Saturday, February 23, 2019

Is Dale Whittaker's departure enough? & Harris Rosen donates millions to cancer research

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UCF President Dale Whittaker resigned 'to end punitive measures and threats.' But is his departure enough?

UCF President Dale Whittaker resigned "to end punitive measures and threats." Is it enough?

Harris Rosen donates $12 million to 'unprecedented' brain cancer research effort

Harris Rosen is donating $12 million to a massive University of Florida-led research collaboration "to rewrite the story of brain cancer" after losing his youngest son, Adam, to the disease last November. The ReMission Alliance Against Brain Tumors officially launches Friday in Orlando.

Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses Groveland 4, other race issues at Central Florida Urban League

The warm welcome given to Ron DeSantis at the Central Florida Urban League meeting Friday showed how far the governor has come with the African American community since his 2018 campaign.

Teachers feared Parkland shooter a year and a half before the massacre

Teachers' concerns about Nikolas Cruz were never relayed to police or to mental health workers evaluating whether to hospitalize him for psychiatric care, the South Florida Sun Sentinel has found

End Visit Florida subsidies? Yeah, right. I'll eat this column if that happens | Commentary

Politicians end welfare for tourism? Yeah, right. I'll eat this column if it happens.

Magic fall to Bulls, snapping Orlando's five-game win streak

A late Magic foul helped the Bulls rally for a 110-109 win, snapping Orlando's five-game win streak.

Orlando's quest for an NFL team starts with supporting Steve Spurrier's Apollos | Commentary

Orlando's quest to land its own NFL team starts with supporting Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier's Apollos.

No. 16 Florida State chases ninth straight ACC win at No. 8 North Carolina

No. 16 Florida State is pushing for its ninth consecutive win when the Seminoles take on No. 8 North Carolina Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Orlando Apollos push to build on hot start against Memphis Express

The Orlando Apollos are among the Alliance of American Football's hottest teams and are pushing for another win when they face the Memphis Express Saturday at Spectrum Stadium.

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac takes praise from Kevin Durant in stride

Warriors star Kevin Durant included Magic forward Jonathan Isaac on his short list of players who are "stretching the boundaries" of the game.

Orlando Shakes' 2019-20 season draws from real-life celebs

The Orlando Shakes' 2019-20 season will open with "Evita."

William Ryan Key brings his new sound to downtown Orlando

The former singer for Yellowcard presents his new solo project at downtown's Soundbar.

Local musicians and venues come together to form Orlando's small but mighty jazz scene

Orlando might not have a jazz scene like New York or New Orleans, but it's there if you know where to look. Several local musicians and venues are dedicated to providing spaces for both up-and-coming and established musicians alike.

Explore Black History Month with events, exhibits

Organizations seeks to share African American culture current and past for Black History Month.

Le House Vietnamese Restaurant's delivers classic dishes

Le House Vietnamese Restaurant is a simple, straightforward concept — classic Vietnamese dishes in a fast-casual, modern atmosphere — but the restaurant in downtown Orlando delivers just that.

Winn-Dixie closing 2 more Orlando-area stores and a full list of locations shutting down

Winn-Dixie is closing one store in Orlando and another in Kissimmee, part of 22 closing nationwide.

Hollywood Studios tour takes guests on a Star Wars journey in Central Florida

Star Wars Guided Tour offers a look at Hollywood Studios' current park offerings, exclusive access to attractions and shows and reveals information about the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

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