Wednesday, February 6, 2019

State of the Union & Ertel controversy not simply black and white

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

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Trump calls for end of rancorous politics he helped cultivate in State of the Union address

Facing a divided Congress for the first time, President Donald Trump called on Washington to reject "the politics of revenge, resistance and retribution."

Mike Ertel's black-face debated from predictable corners | Commentary

The debate over Mike Ertel's black-face fallout - victim or scoundrel? - is not as cut and dried as it appears, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Desmond Meade helps restore voting rights to millions of ex-felons across Florida | Central Floridian of the Year finalist

Desmond Meade is a finalist for the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year. Meade is the leader of the Amendment 4 movement that granted voting rights back to ex-felons.

Economic recovery? For nearly half of Central Florida households, it didn't happen

The Heart of Florida released its latest ALICE report — focusing on the 46 percent of the local population it calls asset-limited, income-constrained and employed — and the news isn't rosy. Though the economy improved from 2010 to 2016, reality for a growing number of residents remained grim.

Villages resident tied to massive Ponzi scheme agrees to repay $1M made from fraudulent securities

A Villages resident and former cosmetologist was part of a massive $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme that federal prosecutors say defrauded thousands of investors.

National Signing Day is different, but still offers some intrigue across Central Florida

The early signing period has dramatically changed National Signing Day, but it's still a big day for many Central Florida high school football players.

Australian punter Louis Hedley gives Hurricanes jump start on National Signing Day

Junior college transfer Louis Hedley, an Australian native, signed with the Hurricanes late Tuesday evening — an option he had because it already was Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Australia.

Third-quarter burst propels Thunder to 132-122 victory against Magic

The Orlando Magic couldn't keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter and ultimately lost 132-122 Tuesday night.

Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba diagnosed with stress fracture in left leg

No timetable has been set for the return of injured Orlando Magic rookie Mohamed Bamba.

Unbeaten Montverde blanks Melbourne in 4A soccer

Jamaica women's national team standout Jody Brown scored three goals to lead Sentinel Super Six No. 1 Montverde Academy to a 3-0 girls soccer region quarterfinal victory against Melbourne.

Orlando fundraiser organized by 'Big Brother' stars angers fans

'Big Brother' fans blast the Swaggy vs. Fessy Basketball Fundraiser, held last month in Orlando, for not giving more to a prostate cancer patient and charity.

Planning Your Week Ahead: Feb. 8-14

A roundup of local events to get you out of your house, featuring Valentine's ideas.

Food and drink prices can sneak up on you at local attractions

Theme park food and drinks sometimes come with sticker shock, with prices significantly higher than what consumers typically pay at supermarkets.

'Ella Enchanted' offers good — if repetitive — message

"Ella Enchanted" at Orlando Repertory Theatre review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm.

Universal: Buy 1 night of Halloween Horror Nights, get 2nd for free

Universal Orlando offers BOGO tickets for 2019's Halloween Horror Nights, although the deal expires 3 months before HHN begins.

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.

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