Saturday, April 14, 2018

Affordable housing & Syria airstrikes

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

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April 14, 2018

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8,000 inquire about 201 apartments as Central Florida officials seek affordable housing options

Affordable rental Pendana at West Lakes near Camping World Stadium in Orlando opens with more applicants than apartments as Orange, Osceola and Orlando seek more low-income housing.

U.S. and allies fire missiles at Syria in retaliation for suspected poison gas attack

U.S. and allied warships and warplanes in the eastern Mediterranean launched a fiery barrage of missiles at multiple military targets in Syria to punish the Russian-backed government in Damascus for its alleged use of poison gas against civilians last weekend.

Single parents, same-sex couples recruited in 'critical' need for foster homes

In Central Florida, the need for foster parents has reached the "critical" stage — prompting leaders to call for 100 new foster homes by year's end. The recruiting effort emphasizes that "nontraditional" foster parents are welcome too, including single dads and same-sex couples.

Universal hits pause button on stormwater lawsuit against Orange County

Universal Orlando is hitting the pause button on its stormwater lawsuit against Orange County and over 40 property owners along International Drive. The olive branch comes as the theme park giant prepares hundreds of acres for new develop.

Police say woman was drunk when she drove SUV off California cliff with wife, children inside

Jennifer and Sarah Hart and three children were killed after their car plunged into the Pacific Ocean on March 26. Two are missing and another body was found.

Orlando City holds on for 2-0 road win over Philadelphia Union

At long last, and for the first time this season, Orlando City scored first.

Willie Taggart, Seminoles ready for FSU spring game spotlight at Doak Campbell Stadium

Willie Taggart will get to experience his first FSU game-like atmosphere at his new home stadium when the Seminoles host their annual Garnet and Gold spring game at 6 p.m.

UF starting QB battle among top five questions Gators face entering spring game

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks looks to end spring practices on a high note during Saturday's Orange and Blue Debut.

Whitley: Magic fans again are on outside looking in

The NBA Playoffs start today, which raises the usual question of which ex-Orlando player will have a great postseason and make the Magic look like idiots for trading him?

Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan sees room to improve despite recent goal surge

Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan has scored four goals during the past two matches with the U.S. women's national team, but she still sees room to improve.

St. Luke's 'Peter and the Starcatcher' takes flight

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Peter and the Starcatcher" at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Orlando.

Florida Film Festival: Ellen Burstyn recalls 'Requiem,' 'Exorcist,' 'Alice'

The Florida Film Festival saluted Ellen Burstyn with a screening of "Requiem for a Dream." The Oscar winner also looked back at "The Last Picture Show," "The Exorcist," "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and "Resurrection."

At Seminole State, students act over gun violence

When Seminole State College canceled its spring production, students concerned over the Parkland shooting decided to stage a play themselves.

Millennial pink food and drink popping up on Disney plates

Millennial pink is popping up all over Disney parks on a host of items such as Minnie Mouse ears, MagicBands, headbands — and now food. 

Will Ferrell treated after rollover freeway crash, video shows

Video shows that actor Will Ferrell was treated by paramedics after sustaining minor injuries from a rollover crash on a Los Angeles-area freeway.

Two-night Bahamas cruise line welcomes second ship to Port of Palm Beach | Photo gallery

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line, a unique two-night Bahamas cruise line, brings its newest ship, Grand Classica, to the Port of Palm Beach. The cruise line now expects to carry 500,000 passengers a year from the port.

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