Tuesday, November 27, 2018

#GivingTuesday & InSight lands successfully on Mars

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This year, #GivingTuesday is about more than money — though money is good, too

#GivingTuesday — the launch of the charitable giving season — is not just about forking over money, although the nation's nonprofits hope lots of Americans do just that. For some, it's also about getting involved. One Orlando company is giving both materials and labor to a local charity.

After 'seven minutes of terror,' NASA's InSight lander has touched down on Mars

NASA's Mars InSight lander landed on the Martian surface and will study the interior of the Red Planet.

Orlando businesses take part in Cyber Monday sales as shopping weekend continues

Cyber Monday is for more than just the big national retailers, as local companies jumped in to take a piece of the estimated $7.8 billion in sales expected to happen online Monday.

New YMCA to be built near College Park after large donation from Dr. Phillips Charities

Dr. Phillips Charities — the legacy of a wealthy citrus baron — has donated the land and $8.9 million to build a new YMCA near College Park. The project is part of a massive overhaul in the so-called Packing District that will feature 84 acres of mixed-use development near Princeton and OBT.

2 badly decomposed bodies found in Azalea Park home, deputies say

Two badly decomposed bodies were found in a home Monday afternoon in the Azalea Park neighborhood in east Orange County, authorities said.

Magic can't hold on to 18-point lead, fall at Warriors 116-110

The Orlando Magic couldn't protect an 18-point lead, falling 116-110 to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night in Oakland.

UCF vows not to let McKenzie Milton injury stop Knights from winning conference championship

UCF players aren't going to let losing quarterback McKenzie Milton to a gruesome leg injury get in the way of the Knights' goal of repeating as American Athletic Conference champions.

Josh Heupel: UCF QB McKenzie Milton a fighter, recovering smoothly from injury

UCF coach Josh Heupel said quarterback McKenzie Milton is focused on recovering from a catastrophic knee injury he suffered Friday during the Knights' victory against rival USF during an appearance on Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi's radio show.

UF DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson declares for NFL draft

UF DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson declared for the NFL draft two days after the Gators' 41-14 victory at Florida State.

FSU fan fired after posting coach Willie Taggart should be lynched

A Florida State fan has been fired after posting on Facebook that coach Willie Taggart should be lynched.

Joe Nassif, the 'eloquent lion' who led Rollins College theater department to new heights, dies at 80

Shakeeb Joseph Nassif was 80. During two decades, he oversaw unprecedented growth in the Rollins College theater program.

Artist Jan Kaláb will visit Polasek this weekend

The Czech artist made a name for himself in the world of 3D graffiti.

Bill Clinton, James Patterson book tour: Tickets still available for Friday in Winter Park

Former President Bill Clinton and James Patterson are promoting their novel, "The President is Missing.''

WMFE brings David Sedaris to town, nears goal

WMFE concludes its latest silent drive this week, and to help bolster giving, the public radio station is bringing humorist David Sedaris to town.

Jerry Springer returns to TV with 'Judge Jerry' syndicated court show

Jerry Springer, the host known for his zany, hair-pulling, furniture-tossing talk show, is returning to television with "Judge Jerry," a new syndicated court show.

Disney update: Getting Mickey and Minnie ride ready

Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway ride, set to open in 2019, will feature old-school sound effects, fresh new music at Disney's Hollywood Studios

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