Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Driverless buses & UCF president steps down

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

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February 20, 2019

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Driverless buses will soon begin operating in Orlando

Officials Tuesday revealed a glimpse of what one day could be the future of transit throughout Orlando, unveiling a small driverless bus that soon will maneuver Lake Nona.

UCF President Dale Whittaker offers to resign amid controversy over misspent millions

University of Central Florida President Dale Whittaker, on the job less than a year, has resigned amid a scandal over millions of dollars misspent on Trevor Colbourn Hall.

At Playhouse, community is center stage | Central Floridian of the Year

Roy Alan and Heather Alexander, who run the nonprofit Winter Park Playhouse, are among the nominees for the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year.

Dismantling Common Core: Another tempest in teapot for abused Florida schools | Commentary

Common Core hysteria: Another way for Florida politicians to dump on public schools, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Florida governor calls on Trump to base Space Force at Kennedy Space Center

Gov. Ron DeSantis called on President Donald Trump on Tuesday to put the headquarters of his new military branch, Space Force, on Florida's Space Coast.

Orlando Apollos will start practicing in Georgia because of Florida's workers compensation laws

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier and his players will start practicing in Georgia because of Florida's workers compensation laws.

UF point guard Andrew Nembhard helps lead Gators' desperate postseason push

UF freshman point Andrew Nembhard's improvement on offense will be a big key as the Gators look to make a late-season push to reach the NCAA Tournament.

New Orlando City winger Nani: I play to win

Nani, the winger, was born in Cape Verde and represents the Portugal national team. He officially was introduced as Orlando City's new designated player Tuesday.

AAF founder Charlie Ebersol refutes report league needed to be bailed out by NHL owner | Commentary

Alliance of American Football founder Charlie Ebersol said the news does not mean the upstart league was in financial trouble.

Coach's wife suffers cardiac arrest at Jones vs. Lake Highland playoff game

A Class 5A girls basketball region playoff game was called off in the third quarter Tuesday night after Carlene Honor, the wife of Lake Highland Prep coach Al Honor, went into cardiac arrest and collapsed in the stands. The Highlanders were playing at home against Jones High School.

Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards round two voting ends today

Choose from the top reader picks in the 21st annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards.

Legoland Florida Resort's VIP tours are built for families

Legoland Florida Resort offers a few VIP tour options for guests looking to make the most of their day.

UCF Celebrates the Arts tickets on sale Thursday

A production of Broadway musical "Titanic" is among the highlights of the fifth annual festival.

An American treasure thrills with mix of issues, artistry and emotion

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater reviewed by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Pal

Foxtail Coffee opens shop near UCF — its 10th cafe in 26 months

Foxtail Coffee Co. has opened its location near the University of Central, the 10th location for the growing Winter Park-based brand.,

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