Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Special group at UCF & OPD changes way it protects you

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

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First group completes UCF program for students with disabilities

The first students will complete a UCF program for students with disabilities this spring.

Orlando Police Department reorganizes patrols to target peak hours, reduce response times

Targeting times of day that see the most 911 calls, the Orlando Police Department has reorganized its patrol unit to add more cops on the streets during the agency's busiest hours.

SpaceX's Crew Dragon accident puts timeline of NASA's human spaceflight program into question

The SpaceX spacecraft that flew to the International Space Station just more than a month ago apparently exploded during a test of its engines Saturday, putting into question the schedule for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

Number of hepatitis A cases in Florida surpasses 2018

The number of hepatitis A cases in Florida continues to grow, and it's concerning health officials, because the infection can be prevented by vaccination, but there are no drugs to treat it.

OPD officer cleared in shooting disciplined after failing to record on body camera, review finds

An Orlando police officer who fired his weapon at a woman in June was disciplined last month after an Internal Affairs investigation found he failed to capture the shooting on his body-worn camera. 

Sanford airport looks ahead to executive director's 2020 retirement, seeking successor

The Orlando Sanford International Airport, one of the fastest-growing small airports in North America, has launched a search to replace CEO Diane Crews, who will retire in September 2020.

Magic vow to fight against Raptors to stave off playoff elimination

The Orlando Magic are on the brink of playoff elimination as they prepare to face the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of their first-round series Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Former Gators forward Keith Stone transferring to Hurricanes

Former Florida Gators forward Keith Stone — a Deerfield Beach native — is transferring to the Miami Hurricanes.

NBA playoffs: Bucks complete sweep of Pistons; Jazz stave off elimination by beating Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 41 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Detroit 127-104 on Monday night, completing a four-game sweep of the Pistons.

Arizona Cardinals being coy about who will go No. 1 overall in NFL Draft

The Arizona Cardinals aren't saying whether they'll select Kyler Murray, Nick Bosa or another elite prospect No. 1 in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Varsity scores and top performers: April 22

Check out Monday's Central Florida high-school results and summaries.

Universal sets dates for 2019 holiday celebrations

Grinchmas, Harry Potter, Mannheim Steamroller and a Macy's parade will be at home for the holidays again at Universal Orlando in 2019

UCF grad's comedy wins Florida Film Festival audience award

Winners at the Florida Film Festival included 'Postal,' a comedy directed by UCF alum Tyler Falbo, and 'The Next Edition,' a short about the Parkland shooting.

Comedian: Trump impression requires twist

Comedian Pablo Francisco is doing impressions of Michael J. Fox, Mark Wahlberg, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Donald Trump with a twist.

WonderWorks, astronaut team on educational project

Don Thomas, who flew on four Space Shuttle missions, will make appearances as part of WonderKids, an educational project of WonderWorks Orlando.

Miranda Lambert hits the road to Orlando

Award-winning country singer Miranda Lambert brings her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour to the Amway Center.

Forever Florida nature park is back after abrupt October closure. Grand opening set for Saturday.

Forever Florida has been skating by with a skeleton crew since its abrupt closure in October. Now, it's ready for a grand reopening.

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