Wednesday, January 16, 2019

''Highway'' recovers & battling Airbnb

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

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Horse that escaped 'death sentence' now healing at Lake ranch

In late November, this 15-year-old horse was found bloodied by the side of I-75 south of Gainesville. Nicknamed Teddy Bear Highway, the social-media darling has endured two surgeries and a long, difficult rehab. So where is he now?

Gov. DeSantis wages fight against Airbnb over West Bank policy he calls discriminatory

Florida's newly inaugurated Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that the popular short-term lodging service Airbnb may be essentially blacklisted from the state.

Alone in the dark, a teen drowned in a pond near UCF. His family says this bill could save the next person in need

After 18-year-old Adrian Edwin Diaz's drowning in pond near UCF, his family is pushing to change Florida's Good Samaritan law to force bystanders to help.

Man fractures arm, hurts neck after Disney water ride, report says

Every quarter, Florida's major theme parks disclose any ride-related injuries or illnesses that required an immediate hospital stay of at least 24 hours.

Theresa May faces no-confidence vote after Brexit plan crushed

British lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union, plunging the Brexit process into chaos.

Aaron Gordon's big games continue to fuel Orlando Magic success

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon is coming off strong games against the Boston Celtics and Houston Rockets, and he continues to serve as a barometer for the team's success.

Surging UCF basketball set to face rebuilding Wichita State

Wichita State has been a national college basketball power, but the Shockers are rebuilding this season and bracing to face a potent, experienced UCF team.

Late layup seals UF loss at Mississippi State

Quinndary Weatherspoon converted a three-point play with 3.4 seconds left to lift No. 24 Mississippi State past  Florida 71-68.

No kidding! Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush picks UCF over Penn State | Commentary

Notre Dame QB Brandon Wimbush decides to transfer to UCF instead of Penn State, which was a big win for the Knights in the national spotlight, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

UCF lands Notre Dame transfer QB Brandon Wimbush

Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush announced Tuesday he is transferring to UCF.

Disney: Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tickets already on sale

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin on Aug. 16 at Magic Kingdom. Disney World has put tickets on sale already.

Lionel Richie to say hello at Amway Center

A new tour brings Lionel Richie to Orlando's Amway Center in March.

Kona Poke to open in Lake Mary

Kona Poke is bringing the raw fish dish to Lake Mary.

'Florida Project' director speaks at Rollins College

Sean Baker, director of 'The Florida Project,' will be featured Jan. 23 at Rollins College.

History center event to mark the day Mosquito County became Orange

Orange County Regional History Center will mark Heritage Day on Jan. 27, celebrating the day the area dropped its original name of Mosquito County.

Is Florida at risk of recession?

Florida job growth is expected to slow in 2019, but the risk of recession is still low, an economist says.

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