Monday, April 9, 2018

Indian burial grounds & Rick Scott announcement

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April 9, 2018

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Possible Indian burial grounds could delay million-dollar homes

The Orlando Bay Hill-area community site on Butler Chain has historic human remains possibly of Native Americans.

Scott set to announce Senate bid today; battle with Nelson could decide control of chamber

Gov. Rick Scott is expected to announce his entry into the U.S. Senate race Monday, challenging incumbent Bill Nelson in what could become one of the most expensive congressional races in history, and help decide control of the Senate.

Florida readies for Volkswagen's dirty-diesel dollars

The U.S. gets nearly $3 billion and Florida $166 million from prosecution of Volkswagen's diesel-engine scheme. Florida government, environmentalists and industry wrangle over how to spend the money on low or no-pollution vehicles.

Syrian news reports missile attack; U.S. denies it fired them

Syrian opposition activists and rescuers said Sunday that a poison gas attack on a rebel-held town near the capital has killed at least 40 people.

Reports of possible shots fired at Florida Mall determined to be fireworks, deputies say

Reports of possible shots fired at the Florida Mall Sunday evening turned out to be fireworks, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Terrence Ross returns as Magic lose to Raptors 112-101

Playing in his first game since Nov. 29, Terrence Ross played 10 minutes as the Orlando Magic lost to the Toronto Raptors 112-101 on Sunday night.

Orlando City rallies for dramatic 3-2 win over Portland Timbers

Orlando City trailed by two goals until the 80th minute, when it scored to begin a surprising rally for a victory at Orlando City Stadium.

Patrick Reed wins Masters in 'dogfight' with Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth, not Rory McIlroy

Patrick Reed won his first major championship with a one-shot victory over Rickie Fowler at the Masters. 

WrestleMania 34 recap: Lesnar beats Reigns; Rousey, Styles win

The Undertaker, Charlotte Flair, Daniel Bryan and Shane McMahon won other key matches on WWE's biggest night.

Disliked, unloved, whatever. Patrick Reed wins Masters without much support

It was a victory march to a drumbeat of disdain. When Patrick Reed strode down the 18th fairway at Augusta National late Sunday afternoon, leading the Masters by one stroke and moments from victory, the strangest thing happened.

Palm: Real stories fuel heartfelt look at gender identity

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Transition," a docudrama at Valencia College.

Classical music is stuffy, you say? Not in Central Florida

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviews concerts by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bach Festival of Winter Park.

Take a tour of the world's largest cruise ship

Take a hyperlapse tour of the new Royal Caribbean Symphony of the Seas, which is sailing in Europe and will make its way to Miami this fall.

UCF's Bernstein 'Mass' will thrill your weary soul

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviews UCF's production of Leonard Bernstein's "Mass."

Cecil Taylor, pioneer of free-jazz movement, dead at 89

Cecil Taylor, the visionary pianist who revolutionized jazz by launching the free-jazz movement in the late '50s, died Thursday. He was 89.

15 reasons Sanford has the region's hottest food scene

Sanford is adding new restaurants, breweries, cideries and bars as the historic downtown district moves from antiquating to hip again.

Universal: More inside looks at Fast & Furious — Supercharged

Universal Orlando has released a more details about its Fast & Furious — Supercharged attraction at Universal Studios theme park. But it stopped short of getting more specific about an opening date, which the resort has narrowed down to spring of 2018.

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