Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Brevard wrongful convictions & getting veterans back in business

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, March 29. In the news today, columnist Scott Maxwell calls for more scrutiny into several wrongful convictions in Brevard County.

Also, an entrepreneurial program looks to get veterans back in business after their service.

See a video of UCF's loss to TCU in an NIT semifinal in New York City. And finally, is that a roller coaster the WWE is constructing at Camping World Stadium? A WrestleMania photo gallery.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Brevard’s wrongful convictions still need probing

With 3 men already wrongfully convicted in Brevard County, it is time to find out whether there are others. [More]

 

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Florida veterans find help learning business ropes

A program that teaches Florida veterans how to run a business emerges in Orlando [More]

 

UCF prof uses satellites to study damage to Iraq, Syria ruins

The UCF archaeological researcher is studying the images pre and post conflict, sometimes almost in real time, as part of a $900,000 U.S. Secretary of State project. [More]

 

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Rollins student, prof clashed for weeks in religion class

A Rollins College student who has accused his Muslim professor of religious discrimination has been clashing with his teacher since the semester started, court records show. [More]

 

Patty Sheehan: Gay community left out of Pulse remembrance announcement

Orlando's first openly gay city commissioner says local leaders failed to mention the LGBTQ community in promoting commemorative events for the Pulse nightclub massacre. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UCF dream season ends with loss to TCU in NIT semifinal

UCF's dream season came to an end Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden, with the Knights fallig to TCU in the NIT semifinals. [More]

 

For UCF, Tacko Tuesday turns into TCU Tuesday in NIT Semifinal

UCF 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall was center stage in New York for NIT semifinal against TCU on Tuesday night [More]

 

Magic prepare to face Victor Oladipo in Oladipo’s homecoming game

Victor Oladipo will return to Orlando to face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night [More]

 

Dalvin Cook hopes Florida State pro day helped improve his NFL draft stock

Former FSU running back Dalvin Cook ran a faster 40-yard dash and performed a position drills during pro day Tuesday. [More]

 

UCF senior A.J. Davis grateful for special return to Madison Square Garden

UCF senior A.J. Davis is grateful the Knights' earned trip to Madison Square Garden, allowing him to play on the court he considered a second home. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Where to pick blueberries in Central Florida

Blueberry season is starting up in Central Florida. [More]

 

Bill O'Reilly apologizes for comparing Maxine Waters' hair to a 'James Brown wig'

Fox News personality Bill O'Reilly apologized for comparing California Rep. Maxine Waters' hair during a speech to a "James Brown wig." [More]

 

Vanna White to appear at The Villages for new lottery scratch-off ticket

'Wheel of Fortune' star Vanna White is coming to The Villages for a Florida Lottery event [More]

 

Outcry Tour highlights local churches

Outcry Spring Tour brings Jesus Culture, Elevation Worship and Lauren Daigle to First Baptist Church on John Young Parkway in Orlando [More]

 

Thunderbirds return for Melbourne Air & Space Show

The Thunderbirds return to Central Florida this week as the Melbourne Air & Space Show takes flight April 1-2 at Orlando Melbourne International Airport. [More]

 

 
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