Monday, October 22, 2018

DeSantis, Gillum debate & shooting near Jags' stadium

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Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum bash each other in first Florida governor's race debate

Democrat Andrew Gillum and Republican Ron DeSantis shredded each other Sunday night during a nationally televised debate, on issues including Florida's environment,  health care, race and the leadership of President Donald Trump.

Six shot in Jacksonville blocks away from Jaguars game, sheriff's office says

The shooting happened about a half-mile from TIAA Bank Field, where the Jacksonville Jaguars played the Houston Texans.

Gov. Rick Scott has financial ties to embattled Puerto Rico electric company, records show

Gov. Rick Scott and his wife have financial ties to the troubled, government-run Puerto Rico electric company, according to disclosure records – the same company Scott has been advising the Puerto Rican government on getting back to full operation after being hit hard by Hurricane Maria.

Florida tourism agency plans $9M marketing push to counter Hurricane Michael

Visit Florida is moving forward with a $9 million marketing plan to combat media reports and negative public perceptions about how much of the state remains in ruins from Hurricane Michael.

Joe Biden to rally for Bill Nelson on Monday in Tampa, Tuesday in Orlando

Former Vice President Joe Biden will campaign in Orlando with U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Tuesday, part of a multi-stop trip through Florida.

Gators jump ahead of UCF in AP top 25 poll despite Knights extending win streak

The Florida Gators jumped ahead of UCF in the Associated Press top 25 poll despite the Knights extending the nation's longest win streak and UF staying idle during a bye week.

FSU alum Brooks Koepka has golf's top ranking with win in South Korea

FSU alum Brooks Koepka has displaced Dustin Johnson for the world's top golf ranking by shooting a final-round 8-under 64 for a 21-under total of 267 to win the PGA Tour's CJ Cup at Nine Bridges in South Korea.

Surging Chase Elliott wins for 2nd time in 3 NASCAR playoff races

Chase Elliott won at Kansas Speedway on Sunday for his second victory in three races, cementing himself as a title threat late in a season in which mighty Hendrick Motorsports has lagged.

Catanzaro's 59-yard FG in OT lifts Bucs over Browns, 26-23

Tampa Bay's Chandler Catanzaro kicked a game-winning 59-yard field goal in the Buccaneers' 26-23 overtime home triumph against Cleveland on Sunday that ended a three-game losing streak.

Lions pounce on Dolphins' defense, handing Miami rare home loss under Adam Gase

With a chance to improve to 5-2 on Sunday against the Detroit Lions, the Miami Dolphins could very well be in danger of falling to 4-4. The Dolphins suffered a 32-21 loss in front of an announced crowd of 65,265 fans at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Miami faces the Houston Texans on Thursday night.

'Halloween' slashes franchise record with $77.5 million launch

David Gordon Green's "Halloween," a direct sequel to John Carpenter's 1978 classic, obliterated the franchise record opening of $26 million.

Football fashion show raises money for breast cancer research, Cure Bowl

Women gathered Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, outside Bloomingdale's at The Mall at Millenia for the inaugural Women's Football Academy, which featured a tailgate fashion show with breast cancer survivors as models. Proceeds from the event benefited the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and the Cure Bowl.

Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for week of Oct 22

Orlando Sentinel arts writer and critic Matthew J. Palm picks three arts events not to miss this week.

'Tales of Hoffman': One show, four roles for Cuban singer

Cuban soprano Laura Leon tackles multiple roles in Opera Orlando's steampunk "Tales of Hoffman."

Immigrants' stories take stage in dark comedy

"Aliens with Extraordinary Skills" opens at the Moonlight Players.

True story: Fake Theme Park creator writes book

Jason Ginsburg has taken his Fake Theme Park posts, enhanced them in an Amazon e-book "If the Princess Rolls Her Eyes, Your Wish Will Come True"

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