Friday, June 29, 2018

SpaceX launch & DeSantis, Putnam face off

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

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June 29, 2018

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SpaceX launch leaves ghostly trail across Orlando sky

SpaceX launched nearly 6,000 pounds of cargo and science experiments to the International Space Station on Friday morning.

Adam Putnam, Ron DeSantis tangle in mostly non-Florida debate

Republican voters got the opportunity to see their party's candidates for governor go head-to-head at Thursday evening's first GOP debate.

Five dead in 'targeted attack' at Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, police say; Laurel man charged with murder

Journalists dove under their desks and pleaded for help on social media. One described the scene a "war zone." Another said he jumped over a dead colleague and fled for his life.

Florida Republicans to host Puerto Rico panel amid protest

Puerto Rico and local officials will gather Friday to discuss the island's hurricane recovery, as displaced Puerto Ricans who may have to move out of motels camp out in front of the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee.

Central Florida toll-road operator to approve $678 million expressway across Bithlo, then shelve the plan

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is to approve, then delay a $678 million plan to build a toll highway across Bithlo in east Orange County. Meanwhile, the Florida Department of Transportation is formulating a different plan for an expressway through the same area.

OTVA wins national 16 volleyball title in tourney at Disney

OT 16 South Roberto defeated the Asics Munciana Ninjas out of Indiana 25-18, 25-21 to win the 16 Open title of the 45th annual AAU National Volleyball Junior Championships at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World.

Aaron Gordon says he'll do his 'due diligence' in restricted free agency

Aaron Gordon, who will become a restricted free agent on July 1, says he intends to meet with other teams as a part of his "due diligence" process.

NFL suspends Bucs QB Jameis Winston for 3 games

Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has been suspended for the first three games of the regular season for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Oregon State wins College World Series behind freshman Kevin Abel's two-hitter

One night after an epic two-out rally, Oregon State wins the College World Series against Arkansas.

Complaint: Brother of ex-Pahokee star and Giants DB Janoris Jenkins had dispute with homicide victim

The brother of New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins had an alleged altercation in his brother's New Jersey home that led to the death of a 25-year-old man.

Date Night: Dirt, poetry and piracy

A roundup of events for getting out of the house.

June ratings: WFTV tops at 6, 11 p.m.

In the June 11 ratings, WFTV ranked first at 6 a.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. WKMG was the leader at noon, and WESH was tops at 4 p.m. And WFTV had the edge in prime time, thanks to the NBA Finals on ABC.

Slow to build, 'Gidion's Knot' pays off in tangle of wrenching emotions

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Gidion's Knot" at Theater on the Edge.

Shane Jewell is Orlando Ballet's new executive director

Former leader of the Oklahoma City Ballet takes over at Orlando Ballet.

Hey, Orlando and Central Florida arts groups - send us your 2018-19 events

Orlando and Central Florida arts groups, here's where to send your events for theater, dance, classical and popular music,  visual arts, science and history for the Orlando Sentinel's Fall Season Preview.

Publix will buy, close Safeway stores in Altamonte Springs, 2 others in Florida

Publix will buy and close the only three Safeway supermarkets in Florida, including one in Altamonte Springs, the Lakeland-based company said Thursday.

Disney Toy Story Land first look: Details bring attraction to life

Toy Story Land opens at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios on Saturday. Here is a sneak preview of the new attraction.

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