Saturday, February 9, 2019

Mike Ertel's blackface & Bloomberg boosts clean energy

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February 9, 2019

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Michael Bloomberg boosts Orlando's clean energy in climate fight

Appearing in Orlando to praise the city's clean energy, billionaire philanthropist and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday that he will decide this month whether to run for president.

DeSantis proposes new bonus, recruitment plans for Florida teachers

Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes new proposals to recruit and retain teachers in Florida's public school classrooms.

Wife of slain UCF faculty member ordered held without bail on murder charge

Police responded to the couple's home Jan. 12 after Danielle Redlick called 911, first claiming her husband "might have had a heart attack," but later telling a dispatcher Michael Redlick, 65, had stabbed himself during an argument the night before.

Orange Lake Resorts set to open new HQ, hire 250 in Orlando

Holiday Inn Club Vacations parent set to hire 250, open new building in Orlando next month.

Thousands of NASA contractors still without pay after 5-week shutdown. Will Congress step in?

Federal contractors, including NASA workers at Kennedy Space Center, are still waiting for their back pay from the government shutdown. They are supporting a bill to make sure contractor back pay is protected by law.

Steve Spurrier and the old band hope to replay their greatest hits with the Orlando Apollos

Gators legend Steve Spurrier and his old band hope to replay their greatest hits when the Orlando Apollos play their debut game Saturday night at Spectrum Stadium.

Jeff Weltman: 'Sky's the limit' for new Magic guard Markelle Fultz

Orlando Magic president of operations Jeff Weltman said trading for Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, is "definitely a high reward."

Three things we learned from Magic's 122-112 win over Timberwolves

The Orlando Magic shot well from the field and got to the free-throw line with frequency in their 122-112 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Struggling Gators head to Tennessee to face top-ranked Vols

The Florida Gators, losers of three of four games, look to knock off top-ranked Tennessee Saturday in Knoxville.

Orlando City midfielder Josué Colmán turns page on 'horrible' 2018 season

Like Orlando City SC's entire organization, midfielder Josué Colmán is ready to turn the page on last year.

Second Harvest kicks off first 2019 Chef's Night with its new products

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida furnished its first Chef's Night dinner of 2019 with ingredients from its new product line. 

MegaCon Orlando adds Kiefer Sutherland, 'Arrow,' 'Smallville' stars

MegaCon Orlando adds Kiefer Sutherland of '24,' Stephen Amell of 'Arrow,' Tyler Hoechlin of 'Teen Wolf' and reunions for 'Smallville' and 'Boy Meets World' casts.

Friendship, animals, rides and turkey legs at the Florida State Fair

In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick eats a giant turkey leg, slides down a big slide and fools a weight guesser at the Florida State Fair.

Fun Spot: Pet-adoption event set for Valentine's Day

"Find Your Fur-Ever True Love Adoption Event" is set for the Orlando location of Fun Spot on Feb. 14.

Orlando temple welcomes the Year of the Pig

Performers participate in a dress rehearsal for Sunday's Buddha's Light Chorus Annual Performance, as part of the Fo Guang Shan Guang Ming Temple events celebrating the Lunar New Year.

No-frills Southwest may start charging for some frills

There's a guessing game on Wall Street about what Southwest's CEO has up his sleeve to boost revenue. Here are three likely options:

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