Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Groveland Four memorial & fighting childhood poverty

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

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January 30, 2019

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Lake endorses Groveland Four memorial as 'important part of the healing process'

Lake County commissioners on Tuesday discussed commission Chairwoman Leslie Campione's proposal to erect a permanent memorial to the Groveland Four on the lawn of the historic courthouse in Tavares.

Orange County to target 9 ZIP codes with high childhood poverty, juvenile crime, abuse

Orange County will spend an additional $20 million for children's services by focusing largely on nine zip codes with the highest rates of poverty, juvenile crime, child abuse, neglect, teen pregnancy and infant mortality.

Some greyhound tracks quit early, breeding slows 2 months after racing ban passes

After Floridians voted to ban commercial greyhound racing by the end of 2020, three of the state's 11 tracks already have stopped, and a fourth has cut its racing schedule nearly in half. Breeding is also down.

If UCF has a spending scandal, the Legislature has a much bigger one | Commentary

Florida legislators scream about UCF spending money in spending sins to mask their own raiding of funds for housing, schools and environment, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Disney sued by woman who says scooter ran over her at Epcot

Dee Ann Glover filed the lawsuit this week in Orange Circuit Court and is seeking more than $15,000.

UCF football unites community | Central Floridian of Year finalist

The success of the University of Central Florida's football last season, and the bond it has created with the community, make it one of the five finalists for the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year award.

Paul George, Dennis Schroder shine as Magic fall 126-117 to Thunder

Paul George and Dennis Schroder were too much for the Orlando Magic to overcome during a 126-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

ACC commissioner proud of success, upbeat about future with launch of TV network looming

ACC Commissioner John Swofford is proud of the league's surge during the past six years and looks forward to the launch of the league's new TV network.

Tiger Woods now begins year at a slower pace, but his goal remains peaking at right time

Tiger Woods doesn't start as quickly as he once did, but he's still focused on peaking for the majors.

Magic's Jerian Grant always appreciates meeting brother Jerami on floor

Orlando Magic guard Jerian Grant has leaned on his brother, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jerami Grant, during what he calls an up-and-down season with the Magic.

Disney: Acts announced for expanded Garden Rocks concert series

Epcot's Garden Rocks concerts are growing into a seven-day schedule with old faves (Spinners, Hermits) and some newer singing acts.

StoryCorps: Hear about Orlando stop

StoryCorps, which is visiting Orlando through Feb. 6, will offer a listening event and share several conversations recorded here.

Disney reveals more about Skyliner's gondola designs

Gondolas on Disney Skyliner system to include characters from movies (R2-D2, Buzz), theme park rides and favorites like Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale.

Enjoy a tasty pastry on National Croissant Day

Jan. 30 is National Croissant Day, so pick up a croissant or two from a local eatery.

Talon-proof vest gives dogs 'a fighting chance' in bird attacks

After discovering eagles could pose a threat to my small dogs, I did some research and found Raptor Shield — a vest that protects pups from attacks by large birds.

Florida travel calendar for February

Check out festivals and events in February across the state.

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