Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Smokable medical pot & say goodbye to AAF, Apollos

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

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Florida lawmakers move to cap THC in smokable medical marijuana

The level of THC would be capped in medical marijuana for smoking, and it would be harder for sick children to get full-strength medical pot, under a House proposal slated for its first vetting Wednesday.

Demise of AAF leaves Steve Spurrier, Apollos players feeling betrayed | Commentary

Orlando Apollos coach Steve Spurrier laments the Alliance of American Football's demise and says league founders were not truthful about their financial support.

Marsy's Law was meant to protect crime victims. Lawyers say it may lead to an innocent person's execution

Advocates for the law say it was designed to protect the rights of crime victims by placing their rights "on the same legal level as the rights of the accused." But attorneys say the law could create chaos in the state's court system — and may lead to the execution of an innocent person.

Boeing will delay test launch of its astronaut capsule to August, citing 'schedule pressure'

Boeing has pushed back the upcoming test launch of its astronaut capsule, the CST-100 Starliner, for NASA from April to August.

Gun-shy? Publix is back in Florida political-donation game ... at lower levels | Commentary

After backlash from the NRA, Publix is back to cutting campaign checks - at lower and more bipartisan levels, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Magic players can't help but watch standings, see next two home games as huge for playoff push

Orlando Magic players can't help but watch the tight Eastern Conference standings and consider their next two home games massively important as they battle to claim the last playoff spot.

Solar Bears clinch home ice in ECHL playoffs with 2-0 win over Jacksonville

The Solar Bears clinched home ice in the ECHL playoffs with a 2-0 victory against Jacksonville on Tuesday night at Amway Center.

Becky Lynch's quest for greatness culminates in WrestleMania main event

"I remember someone saying last year that Charlotte Flair vs. Ronda Rousey might be the main event, and I thought … 'Over my dead body,'" said the WWE's hottest star.

Varsity scores and top performers: April 2

Central Florida Varsity scores and top performers for April 2

Planning your week ahead: April 5-11

Roundup of local events and happenings to get you out of the house.

Disney World: Villains invade this summer's After Dark events

Disney After Dark events this summer will put villains — and a roaming fire-breathing dragon — in the spotlight at Magic Kingdom.

Orlando Shakes' 'Richard II' is made for today

Director Eleanor Holdridge explains why audiences may find a lot that's familiar in "Richard II," the story of a nation's vain, foolish leader.

Legoland Florida: Rides rumble into new Lego Movie World

Three rides in Legoland Florida's Lego Movie World have familiar elements, but they're also a little bit twisted.

'This isn't just for fun:' Air guitar presents serious opportunity for some Floridians

For some Central Floridians, air guitar represents a more serious pursuit than just fun. The US Air Guitar Southeastern Championships are at The Geek Easy in Winter Park on April 13.

Sanford entrepreneurs refurbish helicopter blades and make blades for electricity generation

Jeff Small's Advanced Composite Structures in Sanford employs 33 workers in the field of refurbishing helicopter blades. Small also is evolving to make wind turbines. Behind it all is a story of how his long hair in the 1970s got him into the business in the first place.

Ready for spandex, mullets and leg warmers? The '80s Cruise returns to South Florida

A 1980s-cruise themed after the music of the decadent decade is making a comeback. The 80s-themed cruise which recently sailed out of Port Everglades is returning next year on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas from PortMiami. The cruise features concerts, day panels and costume parties.

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