Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.
 Three years ago, UCF's Thad Seymour was tapped to oversee the new downtown Orlando campus, which will open this summer. Now, he's charged with leading the state's largest university out of a turbulent period that led to the sudden resignation of his predecessor. |   | |
 A 9-year-old Texas boy who had been missing since 2017 was found Saturday morning with his father in Sanford, according to Sanford police. | | | |
 U.S. Rep. Darren Soto is seeking statehood for Puerto Rico, but many island residents and opposition political parties questioned both Soto's intentions and whether the bill had a chance of passing. | | | |
 Heather Tyler, of Lakeland, taken into custody on a first degree murder charge in connection with the death of 21-year-old Joseph Witherington, who was found early Thursday by orange grove caretakers inside a blue Kia on Mud Lake Road. | | | |
 Investigators scouring black box data believe an automatic anti-stalling feature was engaged before a Boeing 737 MAX jet crashed, killing 157 people in Ethiopia | | | |
 The Orlando Magic went into Bankers Life Fieldhouse — one of the most difficult places for a road team to win in the NBA — and came out victorious, bolstering the team's push for a playoff bid. | | | |
 Orlando City coach James O'Connor insisted a home loss against the Montreal Impact two weeks ago was an aberration and not representative of what the Lions were building toward. | | | |
 UF defensive coordinator Todd Grantham turned down a job offer from the Cincinnati Bengals to help the Gators' D return to the nation's elite. | | | |
 UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton is confident God is looking over him during his recovery from a catastrophic knee injury. | | | |
 The UCF offensive line is eager to be known for its toughness and physical style of play during the 2019 season. | | | |
 You can have a lunch and a preview of the Florida Film Festival at Enzian on Saturday. Tickets cost $20. | | | |
 Lynda Carter, star of 'Wonder Woman' in the 1970s, will join MegaCon Orlando in May for a day. | | | |
 There are a plethora of boarding, kenneling and hotel options for Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort visitors traveling with pets. | | | |
 Photos will be a must once you get to Sesame Street, a new land with super selfie potential at SeaWorld Orlando. | | | |
 Painter Andrew M. Grant discusses his exhibit "Elements" hanging at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center in Winter Park. | | | |
 Central Florida's home prices have been rising at historic rates during the last decade and now increasing home values and the shortage for affordable homes are reaching into neighborhoods such as Pine Hills, Parramore and Richmond Heights. | | | |
 Check out festivals and events in April across the state. | | | |
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