Friday, October 19, 2018

Who we endorse & Disney plans new resort

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

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October 19, 2018

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Florida's Election 2018: Our endorsements for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House and the amendments

The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board endorses Andrew Gillum for Florida governor, Bill Nelson for U.S. Senate and Stephanie Murphy for U.S. House District 7. Also, the Sentinel recommends how to vote on 12 amendments on the 2018 ballot.

New Disney resort will open at former River Country water park site in 2022

In addition to building several new attractions at the theme parks — the biggest being Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that opens in 2019 at Hollywood Studios — Disney also is constructing more hotel rooms.

As temperatures rise, advocates fear heat's effects on Florida's farm and construction workers

Advocates in Florida are pushing for tougher standards for growers to protect their employees, arguing that rising global temperatures will make outdoor work unsustainable without the proper regulations.

Orlando police starting 2nd test phase of Amazon facial-recognition software

The Orlando Police Department will start the second trial with Amazon's controversial facial recognition technology, according to a press release.

Early voting begins Monday in Central Florida

Early voting begins Monday in Central Florida, with each county offering multiple locations to vote in the general election.

Evan Fournier: Magic will work hard to give coach Steve Clifford win over team that fired him

Orlando Magic guard/forward Evan Fournier said players are going to work hard to try to give coach Steve Clifford a victory against the Charlotte team that fired him last season.

Florida State defensive end Brian Burns sets tone for Seminoles' imposing pass rush

Florida State defensive end Brian Burns is a disruptive force who sets the tone for the Seminoles' imposing pass rush.

UCF freshman linebacker Eriq Gilyard delivers clutch plays for undefeated Knights

UCF freshman linebacker Eriq Gilyard delivered clutch plays for the Knights at Memphis when key leader Pat Jasinski suffered a leg injury.

J.C. Carnahan's Week 9 high school football predictions

Varsity reporter J.C. Carnahan takes a shot at predicting winners in high school football games Friday involving area schools.

Orlando City's defending, attacking woes on display during loss to Seattle Sounders

Orlando City lost 2-1 to the Seattle Sounders at home after going down 2-0 early and failing to find an equalizer late. Here are three takeaways.

At the Garden, 'The Birds' could use sharper claws

"The Birds'' review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm.

Broadway's Adam Pascal will teach, perform in Lake Mary

The Wekiva River Players are hosting the star of "Rent" and other notable musicals.

10 groups recently awarded United Arts funds

Here are the latest recipients of mini-grants from United Arts of Central Florida.

National Mammography Day: Schedule that life-saving exam

Oct. 19 is National Mammography Day - here's where you can schedule your mammogram.

Universal: Butterbeer sales top 20 million

Universal Orlando has sold more than 20 million butterbeers at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, the resort has announced.

For sale: Perfect Knights book: UCF's Historic, Undefeated 2017 Football Season

 

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