Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Finding Florida paradise & Parkland lawsuit tossed

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December 18, 2018

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Finding Florida paradise in a year of red tide and green slime

In Florida, if losing paradise has long been a fear, it's not certain in this year of toxic tides and green slimes that much remains. The writer went to check on what's left, to say hello or goodbye.

Mike Pence will visit the Space Coast for a major SpaceX launch today

Vice President Mike Pence will pay the Space Coast a visit today to witness SpaceX's first national security launch for the U.S. Air Force.

Cops and schools had no duty to shield students in Parkland shooting, says judge who tossed lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom ruled that the schools and sheriff aren't responsible for people traumatized at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School because the students weren't in custody.

Kruppenbacher threatening legal repercussions if Florida Virtual School releases complaints against him, school says

Frank Kruppenbacher, an Orlando attorney accused of wide-ranging misconduct in his former role as the attorney for the Florida Virtual School, is threatening to sue the school if officials there release public records to the Orlando Sentinel, according to a legal filing.

As partial government shutdown looms, GOP struggles to sway Trump

Pushing the government to the brink of a partial shutdown, the White House is insisting Congress provide billions to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

UF's Grantham sees place in NFL for Gardner-Johnson, calls Polite first-round material

UF defensive coordinator Todd Grantham coached 11 seasons in the NFL. He shared his thoughts on some current Gators' NFL futures.

No. 11 Florida State pulls away for win over Southeast Missouri State

No. 11 Florida State shook off a sluggish start, eventually coasting to a win over Southeast Missouri State Monday night in Tallahassee.

Magic eager to build on success from Mexico City tour

The Orlando Magic showed flashes of how strong they can be while going 2-0 in Mexico City. Now coach Steve Clifford wants them to build on that success.

UCF AD Danny White to Gators AD Scott Stricklin: Help put an end to playoff monopoly, unfair scheduling | Commentary

UCF AD Danny White asks Gators AD Scott Stricklin to help put an end to playoff monopoly and unfair scheduling

UCF's Josh Heupel finishes third in AP coach of the year voting

UCF coach Josh Heupel finished third behind Notre Dame's Brian Kelly and Alabama's Nick Saban in the Associated Press Coach of the Year award.

In Christmas show, John Waters puts the ho, ho, (whoa!) ho in the holidays

John Waters' Christmas Show in Orlando review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

United Arts approves $1.495 million for cultural groups

35 arts and cultural nonprofits will receive money raised during a fundraising campaign last spring.

Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Leading Actress, Comedy

2018 Orlando Theater Year in Review: Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm salutes the top performances by a leading actress in a comedy. Here, alphabetically, are his picks.

Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Leading Actor, Comedy

2018 Orlando Theater Year in Review: Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm salutes the top performances by a leading actor in a comedy. Here, alphabetically, are his picks.

Universal: New dessert party comes with reserved spots for parade, end-of-night show

New dessert party with exclusive viewing areas for parade and end-of-night spectacular will debut at Universal Studios on Dec. 24.

Disney pays $23 million for ranch land near Celebration. See what the Mouse might do with it.

Walt Disney Co. paid $23 million Thursday for 965 acres of Osceola County ranch land southeast of Celebration that's zoned for redevelopment, according to a report in GrowthSpotter.

Orlando airport faces holiday slam: Here's what you need to know

Orlando International Airport will have record crowds for this holiday season. Airport director Phil Brown makes some suggestions for surviving.

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