Friday, December 21, 2018

Volunteer, 99, going strong & record day for rain

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At 99, Meals on Wheels volunteer is still going strong in Central Florida

Perhaps the fountain of youth is volunteering. At least, it seems to work for Peggy Grundy of Altamonte Springs, who is still out there delivering Meals on Wheels at age 99. "I don't feel any older than when I was 85," she says. Most of the people she serves are years younger than she is.

Orlando weather: Rainfall shatters 107-year-old record as powerful storms roll through Central Florida

The Orlando area was drenched Thursday ahead of a strong cold front.

House GOP approves funding for Trump's border wall as shutdown nears; Senate almost certain to reject measure

The Republican-led House approved a package with President Donald Trump's demand for border wall funds that is almost certain to be rejected by the Senate.

Surveillance camera recorded man killing wife in home near UCF, 'calmly' leaving behind 4 kids to find her body, cops say

Nelonza Pugh pinned his wife into a corner, shot her once, then stood over her body and shot her twice more before he "calmly" walked out the front door, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis says he'll review Groveland Four case — 'I feel like shouting in the streets,' family member says

Momentum appears to be building for a pardon of the Groveland Four, with Republicans Pam Bondi, Jimmy Patronis and Marco Rubio voicing support for it, and Democrat Nikki Fried saying she would bring it up at the first cabinet meeting of Ron DeSantis' administration.

UF coach Dan Mullen says he relies more on his rankings of Gators, not recruiting website

UF coach Dan Mullen does not put much stock in recruiting rankings, which have the Gators No. 16 after Wednesday's early National Signing Day.

Magic's Nikola Vucevic back with team, excited to be a father

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic returned to practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs to be with his wife and newborn son.

UCF podcast: Looking back at National Signing Day

We discuss National Signing Day for the Knights and what went right for UCF.

Orlando City to open 2019 season at home against NYCFC

Orlando City's 2019 campaign will start with a home match against a familiar opponent. 

Matt Burke isn't making excuses for the Dolphins' struggling defense

Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Matt Burke defends his troublesome defense, which is ranked poorly in every statistical category but turnovers.

Orlando Theater Best of 2018: Top Productions

2018 Orlando Theater Year in Review: Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm salutes the year's top local productions. Here, alphabetically, are his picks.

Rainy, cool weather closes water parks, other attractions

The threat of severe weather caused several of Orlando's water parks and attractions to change their operating schedules.

Star-studded chef lineup announced for Orlando Magic Wine Festival and Auction

A star-studded chef lineup has been announced for the first Orlando Magic Wine Festival and Auction. 

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.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: More changes ready to lift off

The newly renovated entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex leads the pack of changes coming to the Brevard County attraction within the next year.

Holy guacamole! California Tortilla closes downtown Orlando, Kissimmee eateries

Mexican chain California Tortilla has closed its restaurants in downtown Orlando and Kissimmee after less than a year.

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