Tuesday, June 5, 2018

1 year since Orlando mass shooting & RFK 50 years later

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

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1 year later, friends, family remember victims of Fiamma mass shooting: 'There's no closure'

One year after five people were killed in a mass shooting at Fiamma, an RV accessory manufacturer, their loved ones hold tight to memories and struggle to find closure.

Fifty years later, RFK assassination still reverberates with Central Floridians

RFK was assassinated 50 years ago Tuesday, just minutes after his victory speech in Los Angeles on the night of the California Democratic primary,Bobby Kennedy hadn't visited Orlando, but his death still impacted Central Floridians near and far.

Supreme Court sides with Colorado baker on same-sex wedding cake

The Supreme Court ruled narrowly Monday in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.

Coffee with George: A chat with 'Bond, James Bond'

James Bond impersonator James Taggart talks about his unique job, playing Bond because of his resemblance to Daniel Craig

Two hurt in drive-by shooting at Winter Garden park

Two people were injured in a drive-by shooting at a park in Winter Garden, police said.

Gators slip by FAU 5-2, advance to NCAA Super Regional

Top-seeded UF erased a 2-0 deficit with three home runs late Monday night to defeat FAU 5-2 and advance to the Super Regional against Auburn.

UF's Jonathan India, Stetson's Logan Gilbert selected in first round of MLB draft

UF third baseman Jonathan India and Stetson pitcher Logan Gilbert were selected in first round of MLB draft Monday night.

Florida State beats Washington 1-0, takes Game 1 of Women's College World Series

FSUThe Seminoles, who have been resilient winning six elimination games during this NCAA tournament, are off to an ideal start in their first WCWS final round: 10 of the last 13 national champions have won the first game of the final series.

Attacking midfielder Jose Villarreal gets first match minutes for Orlando City

For nine minutes and some stoppage time against NYCFC, Orlando City supporters finally got to see attacking midfielder Jose Villarreal in action.

UCF pitcher JJ Montgomery eager to get draft call, aid friend battling cancer

UCF pitcher JJ Montgomery is eager to get his Major League Baseball draft call and help his best friend, who is battling cancer.

Universal: Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride now in 4K-HD

The Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride, set inside the Hogwarts castle building at Islands of Adventure theme park, is now seen in 4K-HD.

Sara Gilbert addresses 'Roseanne' cancellation: I stand behind ABC's decision

"Roseanne" star and executive producer Sara Gilbert addressed the show's cancellation for the first time on Monday's episode of "The Talk."

'Glass Menagerie' onstage in English, Spanish

Two Central Florida theaters present "The Glass Menagerie" — one production is a Spanish-language reading.

Discovery Cove adds animal tour, massage options

Discovery Cove, the exclusive day resort of SeaWorld Orlando, has introduced more add-on activities to its lineup, including the chance to interact with birds, otters, anteaters and sloths.

Orlando Science Center marks World Oceans Day

Orlando Science Center will participate in World Oceans Day by adding aquatic activities, films and demonstrations for Saturday, June 9.

SpaceX SES 12 launch lights up the night

SpaceX successfully launched a rocket into the night sky about a half hour after midnight Monday morning, deploying a European company's satellite, SES 12, with no apparent problems.

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