Friday, April 13, 2018

Hot water for SeaWorld & Universal expansion

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

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SeaWorld could face SEC punishment, company discloses

SeaWorld was notified by the SEC that it could face a civil punishment.

Universal acquires more property for expansion

Universal has acquired additional acres in Orlando for possible theme-park expansion, along with the deed restrictions that once were intended to block construction of rival theme parks there.

Disney-built Crossroads shopping center counting final months

The Crossroads of Lake Buena Vista shopping center is set for demolition as part of an I-4 improvement project, meaning dozens of restaurants will have to relocate and the end of destination dining location.

Puerto Rico's governor pledged to unite the island's displaced voters. Will they follow him?

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló vowed in January to unify the island's diaspora into political action. But organizations on the ground say Rosselló is nowhere to be found in Central Florida — and his effort is destined to fail.

Central Florida hospitals, agencies practice for potential terrorist attack

Fourteen hospitals; Lake, Orange and Seminole counties; the City of Orlando; Center Florida Disaster Medical Coalition; Orange County Public Schools; FBI; and Florida Department of Law Enforcement participated in the annual community-wide disaster preparation exercise.

Orlando City captain Jonathan Spector out as Lions prepare for Philadelphia Union

Orlando City's attack woke up with the return of striker Dom Dwyer. Seven goals in the last two games isn't a stat to scoff at following just two goals

Bianchi: Now that Frank Vogel has been sacrificed, who will be next Magic coach hired to be fired?

Frank Vogel was fired by the Orlando Magic, but president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman admits that a new coach won't make much of a difference until the roster has been upgraded

Aaron Gordon's vision of an 'ideal' contract is a max deal

Aaron Gordon's vision of an 'ideal' contract in restricted free agency this summer is a max deal.

FSU QB Deondre Francois facing misdemeanor marijuana charge

Deondre Francois — who has participated in a limited role during spring practice, recovering from a knee injury suffered last season – was not expected to participate during FSU's spring game at Doak Campbell Stadium on Saturday.

Possible Magic coaching candidates include Jerry Stackhouse, Nick Nurse, David Vanterpool

As the Magic look for their fifth head coach in six seasons, here are some possible candidates for the Orlando coaching job.

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.

2 Central Florida theater teachers win top educator honors

The Jimmys' 2018 Inspiring Teacher Award will be presented to two local educators in New York City in June.

Eagles, Buffett: 2 coasts, 1 attitude

Jimmy Buffett opens for The Eagles at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

Tea time is a grown-up affair at these Central Florida eateries

Tea parties aren't just for kids. Central Florida offers a variety of tea experiences for adults.

'A Mediocre Documentary With Tom and Dan': Local men make good

'A Mediocre Documentary With Tom and Dan' shows a personal side of the Orlando podcast stars and recounts their inspiring story of doing things their own way. It has its world premiere at the Florida Film Festival.

The Talbot Islands: paradise on the edge

The Talbot Islands are a collection of state parks and wildlife preserves on the edge of Jacksonville with beaches that stretch for miles, back-country kayaking, off-road trails for hiking, biking and equestrians, picnicking, shelling, surfing, swimming and sunbathing

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