Thursday, July 12, 2018

Remembering Harriett Lake & Seminole development rejected

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

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Maxwell: Harriett Lake: Orlando's grande dame of philanthropy was wry, witty and oh-so-generous

Harriett Lake was one of a kind, and Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell recounts the life of a Central Florida treasure well-lived.

Seminole County board rejects controversial River Cross development

A Seminole County staff report regarding the proposed River Cross development in east Seminole County says it will harm the environment and lead to urban sprawl.

Medical marijuana protesters call for Gov. Rick Scott to allow smokable pot

Medical marijuana activists gathered in Orlando, Tallahassee and West Palm Beach Wednesday to call on Gov. Rick Scott to drop two state appeals and allow patients to smoke and grow pot.

New teachers union rules spark debate — and more dues-paying members

A new state law that imposes strict membership rules on teachers unions has sparked debate and a lawsuit and boosted membership in local unions.

Orange County's crisis shelter for human-trafficking victims is full — and that may be a good thing

Florida's first taxpayer-funded crisis shelter for human-trafficking victims is full — and that's a good thing. It means trafficking victims are seeking and getting help for a problem that many people once doubted existed in Central Florida.

Orlando Pride falls 3-1 to host Houston Dash

With the season winding down, the Orlando Pride are searching for answers.

Two-way contract recipient Troy Caupain moves toward NBA dream

Troy Caupain has a new two-way contract with the Orlando Magic and is moving closer toward reaching the NBA.

Tim Tebow elected to Gators' Ring of Honor

UF Heisman-winning quarterback Tim Tebow will be the sixth player put into the Gators' Ring of Honor.

Defending national champion Villanova, FSU headline Advocare Invitational at Disney

National champion Villanova and Florida State headline the field at the annual Advocare Invitational, a college basketball tournament held Thanksgiving weekend at ESPN's Wide World of Sports on Disney World property.

New Orlando City coach James O'Connor brings 'black-and-white' mentality

New Orlando City coach James O'Connor has no interest in telling his players what they want to hear.

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.

Reality TV: Central Florida hopefuls shine

Central Floridians are being showcased on 'America's Got Talent,' 'Big Brother' and 'Penn & Teller: Fool Us.'

Take a break from steamy summer with cool, creamy gelato

Scoop (or scrape) creamy gelato into your cone or cup this summer.

'Vet Voices' uses theater to come to veterans' aid

A Central Florida program aims to help veterans reintegrate into civilian life through the arts. Called "Vet Voices," it kicks off Saturday.

Orlando's The Pauses keep their sound on new album

The Pauses host a party for the release of their album "Unbuilding" at Park Ave. CDs in Audubon Park.

Darden replacing Cheddar's, Seasons 52 leaders after declining sales

Darden Restaurants is parting ways with leaders at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and Seasons 52 after strugglings sales at the two chains during the last year.

Pixar exec shares behind-the-scenes thinking for Disney World's Toy Story Land

Roger Gould's job at Pixar helps put the movie characters into Disney theme parks, including Hollywood Studios' new Toy Story Land. He talks about Andy's imagination and the Force next door

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