Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Reflecting on MLK & YouTube shooter

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

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April 4, 2018

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MLK's assassination 50 years later — 'the dream has turned into a nightmare'

On the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s death, two men — one a now-retired Florida Supreme Court Justice, the other Florida's first black Roman Catholic priest — say that day changed the direction of their lives.

Woman who opened fire at YouTube headquarters is identified; 3 victims hospitalized

A woman opened fire at YouTube headquarters in California, shooting three people before taking her own life and causing widespread panic south of San Francisco.

Maxwell: Personal attacks on Parkland teens reveal immaturity of adults

Personal attacks on Parkland teens reveal the immaturity of adults, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes. From Ted Nugent and Laura Ingraham to local elected officials, the adults calling names instead of discussing the issues already have lost the debate.

Jailhouse informant: Alleged Kissimmee cop killer said they 'deserved it'

The man accused of killing two Kissimmee police officers last year said that they "deserved it," a jailhouse informant told detectives.

Orlando program aims to expose low-income students to virtual reality

Playground City debuts a program to expose low-income families to virtual reality through apprenticeships.

Magic rely on power of 3, Mario Hezonja to beat Knicks

The Orlando Magic dial long distance to roll past New York 97-73 on the road.

Diaz: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s nausea at Martinsville reaffirms decision to walk away

Dale Earnhardt Jr. experienced dizziness recently while visiting Martinsville on the NASCAR circuit, reinforcing the fact that he made the right decision to retire from driving, Sentinel columnist George Diaz writes.

Whitley: Tiger Woods 2.0 deserves respect, not adoration

Tiger Woods' comeback is admirable, but it doesn't warrant the adoration he'll get at the Masters, Sentinel columnist David Whitley writes.

Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson's goal the product of quality in final third

It turns out midfielder Sacha Kljestan's analysis of how the return of striker Dom Dwyer would impact Orlando City's attack was spot-on.

Jose Fernandez's lawyer claims fatal crash investigation framed Marlins ace

The attorney for the late Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died Sept. 22, 2016, in a boat crash on a Miami Beach jetty, is alleging that the police investigation was flawed.

Local artist donates sculpture for auction to aid Wells'Built Museum

Sculptor Joaquin Restrepo created "Yemoja" after a visit to the Wells'Built Museum in Parramore.

Central Floridians help present star-studded Broadway concert for Parkland

Broadway stars including Matthew Morrison and Wayne Brady will honor the victims of the Parkland school shooting with a benefit concert in South Florida.

Disney World: Digital hotel keys coming

Wilderness Lodge, a Walt Disney World hotel, will have digital keys that operate via the My Disney Experience smartphone app soon, the resort says

Universal: 'Stranger Things' house set for Halloween Horror Nights

Netflix hit 'Stranger Things' will get a haunted house at the 2018 edition of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios theme park in Orlando

Brisket and brew? Orlando's Aardvark Beverage adding restaurant menu

Aardvark Beverages south of downtown Orlando is planning to add a restaurant menu to supplement the beer and wine offerings.

Orlando area tech company stock implodes

Izea, an Orlando area advertising technology company that's been considered a success story, saw its stock on NASDAQ plummet for two days in a row after acknowledging a potential multi-million dollar error in its financial reporting.

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