Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Amendment 4 restrictions & dancing at SeaWorld

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March 20, 2019

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Amendment 4 hearing: House panel OKs rules despite objections from voting-rights advocates

Despite objections from voting-rights advocates, a Florida House subcommittee approved a bill Tuesday on a 10-5 vote that defines what it means for felons to complete a prison sentence.

Dancers get in step for SeaWorld's first-ever parade in Sesame Street land

For more than a month, the SeaWorld entertainers practice six days a week to prepare for the park's first daily parade when Sesame Street land officially opens to the public March 27.

Worker who died in accident at Epcot apparently fell off cherry picker, report says

The worker who died earlier this month in an industrial accident apparently fell off a cherry picker, a report released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

In wake of UCF scandal, House bill would allow universities to spend reserve funds on building projects

After a months-long investigation by the Florida House of misspending at UCF, a House panel approved a bill Tuesday that would allow schools to spend reserve money on construction projects – the very thing that sparked the probe. UCF still faces cuts in the House's initial budget proposal, though.

'Alien in my backyard:' The UFO community still believes — and science is starting to listen

The UFO believer community lives on in meeting rooms across the U.S. and along Central Florida's Space Coast. Long past its peak during the Cold War era, it's recently started to pick up unlikely allies: Scientists.

AAC reportedly inks new 12-year, $1 billion media rights deal with ESPN

The American Athletic Conference and ESPN have reportedly reached a new 12-year media rights deal worth $1 billion. The new contract would pay out close to $7 million per school per year, a $5 million increase from the previous deal.

Magic veteran D.J. Augustin has quietly become one of best point guards in NBA

D.J. Augustin has become one of the best point guards in the NBA, but few outside Orlando seem to recognize his talent that has put the Magic in position to contend for the playoffs.

Tyler Adams ready to embrace role as right back for new USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter

Tyler Adams knows it'll take more than one game to adjust what new U.S. men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter is asking of him.

UF freshman CB Chris Steele forced to grow up quickly for Gators

UF first-year cornerback Chris Steele is the highest-ranked recruit in the Gators' 2019 class,

Fairleigh Dickinson rallies for first NCAA tourney win

Eleven months ago, Fairleigh Dickinson coach Greg Herenda was seriously ill with life-threatening blood clots. On Tuesday night, he danced on the court and hugged his players after they secured the first NCAA Tournament win in school history.

Real-life rivalry behind 'Singin' in the Rain' takes the stage

Winter Park Playhouse presents "What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of Singin' in the Rain." Writer Jay Berkow explains how a chance remark made the show happen.

Disney: Walk Around the World bricks going away

The Walk Around the World commemorative bricks at Magic Kingdom are going to be removed, Walt Disney World has announced.

Nick Offerman will rise at Hard Rock Live

Actor and comedian Nick Offerman brings his All Rise Tour to Hard Rock Live in Universal CityWalk.

Fun Spot adding interactive splash pad

A new water feature will be introduced to the Fun Spot near Orlando's International Drive this summer

'Toy Story 4' full trailer: Can Woody learn new tricks?

'Toy Story 4' unites Woody and new character Forky in a road adventure and a trip to a fair.

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