Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Ranking children's hospitals & Orange budget increase proposed

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

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Find out how Central Florida children's hospitals ranked in annual U.S. News report

The report selected 10 hospitals as the top children's hospitals in the U.S. Boston Children's Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia were the top three.

Mayor Teresa Jacobs pitches additional $20 million for Orange County children

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs is proposing a $20 million budget increase for children's programs in what appears to be a response to the campaign for a new Children's Trust. The mayor's plan also would reshape the agency spending the money, but backers of the Children's Trust are undeterred.

Maxwell: Hate nasty political ads? Well, in Florida, your tax dollars fund them

Welfare for politicians. Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum, Gwen Graham and Adam Putnam have requested tax dollars to fund their campaigns for Florida governor, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Apopka to consider bear ordinance, bear-resistant trash cans

Apopka City Council is expected to consider a "bear-management" ordinance next month to cut down potentially dangerous conflicts between bears and people and improve the city's chance at a state grant for bear-proof trash cans.

John Morgan wants to put recreational marijuana legalization on the ballot

John Morgan said he wants to put recreational marijuana on the Florida ballot in 2020 – and he's citing President Trump's recent pro-pot statements as a reason why.

Orlando City searching for win to turn around rough season

Orlando City goalkeeper Joe Bendik still remembers when the Lions' season turned in 2017.

Magic's Jeff Weltman previews free agency, discusses Mo Bamba

Orlando Magic executive Jeff Weltman previews free agency and discusses draft pick Mo Bamba in this interview with the Orlando Sentinel

Tebow declines Spurrier's overture to join Orlando's pro football team: report

Tim Tebow reportedly has told Steve Spurrier he is not interested in joining Orlando's Alliance of American Football team next February, Spurrier recently said on The Paul Finebaum Show.

Orlando Pride searching for consistency, fan support entering home stand

Through 13 matches so far this season, the Orlando Pride haven't yet played – by coach Tom Sermanni's standards – a complete match.

Shaquille O'Neal on his Hollywood plans: 'I want to be the next Rock'

Shaquille O'Neal is already known by many names. Superman. The Diesel. The Big Aristotle. But he would like to add another to the list: Movie Star.

OWN drama series to film in Orlando

"David Makes Man,'' an OWN series set in South Florida, will start filming this summer in Orlando and will debut next year.

'Bachelor in Paradise': Orlando attorney returns

The cast of "Bachelor in Paradise'' features Nick Spetsas of Orlando as well as David Ravitz and Jordan Kimball, who were dropped Monday on "The Bachelorette.''

Hellzapoppin' Circus Sideshow aims for Winter Park

Jacksonville Beach-based Hellzapoppin' Circus Sideshow returns to Winter Park with a performance at The Haven Lounge.

How to get a high score on Men in Black: Alien Attack

Here are some pro tips to get a high score on Men in Black: Alien Attack at Universal Studios.

2018 movies: The favorites, the forgettable and the upcoming

2018 movies: My take on the favorites, the forgettable and the upcoming - so far

Orlando jobs in construction post another May increase

Orlando construction jobs posted their highest May total since 2006, nearing 80,000 and representing an 8 percent boost year over year.

What I did on my summer staycation

My recent staycation was the the best one yet. Here's what I did.

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