Friday, May 4, 2018

Greenwood Cemetery & John Hitt's last hurrah

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

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Greenwood Cemetery moonlight tour aims to shed light on racial injustice

The Greenwood Cemetery moonlight tour aims to shed light Friday on the region's racial injustice and efforts to change.

UCF President John Hitt's last graduating class tops 8,000 students

More than 8,000 students will graduate from the University of Central Florida through Saturday.

Darden to pay $2.85 million to settle 'old white guys' discrimination suit

Orlando-based Darden Restaurants has inked an agreement with the EEOC to settle allegations that its Seasons 52 restaurants discriminated against new hires who were considered too old.

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto launches re-election bid on heels of Alan Grayson challenge

Facing a nationally known primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Celebration, launched his re-election bid Thursday in Kissimmee. Soto, Florida's first representative of Puerto Rican descent, was elected to U.S. Congress in 2016 to represent parts of Orlando, Orange and Osceola counties.

Altamonte Springs woman's accused killer alludes to additional crimes in letter to judge

Scott Nelson, accused of murdering a woman in her employer's Winter Park home, wrote a letter to his judge asking for more food at that jail and that his case go to trial in June.

Willie Taggart impresses Orlando's FSU fans with enthusiasm in new era of Seminoles football

Willie Taggart left no hand unshaken and posed for nearly every picture when flanked by FSU fans at a Seminoles block party event near the Church Street Station on Thursday night.

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis returns to Twitter during club's win streak

On March 10, 2018, Orlando City coach Jason Kreis did something he hadn't done in nearly two years.

Orlando City signs deal to stream on YouTube TV

Orlando City soccer has teamed up with YouTube TV to create a new place for fans to watch their matches.

Weekend sports TV listings

The New Orleans Pelicans return home Friday night facing a 2-game deficit in their Western Conference semifinal series against the champion Golden State Warriors.

Solar Bears fall 5-1 at home to Everblades, trail series 3-0

For the eighth time in 10 tries this season, the Florida Everblades won at Amway Center in downtown Orlando, and Thursday it wasn't even close as they beat the Orlando Solar Bears 5-1 in Game 3 of their ECHL playoff series.

Garden's 'Hunchback' is a musical mix of flaws, charms

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at Garden Theatre.

Garden Theatre adds 'Hunchback' performances

Garden Theatre adds two shows to 'Hunchback of Notre Dame' schedule'

How will Orange County's new mayor support the arts?

Orange County Mayor candidates address the arts community with their thoughts on funding culture in Central Florida.

'Dancing With the Stars': Team routines, two eliminations

The eight contenders on 'Dancing With the Stars: Athletes' will perform with their partners, then divide into two teams. Former champ Rashad Jennings will be a guest judge.

Journey's Jonathan Cain signing, believin' in Kissimmee

Journey keyboardist and Apopka resident Jonathan Cain will sign his new memoir, 'Don't Stop Believin',' at Books-A-Million in Kissimmee.

Disney World welcomes 2 newborn zebras

Two newborn zebras are now living at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Guests soon be able the offspring of Zuri and Laylee at the theme park's Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail.

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