Thursday, February 7, 2019

Theme-park freebies & wife arrested in UCF faculty member's death

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Free hotel rooms: 'Corruption' for some Florida officials, not others | Commentary

Universal Orlando gives millions in freebies to Florida legislators. Why is that OK when other public officials who take freebies are arrested on "corruption" charges? It's not, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

UCF faculty member's wife said he stabbed himself. Police say she killed him, tried to cover it up

The wife of a University of Central Florida faculty member found dead in his home in January was arrested on a second-degree murder charge Wednesday, Orange County Jail records show.

UCF President Dale Whittaker, others will be subpoenaed to testify for Florida House committee in probe of misspent millions

Four current and former UCF officials — including President Dale Whittaker — are to receive subpoenas that compel them to testify before a House committee that's probing the university's misuse of leftover operating money on construction.

Orlando apartment rents increase to $1,060 for one-bedroom pad

Apartment rents are rising faster in Orlando than the national average, and a one-bedroom pad in the City Beautiful now costs $1,060 a month, according to the February report from ApartmentList's Rentonomics.

New SeaWorld CEO Gus Antorcha faces challenges but comes with fresh perspective, some say

Gustavo "Gus" Antorcha, who starts Feb. 18 at the job that pays $600,000 in base salary with bonus and stock opportunities, is an outsider without ties to SeaWorld. Instead, he worked as a Carnival Cruise Line executive.

Updated high school wrestling rankings for the state of Florida (2/6/19)

We have updated Orlando Sentinel Individual Wrestling Rankings formulated with the results that we have been provided.

2019 National Signing Day Grades: UF, UCF build on already stellar recruiting classes | Commentary

UF and UCF built on already stellar recruiting classes during 2019 National Signing Day, recruiting insider Chris Hays says.

Who said Gators coach Dan Mullen was aloof, arrogant and couldn't recruit? | Commentary

Florida coach Dan Mullen showed on National Signing Day that he has a knack for recruiting, the Sentinel's Mike Bianchi writes.

New UCF QB Brandon Wimbush will get his shot to earn starting job

New UCF quarterback Brandon Wimbush will have an opportunity to compete for the starting job when the Knights take the field for spring practice in March.

Gators land first top-10 recruiting class since 2014

Take a closer look at the Florida Gators' first top-10 recruiting class since 2014.

Winter Garden teacher named Grammy educator of year

Jeffery Redding of West Orange High School in Winter Garden has been named winner of the Grammy Music Educator Award this year.

Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards round two voting open

Choose from the top reader picks in the 21st annual Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards.

Universal: Mardi Gras will have animal appeal, new menu sampler

The Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios will feature glittery animals in a festive mood and a new sampler lanyard for its Cajun cuisine.

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.

Planning Your Week Ahead: Feb. 8-14

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

Dragons and turkey legs? Florida Renaissance Festival kicks off with 'Game of Thrones' weekend

The Florida Renaissance Festival will feature themed weekends with vikings, wenches, pirates and Harry Potter at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach.

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