Friday, February 1, 2019

UCF chairman resigns & Common Core on way out?

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

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UCF ordered to continue investigating misspent money as Chairman Marcos Marchena steps down

An investigation into misspending at UCF that started last fall will continue — at the school's expense — at the behest of the group that oversees the state university system.

Gov. Ron DeSantis seeks to ditch Common Core, find new academic standards for public schools

Gov. Ron DeSantis says he'll sign an executive order eliminating Common Core from Florida's public schools. The state first adopted the controversial standards — which spell out required language arts and math lessons — in 2010.

Discovery of fully automatic AR-15 in UCF student's car sparks debate over guns on campus

The day after UCF student Max Chambers was accused of having a fully automatic AR-15 in his vehicle at the Towers dorms, students and parents were debating whether state law and UCF policy do enough to keep weapons off campus.

Lynx stop: 'A horrible place' that reveals problems with public busing system

For anybody thinking of liberating themselves from driving frustrations by commuting on a city bus, a transfer stop in north Orlando may provide a feel for the region's public busing. It is called the Rosemont Superstop. It is grimy, poorly lit and conveys danger.

With Cold War tension high, a young weatherman was all that stood between America and space

Lieutenant John Meisenheimer delayed America's entrance to space by two days with his "no-go" calls for the launch of the nation's first satellite, Explorer 1.

Magic center Nikola Vucevic earns spot on NBA All-Star team

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic has been named to the NBA All-Star team for the first time in his career.

LeBron "Jesse" James is robbing New Orleans of Anthony Davis while making a mockery of tampering rules | Commentary

LeBron "Jesse" James is using his significant pull to clear the path for Anthony Davis to join him in Los Angeles. It's just wrong, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Terrence Ross comes up big as Magic top Pacers 107-100

Terrance Ross hit five 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 30 points, lifting the Orlando Magic to a 107-100 victory against the Indiana Pacers.

UCF holds on to beat UConn

The UCF basketball team held off a late charge from UConn, earning a 73-67 victory.

Dr. Phillips handles Apopka to claim girls soccer district title

Dr. Phillips will host either Oviedo or Lake Mary in the opening round of regionals on Tuesday.

Disney Theatrical wins environmental award

Disney Theatrical Productions won the Green Broadway Award, it was announced Thursday in Orlando.

Disney World: Super Bowl star might come here — or not

A player from the winning Super Bowl team may get thrown a parade at Disney World ... or maybe Disneyland instead.

Star Wars: Comics, novel will introduce Disney fans to Galaxy's Edge planet

Marvel comics, novel will introduce the world to Batuu before Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park this year.

Edna Bland helps puppetry come alive for middle schoolers

Millennium Middle School teacher Edna Bland leads Seminole County's only puppetry classes.

Orlando artists bring their own flavor to Mount Dora Arts Festival

Several Orlando artists based out of McRae Art Studios are headed to the Mount Dora Arts Festival on Feb. 2-3, each bringing their own unique style to the table.

Publix issues recall for deli popcorn chicken

Publix issued a recall for its deli popcorn chicken sold over the last two weeks because of the possible presence of "foreign material." the company said Thursday.

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