Thursday, February 14, 2019

Deputy-involved shooting & one year after Parkland

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February 14, 2019

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Orange County Sheriff's deputies shoot at armed man who was live-streaming on Instagram

Orange County deputies investigated reports of a domestic incident Wednesday night near Windermere.

Pulse shooting: Police cleared of wrongdoing in response to massacre, state attorney says

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala made the announcement regarding the Pulse nightclub shooting Wednesday morning.

Remembering the 17 lives lost in Parkland

Friends and family of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School victims celebrate the good deeds, ambitions and accomplishments of the 17 who lost their lives in Parkland one year ago today.

Florida's 2019 rocket launch schedule: astronauts, moon landers and mighty rockets

The Space Coast will see historic launches from SpaceX and Boeing in 2019, including the return of astronauts to space from American soil. Also on the schedule: ISS resupply missions, satellite launches from ULA and a lunar lander.

Shut down UCF? A nutty idea from an amateur-hour politician | Commentary

Shutting down UCF? That's the fringey idea from a Brevard County legislator. We'd be better off shutting down the Legislature, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

FSU center Christ Koumadje leads Seminoles to dominant victory against Wake Forest

FSU center Christ Koumadje collected dunk after dunk, leading the Seminoles to an 88-66 victory against Wake Forest on Wednesday night at the Donald L. Tucker Center.

Orlando Magic look to stay hot, end skid against Charlotte Hornets

The Orlando Magic have won four straight games for the first time since the 2015-16 season, and they can make it five by ending a 13-game losing streak to the Charlotte Hornets.

Wekiva stuns No. 1 Apopka in boys basketball district semifinal

Terrence McClain, a former Apopka player, snatched the Blue Darters' boys basketball championship hopes away with a buzzer-beating 3-point shot Wednesday night.

Ocoee turns tables on Edgewater in boys basketball; Windermere rolls

The Knights led almost all the way and came through with enough made free throws and defensive stops down the stretch to win 54-51. Ocoee (17-10) was the tournament's fourth seed but has won 12 of its past 14 games.

Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan says Lions are pushing in the right direction

Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan is optimistic about the direction of the Lions. 

At Rollins, #metoo movement comes to the stage

Rollins College is one of three schools nationwide debuting a play inspired by the #metoo movement against sexual harassment.

Nude Nite founder: Pop-up art show is about empowerment

Nude Nite founder Kelly Stevens writes an essay explaining her philosophy for the event.

'Lighter Side of Suicide' free to young theatergoers

"The Lighter Side of Suicide" will be staged this weekend.

Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct, abusive behavior by multiple women

Ex-wife Mandy Moore and collaborator Phoebe Bridgers are among those accusing Adams of coercive and abuse behavior. The artist denies the claims.

Hiedi Musselman brings characters to life with handmade wigs

Hiedi Musselman, owner of Mrs. Spookshow's Designs, makes wigs and costumes for Central Florida theme parks, celebrity impersonators and more.

'It's gonna hit!' Video shows Norwegian Epic cruise ship crashing into port in Puerto Rico

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic crashed into a port in San Juan Tuesday after experiencing a mechanical failure earlier in the week.

First look: Menus bloom for Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

It's nearly Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival season — and the menu for the event has sprouted up on Disney's website. 

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