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View In Browser December 13, 2018 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Auditor: Purpose of $300K to former UCF president John Hitt 'not readily apparent' The public purpose of a $300,000 payment to retired University of Central Florida President John Hitt is "not readily apparent," according to preliminary findings from the Auditor General's Office. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Orlando has grown faster than most cities in the U.S. — but it's also growing poorer While Orlando's population has grown at a rate to dwarf the national average, that growth has been in the low-wage jobs that have been stalwarts of Orlando's economy — not in technology and other industries, according to a Pew analysis. Read More » UCF finally gets company amid push to expand College Football Playoff championship format UCF finally got some company amid a push to expand the College Football Playoff championship format, with West Virginia president Gordon Gee and Wisconsin athletics director Barry Alvarez pushing for changes. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Semper the Orlando police K-9 remembered as 'an awesome dog' after unexpected death Semper was one of the agency's 14 K9s, and was just a year old when he began working for OPD. The seven-year-old dog died unexpectedly from a heart-related issue, Bernal said. Read More » Orlando Magic's Aaron Gordon launches computer coding program for school kids Aaron Gordon launches STEM program for Orange County Public Schools students in Orlando. Read More » Top five pre-Christmas college football bowl games to watch Check out the top five pre-Christmas college football bowl games to watch. Read More » Clemson begins preparations to face Notre Dame in playoff semifinal No. 2 Clemson is getting back to work preparing to face off with No. 3 Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Read More » Evan Fournier rejoins Magic after dealing with personal issue Evan Fournier joined the Orlando Magic in Mexico City after missing the team's road loss to the Dallas Mavericks due to a personal issue. Read More » Luiz Muzzi making player personnel decisions for Orlando City Former FC Dallas vice president of soccer operations Luiz Muzzi has been at the helm of player decisions for Orlando City, a league source confirmed to Pro Read More » National Day of the Horse: Clermont gives sanctuary to unwanted equines National Day of the Horse is Dec. 13, and people can book visits to several local rescues, including DreamCatcher Horse Ranch & Rescue in Clermont. Read More » Gatorland still grinning after comedian's routine on NPR Comedian Chris Gethard recapped his trip to Gatorland on NPR's 'Live From Here' show, and the Orlando animal attraction laughed along. Read More » Accused of sexual misconduct, Neil deGrasse Tyson calls off Orlando talk A January appearance at Orlando's Bob Carr Theater has been postponed, according to the venue's manager. Read More » Lake actress named for Katherine Hepburn lands spot in prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts Mount Dora Christian Academy graduate Kat Kemmet will attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. Read More » Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Featured Actor, Musical 2018 Orlando Theater Year in Review: Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm salutes the top performances by a featured actor in a musical. Here, alphabetically, are his picks. Read More » For sale: Perfect Knights book: UCF's Historic, Undefeated 2017 Football Season   Read More » Pro Soccer USA: Delivering Major League Soccer news like no one else   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.