Saturday, April 27, 2019

The future of Sanford transportation & Orlando mall faces demolition

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

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Sanford looks to a future with water taxis, golf carts and trolleys

With Sanford's population continuing to rise and growing number of visitors flocking to the new bars and restaurants in the downtown district, city officials are planning for the where people get around on golf carts, water taxis and bicycles, rather than their cars.

Orlando Fashion Square mall could be demolished after developer buys land under it

Developer Chuck Whittall has a deal to buy the land under Orlando Fashion Square mall, a key step to tearing down and redeveloping the ailing Central Florida shopping center.

Rubio confirms Florida elections office intrusion by Russian hackers in 2016, report says

Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Sen. Rick Scott will meet with the FBI in coming weeks to discuss the Russian hacking attempts on Florida counties in 2016.

Florida Legislature poised to send Trump-style immigration bill banning 'sanctuary cities' to governor

Florida is on the verge of signing onto one of President Donald Trump's top priorities — outlawing so-called sanctuary cities that offer protections to undocumented residents. On Friday, the Senate approved a bill requiring state, county and city agencies to work with federal immigration officials.

'I have become somewhat of a celebrity,' accused killer Grant Amato says in letter

In a letter addressed to his cellmate's girlfriend, Grant Amato introduces himself as someone who has "become somewhat of a celebrity" after he was arrested and charged with shooting his parents and brother to death in their Chuluota home.

Canadian drug imports could get go-ahead in Florida Senate

Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to allow the state to import prescription drugs from Canada inched closer to passage Friday in the Senate.

Suspect in Winter Park bank robbery arrested in south Florida

Winter Park police arrested a 40-year-old man on Friday in the robbery earlier this month at TD Bank.

UCF DL Trysten Hill calls being drafted by Dallas Cowboys a dream come true

UCF defensive lineman Trysten Hill called being selected by Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft a dream come true.

Dolphins acquire QB Josh Rosen, 2020 second-round pick on Day 2 of 2019 NFL draft

The Miami Dolphins, who were in negotiations with the Arizona Cardinals throughout the day about a possible trade for 2018 first-round quarterback Josh Rosen, traded back in the second round of the 2019 NFL draft to acquire an extra 2020 second-round pick, and then completed a deal for Rosen.

Former Gators' OT Jawaan Taylor selected No. 35 by Jacksonville Jaguars

Former Florida Gators' offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor selected No. 35 by Jacksonville Jaguars, who many expected to draft Taylor Thursday with the No. 7 pick.

SEC defensive menace Allen eager to get going with Jaguars

Josh Allen, picked by the Jaguars with the No. 7 choice on Thursday in the NFL draft, said he's ready to get to work, become a formidable tandem with defensive end Yannick Ngakoue on passing downs and take in all the knowledge and wisdom he can from veteran Calais Campbell.

Central Michigan CB Sean Bunting goes to Bucs in 2nd round

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to seek help for a leaky defense, selecting Central Michigan cornerback Sean Bunting on Friday in the second round of the NFL draft. Bunting is the first defensive back drafted out of the Mid-American Conference school in 34 years.

Kellyanne Conway, Sally Yates, Ben Bernanke: Sunday guests

The Sunday guest list includes Amy Klobuchar, Sally Yates, Ron Johnson, Lindsey Graham, John Bolton, Kellyanne Conway, Seth Moulton, Ben Bernanke and Hank Paulson.

'Wonderland' is a delightful place to visit

Arcadian Broad's "Wonderland: Mad Tales of the Hatter" review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

'90210' reunion adds Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty and her 'Beverly Hills, 90210' co-stars play 'heightened versions of themselves' in 'BH90210' this summer on Fox.

Disney: New fireworks coming this Halloween to Magic Kingdom

A new fireworks show will debut during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom this year, Disney World says.

Google joins in on 'Avengers: Endgame' craze with Thanos-themed hidden gem

With the release of "Avengers: Endgame," Google planted a clickable Easter egg on its search website.

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