Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Costly telecommunications bill & helping hands

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, May 3. In our top story, a bill regarding 5G wireless technology that easily passed through the Legislature is receiving sharp criticism.

LIFT Orlando, whose goal is to improve the neighborhood around Camping World Stadium, aims to help with so-called "micro loans'' to businesses on Orlando's west side.

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Today's Top Headlines

 

Make it easier for companies to set up 5G equipment on public land, lawmakers say

A bill approved by the Florida Legislature makes it easier for telecommunications companies to stick 5G equipment on public right-of-way [More]

 

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LIFT Orlando boosts outreach to west-side businesses with micro loans

Oley’s Kitchen and Smokehouse is a regular breakfast spot for community leaders in West Orlando, but a gathering on Tuesday was a bit more formal. [More]

 

Virgin Galactic takes another step toward space tourism goal

In an ongoing effort by Virgin Galactic to get its space tourism business up and running, Richard Branson's company made a big step in the testing phase of its ship SpaceShipTwo. [More]

 

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Kissimmee firefighter accused of drunken driving with toddler in vehicle

A Kissimmee firefighter is accused of driving drunk while her toddler was in the vehicle [More]

 

Hoping to follow father's footsteps, Gwen Graham announces for governor

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham entered the Florida governor's race on Tuesday, hoping to win the seat her father held for two terms before serving in the U.S. Senate.  [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

For Dwight Howard, it's all over but the Dwigtenfreude

Dwight Howard is imploding in Atlanta and nobody cares anymore [More]

 

Orlando City defense will be tested in Toronto

Orlando City's defense has been universally praised this season but will face an incredible test in Toronto with star forwards Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco [More]

 

SEC stadium names may never be the same thanks to corporate deals

Kentucky's stadium name change funded by Kroger may signal demise to SEC's sacred stadium names. [More]

 

Legislature awards $1.8 million to parents of FSU player who died during workout

Devard Darling said his family can finally feel closure after the Florida Legislature passed a bill on Tuesday to compensate his parents $1.8 million for the [More]

 

Thomas Scores 53 As Celtics Beat Wizards In OT

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Central Floridian Denée Benton among 2017 Tony Award nominees

For her first Broadway outing, Central Floridian Denée Benton could take home a Tony award. [More]

 

'America's Secret Space Heroes' salutes unsung

The six-part 'America's Secret Space Heroes,' coming from Smithsonian Channel, filmed a good deal at Kennedy Space Center. [More]

 

'Big Bang Theory,' 'DWTS' top ratings charts

"The Big Bang Theory" and "Dancing With the Stars" were the most-watched shows last week. 'DWTS' was tops Monday. [More]

 

Beatles finally getting own channel on SiriusXM satellite radio

SiriusXM satellite radio announced Tuesday that it will debut a new channel devoted to the Beatles later this month. [More]

 

Tony nominations: 'Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812' lead with 12

If last year's Tony Award nomination announcement was pretty simple, this year's is much, much messier. [More]

 

 
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