Friday, June 22, 2018

Magic draft Mo Bamba & SpaceX strikes deal

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Orlando Magic draft center Mohamed Bamba

Texas center Mohamed Bamba was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the sixth overall selection in the 2018 NBA Draft.

SpaceX wins $130 million Air Force contract

SpaceX has won a $130 million contract to launch the Air Force Space Command-52 satellite, with at least some of the mission work to be done on Florida's Space Coast.

History of arguments, violence before murder of 4 children in standoff, DCF records show

The four children killed in Orlando during a daylong standoff last week sometimes witnessed their parents fighting, but the Department of Children and Families had no record of Gary Lindsey threatening them directly.

Internet sales-tax ruling could have big effect in Florida

A U.S. Supreme Court decision expanding the ability of states to pull in tax dollars from online purchases could have a significant impact in Florida.

Florida plan for Lake County sand mine provokes residents' ire

Florida efforts to clean up a former sand mine near the pristine Lake Norris in Lake County has triggered a backlash from area residents who fear 100,000 truckloads on their local road.

Gators earn 9-6 win over Texas Tech, extend run in CWS

The Florida Gators earned a 9-6 victory against Texas Tech on Thursday night, surviving an elimination game and extending its run in the College World Series.

Orlando City signs Irish-American centerback Shane O'Neill

Orlando City, which has struggled with depth at centerback all season due to injuries, is set to add Irish-American centerback Shane O'Neil, a club source said.

Magic select Tulane's Melvin Frazier, Maryland's Justin Jackson in 2nd round

The Orlando Magic drafted Tulane's Melvin Frazier and acquired Maryland's Justin Jackson in the second round of the 2018 NBA Draft.

Anfernee Simons is No. 24 NBA Draft pick by Portland

Former Edgewater guard Anfernee Simons celebrated with friends and family in Lake Mary after being selected in the first round of the NBA Draft.

'Suicide Crisis,' Marco Rubio, 'Westworld': This weekend

Anderson Cooper hosts 'Finding Hope, Battling America's Suicide Crisis,' Marco Rubio talks to David Axelrod, 'Dateline' looks at the border crisis, 'Westworld' ends its second season, and the Radio Disney Music Awards feature Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Maddie Poppe.

Peter Fonda apologizes for 'vulgar' Barron Trump tweet

Peter Fonda has apologized for a late-night Twitter rant that said 12-year-old Barron Trump should be ripped from "his mother's arms and put in a cage with

Harry Connick Jr. invites 10-year-old autistic piano prodigy on stage

On June 3, Harry Connick Jr. was reunited with Jacob Velazquez, a 10-year-old autistic piano prodigy from Pembroke Pines.

One Day University educates as it entertains

Professors from Yale, Rutgers and Amherst will lecture at the Orlando Museum of Art on Saturday for One Day University.

'West Side Story': Oscar winner returns to theaters

'West Side Story,' the 1961 movie musical that won 10 Oscars, is returning to movie theaters nationwide for two days only.

Disney workers find peace with yoga at Cinderella Castle

The world's busiest theme park briefly became a yoga studio as more than 1,000 Disney employees took a free, 45-minute class.

Seashell Day: How to observe in Central Florida

June 21 is National Seashell Day, which celebrates the sandy treasures offered to us by the sea. Here's your guide to observing in Central Florida.

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