Saturday, April 6, 2019

Virgin Trains approved to extend rail to Orlando & Winter Park High band director arrested

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Virgin Trains $950 million bond request approved for extending rail to Orlando

Virgin Trains gets state-finance authority to issue $950 million in bonds to help pay for construction of track from West Palm Beach to Orlando International Airport.

Winter Park High band director arrested: Christopher Blackmer had sex with underage student on camera, cops say

The Winter Park High School band director was arrested on child pornography charges after authorities discovered a five-year old video of him engaged in sexual acts with an underage boy.

Struggling with turnover, strapped for bilingual deputies, Osceola Sheriff's Office faces growing pains

Deputies at the Osceola County Sheriff's Office are experiencing high rates of staff turnover and low salaries, according to a recent study by the University of Central Florida.

Road rage shooting kills driver, injures passenger in quiet Florida neighborhood

Police arrested a suspect on a murder charge this week after a case of apparent road rage led to one driver to fatally shoot another in a peaceful historic neighborhood, St. Petersburg police said.

Orlando has lowest wages of any big city in America ... again | Commentary

Can't make ends meet? You're not alone. Orlando ranks 50th out of 50 for wages ... again

During resounding Magic victory over Hawks, even Betsy DeVos had Orlando playoff fever | Commentary

During the Orlando Magic's resounding victory over the Hawks Friday night, even Betsy DeVos had playoff fever.

Magic crush Hawks 149-113 during home finale, move closer to playoff berth

The Orlando Magic rolled to a 149-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks Friday night at Amway Center, giving fans an electric regular-season home finale and moving closer to a playoff berth.

Magic's sharp focus during playoff push could help Orlando during potential postseason series

The Orlando Magic have been forced to sharpen their focus during the final month of the season with the hope of reaching the playoffs. That mentality could help the Magic during a potential playoff series.

Florida State coach Willie Taggart ready to show off Seminoles' progress during spring game

With spring practice coming to a close, FSU head coach Willie Taggart said he was pleased with the team's progress and sees room to keep improving.

Orlando City hopes to score first home win of 2019 when Lions host Colorado Rapids

Orlando City will get a chance to remedy their home woes Saturday when the Lions host the Colorado Rapids at 7:30 p.m.

Flying with the Geico Skytypers at Lakeland's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and Expo

The Geico Skytypers fly six WWII SNJ planes in close formation to write messages in the sky. Check out this first-person view flying with them at Lakeland's Sun 'n Fun Fly-In and Expo.

Aileen Wuornos on 'Very Scary People'; troubled capitalism on '60 Minutes'

HLN looks at serial killer Aileen Wuornos, and '60 Minutes' interviews a hedge fund founder who warns that capitalism isn't sustainable.

'Fosse/Verdon' chips away at musical myths

Broadway veterans of 'Hamilton' and 'Dear Evan Hansen' take a frank look at legends Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon in the FX series 'Fosse/Verdon.'

Elizabeth Hart returns with stories of renewal, renovation

'Ready, Set, Renovate!' and host Elizabeth Hart return for a third season that features a high-rise, a beachfront condo, a tiny house and a chicken coop.

'Killing Eve' returns; Kit Harington hosts 'SNL'; 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' ends

Sandra Oh continues to impress in 'Killing Eve,' Kit Harington hosts 'SNL,' and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' offers its series finale and a concert.

Lockheed Martin surprises Lake Nona High School students with hands-on project help

Lake Nona High School students get hands-on with technology in Lockheed Martin-led program.

ChainBridge, South Florida's newest distillery, pours fruit brandy, vodka in Oakland Park

ChainBridge Distillery, now open in Oakland Park, is South Florida's newest distillery and features fruit brandy and vodka.

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