Friday, December 7, 2018

Orange recommended consultant mired in controversy & Rick Singh accusations

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

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December 7, 2018

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Parkland shooting PR consultant criticized in Broward was recommended by Orange schools

Winter Park PR consultant Sara Brady, hired by Broward County schools in the wake of the Parkland shooting, has been blasted for a speech in which she criticized victims' families. Broward hired her on Orange County schools' recommendation.

Rick Singh, ex-employees traded accusations during misconduct probe, depositions show

In wide-ranging depositions in late 2017, Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh's then-finance and communications directors accused him of misusing public funds and mistreating employees.

DeSantis picks Corcoran for education commissioner, Democrat for emergency post

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis made two major hires to his incoming administration, tapping former House Speaker Richard Corcoran as his pick for education commissioner and Jared Moskowitz, a Democratic state representative from Broward as director of the state's emergency response agency.

Mayor Buddy Dyer calls the UCF and Valencia downtown campus 'as important as the opening of Walt Disney World'

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer updated community and business leaders on the city's progress downtown.

Parents outraged after Lake Brantley High issues active shooter alert without telling students it's a drill

A voice announcing a "code red" over loudspeakers at Lake Brantley High School sent students and teachers in a panic Thursday morning — many believing an active shooter was targeting people on campus.

Denver's Nikola Jokic carves up Magic high pick-and-roll defense

Nuggets talented center Nikola Jokic creates matchup problems for a lot of opponents, but he has especially hurt the Magic.

Sankey: UCF Knights should look inward to address playoff semifinal snub

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says the UCF Knights should look inward to address getting shut out of the College Football Playoff semifinals during back-to-back seasons.

Rick Darlington goes from Apopka to Alabama as football coach

Apopka football coach Rick Darlington is leaving to take the Enterprise, Ala., coaching job.

Real story behind UCF Knights' bowl bid remains a mystery

The real story behind the UCF Knights' Fiesta Bowl bid remains a mystery, with questions looming over the decision to send the team to the Fiesta Bowl instead of the Peach Bowl.

Raines puts brakes on Cocoa | 4A football final

Jacksonville Raines got red-zone stops to beat Cocoa for the Class 4A high-school football state championship.

Kevin Hart steps down as Oscars host after outcry over old tweets

Just two days after been named host of the Academy Awards, Kevin Hart has stepped down following an outcry over past homophobic tweets by the comedian.

Disney unveils first batch of concerts for Epcot flower fest

The Garden Rocks concert series, part of the Epcot flower and garden festival, shifts to an every-night schedule in 2019

Fun Spot teams up with Orlando bowl games for ticket deal

Fun Spot, Camping World Bowl and VRBO Citrus Bowl are teaming up for a combination ticket deal in Orlando.

Steve Vai leads Generation Axe to Hard Rock glory

Guitarist Steve Vai joins forces with fellow virtuosos Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Nuno Bettencourt, and Tosin Abisi for Generation Axe, headed for Hard Rock Live at Universal CityWalk.

Grand prize: A Disney World wedding in front of Beast's castle

Contest giveaway includes Disney World wedding in front of Beast's castle at Magic Kingdom, benefits Give Kids the World charity.

Cruise line's XL-class ship to be named Carnival Mardi Gras

Carnival Cruise Line announced the name of its new XL-class ship will be Carnival Mardi Gras. The name was used on the original ship in the fleet.

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