Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Game on for esports arena & DeSantis' State of the State message

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

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March 6, 2019

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Full Sail's new esports arena is a $6 million bet on the future of professional gaming

Full Sail unveils its new esports-dedicated arena just as Magic Gaming takes part in its second esports draft.

Gov. Ron DeSantis State of the State speech: 'Be Bold'

Gov. Ron DeSantis opened the legislative session by pledging more money for the environment and vowing to keep taxes low, expand school voucher programs, boost vocational education, give bonuses to teachers and ban "sanctuary" cities.

Toxic algae, polluted waters: Has Florida finally had enough? | Commentary

Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell has a simple question: Is Florida finally ready to stop the pollution?

Former Gov. Jeb Bush involved in 'outreach' two days before UCF President Dale Whittaker offered resignation

Newly released text messages from UCF Board of Trustees Chairman Robert Garvy show he solicited help from former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush in delaying a crucial House committee hearing last month where former President Dale Whittaker was expected to testify.

Year-round Daylight Saving Time? Sen. Marco Rubio files bill to make it permanent nationwide

Daylight Saving Time could be made permanent across the entire country if a new bill filed by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio gets support in Congress.

Magic rally falls short in loss at Philly as Orlando takes step back in playoff push

JJ Redick finished with a game-high 26 points as the 76ers got past the Magic for a 114-106 victory Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Center.

No. 14 FSU comes back for dramatic 73-64 overtime victory against No. 15 Virginia Tech on senior night

No. 14 FSU rallied for a dramatic 73-64 overtime victory against No. 15 Virginia Tech on senior night, clinching a double bye in the ACC Tournament.

UCF QB McKenzie Milton credits his faith for helping him battle adversity

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton credits his faith for giving him the strength to handle some of the ups and downs he's experienced during his college career — including his recent leg injury.

No. 25 UCF pushes for sellout of senior-night showdown with No. 20 Cincinnati Thursday

UCF is pushing to sell out the Knights' home game against Cincinnati on Thursday, the first top 25 basketball matchup at CFE Arena.

OCP loses 3A state-title game on dunk at end of OT

Orlando Christian Prep fell short in its bid to win an eighth boys basketball state championship. The Warriors lost 50-48 in overtime against St. John Paul II of Tallahassee when the Panthers' Allan Jeanne-Rose got open underneath and dunked just before the horn sounded to end the game.

A refreshed 'Fiddler' still makes beautiful music

"Fiddler on the Roof" review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm

Artists get some fresh air during annual Wekiva Paint Out

28 artists have converged at Wekiva Island and Wekiwa Springs State Park from March 4-10 for the 13th annual Wekiva Paint Out, which benefits Keep Seminole Beautiful and Wekiva Wilderness Trust.

Beck Ranch Dog Park: Pups play where cattle once roamed

Canines can play in two fenced-in yards largely shaded by trees at Beck Ranch Dog Park in Osteen — which was formerly a working cattle ranch.

Spice up National Meatball Day

For National Meatball Day (March 9), let's spice up our expectations. I've tweaked this spicy chicken meatball recipe for a few years now — and I think I've settled on gochujang, a red chili paste popular in Korean cooking, as the best ingredient for a spicy glaze. 

SeaWorld ditches polystyrene-foam dinnerware from all its parks

A dozen attractions, including SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens, are getting ride of polystyrene-foam dinner products.

Did George Lucas visit Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and other questions

A handful of Imagineers spoke with the Orlando Sentinel and a few other media outlets recently on a three-day in California. Here are some nuggets pulled from a reporter's notebook.

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