Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Big gift for UCF & Paul Allen dies

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UCF receives $8 million to improve math and special education teaching

The University of Central Florida has received $8 million in grants to improve math teaching for children, as well as overall instruction for students with special needs.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at 65

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died at 65.

SWAT officers at these major Central Florida agencies don't use body worn cameras

Many Central Florida agencies have adopted body worn cameras for its officers, but perhaps the most high-risk missions still go unrecorded.

Florida Supreme Court: Next governor gets to replace retiring justices

The winner of the governor's race, not Gov. Rick Scott, will get to appoint three justices to the Florida Supreme Court to replace three justices who must retire the moment Scott's term ends, the court ruled Monday.

'We will fly again:' NASA astronauts will still ride Russian rockets after launch failure

After a launch failure and emergency landing, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine said Americans will continue to use the Russian Soyuz spacecraft.

Bianchi: An appeal to new coach Steve Clifford: Please make Magic relevant again

All Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi wants for the new NBA season is for the Orlando Magic to play meaningful games for the first time in a long time.

Orlando Magic trust length, analytics will help them win

Orlando Magic franchise leaders believe versatile, long and lanky players, paired with analytics, will help them win.

Orlando Pride star Sydney Leroux shares loss of baby to raise awareness about grieving women

Orlando Pride star Sydney Leroux shared news she lost a baby a few months ago, adding her voice to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.

Solar Bears find offense in 5-4 win over Stingrays

Rookie forward Brent Pedersen scored twice as part of a three-goal second period for the Solar Bears, who then held on for a 5-4 victory over the South Carolina Stingrays in ECHL action Monday night at Orlando's Amway Center.

UCF picked to win American Athletic Conference basketball title for first time in school history

The UCF basketball team was picked to win the American Athletic Conference title Monday morning, earning the prestigious recognition for the first time in school history.

Summerport Dog Park: Pups can roam 2 green grass yards

Summerport Dog Park is part of a modest community park in Windermere and consists of two grassy yards for different-sized pups.

It's National Boss's Day

Oct. 16 is National Boss's Day

Istanbul Grill bringing new spot for Turkish cuisine to south Orlando

Istanbul Grill is the first U.S. eatery for A Mandi King Co., a restaurant group with locations in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. It will be located at 9428 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando. 

Lewis Black talks parents to politics

In 'The Joke's on US Tour,' Lewis Black discusses his parents (they're both 100), health care, what's wrong with America and Donald Trump (who's not mentioned by name).

Cast your votes for the 2019 James Beard Foundation awards

Voting for one of the food world's biggest honors - the James Beard Foundation awards - has opened.

Florida man accidentally brought gun to Disney World, authorities say

Marvin Shika said he forgot he still had a black handgun inside a backpack when he approached the Disney Ticket and Transportation Center around noon on Oct. 5 with a stroller and his two children, documents say.

Relive big waves, see vintage surfboards at Surfing Florida Museum

The West Palm Beach surfing museum, hosting its grand opening Oct. 20, pays tribute to South Florida's rollicking '60s and '70s surf culture.

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