Friday, January 4, 2019

Deadly, fiery crash near Gainesville & House plan omits wall

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7 killed, 8 injured in fiery crash with fuel spill on I-75 near Gainesville

Two big rigs and two passenger vehicles collided and spilled diesel fuel across a Florida highway Thursday, sparking a massive fire that killed seven people.

House Democrats pass plan to reopen government without funding for border wall as Trump digs in

On their first day in the majority, House Democrats on Thursday night passed a plan to reopen the government without funding Trump's promised border wall.

Orange County private school that hired felon as MMA coach is reinstated in voucher programs

An Orange County private school will be allowed to continue receiving state-backed scholarships after terminating a man convicted of manslaughter it had hired to teach mixed martial arts fighting to students.

Pulse first responder Omar Delgado granted pension

A former Eatonville police officer who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder after responding to the Pulse nightclub attack was granted his pension Thursday, his lawyer said.

Ed Moriarty, Disney Springs pioneer and Ron Jon president, dies at 77

One of the early Walt Disney World Resort employees, who was hired in 1967, dies at age 77.

UCF earns rare commitment from Tre'Mon Morris-Brash during Under Armour All-American Game

UCF earned a rare commitment from Tre'Mon Morris-Brash on the national stage. Morris-Brash picked the Knights live on ESPN2 as Team Ballaholics defeated Team Flash during the Under Armour All-American Game at Camping World Stadium.

Magic rookie, proud Texas alum Mohamed Bamba says UGa was no match for Bevo

Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba, a proud Texas alum, said UGa was no match for Bevo during their spirited showdown before the Longhorns' Sugar Bowl win over the Bulldogs.

Orlando Apollos look to build chemistry during inaugural training camp

The Orlando Apollos will open their inaugural Alliance of American Football training camp Friday in San Antonio.

After Olympic run, Marvin Bracy-Williams hopes Orlando Apollos provide path to NFL

Former Boone High School standout Marvin Bracy-Williams will try to make the roster of the Orlando Apollos, part of the upstart Alliance of American Football.

Pictures: UCF fans cheer football team's return to campus after Fiesta Bowl

University of Central Florida fans cheer players as the football team returns to campus in Orlando after their New Year's Day Fiesta Bowl appearance Wednesday.

Legoland Florida: Free annual passes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds

Legoland Florida offers, for a limited time, free annual passes for visitors ages 3 or 4. It can only be purchased at the gate of Winter Haven park.

National Bird Day: Where to see fowl on Jan. 5

National Bird Day is Jan. 5. Here are a few locations to celebrate the holiday in Central Florida.

'Masked Singer': A winner for Fox?

'The Masked Singer' collected Wednesday's biggest broadcast audience and put Fox on top for the night.

Disney World: 3-day ticket deal back for Florida residents

Disney World is bringing back its 3-day Discover Disney Ticket for Florida residents, although the price has gone up.

'If Beale Street Could Talk' review: Can love survive the hate a society gives its own people?

James Baldwin's 1974 novel about young black love, severely tested, comes to the screen in a supple, gorgeously acted adaptation written and directed by "Moonlight" filmmaker Barry Jenkins

Domu's fast-casual ramen shop opens at Waterford Lakes with limited hours and menu

Ramen makers Domu have quietly opened their new counter-service restaurant Domu Chibi in the Waterford Lakes Town Center shopping district east of Orlando.

Most room service to cost extra on Carnival ships

Carnival cruises no longer will include free room service. Only continental breakfast — coffee, juice and a muffin or danish — will remain free via room service.

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