Sunday, March 17, 2019

Orlando vigil for New Zealand mosque attacks & Florida cop acquitted

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New Zealand mosque attacks: Orlando holds vigil to 'work toward filling this world with love'

The vigil will be held for the victims of the Friday mosque attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, which claimed 49 lives. That number has a sacred significance in Orlando, where the same amount of people were killed in the 2016 massacre at Pulse nightclub.

Mistrial, acquittal in case of Florida cop who shot at autistic man, but hit caretaker with hands up

A North Miami Police Officer was not convicted of shooting an autistic man's caretaker, even though the man had his hands up and was lying on the ground.

From Dale Whittaker's inbox: Alarms during a UCF exam, stinky dorm, missing honor roll awards

From UCF president's inbox: Alarms during an exam, vomit in a dorm, missing 'honor roll' awards

Girl troops eager to have shot at coveted Eagle Scout rank in historic shift

Girls began forming Scouts BSA troops last month in Central Florida and are now able to earn the prestigious Eagle Scout rank that was previously only available to boys.

Pop quiz! Pot, politics, sex, soccer, Disney: Do you know this week's Florida news? | Commentary

Pop Quiz! Pot, politics, sex, soccer, Disney. Test your knowledge of Florida news

Florida State struggles in second half, falls to Duke in ACC Tournament title game

FSU was tied with Duke at halftime, but the Blue Devils pulled away to claim the ACC Tournament title Saturday night.

Late penalty thwarts Orlando Apollos' rally as team suffers first loss of season to Arizona Hotshots

The Orlando Apollos stumbled in the fourth quarter, falling 22-17 to the Arizona Hotshots and suffering their first loss of the season.

Mistakes haunt Orlando City during 3-1 loss to Montreal Impact

Three games into the 2019 season, Orlando City finds itself in more or less the same place it was in at this time last year. Winless.

Florida surrenders late 3, falls to No. 22 Auburn in SEC Tournament semifinal

Jared Harper hit a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left as No. 22 Auburn held off Florida 65-62 to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship for the first time since 2000.

On St. Patrick's Day, Orlando Irishman Fletcher Magee is about to be greatest shooter in college hoops history | Commentary

On this St. Patrick's Day, Orlando Irishman Fletcher Magee, a star at Wofford, is about to become the greatest shooter in college basketball history.

Pictures: Orlando Water Lantern Festival helps attendees reflect and connect

Hundreds of paper lanterns adorned with personal messages lit up the night at the Orlando Watersports Complex during the Orlando Water Lantern Festival, a national event that came to the City Beautiful.

What's the buzz? 'Sister Act' is a lot of fun

"Sister Act" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival kicks off its 60th year

The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The event from March 15-17 features 225 and hundreds of thousands of visitors.

'Game of Thrones': Series concludes May 19

HBO has revealed the running times for the last six episodes of 'Game of Thrones': No. 1 is the shortest (54 minutes). No. 3 is the longest (1 hour 22 minutes).

'AGT' champ Shin Lim adds Orlando matinee

'America's Got Talent' champ Shin Lim will play shows at 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando.

5 grounded 737 Max jets parked at Orlando International Airport during FAA investigation

Five of Southwest Airline's grounded Boeing 737 Max jets are parked at Orlando International Airport as the FAA investigates two crashes connected to the aircraft.

Willy Wonka-ish candy tour opens in West Palm Beach

Bulk Candy Store has added a walk-through tour that traces the history of sweets from ancient Egypt to today's robotics used in candy manufacturing.

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