Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Real-estate websites & animals die in blaze

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

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February 5, 2019

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Real-estate websites want to buy straight from homeowners. But is it really a good deal?

With big marketing budgets, venture capital funds and promises of quick and easy sells, direct home buying companies such as Opendoor, Offerpad and Zillow Offers are becoming a major force in the Central Florida real estate world. 

Screaming peacock saves owner of Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary from fire that kills 41 animals

Numerous animals were caught in a blaze Monday morning while Orange County firefighters worked to put out a fire that consumed Second Chance Wildlife Sanctuary.

Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to expand scholarship for students with special needs

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to eliminate the waiting list of families who want to receive the Gardiner Scholarship, which is for students with special needs.

TSA officer airport death: Police confirm suicide of the federal employee

Orlando police confirm that the death inside Orlando International Airport on Saturday was a suicide.

Construction on I-4 Ultimate project temporarily halted after worker hit by pipe, dies, official say

A 59-year-old construction worker on the I-4 Ultimate project was killed Monday when he was struck by a 20-foot drain pipe, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Orlando Apollos kick off game-week preparations as players eye ultimate dream

The Orlando Apollos kicked off their game-week preparations Monday as the team gets ready for its inaugural season in the Alliance of American Football league.

Former FSU QB Deondre Francois not under TPD investigation; woman posts he did not strike her

Tallahassee police said Monday they are not investigating FSU QB Deondre Francois in connection with a domestic dispute. A woman identified as his ex-girlfriend posted Monday her first video was incorrect and he never hit her.

FSU coach Willie Taggart gets burned by Deondre Francois' intoxicating talent | Commentary

FSU coach Willie Taggart got burned by Deondre Francois' talent, Sentinel sports columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Magic prepare for another shot at silencing Thunder

The Orlando Magic take their two-game winning streak west as they try to earn a season split with Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Disney: Super Bowl celebration includes Patriots stars Tom Brady, Julian Edelman

Tom Brady and Julian Edelman represented the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots at a Walt Disney World parade Monday.

Gene Columbus will step down from Orlando Rep this summer

Orlando Repertory Theatre confirms the retirement of longtime executive director Gene Columbus.

5 questions on John Williams' magical movie music

The Boston Pops play the iconic movie music of John Williams at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in Orlando.

'West Side Story,' 'Gross Indecency' come to Sanford

Two new productions open Feb. 8 in Seminole County.

What's behind the 'Hamilton'-inspired cocktail

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is selling a specialty cocktail during the run of "Hamilton."

Hedy Lamarr: Legend propels popular novel

Author Marie Benedict explores the most pivotal time in actress Hedy Lamarr's life in the novel 'The Only Woman in the Room.'

Florida bans company for selling millions of fake social media followers

Florida's new attorney general Ashley Moody announced a settlement with a company for selling hundreds of millions of fake social media followers, or bots. Her office is targeting companies that engage in social media fraud.

Disney: Hollywood Studios will show 'Dumbo' movie preview

The live-action version of "Dumbo" will have sneak peaks at Disney's Hollywood Studios beginning sometime in March.

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