Thursday, April 19, 2018

SpaceX launch & displaced Puerto Ricans

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April 19, 2018

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SpaceX hits triple success with launch of NASA's planet-hunter TESS

SpaceX successfully launched and deployed NASA's planet-hunting TESS satellite Wednesday, delighting science and space fans who anticipate the spacecraft may discover planets that could harbor life. For a triple play, it also landed the first-stage booster at sea, its 24th such recovery.

Hundreds of displaced Puerto Ricans told FEMA aid ending, must leave hotels

Hundreds of displaced Puerto Rican families who have been living in Florida since Hurricane Maria devastated the island could find themselves homeless by the end of the week. Many believed their FEMA-sponsored hotel vouchers would continue until mid-May, but found out otherwise this week.

Jacobs: Orange to test state law with background checks, waiting period on gun purchases

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs said the County Commission will vote May 8 to not only reinstate a three-day waiting period for firearms but also institute universal background checks on gun buyers.

Ex-UCF student sues, says school expelled him over sex allegations

A former UCF student has sued the school over his expulsion.

Florida Hospital to acquire Ocala hospital

Florida Hospital is planning to acquire Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala. The acquisition will also expand Florida Hospital's footprint in Marion County and brings new competition to Ocala Health, an HCA Healthcare hospital, which sits across the street from Munroe Regional.

Bianchi: Memo to FSU quarterback Deondre Francois: Don't let your future go up in a puff of marijuana smoke

Let's hope FSU quarterback Deondre Francois doesn't let his future go up in a puff of marijuana smoke, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis pleased with versatility of players

"Versatility" was the word of the day during Orlando City's match against Philadelphia.

UCF QB McKenzie Milton developing into more vocal leader for Knights

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has emerged as a more vocal leader for the Knights under new coach Josh Heupel.

NCAA tables redshirt proposal, won't allow teams to use former players in practices

The NCAA's Division I Council put off a proposal that would have allowed football players to play up to four games in a season without losing a year of eligibility. 

Top-ranked UF baseball team poised to defend national title

The Florida Gators' top-ranked baseball team is on track to repeat as College World Series champions.

'Jeopardy!': Student feels UCF's pride

'Jeopardy!' contestant Hannah Sage, 19, says fellow students at the University of Central Florida have told her congratulations about her impressive run on the game show. She is in the two-part finals on Thursday and Friday.

Overlooked because of their race, black composers get their due

"African American Masterpieces: Symphonic Spirituals" features great works by William L. Dawson, William Grant Still and R. Nathaniel Dett.

'Greatest Showman' dancer Alex Wong will perform in Orlando

Alex Wong, a dancer from "The Greatest Showman" will perform and teach in Orlando.

Bay Street Players plan tribute to Deborah Carpenter

A celebration of Bay Street Players co-founder Deborah Carpenter's life will be in June.

Night on Broadway highlights 'The American Songbook'

Winter Park High School's Night on Broadway raises scholarship money and honors a choir member who died in his youth.

At Miami Beach museum, photos of Jewish refugees 'Stranded in Shanghai'

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU presents photojournalist Arthur Rothstein's images of European Jews seeking haven in China.

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