Monday, February 18, 2019

Denny Hamlin wins Daytona 500 & Orlando malls try to revitalize

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February 18, 2019

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Denny Hamlin dodges crashes, wins dramatic Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin prevailed during the closest finish in Daytona 500 history, dodging multiple crashes en route to victory lane.

Customers and stores are fleeing Orlando's once-thriving malls. Can anything bring them back?

Orlando Fashion Square, West Oaks Mall, Oviedo Mall and the former Festival Bay Mall are still standing, selling merchandise and working on promised turnarounds after new sellers acquired the properties during the last six years. Strategies vary, but lingering questions remain.

Need a job? Hundreds will be offered Thursday at Orlando hotel job fair

Hundreds of jobs from at least two dozen mostly service-industry employers will be available to Central Floridians at a job fair on Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando near SeaWorld.

Orlando airport attempted security breach — man in custody, officials say

A man is in police custody after an attempted security breach at the Orlando International Airport Saturday afternoon, airport spokeswoman Carolyn Fennell said. 

Dad shot after uninvited teens crash house party, Volusia deputies say

The unidentified man was hosting a party for his high school children, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Denny Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch, but this Daytona 500 could have used a bloody brawl like 40 years ago | Commentary

Denny Hamlin holds off Kyle Busch, but this Daytona 500 could have used a bloody brawl like the one that bolstered NASCAR 40 years ago.

Orlando Apollos rally for wild 37-29 road win over San Antonio Commanders

The Orlando Apollos rallied for a wild 37-29 road win over the San Antonio Commanders Sunday, improving to 2-0.

Magic center Nikola Vucevic soaks up NBA All-Star Game experience

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic made his first NBA All-Star Game an experience to remember as he took part in the Skills Challenge, played H.O.R.S.E. with fans and played alongside the best players in the NBA.

Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba plans to 'fiercely' work his way back from leg injury

Orlando Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba is tackling his rehabilitation for a stress fracture in his left leg as "fiercely as possible" and said he won't rule out a possible return this season.

Josh Strickland happy to spread Disney's musical message of love

Josh Strickland — the original "Tarzan" in Disney's Broadway musical — performs at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts this week.

Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for week of Feb. 18

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm picks the three don't-miss events of the week.

Orlando Shakes' captures the restless spirit of 'Hamlet'

"Hamlet" review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm

Voctave brings vocal magic to the Bach Festival

Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Voctave at the Bach Festival.

Orlando queen shares win on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars'

Orlando's Trinity the Tuck shares a victory on 'RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' and receives $100,000.

Ron Jon Surf Shop opening at Disney Springs

Florida's Ron Jon Surf Shop is opening a new store at Disney Springs, Disney officials said Friday.

The Citadel food hall in Miami announces opening date with 15 restaurants, rooftop bar

At 60,000 square feet, the Citadel in Miami's Little River neighborhood will become the biggest food hall in South Florida when it opens on Saturday, Feb. 16.

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