Monday, May 7, 2018

'Gator Week' and SpaceX launch

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Wild Florida makes 'Gator Week' its own

Wild Florida has received a trademark on its "Gator Week" term, hoping to grow it to the scale of The Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week."

SpaceX may launch first Falcon 9 Block 5 today

SpaceX is set to attempt its first launch of a new generation Falcon 9 rocket this week. The new Block 5 rocket is designed to be sturdier, so that it can be flown up to 10 times with minimal mechanical refurbishment — a big leap forward. Previous ones could only be used two or three times.

Putnam: I would sign abortion 'heartbeat bill'

In their first joint appearance of the campaign, the two leading Republican candidates for governor Saturday night outlined a series of conservative stances on abortion, gun rights and other issues.

UF apologizes for 'aggressive' graduation usher

University of Florida President Kent Fuchs issued an apology on Twitter Sunday for the actions of an usher who manhandled multiple students, most of them African-American, during a commencement ceremony Saturday in the O'Connell Center.

Morning rains can't stop the Running of the Chihuahuas

In one of Florida's slowest-speed races, Winter Parkers took in the annual Running of the Chihuahuas race at Cocina 214. For a $15 donation to Winter Park Lost Pets and the Poodle and Pooch Rescue of Florida, Chihuahua owners entered Fido in the short sprint.

Orlando City rallies to defeat Real Salt Lake, wins sixth consecutive game

There was some drama – there's been plenty of on-field drama during this win streak forOrlando City – but the outcome Sunday evening was the same as the Lions'

Bianchi: After record win, Orlando City fans need to start appreciating Jason Kreis

How do you like Orlando City coach Jason Kreis now, all of you nattering nabobs of negativity? Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi wants to know.

FSU coach Mike Martin sets NCAA career wins record

FSU coach Mike Martin set the NCAA career wins record during the Seminoles' victory late Saturday at Clemson.

Today's sports TV listings

The NBA playoffs will continue Monday night with Game 4s in the Celtics-76ers and Raptors-Cavaliers series.

Long before UCF's Shaquem Griffin played with one hand, Carl Joseph was one-legged wonder at Bethune-Cookman

Long before Shaquem Griffin played at UCF with one hand, Carl Joseph was a one-legged wonder at Bethune-Cookman.

First days at home: Prince William, Kate Middleton share photos of Prince Louis

Photos show the early days of Britain's newest prince — and one shows Prince Louis being cuddled by 3-year-old big sister Princess Charlotte.

'SNL': Stormy Daniels warns Trump

An elaborate Donald Trump sketch on 'Saturday Night Live' features the real Stormy Daniels asking for the president's resignation and warning, 'A storm's a-coming, baby.' Donald Glover scored a triumph as host and musical guest.

What the remarkable run of 'Big Bang Theory' means for Hollywood — and the show's cast and crew

"Big Bang Theory" may not win awards or get press attention but the super successful sitcom, just finishing its 11th year, is a backbone of the Hollywood economy and gets ratings that dwarf higher prestige shows. What does this mean for the cast and crew — and how do they keep it fresh?

2018 Summer Movie Sneaks Guide

A complete look at the 2018 summer movie lineup.

What started out as Kanye West's return to Twitter has become far stranger and more unsettling

What started out last month as a characteristic Kanye play for publicity has quickly become far stranger and more unsettling.

At Universal and Disney, are 3-D glasses a thing of the past on thrill rides?

Earlier this week, Universal executives discussed technology during the grand opening of the Fast & Furious — Supercharged, a new thrill ride where visitors see 3-D images without wearing any glasses as they go on a highway chase through San Francisco.

Ripley buys R2-D2 that ran at Disney World

A functioning R2-D2 previously seen in Disney theme parks for "Star Wars" occasions is now property of Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment after it was purchased at auction. It was the droid they were looking for. 

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