Orange County homicides up & Lightning capital

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View In Browser January 14, 2019 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Orange County homicides up nearly 30 percent in 2018 There were more homicides in Orlando and Orange County in 2018 than in the year prior, detectives in the local police department and sheriff's office said. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Lightning strikes in Seminole, Orange highest in nation last year Congratulations Seminole County. You are the 2018 U.S. lightning champ. Orange County is the runner-up. This is news because Orlando Sentinel queries last year found unexpectedly that lower Mississippi was the lightning capital based on a ten-year average. Read More » $10 'Hamilton tickets'? Here's how to join the 'Hamilton' ticket lottery How to try for "Hamilton" tickets in Orlando via the daily lottery. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Lake circuit judge honored by swearing in Florida's new lieutenant governor Lake County Circuit Judge Larry Metz said he was "unbelievably" by swearing in the entire House of Representatives along with the new lieutenant governor. Read More » Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic help Magic rally to knock off Rockets Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic helped lead the Orlando Magic to a win over the red-hot Houston Rockets Sunday at Amway Center. Read More » UCF keeps rolling, earning 76-65 win over East Carolina UCF guards B.J. Taylor and Aubrey Dawkins led the Knights to a 76-65 win over East Carolina Sunday at CFE Arena. Read More » Kay Kay Wright lifts UCF women's basketball to win over Cincinnati UCF guard Kay Kay Wright hit a layup with five seconds left and then grabbed a steal to seal the Knights' win over Cincinnati Sunday at CFE Arena. Read More » 2018 Review: Matt Murschel's top 25 college football hits, misses Orlando Sentinel college football insider Matt Murschel discusses the hits and misses featured in his 2018 preseason top 25 rankings. Read More » Winter Park alum Austin Rivers finds a good home with Houston Rockets Winter Park alum Austin Rivers has found a good home with Houston Rockets, landing at a spot where his outside shooting and perimeter defense are showcased. Read More » Off-roading the trails of Ocala National Forest | Commentary In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick joins his fellow Subaru owners (and one Jeep) to explore the trails of Ocala National Forest and camp. Read More » 'Roma' tops Critics' Choice Awards; a tie for Lady Gaga and Glenn Close "Roma" wins best picture and foreign language film, while Glenn Close ("The Wife") and Lady Gaga ("A Star Is Born") tie for top actress and Christian Bale ("Vice") wins for top actor at the 24th Critics Choice Awards. Read More » HBO announces the 'Game of Thrones' launch date — April 14 — before 'True Detective' The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" will begin April 14. Read More » Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for the week of Jan. 14, 2019 Orlando Sentinel arts writer and critic Matthew J. Palm picks three arts events not to miss this week. Read More » Cruise norovirus outbreak climbs to nearly 500 people as Oasis of the Seas returns to port The number of passengers and crew members that have been sickened by a norovirus outbreak on Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas has risen to nearly 500, as the ship continues its return to Port Canaveral. Read More » Pro Soccer USA: Delivering Major League Soccer news like no one else   Read More » Support Real News: How to tell real from fake   Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.