Wednesday, January 9, 2019

How shutdown affects Central Florida & DeSantis takes over

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

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Central Florida begins to feel the sting of the partial federal government shutdown

As the partial shutdown of the federal government continued, Central Florida begins to feel the ripple effects.

Gov. Ron DeSantis takes office, vows to protect environment, stop 'judicial activism'

Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida's 46th governor Tuesday and vowed to protect Florida's environment, bring an end to "judicial activism" and work for the benefit of the people.

Trump makes case for border-wall funding in televised address as Democrats accuse president of stoking fear

President Donald Trump made a televised plea for border-wall funding, seeking an edge in the shutdown battle with congressional Democrats.

Pardon for Groveland Four? Victim's family says no

As momentum builds for a pardon in the case known as the "Groveland Four," a quiet campaign by the family of the alleged victim in the case is asking new Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis not to take action.

Florida law would make lying a crime ... except when politicians do it? | Commentary

If Florida legislators want to make lying a crime, they should be ready to arrest themselves, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes

Tampa Bay to hire its real-life Bucco Bruce — 66-year-old Bruce Arians

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made an old, bold hire by selecting Bruce Arians as their next coach, the Sentinel's Mike Bianchi writes.

Bucs hire 'quarterback whisperer' Bruce Arians as next head coach

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have hired Bruce Arians as the team's sixth head coach since 2008.

Never too early 2019 top 25 college football rankings

Alabama and Clemson should remain atop the 2019 college football top 25.

Orlando Pride set to name Marc Skinner team's new head coach

Birmingham City Women FC manager Marc Skinner is set to be selected the next Orlando Pride head coach, a league source confirmed to Pro Soccer USA.

No. 13 Florida State set to take on Miami in ACC home opener

No. 13 FSU will host Miami on Wednesday night, with both teams searching for their first ACC victory.

Se7en Bites owners opening new Italian restaurant

Se7en Bites' chef-owners Trina Gregory-Propst and Va Propst are opening a new Italian restaurant, Sette, in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village.

Disney: 'IllumiNations' dinner package set as Epcot show begins its farewell

A dinner package with a reserved viewing area for Epcot's "IllumiNations" show is being offered at Walt Disney World

Orlando restaurant named one of Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat

Mee Thai Restaurant was included in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat list for 2019.

Dane Cook makes his way to Dr. Phillips Center

Comedian Dane Cook brings his Tell It Like It Is Tour to Orlando's Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Central Florida actor makes Broadway debut... times two

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

Work on Lake Ivanhoe apartment building will begin in March

Orlando-based design-build company FINFROCK and developer One Eleven Residential will break ground in March on the $50 million luxury apartment building in Ivanhoe Village now simply known as the Lake House Apartments, according to a report in GrowthSpotter.

Ant-Man and The Wasp ride gets opening date at Hong Kong Disneyland

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle will open at Hong Kong Disneyland on March 31, 2019. Take a look at what visitors will experience.

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