Saturday, April 7, 2018

Steve Spurrier & veteran's new home

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

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April 7, 2018

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Florida Gators legend Steve Spurrier named coach of Orlando's new pro football team

Florida Gators legend Steve Spurrier was named coach of Orlando's new pro team in a new league — the Alliance of American Football.

Tiny home in Oviedo fits the needs for veteran wounded in Iraq

Peter Banach, 37, struggled to find an affordable place to live after he was injured in Iraq. But now he has a new tiny home, thanks to two non-profit charity organizations and a Longwood business.

Gatorland becomes bird land, and photographers flock there

In spring, Gatorland is for the birds. Thousands of feathered friends gather at the Orlando attraction, interacting peacefully with hundreds of full-time reptilian Gatorland residents and dozens of photographers.

Bats in your attic? Boot them out now before you can't when bat maternity season hits

If you have bats roosting in your attic, eaves or chimney spaces, now is the time to give them an eviction notice. "Bat maternity season" begins April 15 and runs through August 15, a period when they can't be ousted without special permission.

9 killed, hundreds wounded by Israeli fire in Gaza protest

Israeli troops opened fire from across the border, killing seven Palestinians and wounding 293 others in the second mass border protest in a week.

Magic clobbered by Hornets 137-100

The Charlotte Hornets demolished the Orlando Magic 137-100 Friday night.

New FSU coach Taggart makes legendary Bowden feel welcome, but why didn't Jimbo?

New FSU coach Willie Taggart makes legendary Bowden feel welcome, but why didn't Jimbo?

UF tailback Jordan Scarlett returns from suspension determined to prove himself

UF tailback Jordan Scarlett was suspended last season for his role in an alleged credit card fraud scam. He returns determined to prove himself and make amends.

Orlando City's back line looking to cut errors, increase communication

Orlando City's 4-3 victory over the Red Bulls showcased some of the best qualities of the Lions' attack, but defensively, things were rough.

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.

"A Wrinkle in Time" the focus of One Book, One Community reading program

Madeleine L'Engle's fantasy novel is the selection of this year's Reading by Nine program from the Orlando Sentinel.

For Steve and Kathy Miller, opera is right at home

The annual Opera Orlando gala will pay tribute to the Winter Park couple who have been unwavering in their support of the arts.

Real estate Ponzi schemer, Alfano La Cava, pleads guilty

A real estate broker who ran a $5 million Ponzi scheme in the Orlando area based on fake real estate has pleaded guilty.

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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