Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Publix and the NRA & "Roseanne'' canceled

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

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Publix, protesters & the NRA: What you don't know - and why this proves Florida has too many politicians

Publix, protesters, Putnam & the NRA: What you don't know and why this proves Florida has too many politicians.

ABC cancels 'Roseanne' after star's tweet

ABC dumped "Roseanne,'' its biggest hit this past season, after star Roseanne Barr made a racist comment about former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett.

Harvard study estimates thousands died in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria

At least 4,645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a new Harvard study released Tuesday.

Orlando police Chief John Mina's brother arrested on sexual battery on minor, molestation charges

Orange County Sheriff's deputies arrested Orlando police Chief John Mina's brother on sexual battery on a minor and molestation charges, according to the Orange County Jail.

Orange hotel gouged consumers fleeing Hurricane Matthew, Bondi's office alleges

Attorney General Pam Bondi's office filed suit last month against an Orange County hotel, accusing it of price-gouging customers attempting to flee Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. The suit seeks fines and fees of more than $15,000 from I-Drive Grand Resorts and Suites.

Hagerty OL Matt Lee lives near UCF, but USF is first to offer

Hagerty offensive lineman Matt Lee lives near UCF, but his first college offer came from USF.

Dan Mullen challenges Gators' QBs 'to get it done'

University of Florida QBs Feleipe Franks, Kyle Trask and Emory Jones returned to workouts last Tuesday with a clear directive from their coach, Dan Mullen.

Time for the Magic to hire coach — Steve Clifford, Kelvin Sampson ... somebody!

It's time for the Orlando Magic to hire a coach, whether it's Steve Clifford, Kelvin Sampson or some other unknown candidate, Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Wednesday's sports TV listings

The French Open tennis tournament is among the sports TV highlights for Wednesday, May 30.

Alabama coach Nick Saban wary of possible transfer rule change

Nick Saban wants the SEC to keep the current graduate transfer rules.

Family shares love of Universal through scrunchies

Universal Orlando passholder Catherine Murphy, of Nashville, Tenn., and her family sewed Universal-themed scrunchies and hid them around the parks during a trip this week to Orlando.

'Star Trek' musical parody finds inspiration in Mozart

"Star Trek Abduction," a musical parody of the sci-fi TV and movie series, beams down to Orlando.

Morgan Freeman accused of sexual harassment in CNN report, and the actor demands a retraction

On Tuesday, Freeman's lawyer Robert M. Schwartz released a 10-page letter addressed to CNN president Jeff Zucker that demanded the outlet retract the story.

MegaCon Orlando 2018: Cosplay goes beyond adult dress-up

In our second episode of the 'The Bridge,' we followed two competitors from two different paths who participated in MegaCon's Master of Cosplay.

Retired Publix CEO sold $10 million in stock on day of protests

Retired Publix CEO Howard Jenkins unloaded more than $10 million in the grocery's chain's stock Friday as protests flared across Florida over the company's support of Republican gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam.

Fun Spot turns 20, offers tickets for 20 bucks

Fun Spot will mark its 20th birthday on June 9 with a discount on tickets. All-day passes will go for $20.

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