Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Candidates' 'stand your ground' stance & Trump in Tampa

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

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'Stand your ground' law needs changes, Orange County sheriff candidates say

All three candidates for Orange County sheriff are calling for changes to the Stand Your Ground law, a controversial measure which has once again propelled Florida into the national spotlight in the wake of a deadly shooting.

President Trump's road show comes to Tampa

President Donald Trump is heading to Tampa tonight to hold a free-wheeling rally at which he's expected to make the case that Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis should be Florida's next governor. The event is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. at the Florida State Fairgrounds. 

First SunRail trains from Osceola County please commuters

SunRail's Osceola County service started at dawn Monday with the early trains arriving in Orlando with few seats left untaken.

Trial set to begin for ex-Trump campaign chairman Manafort

Two questions loom large as Paul Manafort prepares to walk into a federal courtroom Tuesday.

PODCAST: Hour 1 recap – 'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' (Ep.41)

Orlando Sentinel television writer Hal Boedeker and breaking news editor Jeff Weiner discuss the first hour of "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, who represented Trayvon's parents, joins the conversation.

Gators' history of conflict with Gainesville men reportedly led to May confrontation

A late May confrontation between UF football players and a group of local Gainesville men had brewed for months, according to a report.

Orlando Pride view final stretch as must-win matches

For the Orlando Pride, making the playoffs for a second consecutive year depends on their success during their final five remaining National Women's Soccer League matches.

MLS All-Stars fired up to face Juventus in Atlanta

The 2018 MLS All-Star Game is shaping up to be one of the biggest in league history. 

Tohopekaliga High holds first preseason football practice in Kissimmee

Osceola County's Tohopekaliga High School joined football programs across the state Monday for the start of preseason practices.

2018 high school football preseason practice pictures

Pictures from 2018 preseason Central Florida football practices.

National Mutt Day: See pictures of the furry friends of Central Floridians

July 31 is National Mutt Day, we asked for pictures of your mixed-breed fur babies and hot dog, did you deliver!

Harlem Globetrotters to perform at CFE Arena Dec. 2

The Harlem Globetrotters bring their show to CFE Arena in Orlando on Dec. 2.

Orlando Ballet School director resigns

Diedre Miles Burger, who has led the school since 2010, plans to move to Jacksonville.

Ocala museum to feature Puerto Rican Arts Diaspora of Orlando

"La Diaspora: Keepers of Heritage," a traveling exhibition featuring works from the Puerto Rican Arts Diaspora of Orlando, opens Sept. 15 at the Appleton Museum in Ocala.

Cirque du Soleil pushes the envelope — with ice — for 'Crystal'

Cirque du Soleil artistic director Fabrice Lemire previews "Crystal," the company's first show on ice.

DaVita laying off 109 at Orlando facility after selling prescription unit

Dialysis provider DaVita Inc. is laying off 109 employees at its prescription drug distribution facility in Orlando.

Last call: What's going away soon at Orlando's theme parks

End of summer means end of some theme-park activities at Walt Disney World and other Orlando attractions.

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