Kirkman Road extension & Boone student killed

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View In Browser December 19, 2018 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Orange County accepts funding grant for Kirkman Road that promises to create jobs, new developments Orange County commissioners nudged a critical road project forward in Orlando's tourism corridor, approving a funding agreement with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to extend Kirkman Road which will boost planned expansions by Universal Studios, Lockheed Martin Corp. and others. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT 15-year-old Boone High student shot and killed on his way to school, sheriff says A 15-year-old student was shot and killed early Tuesday while walking to Boone High School, Orange County Sheriff John Mina told reporters.  Read More » Guatemalan tourist, 38, who died after King Kong ride couldn't read warning signs at Universal, attorney says That is the account of what happened on Dec. 10, 2016 by the family's attorneys after Jose Calderón Arana collapsed at Universal's Islands of Adventure and later died. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Later high school start times boost grades and attendance, new study shows. So fix things, now! | Commentary Grades rise, absences decline and safety improves when high school starts at 8 a.m. or later. So Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell wants to know: Why do Central Florida schools start at 7:20? Read More » SpaceX postpones launch of major, new GPS satellite for 2nd consecutive day SpaceX scrubbed the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket carrying an Air Force GPS satellite again on Wednesday morning. Vice President Mike Pence, who was at the Cape for the planned launch Tuesday, announced President Donald Trump's plans for a Space Command. Read More » Soft-spoken Wekiva star Tyler Davis to choose between ACC rivals Florida State, Clemson Wekiva star defensive tackle Tyler Davis will choose between ACC rivals Florida State and Clemson on Early National Signing Day. Read More » Homeless season-ticket holder clings to hope and the Magic Jim Schmidt is 77 and homeless, but he's also an Orlando Magic season-ticket holder and never misses a game. Read More » UCF QB McKenzie Milton makes first appearance at football complex since injury UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton surprised his teammates by stopping by the football offices Monday. Milton has been recovering from multiple surgeries on his leg after suffering a devastating injury against USF in late November. Read More » Former FSU star Derwin James, Chargers dominate Orlando Pro Bowl rosters Former Florida State star Derwin James and the San Diego Chargers dominated the  Pro Bowl rosters announced Tuesday night. The NFL all-star game is set for Jan. 27 at Camping World Stadium. Read More » Ubosi, Johnston lead UAB to Boca Raton Bowl victory over Northern Illinois UAB senior receiver Xavier Ubosi led the Blazers past Northern Illinois in the Boca Raton Bowl at FAU Stadium. Read More » Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Leading Actor, Drama 2018 Theater Year in Review: Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm salutes the top performances by a lead actor in a drama. Read More » Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Leading Actress, Drama 2018 Orlando Theater Year in Review: Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm salutes the top performances by a leading actress in a drama. Read More » Storytellers keep ancient tradition alive Storytellers of Central Florida meet monthly at Winter Park Public Library to share anecdotes and folk tales. Read More » Penny Marshall dead at 75, best known as TV's Laverne and director of 'Big,' 'A League of Their Own' Bronx-born Penny Marshall, who found '70s sitcom success on "Laverne and Shirley" before stepping behind the camera for Hollywood hits like "Big" and "A League of Their Own," died Monday night at her California home. She was 75. Read More » Disney World preps new 4-park, 4-day ticket plan Disney World's new 4-Park Magic Value Ticket sets the per-day admission price at $85 for a select time in early 2019. Read More » 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. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.