UCF left out of College Football Playoff & police policy scrutinized

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View In Browser December 3, 2018 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Bianchi: UCF AD Danny White: It's not a playoff, it's a Power-5 Invitational After his unbeaten UCF team was shut out of the College Football Playoff yet again, athletics director Danny White took issue with the selection process, Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi writes. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Orlando Police Department prohibits officers from firing into moving vehicles. But it just happened again. The Orlando Police Department updated its use-of-force policy in June 2016 to prohibit officers from shooting into a moving vehicle because it can be dangerous and ineffective. Read More » Meet the three Orlando-area women who flipped Florida House seats blue Three Orange County women — all Democrats — flipped seats in Tallahassee from Republican to Democrat in November, offering vastly different backgrounds and life experiences. Among them are the first woman and person of color elected from the district representing West Orange County. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT 'Honorable, gracious and decent': In death, Bush becomes a yardstick for President Trump For Trump, the Bush funeral means an uncomfortable encounter with official Washington and his predecessors. Read More » Ritchie: Unqualified legislator to chair House education committee — nothing could go wrong there, eh? Sentinel columnist Lauren Ritchie says a completely unqualified House member will head the committee on education. Read More » Orlando bowls feature longtime rivals, top-20 matchups The VRBO Citrus Bowl, Camping World Bowl and Cure Bowl matchups in Orlando feature a mix of rivals and nationally ranked teams. Read More » Alabama, Clemson set on collision course as they chase a national title Alabama and Clemson spent the past six weeks as the top two teams in college football. They are favored to face off again for a national championship. Read More » Undefeated UCF Knights shut out of College Football Playoff semifinals again, head to Fiesta Bowl The undefeated UCF Knights were shut out of the College Football Playoff semifinals again and will face LSU in the Fiesta Bowl on Jan. 1. Read More » No. 10 Gators to face No. 7 Michigan in Peach Bowl A season after finishing 4-7 and missing the postseason, the Florida Gators will play in a New Year's Six bowl game, facing Michigan on Dec. 29 in the Peach Bowl. Read More » Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for week of Dec. 3 Orlando Sentinel arts writer and critic Matthew J. Palm picks three arts events not to miss this week. Read More » 2 Central Florida theaters snap up rights to 'Matilda' "Matilda the Musical" is coming to Orlando and Winter Garden in the 2019-20 season. Read More » Orlando comedian Preacher Lawson competes on 'AGT: The Champions' Orlando comedian Preacher Lawson will be a contestant on 'America's Got Talent: The Champions.' Others include Susan Boyle, Jackie Evancho, Darci Lynne Farmer and Shin Lim. Read More » Music, dance and theater to keep you in the Christmas spirit Here are some holiday happenings in the Central Florida arts world. Read More » Here are 15 great Central Florida locations for your Christmas card photo Are you a family that sends Christmas cards year after year without fail? Take a look at these suggestions for places to take the perfect family photo for your holiday cards. Read More » Hinckley's Fancy Meats is opening a sandwich and butcher shop at East End Market Chef turned butcher Matt Hinckley is bringing his fancy meats to East End Market in sandwich and charcuterie form. Read More » Cirque du Soleil casting call gives clues to new Disney World show The leading character for the still unnamed show is described — and a hint to the possible opening date is revealed. 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.