Friday, June 1, 2018

Schools Without Rules & start of hurricane season

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

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Private schools' curriculum downplays slavery, says humans and dinosaurs lived together

Private schools that take Florida scholarships, or vouchers, are teaching children the Loch Ness monster may be real, God wisely kept Catholics from dominating North America and slaves who "knew Christ" were better off than free men who did not. The lessons are from three Christian publishers.

Hurricane season lessons from Irma: Be prepared for piles of debris, be patient

Sandwiched between Hurricane Harvey which pummeled Texas and Hurricane Maria which devastated Puerto Rico, Irma shook down millions of cubic yards of debris in Central Florida. Picking up that debris and getting rid if it were two of the region's toughest challenges in the 2017 hurricane season.

Escaped prisoner may have stolen pickup truck with gun inside, Lake officials say

Lake K9 units and deputies are assisting Florida Highway Patrol and Department of Corrections officials in looking for a reported prison escapee, Sgt. James Vachon said.

Stanley Cup: Oviedo couple marvel at son's journey from Florida rinks to finals

Ryan Carpenter, a graduate of Timber Creek High School, is playing in the Stanley Cup finals for the Vegas Golden Knights. His parents, who live in Oviedo, are amazed by his journey.

Wekiva and Rock Springs Run cure stress with gorgeous gators and hypnotic rain

Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run are Florida aquatic treasures, curing stress and providing adventure on the wild side.

LeBron scores 51, but Warriors get late breaks and win Finals opener again

The final score shows a double-digit win for the Golden State Warriors, but the Cavaliers pushed them right to the brink of an unthinkable Game 1 loss.

Orlando Pride star Alex Morgan appears in Maroon 5's 'Girls Like You' video

Orlando Pride and U.S. women's national team forward Alex Morgan is everywhere these days. 

Orlando City suspends Atlanta United FC supporter groups' privileges for three games

Orlando City announced it is suspending Atlanta United FC supporter groups' privileges for the next three games, noting the Atlanta club failed to help it

Weekend sports TV listings

The Women's College World Series is among the sports TV highlights for Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3.

Jokes fly faster than warp factor 9 in 'Star Trek Abduction'

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Opera Orlando's production of "Star Trek Abduction."

2018 Fringe: Fewer shows, but attendance and performers' paychecks rise

A strategy of fewer shows meant better earnings for individual Fringe performers — especially because attendance once again grew.

Philharmonic trumpets good financial news

The Philharmonic rakes in money at its 25th-anniversary gala, extends a sponsorship and has a new chair endowed.

Opera del Sol, Central Florida Vocal Arts team for 2018-19 season

Opera del Sol and Central Florida Vocal Arts will produce shows together during the next year.

Gay Days kicks off in high heels and drag with "Miss GayDays Pageant"

The 5th annual Miss GayDays pageant features a "Masquerade" Mardi Gras theme and high-heeled drag queens.

Gov. Scott to announce 200 new corporate jobs at Wyndham in Orlando

Gov. Rick Scott is expected in Orlando on Friday, suggesting that Orlando has lured 200 corporate jobs from Wyndham Worldwide's headquarters to Central Florida from New Jersey.

Disney World now offers character-inspired makeovers for all ages

Select Walt Disney World spas and salons now offer "Character Couture" packages, where ages 4 and up can get a customized, character-inspired makeovers.

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