Friday, March 8, 2019

Ayala's husband voted as former felon & SpaceX capsule returns to Earth today

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Amendment 4 backer David Ayala, husband of state attorney, voted twice in Florida despite felonies

David Ayala, husband of State Attorney Aramis Ayala and voting rights champion, had been registered to vote in Florida since 2012 and voted in two elections – despite former felons being barred by law from voting until Amendment 4 passed.

SpaceX crew capsule departs station for Atlantic splashdown this morning

SpaceX's swanky new crew capsule has undocked from the International Space Station and is headed toward an old-fashioned splashdown.

Bright Futures bill: Students might need higher SAT scores to earn scholarships

Florida high-school students would need higher SAT scores to earn Bright Futures scholarships, under a bill the Florida Senate's education committee passed Wednesday.

Move the Florida capital to Orlando? One state senator wants to study the idea

State Sen. Kevin Rader wants Florida to look into the idea of moving the state capital from Tallahassee to Orlando, introducing a bill this week that would study the costs and impact of moving the capital 259 miles down the road.

Florida Senate passes smokable medical marijuana bill

Florida's ban on smokable forms of medical marijuana is one step closer to repeal, after the Senate voted 24-4 on Thursday to remove the prohibition.

UCF center Tacko Fall's mom saw her son play for first time during Knights' magical win over Cincinnati | Commentary

Tacko Fall's mom picked the right UCF game to see her son play basketball for the first time, witnessing the No. 25 Knights' magical win against No. 20 Cincinnati on Thursday night at CFE Arena.

No. 25 UCF upsets No. 20 Cincinnati 58-55, sends seniors out with sweet victory

No. 25 UCF upset No. 20 Cincinnati 58-55 at a rowdy CFE Arena on Thursday night, sending the Knights' seniors out with a sweet victory.

UCF's defense continues to work toward establishing leadership roles

With a half-dozen starters gone from last season, UCF's defense continues to work toward establishing the next group of team leaders.

Spaniard Rafa Cabrera Bello leads a star-studded field at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Spaniard Rafa Cabrera Bello leads a star-studded field at Arnold Palmer Invitational following an opening 7-under-par 65 Thursday at Bay Hill Club and Lodge.

Graeme McDowell of Lake Nona opens with 68 to enter the mix at Bay Hill

Graeme McDowell has fallen to No. 259 in the world rankings, but the 39-year-old turned back the clock Thursday to shoot his best round in the Arnold Palmer Invitational since 2014.

Cirque's 'Luzia' is breathtaking trip to imaginative Mexico

Cirque du Soleil's "Luzia" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Planning your week ahead: March 8-14

Dine With the Departed, Central Florida Improv Festival, Winter Park Book Festival and Bike week all make the roundup this week.

Susuru's ambience makes it easy to sit and eat

Susuru makes it easy to sit and dine a while — thanks to the izakaya's colorful setting with Japanese signs and toys lining the walls as well as its small plates-centric menu that will have you ordering dish after dish.

Disney announces opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lands

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland earlier than previous indicated, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced Thursday.

My 4 favorite things at the Central Florida Fair

In the latest wanderings of the Central Florida Explorer, Patrick tries to find out what sets the Central Florida Fair apart from the rest.

'Cups and Pups' coffee shop and dog park planned for Orlando

Called Cups and Pups, the venture from Matt and April Guldi is slated for a property off of North Orange Blossom Trail in the Lockhart neighborhood of Orlando. Cups and Pups will be 6612 N. Orange Blossom Trail. It should be ready to go in a month.

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