Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Amendment 4 takes effect & DeSantis sworn in today

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

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Witnessing returning citizens register to vote is the smile you need | Commentary

Florida voters fixed the issue of felon restoration voting rights after voting for Amendment 4 last November and residents should witness this victory Tuesday, the Sentinel's Shannon Green writes.

Ron DeSantis to be sworn in as 46th Florida governor today

Ron DeSantis will be sworn in as Florida's 46th governor since statehood at noon Tuesday, with a long to-do list facing his new administration, including appointing three Florida Supreme Court justices, developing a plan to clean polluted waterways and coming up with a budget recommendation.

Trump plans border visit, prime time address as shutdown lurches into 3rd week

President Donald Trump will argue his case to the nation Tuesday night that a "crisis" at the border requires the wall at the heart of the government shutdown.

Man killed inside an International Drive hotel in October, but the public wasn't told

Jonathan Bello was killed in a Days Inn hotel on International Drive Oct. 6, in a two-bed room he had booked in Orlando's tourism district the night before. But Orlando police never notified the public of Bello's death or the suspect's arrest, as they do in nearly every homicide case.

Former Venezuelan Supreme Court judge settles in Orlando as he seeks asylum in U.S.

In a news conference Monday at the Orlando Public Library, Christian Tyrone Zerpa called President Nicolás Maduro "incompetent" and alleged a string of illegitimate actions leading up to the May 20, 2018, presidential elections that he said paved the way for Maduro's second term.

Clemson pummels Alabama 44-16, clinches College Football Playoff national title

Clemson dominated Alabama from start to finish, rolling to a 44-16 win to clinch the College Football Playoff national title.

College Football Playoff board says it's way too soon to know if expansion is a possibility

Despite a public push to expand the College Football Playoff, the Board of Managers believes it's too soon to know if expansion is even a possibility in the near future.

Orlando City's 2019 schedule released, MLS All-Star Game set for July 31 in Orlando

The full schedule for Orlando City's fifth MLS season has been released, with some new wrinkles when compared to previous seasons. 

Magic road woes continue as Orlando falls to Kings

The Orlando Magic's road woes continued during a 111-95 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.

UCF Knights finish No. 11 in final AP top 25 poll

The UCF Knights finished No. 11 in the final Associated Press top 25 poll, dropping four spots after falling to LSU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Central Florida actor makes Broadway debut... times two

Jeremy Pope will star in not one, but two, Broadway shows this year.

Acclaimed comedy 'Boom' extended through January

Theater on the Edge offers more performances of the very funny "Boom."

Bing Futch brings the sounds of the mountains to Central Florida

Mountain dulcimer player Bing Futch blends original music and covers at his gigs around Central Florida.

Disney: Kevin from 'Up' set for Animal Kingdom visits

Kevin, the big bird from Disney-Pixar film "Up," will be making appearances at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park beginning in February.

29 weekly trivia nights in Orlando

Here is a list of the weekly trivia nights at bars and restaurants in the Orlando area.

Universal Studio closes French-themed eatery Hollywood Hills Boulangerie

Universal Studios Florida has closed its French-themed bistro on its main strip called Hollywood Hills Boulangerie.

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