Friday, September 14, 2018

Florence about to make landfall & SpaceX's big announcement

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

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September 14, 2018

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Hurricane Florence 5 miles from making landfall in North Carolina; more than 80,000 without power

Hurricane Florence was closing in on making landfall in North Carolina early Friday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center.

SpaceX plans to reveal the first person it will take around the moon. Who will it be?

In a tweet Thursday night, SpaceX announced its plans to name the first private person to take a journey around the moon — and why.

How long will you live? Your Central Florida neighborhood may hold the answer

A new look at life expectancy across the nation has dialed in predictions down to the neighborhood level for the first time. What does the data show about Central Florida? Moving just a few blocks may dramatically alter your expected lifespan.

'It looked like Armageddon': Teen killed, homes destroyed by gas explosions north of Boston

Emergency crews are responding to what they believe is a series of gas explosions that have damaged homes across three communities north of Boston.

UCF lambasted after admitting misusing state funds for new $38 million academic building

The University of Central Florida misused more than $38 million in state money intended for operating expenses like salaries to build a new academic building.

UF receiver Trevon Grimes pushes to help Gators' offense

UF receiver Trevon Grimes has quickly pushed his way up the the Gators' depth chart and wants to help jumpstart the offense.

J.C. Carnahan's Week 4 high school football predictions

J.C. Carnahan make his high school football predictions for Week 4 of the regular season.

MLS officially announces Orlando to host 2019 all-star game

It's official: The 2019 MLS All-Star Game will be hosted at Orlando City Stadium.

AAC Power Rankings: UCF still on top after banner weekend for league

UCF retained the top spot in this week's American Athletic Conference power rankings after the league had a banner weekend with several teams coming away with quality wins over Power 5 opponents.

Andy Dalton throws 4 TD passes, Bengals beat Ravens 34-23

Andy Dalton threw four touchdown passes in the first half — three to A.J. Green — against a defense that has bedeviled him throughout his career,

Theater community remembers Barbara Solomon, the 'Mayor of Orange Avenue'

Known for her distinctive bellowing voice and forthright manner, Barbara Solomon was also remembered for a kind heart.

Chill with penguins at SeaWorld tour

SeaWorld Orlando guests have a chance to learn more about penguins as well as a look how the theme park cares for these birds during the Penguins Up-Close Tour.

Frog and Toad offer a gentle, charming look at friendship

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "A Year With Frog and Toad" from Orlando Repertory Theatre.

Bring out the limes for National Guacamole Day

For National Guacamole Day this Sunday, reporter Lauren Delgado is highlighting a few of my favorites around Central Florida.

The hunt for comfortable movie seats in Orlando

Comfortable movie seats: Do they exist in Orlando? I tried out chairs across Central Florida for comfort, support and floor touchability.

Explore Florida's Gulf County: One of the state's best beaches

Explore Florida's Gulf County including Cape San Blas and St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

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