Friday, November 30, 2018

Hurricane season ends & What's next for the voter-approved amendments?

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

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Yes! The 2018 hurricane season is officially over

November 30 marks the end of the Atlantic hurricane season. South Florida wasn't hit by a storm this year, but Hurricane Michael was devastating for parts of the Florida Panhandle while Hurricane Florence wreaked havoc in the Carolinas.

NASA is returning to the moon. These are the companies getting up to $2.6 billion to do it

NASA announced the awardees of its Commercial Lunar Payload Services contract Thursday, which aims to return robots to the moon ahead of human missions.

Florida voters approved 11 amendments. Now, the Legislature steps in.

Florida voters passed 10 ballot measures earlier this month, but that isn't the end of the story. Lawmakers often need to pass what's known as implementing bills to conform state laws with the changes to the state constitution – and that's where things get tricky.

Polk County students hospitalized after eating gummies laced with marijuana

Several Mulberry Middle School students were hospitalized Thursday after eating marijuana-laced gummies that a boy brought to gym class and shared with them, Polk County authorities said.

Rick Singh spent taxpayer money on personal travel, had strippers in office, lawsuit says

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh spent taxpayer money on personal trips to Spain and Texas, and had employees cover for him when he had strippers in the office, two employees claim in a new federal lawsuit claims.

UCF coaches, players confident new backup QB Quadry Jones ready to lead offense

UCF coaches and players say they are confident new backup quarterback Quadry Jones is ready to lead the Knights' offense if he is needed during the American Athletic Conference Championship Game.

R.J. Harvey's commitment goes beyond football field for Edgewater

Edgewater quarterback R.J. Harvey is having an outstanding season both in the classroom and on the football field for the Eagles.

UCF basketball defeats Alabama, extends win streak to five games

The UCF basketball team earned a 70-64 win over Alabama Thursday night, extending the Knights' win streak to five games.

Frustrated Magic coach Steve Clifford wants players to fight for more rebounds

Frustration is mounting as the Orlando Magic continue to let big leads turn into losses. Coach Steve Clifford sees rebounding a key solution.

UCF volleyball falls to Florida Gulf Coast, ending season in first round of NCAA Tournament

The UCF volleyball team's record-setting season came to an abrupt end when the Knights fell to Florida Gulf Coast to open NCAA Tournament play.

Downey Dog Park: Pups can frolic in ultra-long, fenced-in yard

Downey Dog Park provides all of the basics in one of the longest yards in Orlando.

In Mad Cow's 'Drood,' silly comedy delights

"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Send in your holiday lights submissions for our Twinkly Awards

Do you have that neighbor who goes all out decorating for Christmas? We're looking for the best holiday light displays in Central Florida for our first Twinkly Awards.

Elton John's concerts in Orlando, Tampa rescheduled

Elton John's concerts in Orlando and Tampa have been rescheduled. His Amway Center show is now set for March 18, 2019.

Watch out, Scrooge: Orlando Shakes' ghosts are coming for you

The Orlando Sentinel's Matt Palm sits down with the ghosts of Orlando Shakes' "A Christmas Carol."

Upscale hotel, resort operator brings 80 high-paying jobs to Winter Park

Upscale resort operator Timbers Resorts relocating headquarters to Winter Park.

Disney: Last call for Magic Kingdom train rides — for a while

Operation of Walt Disney World Railroad will be suspended temporarily in order to build "Tron" ride in Tomorrowland

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