Friday, September 7, 2018

Disney workers OK new deal & Rich DeVos dies

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Disney union workers overwhelmingly approve new contract to phase in $15 minimum wage

People shouted, "Si, se puede!" or "Yes, we can!" and burst into soccer match-style singing before the election results — almost unanimous in support — were announced at at the Park Inn by Radisson in Kissimmee.

Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos dies at 92

Orlando Magic owner and co-founder Rich DeVos dies at age 92 following complications from an infection.

VP Mike Pence criticizes New York Times op-ed, rallies for Rick Scott in Orlando

Vice President Mike Pence told reporters Thursday the New York Times should be "ashamed" to print the op-ed column by an anonymous Trump Administration official who claimed he or she and others try to thwart President Trump for the nation's own good.

Andrew Gillum taps Winter Park's Chris King for lieutenant governor

Andrew Gillum picked Winter Park businessman Chris King to be his running mate as a lieutenant governor candidate, he announced Thursday via Facebook.

Burt Reynolds, star of 'Deliverance,' 'Smokey and the Bandit,' dies at 82

Burt Reynolds, one of Hollywood's most popular leading men during the '70s and early '80s, has died. He was 82.

Ole Miss transfer Tre Nixon quickly finds a home in UCF's up-tempo offense

Ole Miss transfer Tre Nixon has adapted to UCF's up-tempo offense, clicking with quarterback McKenzie Milton and his fellow receivers.

Bianchi: Shaq's big regret is he didn't win a championship for Rich DeVos

Orlando Magic owner Rich DeVos dies, and one of Shaquille O'Neal's biggest regrets is that he never won DeVos a championship, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Eagles hold on in an overture for season

Nick Foles cracked open the memory vault, and Philadelphia's defense slammed the door. That was enough to put away the Atlanta Falcons 18-12 as the Eagles narrowly held on for a victory Thursday in a game eerily reminiscent of a divisional playoff win last season.

J.C. Carnahan's Week 3 high school football predictions

J.C. Carnahan predicts a pair of big Super 16 upsets this week.

For actors in 'Color Purple,' 'In the Heights,' these roles are personal

Actors of color talk about why some shows are closer to their hearts than others.

Burt Reynolds: Florida's carefree star

Burt Reynolds will be remembered for "Deliverance,'' "Smokey and the Bandit'' and "The Longest Yard.'' But a 1991 stage show in Palm Beach revealed a lot about the Florida star.

Twentieth Century Fox pulls scene from 'The Predator' after director Shane Black casts his friend, a registered sex offender

Twentieth Century Fox has deleted a scene from "The Predator" featuring Steven Wilder Striegel, a registered sex offender and longtime friend of director Shane Black.

The Hangry Bison doesn't leave diners hungry or angry

The Hangry Bison doesn't leave diners feeling to hangry (hungry and angry) for too long, thanks to a menu full of burgers and pub food. This Winter Park Village space sports a similar vibe to its previous tenant, Firefly, but none of the service or food issues. 

WUCF TV beats $250,000 membership goal

WUCF TV says it raised more than $265,600 in its August membership drive, surpassing the $250,000. Thank you, Andrea Bocelli, 'Brain Secrets' and 'Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?'

Explore Florida's Clay County: Military history at Camp Blanding

Explore Florida's Clay County including the Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park.

For sale: Perfect Knights book: UCF's Historic, Undefeated 2017 Football Season

 

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