Thursday, December 20, 2018

Rainy Thursday & Boone student mourned

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December 20, 2018

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Orlando weather: 'Very strong' cold front to drop 2-4 inches of rain on area, weather service says

The Orlando area could expect 2-4 inches of rain for Thursday, Dec. 20, according to meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Melbourne.

Family, friends of slain Boone High student reeling as investigation continues

Authorities are still seeking information of what led to the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Alejandro Vargas Martinez, who was killed on his way to school Tuesday morning.

Rick Singh office corrects error after being sued over Disney solar farm's value

Origis Energy sued Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh, accusing him of unfairly raising assessments so the company will have to pay more in taxes for land that's used for a solar farm for Walt Disney World's government.

Central Florida notches another of its hottest years on record in 2018

Central Florida had another hot year in 2018, one of the warmest on record going back more than a century. It may not have seemed like a scorcher, because the brunt of the warmer temperatures occurred at night. It's not cooling off as much as it used to.

The fall of Trump's 'persistently illegal' charity started with $25,000 given to Pam Bondi | Commentary

Donald Trump's foundation closes after "persistently illegal'' activity that started with $25,000 given to Florida's attorney general, Pam Bondi, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Orlando Magic can't keep up with sizzling Spurs, fall 129-90 Wednesday night

The Orlando Magic couldn't keep up with the sizzling San Antonio Spurs, falling 129-90 Wednesday night at Amway Center.

FSU QB Deondre Francois says he'll test NFL waters, but could still return to FSU

FSU QB Deondre Francois refutes sources, says he could return to FSU if NFL prospects are not favorable.

Louisiana-bred UCF players eager to defeat LSU in Fiesta Bowl

Three UCF players who grew up in Louisiana are especially fired up about the chance to beat LSU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Dan Mullen's Gators land Lakeland trio to boost 2019 class seven spots

UF coach Dan Mullen's Gators signed three four-star recruits from Lakeland High School to bolster the Gators' 2019 Early Signing Day class.

Breaking down Florida Gators' early National Signing Day haul

Take a closer look at the Florida Gators' early National Signing Day haul.

How Orlando's Norm Lewis is becoming a poster boy for Christmas

We catch up with the Tony-nominated Central Florida performer, who has a new album, a recurring Christmas show in New York City — and big things ahead.

'White Christmas' is as pretty as newly fallen snow

"White Christmas" touring Broadway show reviewed by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm

Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Leading Actress, Musical

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

Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Leading Actor, Musical

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

Penny Marshall: 'Laverne & Shirley' tribute on MeTV

MeTV Network will play eight 'Laverne & Shirley' episodes from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday to honor Penny Marshall, who died Monday.

Green light for Kirkman Road extension 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.

Universal starting Halloween Horror Nights even earlier in 2019

Halloween Horror Nights will get its earliest start ever at Universal Studios in 2019.

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