Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Noor Salman trial & Orlando land trust

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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March 27, 2018

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Noor Salman trial: Pulse gunman's father revealed as FBI informant, but judge won't dismiss case

The father of Pulse shooter Omar Mateen is a former FBI confidential source and an investigation into him was opened after agents investigating the shooting found receipts for money transfers to Turkey and Afghanistan, according to court documents.

Noor Salman trial: Today could be last day of testimony

Tuesday could be the last day of testimony in the trial of Noor Salman, the widow of Pulse gunman Omar Mateen.

Rising prices near UCF downtown campus spawn Central Florida land trust

Orlando rents and home sales could be more affordable as Central Florida Foundation and Bright Community Trust launch Orlando-area land trust for more affordable rents starting in Parramore area.

Orlando Health to install free sunscreen dispensers at Seminole parks

Orlando Health Inc. and Seminole County are teaming up to provide free sunscreen dispensers at six county parks.

Winter Park fire kills 1 person, 6 dogs

A house on the 2200 block of Kentucky Avenue in Winter Park caught fire, leaving 1 person dead, 1 hospitalized and killing 6 dogs, Orange County Fire Rescue said.

Diaz: NFL catch rule change a mea culpa few years too late

The NFL catch-rule change is a mea culpa a few years too late after controversies involving Dez Bryant and Jesse James, among others, Sentinel columnist George Diaz writes.

Diaz: NFL, Orlando likely to punt on Pro Bowl decision

Orlando has a third-year option for the NFL all-star game to return to Camping World Stadium for the third consecutive year

Receiver Dredrick Snelson ready to fill Tre'Quan Smith's shoes for UCF football

UCF receiver Dredrick Snelson is ready to fill Tre'Quan Smith's shoes as the leading wideout for the Knights.

Magic have improved their defense over their last 20 games

The Orlando Magic's defense has improved over their last 20 games.

Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni keeping options open ahead of match against Washington Spirit

The Orlando Pride's lineup could change almost weekly at times this season.

Toxicology report shows Prince's fentanyl intake was 'exceedingly high'

A toxicology report from Prince's autopsy shows he had what multiple experts called an "exceedingly high" concentration of fentanyl in his body when he died.

Local comic book creator makes full-time jump

Walter Ostlie of Casselberry launched "Haxors" on comic website Webtoons in March.

Stormy Daniels lifts '60 Minutes'

Early ratings for '60 Minutes' show that Stormy Daniels delivered the best numbers for the CBS program since a 2008 interview with President-elect Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle.

How Marvel's 'Cloak & Dagger' shifts the male-female/black-white superhero equation

The upcoming Freeform series from Marvel television, "Cloak & Dagger," follows a young black man and young white woman as they navigate real-world teenage obstacles as they discover they have superpowers and a connection.

Disney vendor rents princess carriage strollers for up to $300 a day

At Disney and other theme parks, some parents splurge on extras for their children. Among the latest — a stroller company that rents princess carriage strollers for $300 a day.

Port Canaveral gets post-Panamax cargo ships

Port Canaveral is now getting post-Panamax cargo ships, the largest cargo vessels in its history, the port said in an announcement Monday.

Margaritaville: Resort making room for big-group renters

Margaritaville Resort Orlando will include 1,000 vacation homes — some with as many as 15 bedrooms — for multigenerational traveling groups

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