Thursday, August 2, 2018

More Orlando homicides & greyhounds off ballot

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

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August 2, 2018

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Orlando homicides this year have already outpaced 2017

Ten of the 25 homicide cases so far this year remain open for a closure rate of about 60 percent — which is below the 85 percent it's been at the end of the last two years. Orlando already has more homicides than it did last year.

Judge removes measure to ban greyhound racing from ballot, calls it 'misleading'

A circuit judge on Wednesday knocked a greyhound-racing ban off the November ballot, calling the proposed constitutional amendment misleading and "outright trickeration."

Maxwell: Putnam, Grayson – former rising stars – now flaming out

Whatever happened to the political careers of Adam Putnam and Alan Grayson? Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell wonders.

Disabled Deltona veteran shoots airgun with his breath at wheelchair games

Adaptive technology helps veterans continue to compete in sports with customized equipment.

Trump calls on attorney general to fire Mueller, slams Manafort prosecution as trial is underway

President Donald Trump on Wednesday called the prosecution of his former campaign chairman Paul Manafort "a hoax." 

Bianchi: Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, er, Urban Liar should resign for reportedly covering up domestic-violence charges against fired assistant

Ohio State coach Urban Meyer was placed on paid leave as the university investigates what he knew about domestic-violence charges against a fired assistant.

MLS All-Stars fall to Juventus on penalty kicks in front of record crowd

The largest announced crowd in MLS All-Star Game history got its money's worth.

UCF opens fall football camp with excitement, energy

UCF opened its first fall football practice Wednesday with a lot of excitement and nervous energy as first-year coach Josh Heupel prepares the Knights for the 2018 season.

Orlando to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game

Orlando will host another major sporting event next year -- the 2019 MLS All-Star Game.

Young UCF volleyball team draws inspiration from trip to Puerto Rico

The young UCF volleyball team was inspired by its offseason trip to Puerto Rico, during which the Knights played a series of games and donated supplies to those still coping with the aftermath of hurricanes last year.

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

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.

Cirque du Soleil's 'Crystal' glitters with beauty

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Crystal" from Cirque du Soleil.

CFCArts expands, reimagines School of the Arts

The Central Florida nonprofit brings on new partners across Central Florida as it reimagines its School of the Arts as a place for lifelong learning.

Swim with manatees — legally — in Crystal River

Manatee Tour and Dive in Crystal River — about 87 miles northwest of Orlando — offers the opportunity to snorkel with manatees.

'Deal or No Deal': Howie Mandel likes Orlando audiences

Howie Mandel praises the excited audiences for 'Deal or No Deal' at Universal Orlando Resort, and he enjoys the long shoots, which don't rush the emotion, nerves and excitement.

Best Orlando neighborhoods for buying, investing stretch across region, report finds

The top 10 neighborhoods in Metro Orlando for buying and investing are varied from south Orlando suburbs to St. Cloud to Oviedo, according to a report today.

Ocala museum to feature Puerto Rican Arts Diaspora of Orlando

"La Diaspora: Keepers of Heritage," a traveling exhibition featuring works from the Puerto Rican Arts Diaspora of Orlando, opens Sept. 15 at the Appleton Museum in Ocala.

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