Wednesday, January 23, 2019

'Hamilton' opens in Orlando & SWAT standoff ends

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

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Instant review: How was 'Hamilton' Orlando on opening night?

So, is 'Hamilton' in Orlando any good? The Orlando Sentinel's Matthew J. Palm weighs in.

Authorities think man found dead in home near Kissimmee is St. Cloud homicide suspect

The suspect in a homicide in St. Cloud was apparently found dead with a self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday night in a home near Kissimmee, authorities say.

Forget democracy: Florida governors just oust the local elected officials they dislike | Commentary

Forget elections. Florida governors just oust the duly elected, local officials they dislike: Snipes, Israel and now Bucher

Senate set to vote on competing plans to end shutdown, but both expected to fail

Senate leaders on Tuesday agreed to vote on dueling proposals to reopen shuttered federal agencies this week.

Seminole removes downed trees, debris from Irma clogging local rivers 'to bring back the natural flow'

Seminole County is using money from a federal grant to remove debris from Hurricane Irma that has been clogging rivers flowing through the county.

Former UCF punter Mac Loudermilk calls new look a breath of fresh air after shedding hair for charity

UCF punter Mac Loudermilk has raised close to $5,000 while donating his hair to Locks of Love, which provides hairpieces for financially disadvantaged youths under the age of 21 who suffer from long-term hair loss due to any medical diagnosis or treatment.

Serena Williams turns ankle, wastes 4 match points in quarterfinal loss at Australian Open

Serena Williams was one point — just one — from quite a comeback victory in the Australian Open quarterfinals when she turned her left ankle. Everything unraveled from there.

NFL emphasizes fun, competition while planning this week's Pro Bowl Skills Showdown

The NFL's version of dodgeball headlines five games the league hopes highlights fun during its annual Pro Bowl Skills Showdown. The event will be taped Wednesday at ESPN Wide World of Sports and airs Thursday on ESPN.

Magic know they face stern test in slowing down potent Nets

The Orlando Magic know they will need to step up their defense against the Brooklyn Nets when the teams meet at Barclays Center on Wednesday.

Notre Dame transfer QB Brandon Wimbush enrolled in UCF classes, doing offseason workouts

Notre Dame transfer quarteback Brandon Wimbush has enrolled in spring classes and is participating in offseason workouts.

'Hamilton' fans describe show as 'life changing,' 'thought provoking'

Hamilton Orlando fans describe the opening night performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

PODCAST: First thoughts on 'Hamilton' opening night (Ep.74)

'Hamilton' just opened its three-week run at the Dr. Phillips Center. Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matt Palm was there to see it. He sits down with entertainment editor Todd Stewart to talk about the performance.

'Hamilton' Orlando: Opening day, told via social media

The musical about the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton has generated a lot of excitement in Central Florida.

Florida Storytelling Festival explores an ancient art in Mount Dora

Local and international storytellers share their craft through concert performances and workshops at the Florida Storytelling Festival at Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn.

4 Rivers Smokehouse opens 2 new eateries at Disney World

4 Rivers has opened walk-up versions of its 4 Rivers Smokehouse and 4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa restaurants at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. They are both in The Arena, a 300,00-square-foot sports complex, 4 Rivers said Tuesday.

Scooter ban coming to Fort Lauderdale beach during Spring Break

Preparing for the annual invasion of college students, Fort Lauderdale is moving to ban the use of electric scooters on the barrier island during Spring Break.

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