Thursday, August 30, 2018

Where Gillum goes from here & DeSantis' comment stirs controversy

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August 30, 2018

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Andrew Gillum: His victory and the road ahead

Andrew Gillum's stunning victory over Gwen Graham for the Democratic nomination for governor was no surprise at all for his supporters in the progressive movement and African-American communities.

Ron DeSantis uses 'monkey' to describe Andrew Gillum's agenda; Democrats brand it racist

In a Fox News appearance, the new Republican nominee for Florida governor used the term "monkey" regarding Democratic gubernatorial nominee Andrew Gillum's policies. Gillum is black, and Democrats deemed DeSantis' comment racist.

Maxwell: 10 takeaways from Florida's primary elections

What did we learn from Tuesday's voting results? The Sentinel's Scott Maxwell offers his perspective.

Orlando police arrest husband on murder charge in wife's death in Delaney Park home

Orlando police on Wednesday arrested the husband of the woman found killed earlier this year at their home in a well-off neighborhood near downtown.

Outreach group touted by Puerto Rico governor a nonfactor so far in Florida voting

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló said Poder Puerto Rico would mobilize millions of Puerto Ricans on the mainland and identify candidates who are "friends" of the island. So far, it has had no visible impact in Florida — even as voters went to the polls for Tuesday's primaries. 

Bianchi: Jason Kreis says part of him died after being fired by Orlando City

Maybe all of us – fans and media alike – should be a little more thoughtful and a little more patient before we write columns, blogs or Twitter posts calling for a coach to be fired, the Sentinel's Mike Bianchi writes.

Orlando City coach James O'Connor: No drops in intensity in training

Orlando City coach James O'Connor won't tolerate a drop in intensity when it comes to training sessions.

UF backup QB Kyle Trask accepts role, prepares for his chance

UF coach Dan Mullen said backup QB Kyle Trask arrived to Monday's practice to get ready to lead the Gators if needed during Saturday night's season opener against Charleston Southern in the Swamp.

Varsity Scores: Aug. 29

Varsity scores for Aug. 29

Kacy Catanzaro beating the odds again: From 'American Ninja Warrior' to WWE

The 5-foot dynamo is turning heads in NXT and is part of the Mae Young Classic, which premieres Sept. 5.

Get up-close with sea lions at SeaWorld

SeaWorld's Sea Lions Up-Close tour allows guests to learn more about the care and training of the theme park's sea lions and seals — and offers a photo opportunity with one of the stars of "Clyde and Seamore's Sea Lion High."

Winter Park Playhouse news: Festival grows, new Natalie Cordone cabaret

Attendance shot up at the Florida Festival of New Musicals, and the next Winter Park Playhouse cabaret will feature Natalie Cordone.

April Ryan: Trump helps me see my job more clearly

Correspondent April Ryan will bring a message of hope to the Tom Joyner Family Reunion and stories from her book "Under Fire'' about covering the Trump White House.

Orlando's DJ Nasty with DJ Khaled opens for Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Star 94.5 personality DJ Nasty performed with DJ Khaled at Beyoncé and Jay-Z's On the Run Tour at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

'America's Got Talent': No. 1, 2 for week

'America's Got Talent' tops the ratings for a week when other favorites included the NFL, "60 Minutes,'' "Celebrity Family Feud'' and "Big Brother.''

Air Force, Homeland Security search Sanford tomato warehouse

Federal agents from the Air Force and the Department of Homeland Security searched a Sanford tomato warehouse Wednesday, but wouldn't say why.

Port Canaveral board approves plan to bring Carnival's largest cruise ship to the Space Coast

The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a plan that will being Carnival Cruise Line's largest-ever cruise ship to the port by 2020.

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