Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Scott Maxwell & theme-park wars

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

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May 2, 2018

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Maxwell: Fired up for campaign season? Great. But don't get trolled

Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell wants to get back to a simpler time in politics when the issues mattered.

Disney, Universal and SeaWorld duke it out with new attractions

We look at a history of major expansions and new rides at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld.

Orlando deal with Ring security gives police broader access to crime-fighting tool

Now, Orlando police are hoping further access to the network of about 10,000 Ring users in Orlando will help it solve burglaries, mail thefts and other crimes. The City Council approved an agreement that will give authorities access to post alerts in its neighborhood portal.

Orange and Osceola counties face lawyer shortage in capital cases, chief judge says

The number of death penalty-qualified defense attorneys in Orange and Osceola counties is the smallest it has ever been at a time when an influx of cases is returning to courthouses because of a U.S. Supreme Court decision.

PODCAST: Joe Rohde, Disney's Animal Kingdom mastermind (Ep. 23)

Joe Rohde's official title is portfolio creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering. But at the Disney celebration for Animal Kingdom's 20th anniversary, he was introduced as "our resident genius," and most people would not argue with that.

Bianchi: Vince McMahon vs. Steve Spurrier? XFL contacts Orlando about bringing second pro football team to town

Vince McMahon vs. Steve Spurrier? The XFL has contacted Orlando about bringing a second pro football team to town.

Orlando Magic will interview David Fizdale for their head-coaching job

The Orlando Magic will interview former Memphis Grizzlies head coach David Fizdale soon for their vacant head-coaching job.

Podcast: Charles Davis breaks down the NFL Draft and the Shaquem Griffin story

Charles Davis joins us to talk about the big stories from the NFL Draft, Shaquem Griffin and his own experience with the draft in 1989. 

Today's sports TV listings

James Harden will lead the Houston Rockets against the Utah Jazz in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series Wednesday night.

Orlando Pride eager to earn win at Chicago, avoid slipping further down table

The Orlando Pride always knew the first few games of the season were going to be difficult.

'The Voice': Ormond Beach singer in Top 10

Ormond Beach singer Kaleb Lee will be among the Top 10 performing Monday on NBC's 'The Voice.'

Get those Mother's Day restaurant reservations made

Mother's Day is less than two weeks away (the holiday falls on May 13 this year) — and it's time to begin making plans. If brunch is what your mom or mother-figure wants, local restaurants are more than willing to provide some more unique experiences.

Legoland set to debut 350,000-brick Star Wars centerpiece

Legoland set for debut of massive brick Star Destroyer just in time for Star Wars Days.

P-Funk bring 63 years of music to Orlando

The legendary funk band Parliament-Funkadelic heads to House of Blues in Disney Springs.

Comedian Jim Norton: Fear motivates him

Comedian Jim Norton discusses his latest tour, his Sirius XM show, his work in a Martin Scorsese movie and the fear that serves as motivation.

Florida citrus farmers to get $340 million in Hurricane Irma relief

TALLAHASSEE  —  Florida will get $340 million to help citrus farmers replace trees and groves lost to Hurricane Irma, as the federal government continues to release details of the industry's much-awaited disaster relief funding.

Universal Orlando: What we'll see from new Aventura hotel

Universal Orlando's Aventura hotel is scheduled to open Aug. 16. Among its amenities will be a rooftop bar and views all around. Here's what we'll be able to see, according to a Universal VP.  

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