Friday, July 27, 2018

Remembering Korean War & panhandling study

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

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July 27, 2018

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Veterans mark 65th anniversary of Korean War armistice — 'at least it stopped the shooting'

Central Florida veterans mark 65th anniversary of Korean War armistice.

Study to examine chronic Orlando panhandlers and where money goes

Ever give an Orlando panhandler a few bucks and wonder if you just bought that person a six-pack of cheap beer? Amid rising complaints of downtown panhandling, consultant Andrae Bailey announces a study to examine who the chronic panhandlers are, how many there are, and where their money goes.

Jack Latvala avoids charges over sex-for-votes allegations

Former state Sen. Jack Latvala won't be charged over allegations he traded his votes for sexual favors. Tallahassee State Attorney Jack Campbell said there wasn't enough evidence to charge Latvala, a Clearwater Republican, with a crime.

Graham, DeSantis open leads in governor's race, poll finds

Gwen Graham and Ron DeSantis have opened significant leads in their respective primary races for Florida governor, according to a poll released Friday.

PODCAST: Coming Monday – a discussion about 'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' (Ep.40)

The documentary "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" debuts Monday, July 30, on Paramount Network and BET, exploring race, the stand your ground law and media coverage. Orlando Sentinel television writer Hal Boedeker and breaking news editor Jeff Weiner will discuss each of the six parts of this documentary.

Orlando City suffers costly 2-0 loss to NYCFC

"Close" isn't good enough for a club in Orlando City's position, which fell at home Thursday night to NYCFC.

Alex Morgan hat trick propels U.S. past Japan in Tournament of Nations

Alex Morgan hasn't exactly been a fresh face on the U.S. Women's National Team for some time, but she's still finding ways to dazzle.

Chipper Jones, Jim Thome headline Hall of Fame class

Larry Wayne Jones Jr. was a throwback, a guy who played for only one major league club and always stayed focused on a single goal — trying to get better every day.

Bianchi: Guns, gamblers and domestic violence: What is new Gators coach Dan Mullen going to do to clean up this mess?

Florida Gators players involved in a confrontation with a gambler while brandishing BB guns resembling assault rifles. What is new coach Dan Mullen going to do? Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi wants to know.

Six Gator football players involved in altercation, face student conduct review

Six UF football players were involved in a May 28 confrontation on campus and must face the student conduct board. Two Gators brandished Airsoft guns resembling assault rifle.

Hot dog fans relish opportunity to visit Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

The Oscar Meyer Wienermobile is stopping in St. Cloud and Kissimmee on a mission to "get a better hot dog in every hand."

Julie Taymor's 'Across the Universe' returns to theaters

"Across the Universe," a Beatles jukebox musical, returns to movie theaters.

July ratings: WFTV leads at 6 a.m., 6 p.m.

The July ratings for Orlando TV show WFTV leading at 6 a.m., 5 to 6:30 p.m. and at 11 p.m. WKMG was tops at noon, WESH had the edge at 4, and WOFL was tops at 10.

Florida's scallop season is an underwater Easter egg hunt

It's scallop season in Florida, which means hundreds of scallopers converging on Homosassa Bay in search of the edible mollusk.

Darci Lynne: Have puppets, will travel

Ventriloquist Darci Lynne, now 13, triumphed on 'America's Got Talent' last year, and she is sharing her love of singing on tour.

Nike opening store at Winter Garden Village, property owner confirms

Sports and footwear giant Nike will open a store at the Winter Garden Village shopping center in the western Orange County city, executives for the landlord said this week.

Celebrity Cruises to revamp fleet while moving forward on Celebrity Apex

Celebrity Cruises cut the steel on its next new ship Celebrity Apex while also announcing plans to roll out enhancements to the rest of the fleet in a $500 million program called Celebrity Revolution.

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