Wednesday, March 27, 2019

Magic streak into playoff spot & Battling daredevil motorcycle, ATV swarms

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Magic pull away for big win over Heat, move up into final playoff slot

The Orlando Magic pulled away for a road win over the Miami Heat, moving above the Eastern Conference playoff cut line and into eighth place.

'Orlando Takeover 2019': Motorcycle, ATV daredevils swarm roadways: 'This behavior will not be tolerated'

A horde of daredevils on motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, popping high-speed wheelies and ignoring traffic laws, swarmed Central Florida roadways Saturday and Sunday as part of an event dubbed "Orlando Takeover 2019."

Proposal to arm teachers moves forward in Florida Senate, despite opposition

Despite opposition from students and educators who say it won't make schools safer and could put children in harm's way, a proposal to arm teachers advanced along party lines in the Florida Senate Tuesday,

Going vile on Facebook? Forget the 1st Amendment. Try using the 'Your Mama' standard | Commentary

Ayala, lynching comments on Facebook provide good reminder: Forget 'Free speech' standard. Try the 'Your Mama' standard instead

Markeith Loyd trial delayed to September; judge replaced

Prosecutors are exptected to try to claim a right to a speedy trial to prevent the defense of Markeith Loyd from asking for more delays.

UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins linked to Vanderbilt job opening

UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins' performance during and immediately after the Knights' painful loss to Duke in the NCAA Tournament has made him a hot job candidate. He has been linked to Vanderbilt job and could be in the mix at other schools seeking new coaches.

Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané upbeat after match against Red Bulls

Orlando City centerback Lamine Sané was eager to get back on the training pitch Monday morning.

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins refuses to blame refs for Duke loss: 'We're a no-excuse program'

UCF coach Johnny Dawkins refuses to blame refs for Duke loss: 'We're a no-excuse program'

Heat's Erik Spoelstra praises Magic's Steve Clifford for helping Orlando improve, make playoff push

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra praised Magic coach Steve Clifford for helping Orlando make a playoff push this year.

Lego Movie World to debut Wednesday as latest salvo in attractions war

With the opening of Lego Movie World, Legoland hopes to set itself up as a multi-day destination, creating a source of revenue that could boost its impact here.

It's Manatee Appreciation Day: Here's how you can celebrate in Central Florida

Celebrate March 27 and Manatee Appreciation Day by learning about manatees or visiting them in Central Florida.

On View: Portraiture: A Formal Approach

The exhibit at Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach offers a look how four photographers create portraits.

Sesame Street comes alive at SeaWorld Orlando's expansion set to open Wednesday

Sesame Street debuts at SeaWorld Orlando, bringing the classic television show to life at the 6-acre expansion.

'American Idol': Orlando singer advances to Hawaii

Orlando singer Alyssa Raghu, 17, has advanced to Hawaii, where the field for 'American Idol' will be reduced to the Top 20.

Trulieve dispensary is selling smokable medical marijuana in Orlando

Dispensary operator Trulieve started sales of smokable medical marijuana Thursday in Orlando.

Watch Royal Caribbean's new Spectrum of the Seas squeeze down a river on way to sea trials

Royal Caribbean Spectrum of the Seas has left the Meyer Werft shipyard and had its conveyance on the Ems River on the way to sea trials ahead of its debut.

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