Thursday, March 29, 2018

Helping Puerto Rico & Noor Salman deliberations

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Florida Hospital doctors recognized by lawmakers for aid work in Puerto Rico

Dr. Katia Lugo, an emergency physician, was one of 11 Florida Hospital doctors who traveled to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to help with urgent health needs after the disaster left most of the island without power and access to clean water. 

Noor Salman trial: Jurors still deliberating fate of Pulse gunman Omar Mateen's widow

Jurors are going into their second day of deliberations in the trial of Noor Salman, widow of Pulse nightclub gunman Omar Mateen.

Sanford airport expansion project cost jumps nearly 40 percent to $60.6M

Orlando Sanford International Airport's plans to expand its facility will cost more than previously estimated.

Maxwell: Democrats take novel approach to campaigning … actually trying

Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell touches on several topics in his most recent column, including a welcome change in strategy by Seminole County Democrats.

I-95 near New Smyrna Beach remains shut down due to brush fire

Both directions of I-95 near New Smyrna Beach remain closed Thursday morning because of a brush fire, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Nets pull away in fourth quarter, beat Magic 111-104

The Orlando Magic lost to the Brooklyn Nets 111-104 as the Magic's offense fell flat in the fourth quarter.

Diaz: Goodell, NFL can't dawdle on NFL National Anthem controversy

The league has not addressed the national-anthem controversy during meetings in Orlando, but it can't put off a decision much longer, Sentinel columnist George Diaz writes.

Montverde basketball is a can't-miss attraction

This Lake County team  is seeking its fourth mythical boys basketball national championship in six seasons.

Former Gators Antonio Callaway, Matt Elam make case for second chance at UF's Pro Day

Former UF stars Antonio Callaway and Matt Elam spent last season out of football following off-the-field mistakes. Each now hopes an NFL team will give him a second chance.

New Pride players relish Orlando City Stadium atmosphere

The Orlando Pride fielded five new starters during Saturday's season opener against the Utah Royals, which ended with a 1-1 draw.

'World's biggest bounce house' arrives in Orlando this weekend

Big Bounce America, described as the world's largest bounce house, will visit Orlando March 30-April 1. It's three stories high and 10,000 square feet.

'Ready Player One' review: In Spielberg's dystopia, pop culture saves the day

Even with banal material, a master's visual assurance transcends the cliches in this science-fiction adventure starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke and Mark Rylance

7 Marvel Studios heroes who could be the next team of Avengers

Here's a list of heroes we believe could form the next roster of Avengers for Marvel Studios.

August Greene brings Common to Dr. Phillips Center

August Greene, the jazz fusion super group featuring rapper Common, Robert Glaper and Karriem Riggins, heads to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt release song for March for Our Lives

"Found/Tonight," a song by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt, will raise money toward the March for Our Lives, which is scheduled for Saturday in Washington, D.C., and across the country.

Malls to debut premium parking spots through mobile app

Three Orlando malls adopt tech-based parking service

Soak up the scenery, silence on a houseboat journey along Florida's St. Johns River

Cruising the St. Johns River by houseboat, you step into that story and recapture a bit of what's lost in our workaday lives.

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