Monday, January 21, 2019

MLK's only visit to Orlando & new coaster for Universal?

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King offered vision of hope at Tinker Field speech in 1964

When Orlando leaders last year unveiled the Tinker Field History Plaza, they showcased not only the field's baseball legacy but also its significance in civil-rights history, including its role as the site of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s only public appearance in the city, in March 1964.

Universal could build new roller coaster in Jurassic Park area, report says

Is a new coaster coming to Universal's Islands of Adventure?

Day 30 of shutdown: Trump lashes out after Democrats reject offer

Democrats were quick to dismiss President Donald Trump's offer to extend temporary protections for young people brought to the U.S. illegally as a "non-starter."

After major winter storm, large swath of U.S. plunges into deep freeze

Bitter cold is setting in after a major winter storm blanketed a wide swath of the country in snow, sleet and rain this weekend.

'Hamilton': What the musical won't tell you

Not every detail from Ron Chernow's exhaustive biography of Alexander Hamilton made the cut when Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote his hit musical.

Tom Brady leads Patriots to third straight Super Bowl with 37-31 overtime victory against Chiefs

Tom Brady converted three huge third-down plays in overtime, and Rex Burkhead scored from two yards out to give the New England Patriots a 37-31 overtime victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC championship game.

Zuerlein's 57-yard field goal sends Rams to Super Bowl

Greg Zuerlein kicked a 57-yard field goal in overtime Sunday to send the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl with a 26-23 victory over the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game. The stunning finish came after New Orleans got the ball first in the extra period. Under pressure, Drew Brees fluttered up a pass that was picked off by John Johnson III, who was able to hang on to the interception while falling onto his back. That led to Zuerlein's long winning kick.

NFL quickly admits officials missed obvious pass interference call on Rams

It didn't take long for the NFL to admit there was a royal screwup in the NFC championship game Sunday.

Hyde: The Patriots just won't go away, and the Super Bowl is old-time vs. Showtime | Commentary

New England returns to the Super Bowl against the young-gun Los Angeles Rams.

John Johnson's interception in overtime revs up Rams' NFC championship victory

Rams safety John Johnson intercepts a pass in overtime to set up the NFC championship victory against the New Orleans Saints.

Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for the week of Jan. 21, 2019

Orlando Sentinel arts writer and critic Matthew J. Palm picks three arts events not to miss this week.

Make the most of your 'Hamilton' night out

Here's how to do "Hamilton" like a pro.

Across Central Florida, 'Hamilton' strikes a chord and changes lives

We check in with Central Floridians who feel passionately about "Hamilton" to find out what the show means to them.

'Ragtime,' 'Deathtrap' join Garden Theatre's 2019-20 season

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden announced its 2019-20 season lineup on Friday night.

Tortuga Music Festival adds rising stars of Nashville

Tortuga Music Festival 2019 will feature more than a dozen young, up-and-coming country acts onstage at the April 12-14 party in Fort Lauderdale Beach Park, including Tenille Townes, Travis Denning and Gabby Barrett.

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