Thursday, June 14, 2018

Mother, officer's wife gripped with grief & watch out for pedestrians

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

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June 14, 2018

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Mother of children killed in Orlando standoff: 'I am heartbroken'

The mother of the four children who were held hostage and killed on Monday said she wanted her kids to be remembered as being "loving, wonderful children, full of life."

Wife of Orlando police officer critically injured by shooter: 'He has to come back'

Sobbing uncontrollably, Officer Kevin Valencia's wife described him as a great father and husband. They're each other's first loves, she said, having dated since they were both 12 years old.

Maxwell: Hey, Florida drivers: Let's run over fewer people this year!

No. 1 for pedestrian deaths? Hey, fellow drivers: Let's run over fewer people this year!, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Disney faces Pulse, Parkland protest for support of 'NRA sellout' Putnam

Survivors of the mass shootings at Pulse nightclub and Parkland want to pressure Disney to withdraw its support of self-described "NRA sellout" Adam Putnam in his bid for governor by holding a "die-in" at a Disney property sometime this month.

Disney-MGM Studios moves on from Hollywood dreams to theme park reality

Instead of roller coasters and thrill rides like a traditional theme park, Disney-MGM Studios teased something different. Could Orlando become Hollywood East? But that vision — a place where tourists could get see real movie-making magic at work — faltered over the years.

Orlando City nosedive continues with 3-0 road loss to Montreal Impact

Orlando City has been in a free fall for weeks, and on a rainy Wednesday night at Stade Saputo, the Lions hit a new low.

Bianchi: Does former UCF YouTube kicker have leg to stand on in legal battle against NCAA rules?

The lawsuit involving UCF YouTube kicker Donald De La Haye could be a game changer for college athletics, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Gators camp: 2019 QB commit Jalen Jones enjoying visit

Gators camp: 2019 QB commit Jalen Jones enjoying visit

Thursday's sports TV listings

The start of golf's U.S. Open and men's soccer's World Cup highlight the sports TV listings for Thursday, June 14.

Former UCF stars salute Knights during Seattle Seahawks camp

Former UCF stars Shaquem Griffin, Shaquill Griffin and Brandon Marshall do a salute to the Knights during Seattle Seahawks minicamp.

Here are 6 Orlando-based Father's Day gift ideas

Here are six gift ideas that can be found in and around Orlando for your special man on this Father's Day.

'X-Files': Anderson joins Duchovny at Spooky Empire

Gillian Anderson will join 'X-Files' co-star David Duchovny at Spooky Empire in October. The Orlando convention will celebrate 'Hocus Pocus' with star Kathy Najimy.

John Travolta savors challenge of 'Gotti'

John Travolta ranks the challenge of playing crime boss John Gotti Sr. in 'Gotti' with his roles in 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Saturday Night Fever.' The actor says he worked to understand why people loved the mobster.

Fred Rogers: Tears for a TV trailblazer

The documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' gets at the essence and enduring appeal of Fred Rogers. His widow told director Morgan Neville: 'Fred would have loved this film.' His reaction: 'That's the best review I could ever get.'

Disney World lifts some block-out dates for passholders

Walt Disney World has lifted a chunk the block-out dates for seasonal passholders.  Folks with the Disney Silver Pass and the Disney Weekday Select Pass will be allowed admission to all four of the Disney World theme parks through June 29.

Jettison the jitters for 'flightseeing' thrills in Central Florida

Tavares, Fla., has reinvented itself as America's Seaplane City, making the area a good jumping-off point for a flightseeing trip over central Florida.

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