Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Hunt for Whittaker's replacement & UCF interim CFO steps aside

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UCF president search: Scandal might make it tougher to find new leader

Less than a year after the University of Central Florida trustees picked former provost Dale Whittaker to serve as the institution's fifth president, the board again is searching for a new leader.

UCF interim CFO resigns, saying there's 'no realistic end in sight'

The University of Central Florida's interim chief financial officer resigned from her post Monday, just days after the school's president did the same, according to a resignation letter.

DeSantis revokes appointment of water board chairman John Miklos

Gov. Rick DeSantis revoked the appointment of John Miklos, the controversial chairman of the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Trump tamps down expectations as he heads to second summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

President Donald Trump is expected to arrive Wednesday in Vietnam for his meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

Bike-sharing company eyeing Orlando could allow users to rent from Uber app

A third bike-sharing company is looking to open in Orlando, a new but popular destination for bike sharing. JUMP, owned by Uber, has filed an application to bring 500 battery-assisted bicycles to town and could be approved in the coming days.

No. 18 FSU tightens defense, defeats hot-shooting Notre Dame

No. 18 FSU overcame Notre Dame for an ACC victory Monday night.

Bob Head will not return as head football coach at West Orange

Bob Head was arrested last month on a charge of domestic violence, but prosecutors did not pursue the case.

Evans back in contention; Seminole, Lake Nona among hosts | Basketball Playoffs

Evans and Lake Nona will play each other in boys basketball for the first time in a Class 9A region semifinal. Area No. 1 Oak Ridge and No 2 Windermere travel Tuesday. Seminole, Poinciana and CFCA join Lake Nona as home teams.

Mohamed Bamba brings positive energy to Magic while recovering from injury

Mohamed Bamba is sticking close to his Orlando Magic teammates while recovering from an injury, bringing positive energy to the team and easing the pain of missing out on the team's playoff push.

FSU defense focuses on providing stability for offense this season

With the offense undergoing a number of changes and adjustments this upcoming season, Florida State will look to the defense to provide some consistency and stability.

'Transformers' voice actors headed to MegaCon Orlando

MegaCon Orlando adds "Transformers" voice actors Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime) and Frank Welker (Megatron) to its 2019 lineup.

Michael Crotty Bicentennial Dog Park: Pups have a beachin' good time in yards by the sea

Though the yards at Michael Crotty Bicentennial Dog Park in Ormond-by-the-Sea aren't beachside, both are inspired by the nearby scenery.

Universal: Prince Royce completes Mardi Gras concert lineup

Latin singer-songwriter Prince Royce had been added to the concert lineup for Universal's Mardi Gras celebration. His March 31 performance will help wrap up the 2019 event.

Top Orlando arts events: '3 to See' for the week of Feb. 25

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm picks the top three events for the week of Feb. 25.

From Zorman to Zhu, it was a magical musical weekend

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviews the Bach Festival "Concertos by Candlelight," Itamar Zorman and the Orlando Philharmonic.

Central Florida's only Kona Grill shuts down in Winter Park

Pan-Pacific restaurant chain Kona Grill has closed its only Central Florida restaurant, shuttering the Winter Park location less than two years after it opened.

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