Thursday, April 11, 2019

Florida Virtual School in turmoil & bring on the Raptors

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April 11, 2019

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Florida Virtual School faces leadership crisis after resignation, investigations, unexpected death

Investigations surrounding former general counsel Frank Kruppenbacher, the sudden death of CEO Robert Porter and the resignations of six board members in six months paint a picture of dysfunction at the taxpayer-funded online school.

Magic playoff schedule set, series against Raptors opens Saturday

The Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors will open their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday in Toronto.

Winds cause SpaceX to move Falcon Heavy launch to Thursday

SpaceX's first commercial mission of its largest rocket, the Falcon Heavy, has been delayed into at least Thursday because of lingering upper-atmosphere winds at Kennedy Space Center.

Orlando's new Asian markets are bigger, offer more ready meals

Orlando's collection of Asian grocery stores are undergoing a radical shift to attract more mainstream shoppers, residents in poor neighborhoods as well as younger shoppers who don't have the same skills cooking the ethnic recipes their parents made.

Professor Van Gundy: Catching up with Stan about the Magic, Trump, running for office | Commentary

Stan Van Gundy: Once coach of the Orlando Magic, he's now a college professor with strong thoughts about politics and civic activism.

Senate poised to extend Visit Florida until 2027; House may still balk

Visit Florida would stay in business for at least eight more years under a measure the Senate is set to approve next week. But as lawmakers approach budget talks, the House continues to support closing the embattled tourism-marketing agency this fall.

GOP 'Parents Bill of Rights' gets backing in Florida Senate, Democrats raise privacy issues

A Senate panel Wednesday backed a Republican proposal that would require parents to give written consent before minors can get mental-health services or be prescribed birth control at school, a move Democrats argued will prevent students from seeking treatment.

Magic thrash Hornets, will face Raptors in first round of playoffs

The Orlando Magic enter the playoffs with momentum after they thrashed the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale. The Magic will now face the Raptors in the first round of the playoffs.

Orlando Solar Bears fall 2-0 to South Carolina Stingrays in playoff opener

Mason Mitchell's goal midway through the second period was all South Carolina needed as the Solar Bears failed to convert any of their eight power plays, leading to a 2-0 Stingrays victory in Game 1 of their South Division semifinal matchup.

McKenzie Milton helps UCF freshman QB Dillon Gabriel cope with playing far from their native Hawaii

UCF freshman Dillon Gabriel is a long way away from his family in Hawaii, but teammate and fellow Aloha State native McKenzie Milton has provided a home away from home for the talented quarterback.

Orlando City forward Tesho Akindele off to solid start with Lions

During just three games with Orlando City, forward Tesho Akindele already has matched his goal-scoring total from last season.

'60 Minutes' explores 'Game of Thrones,' visits Westeros

For '60 Minutes,' Anderson Cooper looks at "Game of Thrones'' with George R.R. Martin, Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage and Kit Harington, who provides a warehouse tour.

'The Voice': Two Central Florida singers impress

Two Central Florida singers — Kayslin Victoria and Selkii — have moved to the next round on NBC's 'The Voice.' They join Mari, a third local singer.

On View: Grace Hartigan and Robert Thiele

Museum of Art - DeLand hosts two exhibitions: "Grace Hartigan: Retrospective" and "Robert Thiele: The Art of Containment."

Planning your week ahead: April 12-18

A roundup of Orlando events and happenings, including UCF's Symphony Under the Stars, Reading Between the Wines, Jazz N' Blues Concert. Illuminate and more.

New book takes whack at hacking Disney World vacations

Writer Susan Veness fills new "Walt Disney World Hacks" book with tips to make trips to theme parks less strenuous

Universal Orlando shares new images of Endless Summer Resort

Surfside Inn and Suites debuts June 27 while Dockside Inn Suites is scheduled for a 2020 opening.

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