Sunday, April 29, 2018

School-threat arrests & blueberry season

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Volusia leads Central Florida counties in school-threat arrests since Parkland massacre

Volusia County has arrested 26 kids for threats against schools since the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.

Blueberry season in full swing, but Central Florida crop hurt by Hurricane Irma

Blueberry farmers in Central Florida say Hurricane Irma damaged some of their trees, affecting this year's harvest.

Seoul says North Korea plans to close country's nuclear test site in May, unify time zone

Seoul says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to shut down the country's nuclear test site in May and reveal the process to experts and journalists.

Puerto Rican parade a brief reprieve for community rocked by Hurricane Maria

As the island still deals with power outages, Central Florida Puerto Ricans celebrate their heritage with a parade.

Trump rallies in Michigan, touting economy and diplomacy and blasting media

"I'd much rather be in Washington, Michigan, than Washington, D.C.," Trump said before reprising familiar talking points, such as tax cuts and job growth.

Shaquem Griffin reunites with brother in Seattle, becomes first one-handed player selected in NFL draft

Shaquem Griffin became the first one-handed player selected in the NFL draft, building on his success at UCF.

Marta goal helps Orlando Pride earn 1-1 draw with Seattle Reign

For the first time this season, the Orlando Pride played with a complete roster, but it wasn't enough to earn a win.

FSU's Mike Martin ties NCAA wins record after 10-1 win over Miami

Martin, the longtime Seminoles coach, has tied the late Augie Garrido for most wins in NCAA history, following FSU's 10-1 win over heated rival Miami on Saturday afternoon.

Is UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton the NFL's next Baker Mayfield?

Is UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton the NFL's next Baker Mayfield? Josh Heupel coaches Milton now and coached Mayfield with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Everblades rally sinks Solar Bears

The Florida Everblades broke open a 1-1 game Saturday night with four third-period goals in a 5-1 victory over the Orlando Solar Bears.

Comedian Michelle Wolf draws laughs, gasps at White House Correspondents' Dinner

If President Donald Trump isn't comfortable being the target of jokes, comedian Michelle Wolf gave him and others plenty of reasons to squirm Saturday night.

Puerto Rico: 'Frontline,' NPR investigate 'Blackout'

PBS' "Frontline" and NPR tell the story of the worst blackout in U.S. history in "Blackout in Puerto Rico," premiering Tuesday on PBS stations.

Burning Man festival co-founder Larry Harvey dies at 70

Friends call Harvey a visionary for starting a counterculture movement that now attracts some 70,000 people to Nevada's Black Rock Desert each summer.

Mike Pompeo, John Bolton, Maureen Dowd: Sunday guests

The Sunday guest list includes Mike Pompeo, John Bolton, James Comey, Chris Coons, Roy Blunt, Lindsey Graham, Jim Lankford, Trey Gowdy, Peter King, John Kasich, Jeh Johnson and Maureen Dowd.

MSNBC's Joy Reid can't prove hackers wrote homophobic posts, apologizes for 'hurtful' remarks

MSNBC's Joy Reid, under fire for homophobic language in old blog posts, apologized Saturday for any past comments that belittled or mocked the LGBTQ community.

Bella Collina owners ordered to pay developers' legal bills

Owners in Lake County's Bella Collina golf community ordered by federal judge to pay legal fees of DCS Investment Holdings, affiliated with Washington Redskins.

Harley-Davidson sales slip but loyalty is strong among Leesburg Bikefest throngs

Harley-Davidson's fourth straight year of down sales haven't affected the Leesburg Bikefest.

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