Friday, June 15, 2018

SpaceX's plans & school test scores

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

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June 15, 2018

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SpaceX hopes to launch 4,000 satellites, mostly from Florida, NASA report says

SpaceX would launch most of 4,000 satellites from Florida, according to an environmental impact study.

FSA scores: Florida releases 2018 test results for reading, math, science and social studies

The Florida Department of Education released scores from its 2018 testing season, showing how students fared on state exams in math, reading, science and social studies.

Children were killed at beginning of 21-hour Orlando hostage standoff, police say

Four children were killed in their sleep, wearing the same bedtime clothes their mother had dressed them on the night of a nearly day-long standoff with Orlando police, authorities said Thursday.

Former Isleworth millionaire Bob Ward sentenced to 30 years in prison

Former Isleworth millionaire James "Bob" Ward was sentenced to 30 years in prison Thursday afternoon for a manslaughter conviction in the 2009 death of his wife, Diane.

Riders fall more than 30 feet after roller coaster derails in Daytona Beach; 6 hurt

Daytona Beach firefighters rescued riders after a roller-coaster accident at Boardwalk, according to the department.

Dustin Johnson shares lead with three others in a U.S. Open that plays like one

Dustin Johnson shared the lead at 1-under 69 in an opening round of strong wind, high anxiety and scores that made this feel like a U.S. Open again.

UCF to open 2019 season against FAMU

It's been more than thirty years since UCF last played Florida A&M on the gridiron but the Knights will pick up the series with the Rattlers as part of their 2019 nonconference schedule.

Ex-UM star Kellen Winslow II arrested on rape, other sex-crime charges

Former NFL player Kellen Winslow II was arrested Thursday on suspicion of rape and other sex-crime charges. No details were available, but the arrest comes a week after he was arrested and briefly jailed on suspicion of burglary.

Weekend sports TV listings

The College World Series will begin on Saturday, June 16, highlighting the sports TV listings for Friday, June 15, through Sunday, June 17.

Haslem reveals LeBron visited with Wade in Miami during NBA playoffs

Udonis Haslem discusses LeBron James' visit to Miami before returning to Cleveland Cavaliers for NBA Finals.

A closer look at construction on Dr. Phillip Center's third theater

The Dr. Phillips Center is making progress on Steinmetz Hall, set to open in the spring of 2020.

World Ballet Competition brings international competitors to Bob Carr Theater

The World Ballet Competition is in town, bringing dancers from all around the world.

$5 eats in Orlando

Dining out becomes expensive — but it's always nice to have someone else do the cooking. Grab a $5 dish from these Orlando-area restaurants to avoid those dishes but still protect that wallet.

'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' review: Celebrating a gentle giant of children's TV

Endlessly parodied Fred Rogers of "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" gets the last laugh in one of the year's most moving and clear-eyed documentaries

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.'

Orlando home sales drop by 11.4 percent, report finds

Metro Orlando home sales are slowing, according to the latest figures from local Realtors. Sales for May dropped 11.4 percent compared to a year ago. Tight inventory is playing a role in reduced activity, ORRA President Lou Nimkoff said. Buyers also paid higher interest rates.

Universal Studios: New 'Cinematic Celebration' to cap off park nights

Universal Orlando's Cinematic Celebration features imagery from "Harry Potter" films, "Jurassic World," "The Fast and the Furious" and DreamWorks animation plus a new area for spectators.

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