Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Children's trust spat & Toronto tragedy

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

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April 24, 2018

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Push for children's trust pits Orange County mayor against longtime kids' advocate

Longtime children's advocate Dick Batchelor, a Democrat, says Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs, a Republican, is blocking a proposed children's trust from going before voters. Jacobs says Batchelor is impugning her character with lies. 

Motive elusive after van driver kills 10 on Toronto sidewalk

Police in Toronto are piecing together video and witness accounts, trying to determine why a driver plowed a van along a crowded sidewalk, killing 10 people.

Waffle House shooting suspect arrested; father also could face charges, Nashville police say

After a sprawling manhunt, police in Nashville on Monday arrested Travis Reinking, who is accused of killing four people in a shooting at a Waffle House.

New NASA boss gets 'hearty congratulations' from space

NASA's new boss is already getting cheers from space.

Spokesman: George H.W. Bush hospitalized with blood infection

Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday.

Early look at revamped UCF defense among three things we learned from Knights' spring game

UCF is revamping its defense under new coordinator Randy Shannon, and fans got a closer look at the new scheme during the Knights' spring game.

UCF's Shaquem Griffin wows 'em on NBC's 'Today' show

UCF football star Shaquem Griffin made a big impression on NBC's 'Today' show on Monday as he gets ready for this week's NFL draft.

Jeter insists Marlins competitive, Gumbel calls him delusional in HBO interview

In a contentious interview that begins airing Tuesday on HBO, Marlins CEO Derek Jeter rejects Bryant Gumbel's description of tanking and says the team is competitive and trying to win.

Bianchi: Sadly, UCF national championship rings are again irking college football elitists

UCF unveiled a national championship sign and awarded national championship rings at its spring football game Saturday night.

Omar Kelly's final 2018 NFL mock draft: Who will Dolphins pick at No. 11?

Omar Kelly projects the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. The first round of the three-day draft is Thursday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

'Mission STEAMpossible' puppets hope to keep kids interested in science

"Mission STEAMpossible" is a response by MicheLee Puppets to a report that the U.S. will face a shortfall of workers in the fields of math and science.

Shuttle-era astronauts join Hall of Fame at Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle-era astronauts Scott Altman and Thomas Jones were inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame at a ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

Ministry's John Bechdel finds being a character "surreal"

Keyboardist John Bechdel talks ahead of Ministry's upcoming appearance at Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk.

Jane Lynch, Chelsea Handler, Disney Junior head to Dr. Phillips Center

Jane Lynch, Chelsea Handler, Disney Junior head to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center with new shows.

Jones High performances at Carnegie Hall: 'amazing,' 'awesome'

Jones High School students had an "amazing," "awesome" time visiting New York City and performing at Carnegie Hall.

Disney World hiring 3,500, offers signing bonuses up to $3,000

In an ever-tightening job market, Disney World is doubling its hiring bonuses for some summer jobs, even for unskilled or part-time positions – as it seeks to hire for 3,500 positions.

Loews resorts at Universal Orlando highlighting Florida flavors

Food and drinks from Florida-based businesses are being highlighted at Loews resorts at Universal Orlando.

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