Wednesday, June 20, 2018

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

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Maxwell: Incentives, foreign visas are a junkie's quick-hit way to build an economy

DeLoitte gets taxpayer incentives to create jobs - and then fills them with foreign workers, a practice that troubles Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell.

Brightline high-speed passenger train gets Orange County OK to lay tracks in wetlands

After winning approval Tuesday from Orange County commissioners,  Brightline Trains, the company planning a high-speed passenger train linking Orlando with Miami, expects to start laying rail in Central Florida later this year, a project executive said.

Public funeral service announced for 4 children killed in Orlando standoff

A funeral mass for the children — ages 1, 6, 10 and 11 — will be held at St. James Catholic Cathedral Church in downtown Orlando at noon, said Walter Benenati, their mother's lawyer.

Lake County deputy shoots suspect who opened fire with rifle, sheriff's office says

A Lake County deputy shot a home invasion robbery suspect who fired at him with an assault rifle, according to the sheriff's office.

Disney: How long will lines be at Toy Story Land?

Here's what Disney-goers can expect when Toy Story Land opens June 30 at Hollywood Studios.

Orlando City CEO Alex Leitão lays out timeline for new coach, no position for Kaká

Orlando City CEO Alex Leitão is clear regarding the type of coach he wants next for the club: He wants someone who can come in and win immediately.

Trae Young loves to prove doubters wrong

Oklahoma point guard Trae Young could become the Orlando Magic's first-round choice in the 2018 NBA Draft on Thursday.

NFL announces Orlando to host 2019 Pro Bowl

The NFL announced Orlando will host the 2019 Pro Bowl, keeping the all-star game at Camping World Stadium and other venues throughout Central Florida for another year.

UF earns 6-1 win over Texas, stays alive in CWS

The Florida Gators defeated the Texas Longhorns 6-1 on Tuesday, staying alive in the College World Series.

Blake Bortles talks NFL, fantasy football and UCF's national championship claim

Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles' entire football career has been played out within a 130-mile radius at Oviedo High, at UCF and now with Jacksonville in the NFL. What does he think about UCF's national championship claim?

Orlando attractions kick up options for World Cup

Orlando attractions present ways to absorb the World Cup from afar, from big screens to wax figures to Drinking Around the World (Cup) Showcase

WUCF TV's 'Roadtrip' starts in Winter Garden

'Central Florida Roadtrip' begins a new season in Winter Garden before visiting Winter Park, Daytona Beach, Tavares, Melbourne and Flagler.

Fox rift widens as 'Modern Family' co-creator Steve Levitan and others blast news coverage of immigration

Steve Levitan, co-creator of "Modern Family," said he was walking away from the studio amid anger over Fox News' coverage of immigration. Now, maybe not.

Disney Princesses get successful jobs in the real world

What if Disney Princesses had jobs in the real world. Find out what Anna, Elsa, Moana, Rapunzel and the rest would do for a living.

'I never thought I would hear a positive spin on detaining children.' Comics rip family separation.

As the Trump administration and its supporters scrambled Tuesday to defend the separation of families at the border, late-night comics spent Monday night

PowerDMS names DiGiacomo as new CEO

PowerDMS, a technology company based in downtown Orlando, on Tuesday announced that it has named David DiGiacomo as its chief executive officer.

Princess Cruises embraces Shark Week all summer long

Princess Cruises is going all in on Shark Week with its partnership with Discovery Channel.

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