Sunday, March 10, 2019

Sports bar drug ring & Amendment 4 challenges

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Site of former home of Osama bin Laden's brother eyed for Orange County apartment complex

Former Florida vacation home of Osama bin Laden's brother is on land developers hope to turn into apartment complex.

Now-shuttered Happy Place Sports Bar was distribution site for drug trafficking ring, authorities say

The Orange County Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon is planning to announce the findings in a drug trafficking investigation that resulted in 16 arrests and the confiscation of dozens of guns.

Are we there yet? The Fight for Amendment 4 continues in Tallahassee | Commentary

If you thought the fight over Amendment 4 was over, you were wrong. A busload of people are headed to Tallahassee to make sure the will of the people is respected by politicians.

Woman was offered all-expenses paid trip to party in Orlando. She then was forced into prostitution, cops say.

An Oakland, Calif. woman who accepted an Instagram invitation to fly to Orlando and attend a party was then forced into prostitution and beaten when she refused to sell sex, according to the Metropolitan Bureau of Investigation.

Growing list of 2020 Democratic presidential contenders line up behind marijuana legalization

A growing list of contenders want the U.S. government to legalize marijuana, reflecting a nationwide shift as more Americans look favorably on cannabis.

Aubrey Dawkins delivers career-high 36 points for UCF, but Knights fall at Temple

UCF guard Aubrey Dawkins delivered a career-high 36 points for UCF, but the Knights fell at Temple Saturday.

No. 14 Florida State pushes past Wake Forest 65-57, enters ACC Tournament with momentum

No. 14 Florida State reels off 18 straight points during a second-half rally to earn a 65-57 win over Wake Forest Saturday, giving the Seminoles momentum entering the ACC Tournament.

Gators can't hold off No. 6 Kentucky, fall 66-57 in SEC finale

The Florida Gators went cold at the wrong time, falling 66-57 to No. 6 Kentucky during the teams' SEC regular-season finale.

Orlando City surrenders late goal, settles for 1-1 draw at Chicago

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — Orlando City drew 1-1 with a 10-man Chicago Fire side, coming away with a point on a cold, rain-soaked Saturday afternoon at SeatGeek

Orlando Apollos smash Birmingham Iron 31-14; Steve Spurrier's squad improves to 5-0

The Orlando Apollos rolled to a 31-14 win over the Birmingham Iron. Apollos coach Steve Spurrier's squad improved to 5-0 and remains the only undefeated team in the Alliance of American Football.

Your guide to theme-park openings, 'Star Wars' land and beyond

Central Florida attractions are prepping a slew of new rides, shows and lands for 2019. Here are the ones with exact opening dates so far.

7 adults-only features on Disney's Fantasy cruise ship

Disney Cruise Lines strive to give cruise-goers of all ages a spot to hang out in — children, teens, and, yes, adults too. 

I-Drive wind tunnels lift VR flyers into 'Dragon' mode

International Drive's iFly attraction offers virtual-reality option based on the "How to Train Your Dragon" movies. It's not exactly a breeze.

Madame Tussauds Orlando adds 2 more superheroes to 'Justice League' lineup

The Flash and Cyborg will join "Justice League: A Call for Heroes" exhibit, which debuted last year at Madame Tussauds Orlando on International Drive

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

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

'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.

Pictures: 26th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Scenes from opening day of the 26th Epcot International Flower & Garden festival, photographed Wednesday, March 7, 2019. The festival runs through June 3.  (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

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