Tuesday, February 19, 2019

UCF spending hearing canceled & Trump talks Venezuela

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February 19, 2019

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Hearing on UCF construction spending canceled

A Florida House committee hearing scheduled for Tuesday when UCF President Dale Whittaker and former university officials were expected to testify about the use of leftover operating money on construction has been canceled.

Trump tells Venezuela's exile community: 'A new day coming in Latin America'

President Donald Trump, whose administration opposes Venezuela's socialist president, Nicolas Maduro, in favor of opposition leader Juan Guaido, spoke at Florida International University's main campus in Miami at an invitation-only event organized by the White House.

5 fires erupted in Lake County in 48 hours. Now Florida state fire marshal investigating.

Over the last two days, five fires have erupted in Lake County and the city of Umatilla, prompting an investigation by the state fire marshal.

An Orlando veteran is paralyzed and has numbness in his fingers. He still learned to play the guitar.

During a 90-day pilot program, Live Music Tutor delivered free lessons to five veterans at the Orlando VA Medical Center nursing home in Lake Nona.

Jail calls: Family of dead toddler's mother begs her to cooperate with police, stay away from boyfriend

The parents and friend of the mother of a toddler beaten to death begged her to be more forthcoming about how the boy died and to stay away from her boyfriend once she was released from jail, according to jail phone calls.

Orlando City signs Portuguese winger Nani to designated player deal

Orlando City has signed Portuguese winger and former Manchester United star Nani to a designated player deal. 

Centerback Monica announces she's leaving Orlando Pride

The Orlando Pride offered Brazilian centerback Monica a new contract in October.

Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin dedicates emotional win to J.D. Gibbs

Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin got his start in stock car racing when J.D. Gibbs, son of Joe Gibbs, took a chance on him.

Do playoffs await Orlando Magic? Favorable schedule could help them get there

The Orlando Magic are among five teams vying for the final three playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, and their remaining schedule is the most favorable.

FSU players dubbed 'Tribe18' vow to get Seminoles back on track

Florida State coach Willie Taggart's first recruiting class has dubbed itself "Tribe18" and is pushing to help change the Seminoles' culture.

Carol Burnett lights up Dr. Phillips Center with laughter

Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Carol Burnett at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Music, dance, women shine in Theater West End's 'West Side Story'

"West Side Story" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

Purvis Young's angels soar at Orlando Museum of Art

Check out artwork by Florida folk artist Purvis Young in a large exhibit at Orlando Museum of Art.

Barkley Square Dog Park: Scenic yards offer pups a splashing good time

Barkley Square Dog Park in DeLand features two large, fenced-in yards — one for large pups and another for small dogs — as well as a third unmarked yard. But this scenic park's most notable feature is a sizable pond in the big dog yard.

Josh Strickland happy to spread Disney's musical message of love

Josh Strickland — the original "Tarzan" in Disney's Broadway musical — performs at Epcot's International Festival of the Arts this week.

Ron Jon Surf Shop opening at Disney Springs

Florida's Ron Jon Surf Shop is opening a new store at Disney Springs, Disney officials said Friday.

The Citadel food hall in Miami announces opening date with 15 restaurants, rooftop bar

At 60,000 square feet, the Citadel in Miami's Little River neighborhood will become the biggest food hall in South Florida when it opens on Saturday, Feb. 16.

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