Saturday, April 28, 2018

College applicants & medical marijuana

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

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April 28, 2018

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High school grads flood Florida colleges with applications

At the University of Florida and Florida State University, which received record numbers of applicants this year, slightly fewer in-state students are getting in, while more of their out-of-state peers are receiving acceptances.

Florida's young medical marijuana industry takes off

Florida's 16-month-old medical marijuana business is growing fast, as dispensaries and growers rush to establish themselves. It's happening even as court battles over state regulations for the young industry rage on.

'IF ORLANDO WAS A MOVIE' is the best thing on the Internet today

Orlando comedian's joke movie trailer "IF ORLANDO WAS A MOVIE" is simply fantastic

Central Florida businessman sues, says 'Tanked' aquarium-maker soaked him

A Central Florida businessman is suing a Las Vegas aquarium-maker whose exclusive works are featured in the reality TV show "Tanked," claiming the company took his money but didn't build the one-of-a-kind aquarium he planned to fill with rays, sharks and exotic fish in his backyard.

From Puerto Rico to Orlando, slain teen's mom seeks 5 'angels' who received her son's organs

Zorimar Betancourt's quest is to meet the five people who received her son's organs. Stefano Steenbakkers Betancourt, 17, was killed in a carjacking in Puerto Rico in 2012.

Former UCF coordinator wants no part of "national championship" rings, but he kept the bonus

Former UCF coordinator wants no part of "national championship" rings, but he kept the national championship bonus

Orlando City focused on defending dead-ball situations

Orlando City has given up 12 goals through seven matches so far this season.

Gators' DB Duke Dawson selected No. 56 by New England Patriots

Dawson's selection continued an impressive run by past members of the Gators secondary, who have claimed the fictitious title of "Defensive Backs University."

Drafted teammates shocked as Shaquem Griffin still awaits his moment at NFL Draft

"If he had two hands, he would definitely have been chosen in the first round, which is not fair at all," said Jordan Akin, a tight end who was the No. 98 overall selection by the Houston Texans.

Kansas City Chiefs take FSU's Derrick Nnadi in third round of 2018 NFL draft

Nnadi, a four-year player for the Seminoles, was taken with the No. 75 overall pick.

Maitland author wins Edgar Award: 'Really awesome'

James Ponti of Maitland has won the Edgar Award for 'Vanished! A Framed! Novel.' He was honored in the juvenile category, where he was nominated last year for 'Framed!' Both books follow a 12-year-old sleuth working for the FBI.

Disney Springs forming limited-time bourbon trail

Disney Springs visitors won't have to leave Florida to experience a Bourbon Trail. 

Pitbull to launch motivational tour with Tony Robbins

Miami rapper Pitbull is launching a motivational tour in 2019 with one of his heroes, Tony Robbins. The tour would be to motivate fans, he said during the Billboard Latin Music Conference in Las Vegas.

Theater subscription service MoviePass tightens plans

MoviePass, a startup that lets customers watch a movie a day at theaters for just $10 a month, is limiting new customers to just four movies a month.

Here we go again: ABBA records first new songs in 35 years

Mamma Mia! The members of ABBA say they have recorded new material for the first time in 35 years.

Bella Collina owners ordered to pay developers' legal bills

Owners in Lake County's Bella Collina golf community were ordered by federal judge to pay legal fees of DCS Investment Holdings, affiliated with the Washington Redskins.

Harley-Davidson sales slip but loyalty is strong among Leesburg Bikefest throngs

Harley-Davidson's fourth straight year of down sales haven't affected the Leesburg Bikefest.

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