpaceX and Boeing could face further delays in their efforts to build new spacecrafts to fly astronauts to the International Space Station, according to a report issued Thursday by government investigators.

In theme park news, Universal Orlando has decided to follow Disney's lead by raising ticket prices.

The weekend is full of fun activities from the start of Speedweeks in Daytona Beach to the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee. Check out all your options in our Things to Do This Weekend gallery.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Watchdog: SpaceX, Boeing delays could imperil NASA's presence on space station

The two contractors that NASA has hired to build new spacecrafts to fly astronauts to the International Space Station could face further delays. [More]

 

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Smoke from massive brush fire in Polk County shuts down SR 60

Fire officials have shut down State Road 60 in two spots near the Osceola-Polk County Line because of smoke from a massive brush fire. [More]

 

Universal Orlando ticket prices increase

Following Walt Disney World’s lead, Universal Orlando has raised its ticket prices. [More]

 

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Celebration High student accused of bringing AR-15 to school

A Celebration High student was accused of bringing an AR-15 rifle to school and arrested Thursday, deputies said. [More]

 

Feds: Florida man made explosives, wanted to blow up Target stores to buy cheap stock

An Ocala man made at least 10 explosive devices in hopes of blowing up Targets along the East Coast in an elaborate and deadly scheme to buy cheap stocks of the company, according to the U.S. Depart [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Gator attack shows golf is not for wimps

Alligator attack shows golf is not the dainty sport it's made out to be [More]

 

Cristian Higuita to miss Orlando City season opener due to groin injury

Orlando City midfielder Cristian Higuita, left, will miss the 2017 season opener with an adductor strain. [More]

 

New UF assistant Brad Davis embraces challenges facing Gators' O-line

New UF offensive line coach Brad Davis is embracing the challenge of upgrading the play of the Gators' maligned offensive line. [More]

 

Sam Saunders (64) leads Genesis Open by two after partial first round

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UF pitcher Alex Faedo takes on bigger role with an eye on CWS

UF pitcher Alex Faedo is taking on a bigger role for the Gators this season and is eager to help the team win a national title. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

82 years in, Bach Festival branches out

The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park is trying new ideas with its annual classical-music celebration. [More]

 

Movie Musings: Genesis, Leon Russell and more

Fathom Events screens "Is Genesis History?", the Enzian Theater in Maitland watches "A Poem Is a Naked Person" and more [More]

 

'Astronaut' exhibit lands at Orlando Science Center

'Astronaut' exhibit lands at Orlando Science Center [More]

 

Orlando shows 'Love Has No Labels'

The Orlando crowd at the Pro Bowl sends a message that love has no age, race or gender. [More]

 

Transgender project debuts at Nude Nite

Photographer John Burke's transgender art project will be featured at this year's Nude Nite in Orlando. [More]

 

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