Saturday, February 17, 2018

Ride wait times & Nikolas Cruz

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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think. Have a great start to your weekend!

Good morning. It's Saturday, February 17. First up, Animal Kingdom's Flight of Passage has posted unprecedented high stand-by wait times that haven't diminished, instead getting longer since it opened.

Next, Nikolas Cruz cut his arms on Snapchat and said he wanted to buy a gun in September 2016, more than a year before he was accused of killing 17 people in a school in Parkland.

Finally, looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Disney: A wait not for the weary on Flight of Passage in Animal Kingdom

The popular Walt Disney World ride Flight of Passage makes a computer scientist rethink the question: What’s the longest people are willing to stand in line to ride an attraction?[More]

 

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Nikolas Cruz was investigated after cutting himself on Snapchat, state report shows

Nikolas Cruz, suspect in Florida school shootings, cut his arms on Snapchat and said he wanted to buy a gun in September 2016, prompting an investigation by sheriff's deputies and adult welfare investigators. [More]

 

Lake schools to ensure music and art at every elementary school

The Lake County School District is now ensuring that each of its 15,734 elementary students can have a music and art teacher – many for the first time – and also save $5.1 million of taxpayer money. [More]

 

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Clermont decides farmers market doesn't need to copy Winter Garden

The community-oriented bazaars have sprouted all over Central Florida, with Winter Garden's named No. 1 in the nation. [More]

 

Trump, first lady meet school attack victims during visit to Florida hospital

President Donald Trump came face-to-face Friday with hospitalized victims of the horrific school shooting in Florida and offered thanks to doctors and nurses. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Danica Patrick, the Great American Flop, is proof NASCAR doesn't fix races

Heading into her final Daytona 500, Danica Patrick is proof NASCAR doesn't fix races. [More]

 

Sauter holds off the truck stampede at Daytona

Coverage of Camping World Truck Series NextEra Energy Resources 250. [More]

 

No. 22 UCF baseball earns 6-3 win over No. 15 Virginia

The No. 22 UCF baseball team earned a 6-3 win over No. 15 Virginia during the Knights' season opener Friday. [More]

 

Leesburg basketball rallies in second half to beat Bishop Moore in district final

Leesburg moves on to region quarterfinals after defeating Bishop Moore 54-32. [More]

 

Seminole district champ for first time in 23 years, Master’s wins in OT | Basketball Roundup

Check out a roundup of high school basketball games. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Universal Orlando increases ticket prices, following Disney

Those who closely follow the theme park industry had been expecting Universal Orlando Resort to raise prices immediately after Walt Disney World Resort increased the rates for tickets and annual passes. [More]

 

Fred Rogers: Befriend icon through Rollins College tour

Learn about Fred Rogers through a Rollins College tour that runs Tuesday through March 20. [More]

 

'Black Panther' will break box-office records. But could it change the movie business?

"Black Panther" is raising hopes for a new wave of broad-interest commercial films featuring black actors and stories. [More]

 

Disney to open Toy Story Land in Orlando on June 30 at Hollywood Studios park

The Toy Story Land area at Disney's Hollywood Studios, based on the Pixar film series, will feature two family-friendly rides — Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers — and open June 30. [More]

 

'Black Panther' star presents at Oscars

"Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman is among the first presenters announced for the Oscars. The group also includes nominees Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie and Kumail Nanjiani and former winners Mahershala Ali, Viola Davis and Emma Stone. [More]

 

 
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