Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Sex offender search tool & Gillum tells supporters to get off their couches

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

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You can use new FDLE app to find sex offenders in your neighborhood — just in time for Halloween

A new app from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement lets you search for registered sex offenders in your neighborhood, just in time for parents who are taking their kids out trick-or-treating for Halloween.

Andrew Gillum tells supporters to get off their couches, away from Twitter — and round up voters

"Get out there and vote like your lives depend on it. Because your lives do depend on who the next governor is," Democratic governor nominee Andrew Gillum told a Fort Lauderdale crowd on Monday afternoon.

Pentagon sending 5,200 troops to U.S.-Mexico border a week before midterms

Eager to focus voters on immigration in the lead-up to the midterm elections, President Donald Trump on Monday escalated his threats against a migrant caravan.

Second Harvest Food Bank to sell new product line — including soup, honey — for charity

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is launching A Spoon Full of Hope soup, honey and cookies online and trying to break into local retail markets to raise revenue for its mission. It's a first for the charity and the national Feeding America network, but will consumers bite?

America, Orlando thrown into fear and panic 80 years ago over alien invasion

Orson Welles, using fake news bulletins and other highly dramatized devices, fooled radio listeners into believing an alien army was destroying New York and spreading out across America on Oct. 30, 1938. He said he was "shocked" at the public's reaction. 

UCF's offensive line prepares to shoulder challenge of a tough Temple defense

UCF remains one of the top teams in the country in quarterback sacks allowed with the Knights giving up just nine sacks all season. The team faces challenges with a banged up quarterback and a tough Temple defense.

Jameis Winston likely done at Tampa Bay

Jameis Winston likely done at Tampa Bay after decision to start Ryan Fitzpatrick vs. Carolina Panthers on Sunday

UF QB Feleipe Franks looks to rebound from shaky performance against Georgia

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks threw for a season-low 105 yards and had two turnovers during the Gators' 36-17 loss to Georgia last Saturday.

Young Magic still searching for defensive consistency

The young Orlando Magic are searching for defensive consistency early in the NBA season.

FSU coach Willie Taggart vows to address cultural issues, teach Seminoles how to handle adversity

FSU coach Willie Taggart said he is addressing the Seminoles' negative response to an ugly loss to Clemson Saturday and teaching his players how to handle adversity.

22 shows coming to Orlando Fringe Winter Mini-Fest

22 shows will fill the bill at Orlando Fringe's annual Winter Mini-Fest.

Halloween light show set for I-Drive wheel

International Drive's Icon Orlando 360 wheel will be site of a Halloween-driven light show through Oct. 31.

Park of the Americas: Pet parents make this Orlando's friendliest play place for pups

Park of the Americas Dog Park in Orlando has two separate fenced-in, grass yards for large and small dogs — plus the park is full of friendly faces.

Jake Owen set to rock Ocoee

Florida native country star Jake Owen will perform at Ocoee's Founders' Day Festival.

Final 9 battling for $90K, championship at Heartland Poker Tour event in Daytona Beach

Heartland Poker Tour main event at Daytona Beach Racing and Card club is down to final 9 players vying for the $91,557 first prize.

Gas prices are the lowest in months and should get cheaper

The price for a gallon of regular unleaded is the lowest its been since June 28 and prices could go another 10 to 15 cents lower over the next few weeks, according to AAA's Josh Carrasco.

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