Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Jerry Demings builds staff & lower gas prices

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December 4, 2018

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Orange County Mayor-elect Jerry Demings announces top advisers on eve of transition ceremony

Orange County Mayor-elect Jerry Demings announced four top advisors Monday, including his county administrator, communications manager and chiefs of staff.

Plummeting gasoline prices save drivers $9 per fill up, $200 million per day

Gasoline prices in Florida hit a 17-month low last week in Florida, saving the average motorist about $9 with each fill up, according to the AAA travel club.

With women in combat, the Army needed a training dummy for medics. An Orlando company delivered it.

An Orlando company has developed a mannequin that has female body parts, which will help the U.S. military train soldiers to treat women on the battlefield.

President George H.W. Bush returns to capital to lie in state

The nation's capital embraced George H.W. Bush in death with solemn ceremony and tributes to his service and decency.

Orlando Health to take full control of South Lake Hospital

After more than two decades of a joint partnership, Orlando Health is fully taking control of South Lake Hospital, making the Clermont hospital a controlled subsidiary, the health system announced on Monday.

UF coach Dan Mullen to call Urban Meyer for tips to beat Michigan in Peach Bowl

UF coach Dan Mullen said he will call former Gators' coach and mentor Urban Meyer for tips to beat Michigan in the Peach Bowl. Coach Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines are 0-4 against Meyer's Ohio State Buckeyes.

Bianchi: Gators AD Scott Stricklin: UF didn't duck UCF in the Peach Bowl

Florida Gators athletics director Scott Stricklin says UF didn't duck UCF in the Peach Bowl, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba ranks among the 7-footer's harshest critics

Just 23 games into Mo Bamba's first NBA season, the Magic's 7-footer remains his own harshest critic.

FSU basketball shakes off slow start, beats Troy

The FSU basketball team had three players finish in double figures, shaking off a slow start during a win over Troy Monday night.

Three things we learned from UCF's 56-41 win over Memphis in AAC title game

UCF found out its offense is in good hands with Darriel Mack Jr. It is one of three things we learned during the Knights' 56-41 victory against Memphis.

What's new? Tom Jones at Dr. Phillips Center

Veteran crooner Tom Jones announces a new tour headed to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in May.

Section of demolished round building pops up near history center

Park outside Orange County Regional History Center is new home to a slice of concrete curtain from Orlando's "round building."

Amid #MeToo, radio station nixes 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'

A Cleveland radio station says it has stopped playing "Baby, It's Cold Outside" after listeners said the song is inappropriate.

Chita Rivera will headline Garden Theatre's 'Encore'

Legendary Broadway singer-dancer-actor Chita Rivera will headline the Garden Theatre's annual gala.

Kennedy Space Center: Revamped Holidays in Space light show set

Reimagined Holidays in Space light show to debut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Dec. 14.

For sale: Perfect Knights book: UCF's Historic, Undefeated 2017 Football Season

 

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