Saturday, April 13, 2019

Biker accused of assaulting pregnant woman arrested & Florida's hate crime law

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

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Police arrest biker accused of assaulting pregnant woman amid motorcycle mob crash

Edgewood police say a Miami man was arrested Friday morning in connection with the assault and robbery of a pregnant woman who was confronted by a mob of bikers after her car was involved in a minor crash with a motorcyclist in the Orlando suburb.

Florida's hate crime law marred by holes, advocates say

When a gunman shot six women in a Tallahassee yoga studio last fall — after a long history of misogynistic rants — it clearly seemed like a hate crime. But under Florida law, it wasn't. The state omits both gender and gender identity, something advocates want to change.

John Morgan's law firm gave big to the Florida GOP in past few months

John Morgan's Orlando law firm gave the Republican Party of Florida $135,000 since Morgan left the Democratic Party in 2017 to become an independent – but unlike in the past, the firm did not give any similar contributions to Democrats during the same period.

'Growing energy and momentum' around downtown campus, UCF leaders say

A sleepy part of downtown Orlando near the site of the former Amway Center has awakened in recent months as construction workers bring to life the long-planned dormitory, classrooms and recreation center that will comprise the new shared UCF and Valencia College campus.

Active shooter drill at Orlando Science Elementary upsets some parents

An active shooter drill this week at Orlando Science Elementary School upset some parents. Principal said the drill was announced but "one employee made some bad decisions."

Two women shot to death, girl critically injured in Haines City; suspect at large

Police in Haines City are looking for a man who they say shot two women to death and critically injured a 6-year-old girl.

2 killed in crash on SR 429 near Ocoee

Two people were killed in a crash Thursday night on State Road 429 near Ocoee, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

As Magic return to playoffs, here's hoping Vooch becomes our Dirk or D-Wade | Commentary

Now that he's led the Magic into playoffs against Raptors, here's hoping Nikola Vucevic becomes Orlando's Dirk or D-Wade.

Orlando Magic ready to stop all the talk, get down to playoff business

All the Orlando Magic have heard during the past three months are questions whether they can make the playoffs. Now they are eager to take the next step by winning their opening series against the Toronto Raptors.

Magic players, fans elated and ready for return to NBA Playoffs

It's been seven years since the Orlando Magic have qualified for the NBA playoffs, but fans have stuck with the squad through it all and they're ready for a trip to the postseason.

Five things to watch during UCF's spring football game

UCF wraps up spring by hosting its annual spring football game Saturday at Spectrum Stadium. Quarterback battles, new faces on both the offensive and defensive lines and special teams are things to watch.

Five things to watch during Gators' spring game

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks is among the five features to watch during Gators' spring game.

Rick Scott, Andrew Gillum on CNN's 'State of the Union'

The Sunday guest list includes Hillary Clinton, Rick Scott, Cory Booker, Jerrold Nadler, Jay Inslee, Eric Swalwell, Kellyanne Conway, Sara Sanders and Andrew Gillum.

Florida Film Festival: 3 things to do April 13

Three things to do April 13 at the Florida Film Festival: "Chained for Life;" Festival Block Party and Midnight Shorts.

Universal: New original haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights themed around grisly Roman gladiator games

The theme park announced the Roman gladiator games-themed Nightingales: Blood Pit as the first new original haunted house that will appear in this year's Halloween Horror Nights.

Record Store Day: Here's how to celebrate in Orlando's vinyl shops

Record Store Day is on Saturday, April 13th. Here's a guide to celebrating in Orlando's local CD and record shops.

'Blair Witch Project' at 20 has Enzian homecoming

The makers of 'The Blair Witch Project' marks the horror film's 20th anniversary at the Florida Film Festival and Enzian Theater, both crucial in the movie's success.

Disney stock soars after release of streaming service

Walt Disney shares rocketed to an all-time high Friday after the company revealed plans for its news streaming arena.

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