Tuesday, August 7, 2018

SpaceX launch & Orangewood church troubles

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

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SpaceX launches reusable rocket, deploys Indonesian satellite

SpaceX relaunched a Block 5 booster, which the company says could fly as many as 10 times with minimal refurbishment, for the first time.

Orangewood Presbyterian Church faulted in report about allegations

An investigation into abuse and misconduct allegations against a pastor and a school coach reveals a pattern that spans at least two decades of several Orangewood Presbyterian Church and School leaders dismissing the claims and refusing to speak directly with alleged victims.

Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz during confession: 'Kill me'

Nikolas Cruz's self-incriminating statement was recorded on video just hours after the deadly mass shooting on Feb. 14 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

Walt Disney Co. is announcing earnings today

Disney's earnings call with shareholders comes after Comcast Corp. executives said in late July they are considering building a new theme park gate to expand on Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure.

Recap 2: 'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' — Our Podcast

"Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" Hour 2 is discussed by Orlando Sentinel television writer Hal Boedeker and breaking news editor Jeff Weiner. Julia Willoughby Nason, co-director of the docuseries, joins the conversation.

UCF looks to develop a backup to quarterback McKenzie Milton

While it's a certainty that McKenzie Milton will start the season at quarterback for UCF, the Knights are unproven behind him and are looking to develop a backup before the start of the season.

Bianchi: NASCAR CEO Brian France charged with DWI, is literally driving his sport to its death

NASCAR CEO Brian France, who was arrested and charged with DUI and drug possession, is literally driving the sport to its death, Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

NBA star Brook Lopez wows Team India during lunch at his home

NBA star Brooke Lopez impressed the Team India boys and girls teams during a lunch he hosted at his Orlando home ahead of the Jr. NBA World Championships being held this week at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Florida State's trio of quarterbacks eager to settle starting competition

Quarterbacks Deondre Francois, James Blackman and Bailey Hockman are competing to lead Willie Taggart's new Florida State offense during the 2018 season.

Florida Gators' QBs a long way from meeting Dan Mullen's expectations

It's going to be awhile before UF coach Dan Mullen identifies the Gators' quarterback of the future. Chances are, it will not even be this season.

'Including Shooter' disturbingly raises questions it cannot answer

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Including Shooter" at Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park.

'Freaky Friday': Broadway actress makes miraculous leap

Broadway actress Heidi Blickenstaff calls 'Freaky Friday' her first substantial work on TV and marvels that she could play the role she originated in the theater.

Author Sandra Brown keeps ideas fresh, signs in Orlando

Sandra Brown will speak and mingle at Orlando's Quantum Leap Winery as part of the Wine Words and Wisdom series.

Leu Gardens Fairy Doors: What we saw

My boss and I took a break from work and went in search of the Enchanted Fairy Doors at Leu Gardens in Orlando. Here's what we saw, including our favorites.

High-energy 'Footloose' doesn't forget the heart

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Footloose" from St. Luke's United Methodist Church.

Timbers Resorts plans to move headquarters from Colorado to Winter Park, create 80 jobs

Resort company Timbers Resorts is planning to relocate its corporate headquarters from Colorado to Winter Park, a move expected to create 80 new jobs, according to documents which pledge to reward the company with tax incentives.

Miami's Wynwood neighborhood named top hipster hangout

Miami's Wynwood district was named as one of TripAdvisor's top hipster neighborhoods in the US. The online travel and restaurant company looked at 14 hip neighborhoods that "boast their own bohemian street cred" with microbreweries, farmers markets and independent coffee shops.

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