Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Victim advocates eye trust gap with Hispanics & Bush funeral today

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

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Central Florida victim advocates work to build trust between Hispanic community, law enforcement

As the Hispanic population continues to grow in Central Florida, some victim advocates worry there's still a trust gap between Latinos and law enforcement, even as local departments have made efforts to add Spanish-speakers to their ranks.

President Bush's funeral marks the passing of the 'Greatest Generation'

Dignitaries and elected leaders who helped guide world affairs for the last half-century will gather Wednesday to celebrate the life and legacy of George H.W. Bush.

Maxwell: As Florida's voucher-school problems grow, Arizona taps the brakes

Florida's voucher schools continue to make one horrible headline after another, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Florida elections supervisors express confusion over restoring felon voting rights

Florida officials don't yet have a plan for how to carry out a constitutional amendment that restores the right to vote to more than a million Floridians convicted of felonies, state Division of Elections director Maria Matthews told county elections supervisors Tuesday.

Conjoined twins from Apopka to return home on Saturday -- in separate car seats

Conjoined twins from Apopka will return home Saturday after six months in the NICU at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital in Gainesville. They were joined at the abdomen and have been through a total of seven surgeries so far, with more to come.

Aaron Gordon helps spark Magic to victory in Miami

Aaron Gordon helped the Orlando Magic snap out of a second-quarter slump, leading the team to a 105-90 road victory against the Miami Heat Tuesday night.

Bianchi: Sadly, nobody is sad about Urban Meyer and his so-called 'retirement'

Urban Meyer's announcement that he will step down as Ohio State's football coach after the Rose Bowl got a subdued reaction, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

The reaction to Urban Meyer's retirement at Ohio State? A few guesses, from 'hallelujah' to 'ugh'

The news of Urban Meyer's pending retirement will illicit strong reactions around college football.

Allen scores 19 as Gators top West Virginia

Even though KeVaughn Allen was the only Gator to finish in double-figure scoring with 19 points, Florida prevailed 66-56 over West Virginia in the second game of the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Murschel: Urban Meyer stepping away from Ohio State should come as no surprise

It appears Urban Meyer's career at Ohio State is coming to a close, which shouldn't surprise anyone considering the trying year the Buckeyes' coach has endured, the Sentinel's Matt Murschel writes.

Kevin Hart will host 2019 Oscars

Kevin Hart has a new job — he will host the 2019 Academy Awards, a role the prolific actor-comedian says fulfills a longtime dream.

Starflyer: Drawing will determine last riders of '18, first riders of '19

International Drive's Starflyer will have random drawing to determine final riders of the year.

Where to eat out for Christmas in Orlando

Christmas dinner is served! At least, it will be at the following Central Florida restaurants. Make your reservations now:

Coffee With George: Allen Johnson dishes on Elton John snafu, other celebrity moments as director of Orlando venues

In the final Coffee With George, former Sentinel columnist George Diaz talks with Allen Johnson, director of several Orlando venues, including Amway Center.

Chita Rivera will headline Garden Theatre's 'Encore'

Legendary Broadway singer-dancer-actor Chita Rivera will headline the Garden Theatre's annual gala.

French bakery is bringing New York City's 'best croissants' to Winter Park

French-style bakery Financier Patisserie of New York is opening a spot in Winter Park.

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