Saturday, April 21, 2018

Teachers with felonies & Ocoee memorial

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

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Florida laws don't stop private schools from hiring felons

Florida lawmakers made modest changes to rules that govern private schools that take state scholarships, or vouchers. But they don't prevent some schools from hiring teachers with felony convictions.

Ocoee struggles with racial legacy as national memorial recognizing lynching victims opens

As a new national memorial dedicated to victims of lynching and racial terror prepares to open this week, Ocoee continues to struggle with a notorious attack on blacks that occurred in the city nearly a century ago.

Orlando demand grows for Puerto Rican food, beer

New demand for Puerto Rican favorites has resulted in new stores and growing distributors in Central Florida and is prompting Puerto Rican distributors to ramp up shipments to Florida. 

Orange County deputy arrested on child porn charges

An Orange County deputy is charged with receiving child pornography, according to a spokesman with the Justice Department.

The Queen is now in charge at Medieval Times

She is a feminist at heart, but for 15 years, the actress played the role of princess faithfully at Medieval Times. 

Dom Dwyer closes in on career goal No. 100 with San Jose Earthquakes in town

Dom Dwyer still remembers what it was like when MLS fans didn't recognize him.

Orlando Magic should hire Becky Hammon as first woman head coach in NBA history

Because the status quo obviously isn't working and the Orlando Magic will soon name their fifth coach in the last seven seasons, maybe they should dare to be different and hire Spurs assistant Becky Hammon as the first female head coach in NBA history.

UCF football looking to live up to the 'Heup' during spring game

UCF football will conduct its first spring game under new head coach Josh Heupel Saturday.

Mark Richt, Dabo Swinney applaud Willie Taggart's efforts to connect with Bobby Bowden

Taggart received praise for reaching out to the legendary FSU coach from some of his new ACC coaching rivals.

Orlando Pride know return of international stars means competition for starting spots

When the Orlando Pride's international stars return, the club will have a sudden infusion of five talented potential starters.

Orlando theater community honors gun-violence victims

Orlando takes part in the "Natural Shocks" national theater action against gun violence.

Facebook 'has never cared,' app developer tells '60 Minutes'

Lesley Stahl and "60 Minutes" will offer the report "The Data Miner" about app developer Aleksandr Kogan, who blasts Facebook.

Fringe preview: 7 shows I have my eye on (with videos)

Here are seven Fringe Festival shows that made an impression in their two-minute previews.

Author Brad Meltzer raises funds for adult literacy in Orlando

The Adult Literacy League hosts author Brad Meltzer at the Reading Between the Wines fundraiser at Orlando Science Center.

Disney's Animal Kingdom hits 20, keeps it natural

A sense of place was  among the first impressions that Disney's Animal Kingdom made on Djuan Rivers, its current VP, when the theme park opened 20 years ago

Orlando Waffle House shooting prompts negligence suit

The shooting death of Herbert Johnson at an east Orlando Waffle House in January has prompted a negligence lawsuit against the owners of the franchise location – East Coast Waffles.

Star Wars Half Marathon runner uses force of storied movie franchise for good

Big Star Wars fan Carrie Nugent of Winter Park will run in three races during the Disney Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend.

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