Tuesday, July 3, 2018

UCF's new president gets to work & Puerto Rican roundtable

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

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New UCF President Dale Whittaker vows to 'bring my own energy,' on first day

With a new downtown campus set to open in a year, a push to earn preeminent status and the hope of building the Knights into a premier athletic program, President Dale Whittaker started his first day in the University of Central Florida's top post on a "joyful" note.

Sen. Bill Nelson to speak with evacuees amid aid deadline lawsuit

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson will meet with Hurricane Maria survivors in Kissimmee on Tuesday, as advocates for Puerto Rican evacuees sustain a legal battle with a federal agency over temporary housing aid.

Girl pulled from pool at Marriott hotel in Orange County has died, Sheriff's Office says

A 5-year-old girl who was pulled from a pool at Marriott's Harbour Lake hotel on Sunday has since died, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Lake deputy shoots gator with AR-15, freeing girl trapped in tree — 'please hurry!' mom pleads to 911 operator

A Florida alligator was shot and killed by a Lake County deputy with an AR15 Bushmaster rifle that had trapped a girl in a tree.

Ritchie: Lake County Commission candidate Tad Schnaufer pads work, academia background

Lake County Commission candidate Tad Schnaufer exaggerated aspects of his resume. Lauren Ritchie says those new to the political arena seem always to try stretching the truth. Don't do that. You'll be caught.

Bianchi: Here's hoping Orlando City actually has some patience with new coach James O'Connor

Orlando City general manager Niki Budalic acknowledged Monday that new coach James O'Connor has been signed to a 2½-year contract.

Bianchi: Orlando Magic had no choice but to sign Aaron Gordon in wake of Victor Oladipo blunder

The Orlando Magic could not afford to let Aaron Gordon go and potentially see him blossom elsewhere, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Magic converge on Las Vegas for 1st time in 13 years

The Orlando Magic will participate in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas for the first time since 2005.

UCF center Tacko Fall, Knights push to improve ahead of pivotal season

UCF center Tacko Fall and his teammates are pushing to improve ahead of what could be a pivotal season for the Knights, who return a strong collection of talent for one more season.

New Orlando City coach James O'Connor gets 2.5-year deal, OCB plan in place

New Orlando City coach James O'Connor on Monday made his first appearance as the leader of the Lions. 

'Bachelorette,' 'Big Brother,' 'SYTYCD': What about the locals?

Viewers will get reality before the Fourth of July ('Bachelorette,' Bear Grylls), during the holiday ('Big Brother') and afterward ('Gong Show,' 'Little Big Shots'). NBC and PBS offer 4th of July specials on Wednesday night.

Orlando Ballet's Arcadian Broad competes on TV's 'SYTYCD'

"So You Think You Can Dance" has a contestant this season from Orlando Ballet: dancer Arcadian Broad.

Winter Park History Museum: Exhibit checks out hotels, motels

The exhibit features objects from lodgings past and present, including the Langford and the Park Plaza.

Fourth of July events in Central Florida

Here is a look at Fourth of July fireworks and events in Orlando and Central Florida.

Beyonce stranded by flying stage malfunction

It even happens to Beyonce.

SpaceX, other private launches mess with airline schedules

On the day the Falcon Heavy launched from the Space Coast, 563 flights were delayed and 62 extra miles added to flights in the southeast region of the U.S., according to Federal Aviation Administration data released Tuesday by the Air Line Pilots Association, or ALPA.

How theme parks are celebrating July 4th

Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld will all have patriotic observations and fireworks shows for July 4th

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