Sunday, May 12, 2019

Is Orlando’s nickname still ‘City Beautiful’? & 6 a.m. bus rides, 7:20 bells

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Ask Orlando: Is the city's nickname still 'Beautiful'?

Orlando has been called "The City Beautiful" since 1908. How did it get that slogan and is it time to change it to something catchier?

6 a.m. bus rides. 7:20 bells. Florida high schools operate in the dark ages

After more than 4 years of talk, Orange County may finally change the start times for high schools. Good. Because right now, buses start picking up kids around 6 a.m. to make 7:20 bells. And that's just nuts.

Lake County workers rescue abandoned dog in Leesburg

Two Lake County Public Works employees rescued an abandoned dog on the side of the road Tuesday in Leesburg.

Orange County Sheriff John Mina rappels 15 stories for military veteran fundraiser

Nearly $100,000 was raised Saturday for military veterans in a fundraiser that allowed participants to rappel 15 stories down the side of Orlando Regional Medical Center.

Man killed after rear-ending dump truck in south Orange County, FHP says

A 31-year-old Orlando man was killed early Saturday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he crashed into the back of a dump truck on John Young Parkway in south Orange County.

Praise for teachers is nice, but it doesn't pay the bills | Commentary

During Teacher Appreciation Week, one educator is hoping for a different sort of appreciation.

'Big Bang Theory' cast, BTS visit Colbert

Stephen Colbert will talk to Bill Hader, BTS, Olivia Wilde, Scott Pelley and the cast of 'The Big Bang Theory' after that series' finale.

Pictures: Monster Jam World Finals

The Monster Jam World Finals monster truck competition at Camping World Stadium on Friday, May 10, 2019.

UCF AD Danny White updates scheduling, stadium expansion and impact of new AAC media rights deal

UCF athletics director Danny White spoke with the media prior to Thursday nights ChargeOn Tour event giving an update on the Knights' efforts for future football scheduling, the impact of the new American Athletic Conference media rights deal and possible expansion of Spectrum Stadium.

Dave Blakelock plays 100 golf courses in 100 days in honor of mom's Alzheimer's battle

Dave Blakelock of Boston is looking to raise awareness for Alzheimer's by playing 100 golf courses in 100 days to honor his late mother.

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