Friday, April 20, 2018

Deputies killed & Comey memos

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

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Two Gilchrist County deputies killed in shooting through restaurant window, authorities say

Two deputies have been killed in a shooting in Gilchrist County in North Central Florida.

In Comey memos, Trump fixates on 'hookers,' frets over Flynn's 'judgment issues'

The 15 pages of documents contain new details about a series of interactions with President Donald Trump that former FBI Director James Comey found so unnerving that he chose to document them in writing.

Puerto Rican families, supporters ask FEMA to extend housing aid

The Puerto Rican government requested an extension from FEMA, along with letters from Florida lawmakers, including Marco Rubio and Bill Nelson, and Darren Soto.

Mary McLeod Bethune's granddaughter accused of embezzling from nonprofit

Evelyn Bethune, the granddaughter of Bethune-Cookman University founder Mary McLeod Bethune, was arrested Thursday and charged with an organized scheme to defraud and two counts of grand theft.

Goodwill temp agency helps homeless return to workforce

GoodSource Staffing Services — the temp agency launched by Goodwill Industries of Central Florida to help homeless people get back into the workforce — will mark its third anniversary Wednesday. Since its launch, 837 people have been placed by the agency to get jobs with the city of Orlando.

Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson could see more time at right back

The question of who could start at right back for Orlando City against the San Jose Earthquakes is a fair one.

Hunter Fejes' OT shot helps Solar Bears take 3-0 playoff series lead

The Orlando Solar Bears' Hunter Fejes connected on ca shot in overtime Thursday night at Amway Center to help the team beat the South Carolina Stingrays 2-1 and earn a 3-0 playoff series lead.

Diaz: Jaguars roll out new uniforms, upgrades with look of winners

The Jacksonville Jaguars roll out new uniforms and other upgrades, giving them the look of winners, Sentinel columnist George Diaz writes.

Willie Taggart hopes FSU can ride spring momentum, return to 'championship level'

Willie Taggart's first spring as FSU coach is over, and he hopes his Seminoles players and coaches can build on the foundation they established in the first five months of his tenure.

Sixers center Joel Embiid does talking on and off court in Sixers' victory in his Game 3 return

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid talked trash after the Sixers' 128-108 victory against the Miami Heat in Game 3.

Disney's Animal Kingdom hits 20, keeps it natural

A sense of place was  among the first impressions that Disney's Animal Kingdom made on Djuan Rivers, its current VP, when the theme park opened 20 years ago

Orlando joins in 'Natural Shocks,' a national theater event on gun violence

Orlando is one of dozens of cities nationwide participating in a theater action advocating stronger gun laws.

Quirky ice cream for your cone (or fish-shaped cake)

Slurp down some quirky ice cream flavors and styles at these Orlando shops.

Carlos Vives launches tour at Amway Center

Colombian singer Carlos Vives kicks off his latest tour at Orlando's Amway Center.

Ellen DeGeneres animatronic going up for auction

Walt Disney World's animatronic figure of Ellen DeGeneres, which appeared Ellen's Energy Adventure and and on her talk show, is going up for auction.  Her head and clothing will be part of Profiles in History's animation and Disneyana auction

Chain of mental health clinics declares bankruptcy

A chain of mental health clinics in Central Florida has filed for bankruptcy amid unusual financial troubles. Coastal Mental Health has been around for years and has eight locations.

Norwegian Cruise Line gets its hands on Florida-bound Norwegian Bliss

Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of its newest ship, the Norwegian Bliss, adding yet another giant vessel to the cruise line waters this year.

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