Friday, August 3, 2018

Gwen Graham under attack & Orange school-board race

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August 3, 2018

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Final showdown: Front-runner Gwen Graham takes shots in South Florida debate

With voters set to begin casting ballots in less than two weeks, Florida's five Democratic candidates for governor met in their final debate showdown before the primary election.

Orange school board chair race: Where the candidates stand

The four candidates running for chair of the Orange County School Board share their priorities and their views on key education topics.

SWAT deputies shoot, kill suspect who fired at them after standoff near Apopka, sheriff says

A 19-year-old man was shot dead by an Orange County Sheriff's Office SWAT team after he opened fire at the SWAT deputies, Sheriff Jerry Demings said.

Girl, 4, dies after being thrown off Tampa bridge

A woman who is reportedly the girl's mother is in custody, authorities said.

Disney fanatic: Florist's home blooms with theme-park decor

The guests arrived at the party in Lynn Privett's unassuming cream-colored house on a quiet street on the edge of Polk County. The running joke came out every time the doorbell rang again, and a new visitor walked inside: "Welcome to Walt Disney World."

Bianchi: Unlike mentor Urban Meyer, new Gators coach Dan Mullen needs to get tough on discipline

New Gators coach Dan Mullen would be wise not to follow his mentor, Urban Meyer, when it comes to discipline, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Steve Spurrier 'hoping and praying' Urban Meyer's wife didn't tell him about domestic violence allegations

Steve Spurrier offered his comments regarding Urban Meyer, who was placed on paid administrative leave by Ohio State after a report surfaced that he might have known about domestic violence allegations regarding a former assistant.

UF coach Dan Mullen has no timetable to name Gators' QB

Dan Mullen is taking a wait-and-see approach about who will be Florida's quarterback.

Matt Nagy and the Bears show few cards in 17-16 Hall of Fame Game loss to Ravens

Thursday marked the first game Matt Nagy has coached since joining the Bears in January, but it was hardly a sneak preview of what's to come in the months ahead.

Gators' coach Dan Mullen: UF compliance office investigating ties to gambler, rental car discount claims

The group of Gainesville men involved in a May 28 confrontation with UF football players included an alleged gambler who was friends with Gators tight end C'yontai Lewis.

'Music of the Night' sounds great despite mics

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the "Music of the Night Masquerade" from Central Florida Vocal Arts.

International twirlers come to Orlando for World Baton Twirling Championship

Competitors from around the world are taking the stage at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee for the World Baton Twirling Championships.

National Veterans Wheelchair Games brings adaptive sports to Orlando

The annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games is being held at the Orange County Convention Center this week, featuring events from wheelchair rugby to 9-ball pool and table tennis.

Here's where to get your back-to-school deals

Florida's lawmakers shortened this year's back-to-school tax holiday from 10 days to three. But, here's where you can pick up some additional savings in Central Florida.

Wishing a Warped farewell

Music fans reminisce about the Vans Warped Tour ahead of its final Orlando date at Tinker Field.

Orange County hotel tax revenue jumps 16 percent in June

The 6 percent tax generated about $25 million in June, according to a release Thursday from the Orange County Comptroller's Office.

Disney: 'Lion King' dinner packages set for Animal Kingdom

Dinner packages tied to "Festival of the Lion King" are coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom. They include reserved seating and a meal at Tiffins restaurant.

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