Thursday, July 5, 2018

Tornado in Tavares & kindergarten preparedness

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

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July 5, 2018

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Tornado knocks hole in roof of Tavares restaurant, sending 80 patrons fleeing for cover

A "nasty'' storm knocked a hole in the roof of a Tavares restaurant, the Fish Camp of Lake Eustis, sending 80 patrons fleeing for cover. The owner said he thought it was a tornado, but a police officer said he heard it was a microburst.

Ready for kindergarten? Florida's new test found many youngsters were not

The percentage of Florida youngsters deemed ready for kindergarten plummeted last year, thanks to a new test that tripped up many 5-year-olds.

Medical marijuana: Orlando group pushes for more diversity in industry

Orlando-based Minorities 4 Medical Marijuana is holding classes and networking events to make sure that the business of green includes some diversity.

U.S. Army selects Orlando's Cole Engineering for $500,000 contract

Cole Engineering lands a $500,000-plus U.S. Army contract for prototype development of shoulder-fired missile launcher simulator.

'Selfie sculpture' could be on horizon at re-imagined Orlando Downtown Information Center

Orlando's Downtown Information Center is closed temporarily, as work begins to double it and size and brighten the space. Also, a selfie sculpture is proposed for the courtyard outside the Highwoods Building downtown, though it first must be approved.

Orlando City rookie Chris Mueller eager to prove himself to new coach

Orlando City rookie Chris Mueller never expected his first season as a professional soccer player would be so … eventful.

Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger excited to be back, agrees cohesion an issue for club

Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger is used to just getting back up, no matter how hard she hits the pitch.

Jonathan Isaac feels more comfortable this summer

This summer is an important time for second-year Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, whose rookie season was ravaged by injuries.

JT Riddle's big day backs Jose Ureña's return to rotation in Marlins win

Marlins shortstop JT Riddle — who played all 26 innings of the previous two games between Miami and Tampa Bay — nearly singlehandedly boosted his team to a 3-0 victory against the Rays on Wednesday afternoon.

David Beckham lobbying to build MLS stadium on public golf course land

David Beckham's latest soccer plan for Miami might be decided by the city's voters.

'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' — new trailer for documentary released

"Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story'' — race, tears and Carmelo Anthony take center stage in see the new trailer for the Jay-Z produced documentary series

Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra launches season

Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra launches its season in Sanford.

How does Orlando's Toy Story Land stack up against its predecessors?

We take a look at Orlando's Toy Story Land in relation to its predecessors at Disney's other parks worldwide.

Toy Story Land: 5 favorite artistic touches

Here are five design elements that caught my eye at the new Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Trayvon Martin documentary series airs this month

The docu-series "Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" will debut July 30 on the Paramount Network. The six-part series will chronicle the life of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin who was killed on Feb. 26, 2012 during an incident with neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman in Sanford, Florida

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