Thursday, April 12, 2018

Ducking the issue & Universal's plans

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

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April 12, 2018

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Maxwell: Want to be attorney general? Then tell us where you stand

Want to be attorney general? Then tell us where you stand. Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell searched for straight answers on recorded interrogations ... and had a tough time getting them.

Universal references new Orlando theme park in lawsuit

Universal has made its most specific references yet to a new theme park in Orlando, according to documents filed in a lawsuit. New media reports also revived the idea that a Nintendo-inspired attraction is coming to the property, as well as a Pokemon attraction in the existing parks.

Teresa Jacobs announces run for Orange County School Board Chair

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs officially filed to run for School Board Chair on Wednesday, joining a race that already features an incumbent school board member and two educators.

Rare Florida jewel, Blue Cypress Lake, sickens with pollution

Blue Cypress Lake south of Orlando along the St. Johns River shows signs of decline from sewage sludge, which is blamed as one of Florida's worst sources of water pollution.

New ad delivers warning to stoned drivers in Florida: 'Drive Baked, Get Busted'

A new ad campaign against stoned driving warns drivers: 'Drive Baked, Get Busted.' The campaign was required as part of Florida's new medical marijuana law.

Bianchi: Frank Vogel doesn't deserve to be fired by the Orlando Magic

If the Magic fire Frank Vogel, they will go into next season with their third coach in the last four years. Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi doesn't think that a coaching change is the way to go.

Magic win season finale over Wizards 101-92, hurt lottery odds

The Orlando Magic defeated the Washington Wizards 101-92 in both teams' regular-season finale.

Dog found in Orlando City Stadium looking for new home

It's been a little more than a week since Callum Shepherd stumbled across a dog whose popularity is increasing among Orlando City fans.  

Gators' Dan Mullen uses relentless effort, energy to re-energize beleaguered fan base

UF coach Dan Mullen has been going nonstop since his late November hiring as he looks to drum up interest among students and the rest of Gator Nation.

Nikola Vucevic says the Magic are 'stuck'

Nikola Vucevic says the struggling Orlando Magic are "stuck," with limited avenues to improve.

Gatorland becomes bird land, and photographers flock there

In spring, Gatorland is for the birds. Thousands of feathered friends gather at the Orlando attraction, interacting peacefully with hundreds of full-time reptilian Gatorland residents and dozens of photographers.

Florida Storytelling Festival will feature many with the gift of telling a good yarn

The Florida Storytelling Festival in Mount Dora will feature many with the gift of telling a good yarn

Florida Film Festival: Female directors gauge progress

'Indie Women: Grab 'em by the Movies,' a Thursday forum at the Florida Film Festival, looks at the progress of female directors in an industry transformed by scandal, activism and awards show speeches.

Opera del Sol, Face of a Feminist present 'Mozart's Muses'

Opera del Sol will team with Face of a Feminist for "Mozart's Muses."

See a different side of two Central Florida legends

Hugh and Jeannette McKean were not only museum founders — they were artists in their own right.

For sale: Perfect Knights book: UCF's Historic, Undefeated 2017 Football Season

 

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