Thursday, October 4, 2018

Affordable-housing crisis & historic UCF provost

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Central Florida affordable housing: Here's one big reason why there isn't enough

The lack of affordable housing is one of the biggest problems facing Florida today. Yet state lawmakers have raided the lone dedicated source of money — the Sadowski fund — of nearly $2.2 billion over the past 16 years.

Coal miner's daughter named UCF provost — first woman, African American in that role

The University of Central Florida has named a new provost — the first woman and first African American to serve in that role during the school's 50-year history. 

President Trump to visit Orlando on Monday

President Trump will come to Orlando on Monday, White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders announced. Sanders told the press corps Trump would attend the International Association of Chiefs of Police at the Orange County Convention Center.

John Legend, EGOT winner and civil-rights activist, rallies for Amendment 4 at Evans High School

John Legend rallied a group of at least 400 students, community and media members at a rally at Evans High School on Wednesday for Amendment 4, which would restore voting rights to people with past felony convictions.

Bill Nelson, Rick Scott in virtual tie, new poll finds

A new poll shows U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in a dead heat with Gov. Rick Scott in his U.S. Senate race.

Watch: Orlando Sentinel's UCF Football Now show

Members of the UCF football staff discuss UCF's undefeated football team.

Bianchi: A toast to Nik Vucevic, who still loves playing for the Orlando Magic despite six miserable years of losing

Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi praises Nik Vucevic for his unselfishness and commitment to the Orlando Magic despite years of rebuilding.

Jarell Martin hopes to prove himself with Orlando

Jarell Martin hopes to make the most of his opportunity with the Orlando Magic.

FSU quarterback Deondre Francois shows potential to be elite playmaker, eyes upset of Miami

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois showed he has the potential to be an elite playmaker while steering the Seminoles to a comeback victory against Louisville. Now he's hungry for an upset of Miami on Saturday.

Undefeated UCF football team gets boost from unselfish playmakers

The undefeated UCF football team has benefited from its unselfishness skill-position players as the Knights, with new playmakers emerging each week amid a 17-game win streak.

Chris Hayes talks Florida politics, Trump fatigue

Chris Hayes brought his MSNBC show, "All In,'' to Orlando to study Amendment 4, the U.S. Senate race and the governor's contest. He also talks Trump fatigue.

Venezuelan pianist joins Philharmonic for 'Schumann and Schumann'

The Orlando Philharmonic's Focus Chamber Series of concerts begins Monday, Oct. 8.

Looking for inspiration in a weary world? Free spirituals concert Sunday

The "Negro Spiritual" Scholarship Foundation presents a free community concert of spirituals and readings for inspiration.

'Conners' carries on 'Roseanne' Halloween tradition

"The Conners" continues the "Roseanne" rite of celebrating Halloween, and the "Modern Family" holiday show will "deal with huge, unexpected news."

It's National Taco Day

Celebrating National Taco Day (Oct. 4) is easy in Central Florida, thanks to our area's ample options. Need a little help narrowing down choices? Read on. 

Thanks to new funding, Moon Express plans to add dozens of new jobs on the Space Coast

Lunar lander company Moon Express just secured a major round of funding, and that means one thing for the Space Coast: New jobs.

Disney: Meet Vampirina character at Hollywood Studios

Disney World guest can now see Vampirina, a Disney Junior character, at Hollywood Studios

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