Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Scott Maxwell & public high-school rankings

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

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May 9, 2018

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Maxwell: Politicos want you to stink up the Florida Constitution

Politicos want you to stink up Florida's Constitution with confusing, nonsensical amendments, and Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell is having none of it.

Best public high schools in Florida: U.S. News releases 2018 list

Twenty five Central Florida high schools earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report's rankings of best high schools in 2018.

Boys & Girls Clubs growing bumper crop of first-generation college students

Suzanne Dukes' "kids" have spent their high-school years homeless, surrounded by gangs and wondering if their families will afford groceries. But the college access consultant for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida keeps them focused on a higher goal.

Legacy Pointe at UCF to offer housing, access to university for retirees

About 2 miles away from UCF's main campus and across from Econ River Wilderness Area, Legacy Pointe at UCF, set to open in mid-2020, will be a luxury life-care retirement community that will include independent-living apartment homes and villas, an assisted living facility and a nursing home.

Orlando police identify officers, suspect in fatal shooting at Colonial Plaza

Orlando police released the names of the man who was killed and the officers who fired their weapons in a strip mall Monday afternoon.

Orlando City expects playoff atmosphere when Lions host rival Atlanta United

Orlando City's rivalry with Atlanta United is barely one season old, but matches between the two clubs have an atmosphere typically reserved for the MLS playoffs.

Tiger Woods returns to TPC focused on regaining momentum

Tiger Woods is back at The Players Championship and focused on regaining the positive momentum he showed during the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Stan Van Gundy is interested in coaching again 'in the right situation'

Stan Van Gundy is interested in coaching in the NBA again if he finds the right fit.

AP source: France family 'dedicated' to sport, according to NASCAR memo

NASCAR President Brent Dewar has told employees the France family "remains dedicated to the long-term growth of our sport."

UF defensive coordinator Todd Grantham inks three-year, $4.47 million deal

UF defensive coordinator Todd Grantham signed a three-year, $4.47 million contract, making him the highest-paid assistant in Gators history

Orlando's Twitch community holding meet-up on May 12

Orlando Twitchers holding quarterly meet-up on May 12 at Boardwalk Bowl.

Yo-Yo Ma brings star power to Philharmonic's 25th-anniversary concert

Orlando Sentinel arts writer reviews the Orlando Philharmonic's 25th-anniversary concert, with Yo-Yo Ma.

'Roseanne,' 'Big Bang Theory' top weekly ratings

Sitcoms 'Roseanne' and 'The Big Bang Theory' were the top programs in prime time last week. In news, David Muir and Lester Holt split victories. So did 'Good Morning America' and 'Today.'

Lil Xan gon take you at Plaza Live

Rapper Lil Xan will perform at Orlando's Plaza Live on Oct. 25.

Shawn Mendes tour coming to Orlando

Singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes making tour stop at Amway Center in July 2019

SBA's Ashley Bell signs new agreement to work closely with Orlando chamber

The new regional administrator of the SBA's southeast region, Ashely Bell, visited Orlando Tuesday to sign an agreement with the regional chamber of commerce to cooperate more on marketing and economic development issues.

Emeril's restaurant to close at Universal CityWalk

Emeril's Orlando, the long-standing restaurant at Universal CityWalk helmed by famed chef Emeril Lagasse, will close its doors for good this summer. The final day of operation will be July 7.

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