| Good morning. It's Thursday, Feb. 8. In our top story, Park, Bark and Fly near Orlando International Airport is facing a second hefty fine for destroying wetlands, according to Orange County investigators. Meanwhile, Osceola County became the first Florida county to file suit against some major drugmakers and distributors in a fight against America's opioid crisis. And finally, you can see some top American athletes to watch at the Winter Olympics here. Park, Bark and Fly near Orlando International Airport was being fined $200,000 by the St. Johns River Water Management District last fall for destroying wetlands without a permit even as it was illegally destroying more wetlands, according to Orange County’s Environmental Protection Division. [More] Osceola County has joined a national movement to sue 25 major drug makers and distributors, blaming them for the nationwide opioid crisis. In filing the suit, the county became the first in Florida to take legal action against the industry. [More] A Puerto Rican government agency that collected supplies for those affected by Hurricane Maria defended its efforts Wednesday, even as it confirmed about 100 boxes of goods were potentially tainted by a rodent infestation. [More] Readers sound off on lobbyists, Disney, SunRail, student photos and all my bull**** [More] Opening statements expected Wednesday morning in the trial of James "Bob" Ward, standing trial for a second time in the killing of his wife, Diane Ward. [More] Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic, who fractured a bone in his left hand Dec. 23 and underwent surgery Dec. 26, might return to game action as early as Thursday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks at Amway Center. [More] UF closed well on National Signing Day to give new coach Dan Mullen a solid, successful first recruiting class with the Gators. [More] The Signing Day narrative surrounding new UCF coach Josh Heupel goes something like this ... “Will this recruiting class be good enough to help the Knights go unbeaten again next year?” [More] Orlando Magic could make changes before the NBA trade deadline expires on Thursday [More] After adding six new Knights on National Signing Day, UCF coach Josh Heupel said he was pleased with the recruiting class his staff was able to assemble despite extensive hurdles. [More] WFTV looks at Silver Spurs Rodeo, WOFL studies SpaceX, WKMG takes up the housing boom, News 13 talks to Adam Putnam, and WUCF examines Puerto Ricans' relocating to Central Florida. [More] Margaret Mincks of Windermere will read from and sign her new book "Payback on Poplar Lane" at Writer's Block Bookstore in Winter Park. [More] WESH morning anchors Michelle Imperato and Jason Guy will host “Olympic Zone,” airing at 7:30 p.m. most nights during NBC's coverage of the Winter Olympics. [More] The next play at Rollins College's Annie Russell Theatre will be "The Women of Lockerbie." [More] Disney's hit stage musical of "The Lion King" returns to Orlando with an engagement at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. [More] | 
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