Wednesday, September 5, 2018

Magic complex moves forward & Gordon makes landfall

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September 5, 2018

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With a new design, Orlando Magic's long-promised entertainment complex will begin construction in 2019

With an updated design, the Orlando Magic's long-promised entertainment complex across the street from the Amway Center is scheduled to begin construction in 2019.

Falling tree kills Florida child as as Tropical Storm Gordon strikes land

Tropical Storm Gordon made landfall just west of the Alabama-Mississippi border late Tuesday night.

Maxwell: $15-an-hour minimum at Disney could change Orlando's low-wage landscape

A proposed $15-an-hour minimum wage at Disney could change Orlando's low-wage landscape, the Sentinel's Scott Maxwell writes.

Ron DeSantis demands Orange GOP official resign over racially charged post on Andrew Gillum

Ron DeSantis is demanding an Orange County Republican committee member resign over a racially charged Facebook post that falsely implied Andrew Gillum wants "his people" to be "'paid back' for slavery."

Orlando International Airport to raise parking fees

Travelers who park their cars at Orlando International Airport will have to fork over some more cash starting Oct. 1, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority said Tuesday.

FSU QB Deondre Francois' special return to lineup went horribly wrong

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois was grateful to play football again after sitting out most of the 2017 season due to a major knee injury, but his special return to the Seminoles' lineup went horribly wrong.

UCF backup QB Darriel Mack Jr. makes most of his opportunities

UCF backup quarterback Darriel Mack Jr. flashed hints of his potential during the Knights' season opener.

UF pass rusher Jachai Polite sacrifices sweets to become a force for Gators

Jachai Polite decided after last season to give up his beloved candy to become an edge rusher no offense wanted to face.

Apopka AD criticizes sweeping FHSAA proposal

Apopka athletic director Russell Wambles says the FHSAA A.D. advisory committee should strongly consider not endorsing a proposal to eliminate districts and revamp Florida's high-school playoff system.

Michigan's Jim Harbaugh among five college football coaches on hot seat after Week 1

David Beaty, Scottie Montgomery and Jim Harbaugh are just a few coaches on the hot seat after the first weekend of the college football season.

Garden Theatre's hit 'Gypsy' extends its run

The Garden Theatre production of "Gypsy" has added three performances.

New 'welcome mats' are latest addition to Orlando International Airport's art

The airport has a strong commitment to showcasing works of art — and (hopefully) making passengers' experiences better.

'View': Sunny Hostin blasts Ivanka's 'poor taste'

The hosts on "The View" examine Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner"s appearance at John McCain"s funeral. Sunny Hostin says it was in "poor taste" and "shameful."

Nicki Minaj cancels appearance at Amway Center

The singer "wants to dedicate more time to rehearsal ahead of the tour's launch to ensure her fans get the absolute best quality show they deserve."

Sting operation recovered stolen 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers

The slippers were taken from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in August 2005 after someone climbed through a window there.

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