Good morning. It's Saturday, January 20. First up, Audubon Park residents will vote on different options presented by MetroPlan Orlando for rebuilding Corrine Drive as safer for motorists, walking and cycling. Next, the federal government shut down at the stroke of midnight Friday, halting all but the most essential operations a year after President Trump's inauguration. Lastly, looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here. Corrine Drive, derided as an eyesore and hazardous, traverses an otherwise quirky, original and increasingly popular neighborhood wedged against Baldwin Park and Winter Park.[More] Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Senate Democrats blocked a four-week stopgap extension in a late-night vote, causing the fourth government shutdown in a quarter century. [More] Seminole County School Board member Jeffrey Bauer has not been to a meeting in 10 months, an unusual absence for an elected local politician. [More] Body cameras are now the norm for police and sheriff in Central Florida ... except for a few holdouts. [More] A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket successfully took off Friday night from Cape Canaveral. [More] After turning his UCF career around, Tony Guerad is chasing a spot in the NFL. [More] Just like Baylor and Penn State officials, Dr. Larry Nassar, the perverted Team USA gymnastics doctor, is latest example of sports organizations turning a blind eye to evil. [More] Entering Saturday's visit to Kentucky, UF senior point guard Chris Chiozza is putting together an All-SEC season. [More] When Chris Mueller was still on the draft board after the first five selections, the Lions grabbed their preferred pick at No. 6. [More] Orlando Magic rookie center Khem Birch is enjoying his expanded role. [More] Tom Petty's family says his death last year was due to an accidental drug overdose. [More] Walt Disney World offers cheap tickets, special room rates for military in 2018. [More] The Sunday guest list includes Mick Mulvaney, Marc Short, Jane Harman, Jeff Greenfield, Luther Strange, Niall Ferguson, April Ryan, Neera Tanden and Douglas Brinkley. [More] The Glass Knife bakes up a slice of nostalgia — and dessert — in Winter Park. [More] Bill Maher starts season 16 of "Real Time," Jessica Chastain hosts "SNL," PBS profiles Lorraine Hansberry, and Blake Bortles leads the Jags against Tom Brady and the Patriots. [More] |
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