Editorial: The press isn't the 'enemy' & Universal's new hotel

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View In Browser August 16, 2018 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Editorial: President Trump, the press isn't the 'enemy' — it's America's watchdog The Orlando Sentinel and its sister news organization in the state, the South Florida Sun Sentinel, are joining others across the country to call on President Trump to stop his assault on the free press. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Universal Orlando's sleek, high-tech Aventura hotel debuts Universal Orlando's high-tech Aventura Hotel opens after years of planning, growing the company's hotel room total here to more than 6,000 while other Central Florida hotels plan new rooms as well, particularly near Orange County Convention Center. Read More » Maxwell: Disney, Seminole Tribe team up with $26 million to keep casino competition out of Florida In amendment battle, Disney, Seminole Tribe team up with $26 million to keep casino competition out of Florida Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Sheriff Jerry Demings spar over school deputy vacancies Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Sheriff Jerry Demings quarreled Wednesday over the sensitive issue of school safety and why there isn't enough manpower to provide one law officer full time at every school in unincorporated parts of the county. Read More » Man shot to death at apartment complex near Mall at Millenia A man was shot to death Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex near the Mall at Millenia, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Read More » FSU's Brian Burns takes Myles Garrett comparison in stride, prepares for breakout year Florida State defensive end Brian Burns enjoys being compared to the former No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, but knows he has plenty to improve on in his just season with the Seminoles. Read More » Orlando City coach James O'Connor: Heated exchanges, but no post-match scuffle after DC United loss BRADENTON, Fla. — Shortly after Orlando City's 3-2 loss to D.C. United on Sunday, Washington Post soccer writer Steven Goff reported on Twitter there was Read More » UF coach Dan Mullen still undecided on Gators' starting QB UF coach Dan Mullen is not ready to decide on a starting quarterback, but he would like to following Sunday's scrimmage. Read More » UCF defense turns to multiple players to help offset departure of star Shaquem Griffin UCF is relying on multiple players to offset the departure of star Shaquem Griffin, a vocal leader who helped propel the Knights to a 13-0 record last season. Read More » Central Florida fishing forecast: Aug. 16 Central Florida fishing forecast for Aug. 16 Read More » National Rum Day: Specials on drinks and cookies Aug. 16 is National Rum Day, here's where in Orlando to find specials on rum drinks and rum cookies. Read More » Fiesta Aquatica — featuring Latin music, foods — debuts in September SeaWorld Orlando's water park, will begin a new event called Fiesta Aquatica in September. Read More » Rollins College demolishes Fred Stone Theatre: What's next? Rollins College is working on a replacement for its Fred Stone Theatre, which was knocked down last week. Read More » New musicals take the stage in Winter Park It's time for the second annual Florida Festival of New Musicals at Winter Park Playhouse. Read More » Bill Clinton, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Beyoncé pay respects to gravely ill Aretha Franklin; tribute concert planned The musical world found itself in mourning this week as Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, was placed in hospice care. Read More » For sale: Perfect Knights book: UCF's Historic, Undefeated 2017 Football Season   Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.