Saturday, March 2, 2019

SpaceX launches astronaut capsule & violence in Florida schools

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Elon Musk 'emotional' after SpaceX launches its astronaut capsule, signaling a new era

SpaceX successfully launched its Crew Dragon astronaut capsule from Kennedy Space Center Saturday, paving the way for the return of astronaut launches from the United States.

Florida school violence lessens but is still high in Orange and other counties: report

School violence is trending down, but Orange County still made up 10 percent of all fighting cases in the state.

Orlando Fire Department announces interim chief, beefs up diversity training, recruitment

The Orlando Fire Department named an interim chief and announced plans to increase diversity training and recruitment efforts, an email sent to staffers said.

Preservation: The name proposed for a new town in east Orange seeking to preserve the rural way of life

State Rep. Rene Plasencia, R-Orlando, has filed a bill calling for a November referendum to create a new Orange County town called "Preservation." The proposed town charter provides for firm development restrictions near the Econlockhatchee River.

After UCF blood bath, Florida Legislature still thirsts for more | Commentary

After UCF bloodbath, the Florida Legislature still thirsts for more

Magic point-guard rotation of D.J. Augustin, Isaiah Briscoe paying off

The Orlando Magic have enjoyed success rotating point guards D.J. Augustin and Isaiah Briscoe.

UCF basketball embraces opportunity to pull off upset of No. 8 Houston in national spotlight

The UCF basketball team is embracing the opportunity to pull off an upset of No. 8 Houston in the national spotlight, making the most of being showcased on ESPN's College GameDay program.

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier, Salt Lake Stallions coach Dennis Erickson set to face off

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier and Salt Lake Stallions coach Dennis Erickson are set to face off for the first time in their extensive careers.

Ron Zook would love 'demoting' Steve Spurrier to first loss in inaugural matchup of former Gators coaches | Commentary

Ron Zook would love to demote Steve Spurrier, handing him his first AAF loss in the inaugural matchup featuring two former Gator coaches.

Orlando City believes it is on cusp of hard-earned revival, run to playoffs | Commentary

Orlando City CEO Alex Leitão, channeling his inner Mark Twain, has a message for the hateful Twitter troll who posted a message last season saying fans would

'1984' offers horrors intellectual and visceral in haunting production

"1984" at Garden Theatre review by Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm.

'Fancy Nancy' character coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park making room for "Fancy Nancy" character later this spring. She'll be at Animation Courtyard.

Stroke survivor Sharon Stone offers encouragement to Luke Perry — 'You can come all the way back' — as Perry's rep says actor still sedated Friday

"I wish him all the best, because you can come all the way back even from the edge, from the worst things. I'm here to tell you," Stone said. Perry's spokesman, meanwhile, said the actor remained "sedated and under observation" Friday.

Sea Life plans 'Fins & Flights' craft beer experience

Fins & Flights event — for adults only — will mix aquatic creatures and craft beer at Sea Life Aquarium Orlando

Gatorland: Florida residents pay half-price admission in March

It's half-price admission month for Florida residents at Gatorland, the long-time animal attraction on South Orange Blossom Trail.

Orlando Tesla store may close as Elon Musk company will shutter most dealerships

Employees at Orlando's Tesla dealership don't know if the electric car showroom and sales center will close after founder Elon Musk announced a major shift in how the company would sell vehicles.

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