Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Details into standoff that left 4 children dead & romaine lettuce warning

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

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Records shed new light on officer's shooting, daylong standoff that ended with 4 children killed

Ciara Lòpez called police from a 7-Eleven early June 11. She got into a fight with her boyfriend, and he had beaten her, she said. She already had put her four children to bed, and they were still in the apartment with him.

Romaine lettuce is not safe to eat, CDC warns U.S. consumers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says romaine lettuce is unsafe to eat after an outbreak of illnesses caused by a particularly dangerous type of E. coli.

Maxwell: Why does Florida elect elections supervisors anyway?

Another Florida election, another round of screw-ups. So why does Florida election elections supervisors anyway?

With Uber and taxi giant Mears joining forces, will drivers and riders win or lose?

As Mears and Uber get ready to launch a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, drivers have one central question: Can the two former foes really work harmoniously together for the benefit of both groups?

Orlando Health Ventures invests in Gauss Surgical to improve labor and delivery outcomes

For the past month, labor and delivery nurses at Winnie Palmer Hospital have been using a new tool to help them keep an eye on the moms' blood loss. A small stand with a digital weight and an iPad called Triton have been helping them weigh the liquid-soaked sheets and towels and keep a tally.

Raptors' buzzer-beater snaps Magic win streak

Danny Green's jumper out of a timeout as time wound down erased Evan Fournier's heroics, sealing the Toronto Raptors' 93-91 victory against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night.

UCF sets record by vaulting to No. 9 in latest College Football Playoff rankings

The UCF football team earned the highest College Football Playoff ranking by a Group of 5 team, landing at No. 9 Tuesday night.

UCF safety Richie Grant eager to build on success, see hard work pay off

UCF play-making safety Richie Grant has been a key part of the Knights' defense in 2018.

Embattled Florida State offense confident as it preps to face rival Gators

The Florida State offense has faced extensive criticism this season, but the group is confident as it prepare to face the rival Florida Gators on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium.

Gators face tough test during Battle 4 Atlantis basketball tournament

The Florida Gators basketball team will face Oklahoma at noon Wednesday to begin the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.

With 'Ralph Breaks the Internet,' Walt Disney Animation Studios enters a new chapter in its history

"Wreck-It Ralph" was one of the movies that revived Disney animation. Now, the sequel "Ralph Breaks the Internet" points toward the studio's future.

'Elf' trods familiar holiday path — with a bit of bite

"Elf: The Musical" is reviewed by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm.

Celebrating the diversity of Central Florida, FusionFest debuts this weekend

A new free festival — "FusionFest" — comes to downtown Orlando right after Thanksgiving.

Orlando Rep's record-breaking 'Elf' adds performances

Additional chances to see Orlando Repertory Theatre's "Elf: The Musical" are announced.

As 'Philips Phile' host signs off, Orlando radio institution cherishes his luck

Jim Philips described his 31-year run as an Orlando radio host: 'I laughed every day for 31 years as host of 'The Philips Phile.' Listeners taught me so much, and I hope that I contributed to the welfare of the city and state that I love.'

Group steps up to replace Lake Eola Heights' Handy Pantry

Sean Kelly, owner of Henry's Depot project in Sanford, and Shaun Noonan of Dixie Dharma and Market on South, plan to turn the former Handy Pantry space into a new concept called Eola General.

Update: What's up with Disney Skyliner gondola system?

Disney Skyliner gondolas are scheduled to be up in the air over Walt Disney World in fall 2019.

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