Monday, June 4, 2018

SpaceX launch & Bombing range cleanup

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June 4, 2018

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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.

UCF receives $2 million grant for Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory

The University of Central Florida has received a $2 million grant for repairs to the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico, which was damaged during Hurricane Maria. 

DOJ to settle in Orlando bombing range cleanup; 4,000 homes planned at 417 & 528

The federal government has agreed to settle a lawsuit over the cost of cleaning up explosives on the 1,500-acre former Pinecastle Jeep Range.

Orlando-area resort apologizes after video shows woman yelling N-word at black guest

"Come on and leave this n----- alone," the woman tells a male companion.

Roseanne Barr: Banished from Disney's World

Disney and ABC have worked to project an image of diversity and inclusion. With her tweets, Roseanne Barr revealed that she doesn't agree with the people she was working for, and so she was out and her show was canceled.

Orlando City's attack not finishing chances without Dom Dwyer

Orlando City (6-6-1, 19 points) kicked off a four-match road swing with a loss to NYCFC in Yankee Stadium. It was the club's fourth loss in a row and the third

Orlando Pride pleased to earn 0-0 road draw with Seattle Reign

Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni knew his side was going to be short-handed entering its weekend match against the Seattle Reign.

AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco discusses league's future, TV negotiations and more

American Athletic Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco discussed a variety of topics, including the league's future, television negotiations and more following its spring meetings.

As Stetson locks up Super Regional berth, ace looms as first-round draft pick

Stetson junior right-hander Logan Gilbert is projected to be a first-round pick in the amateur baseball draft on June 4.

Stephen Curry sets shooting record, Warriors beat Cavs 122-103 to take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-103 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.

'Solo: A Star Wars Story' takes a tumble but still tops box office in its second weekend

With no big new openers, Disney's "Solo: A Star Wars Story" hit No. 1 for a second weekend despite a big drop from an underwhelming debut.

Healing Butterfly spices up matcha with tasty flavors

Healing Butterfly is a Maitland-based business that has designed an array of flavored matcha teas.

Benedict Cumberbatch, 'Sherlock' and 'Doctor Strange' star, praised for fighting off street muggers

Benedict Cumberbatch was thanked by food-delivery firm Deliveroo for fighting off attackers targeting one of its cyclists.

'Honky Tonk Angels' lets country music shine

Orlando Sentinel theater critic reviews "The Honky Tonk Angels" at Winter Park Playhouse.

As Beefy King turns 50, meet folks that have been eating there since it opened

Orlando roast beef sandwich restaurant Beefy King will turn 50 years old and a handful of customers have been eating there ever since it opened.

Sky-high Starflyer debuts for I-Drive thrill-seekers

A Palm Bay resident whose father died in 2016 became one of the first riders on the new Starflyer attraction as a way to honor his memory.

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