Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Deadly Lynx crash report & Disney Springs restaurants

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

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December 11, 2018

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Report on Lynx crash that killed driver details mistakes, training gaps

Those were just some of the failures Lynx noted in its 15-page report issued last week about Nazaire's Nov. 16 death that recommended policy changes in order to prevent a similar incident from happening again.

Disney Springs restaurants go for greatness with celebrity chefs, modern cuisines

Disney Springs has spent the last four years not only bringing in big celebrity names such as Rick Bayless and Art Smith, but also reinventing its most prolific dining spots. A handful of popular restaurants have taken the leap into revamps at Disney Springs, even those that were doing well.

Downtown Orlando reported crime has dipped 11% since ambassador program launched

Since Orlando's downtown ambassadors started work Aug. 1, crime has dipped 11 percent downtown, according to a presentation the city council received Monday.

Orange County clerk's employees honored for saving co-worker's life

Stan Green came into work at the Orange County Clerk of Courts one morning in September and sat at his desk. He doesn't remember much, but he knows his heart stopped.

Man injured in shooting near UCF, deputies say

A man was taken to the hospital after he was shot Monday night in a shooting in a neighborhood near the University of Central Florida.

Magic have no answers during loss to Mavericks

Harrison Barnes scored 19 points, rookie Jalen Brunson added 17 and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Orlando Magic 101-76 on Monday.

Scott Frost on McKenzie Milton: 'He's like a son to me and I will do anything for him'

Nebraska Cornhuskers coach Scott Frost on injured UCF QB McKenzie Milton: 'He's like a son to me.'

UCF football players celebrate receiving PlayStation 4 consoles from Fiesta Bowl

UCF football players got their bowl gifts early, receiving PlayStation 4 consoles from Fiesta Bowl.

Adam Gase, Dolphins relish Patriots win, but attention quickly turns to final stretch

Miami's game-winning play to beat New England dominated national and social media on Monday. But now, Adam Gase and the Dolphins must move on. The Dolphins will visit the Minnesota Vikings next Sunday, the first of three remaining games in the regular season.

Dolphins' Kenny Stills overcomes crucial mistake, sparks winning touchdown against Patriots

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills surprised 25 children from the YMCA of South Florida with $100 gift certificates at JCPenney's in Westfield Broward Mall on Monday night a day after being a key figure in the Dolphins miraculous comeback win over the New England Patriots.

Disney: Hollywood Studios lights up After Hours

Disney's After Hours program keeps it light at Hollywood Studios theme park and the newish Toy Story Land.

Aquaman debuts at Madame Tussauds Orlando

Madame Tussauds Orlando introduces an Aquaman figure, based on actor Jason Momoa, to its Justice League exhibit.

The 'Griswold of St. Cloud' uses holiday lights for a good cause

The Johnson family in St. Cloud puts up an annual display, which now features over 70,000 lights. The donations they collect help support Nemours Children's Hospital.

John Waters puts his spin on Christmas

'A John Waters Christmas' lets the film director sound off on crime, fashion, politics, gift cards, bad presents and holiday music.

Cardi B, Pharrell, Kanye draw crowds during Art Basel Miami

Royalty, Real Housewives and the fathers of two Kardashian babies were among the celebs that fanned out across Miami for a week of glamorous parties toasting

Habitat ReStore is closing 2 Orlando locations

Habitat for Humanity of Orlando and Osceola County is closing its two Habitat ReStore retail locations, the local non-profit said.

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