Thursday, May 16, 2019

MegaCon attracts cosplayers & Disney nuclear plant still possible

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MegaCon cosplay allows attendees to step into character, explore alternate worlds

For Samantha Bork and others, cosplaying is a passion that allows people to step into the lives of fictional characters. Several Central Florida cosplayers are gearing up for this year's MegaCon and the Master of Cosplay contest.

Disney could build nuclear power plant after bill fizzles in Legislature

An old Florida law allows Disney to build a nuclear power plant.

Attempted coup, scheming at Orlando airport raise bright red flag | Commentary

Sen. Dennis Baxley of Ocala tried to kick Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer off his own airport board.That seems sketchy ... especially with billions of dollars at stake, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Montverde Academy dean of students fired amid investigation into 'inappropriate relationship' with student

The dean of students at Montverde Academy, an affluent international boarding school in Lake County, was "relieved of his duties" Monday amid accusations he was having an "improper" relationship with a student, a school spokeswoman said.

Visit Florida cuts payroll by 30% after lawmakers slash its budget

Faced with a "prove-it" year to state lawmakers, the board of Florida's tourism-marketing arm Wednesday approved a 30 percent payroll cut made necessary after lawmakers slashed the agency's budget this year.

Army's Orlando research center offers peek at virtual training for soldiers

The U.S. Army gave a rare look at a virtual environment training platform it hopes to incorporate into soldiers' training.

As hurricane season looms, Florida leaders offer stern warning: 'Michael was a punch in the mouth'

Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. "That's how I felt," said Joby Smith, Bay County's director of emergency management, reflecting on the fallout of Hurricane Michael - a category 5 storm with winds blowing beyond 157 mph.

SpaceX postpones its launch of 60 internet satellites to tonight

Sixty satellites that will begin to set up SpaceX's Starlink communications constellation are expected to lift off in a Falcon 9 rocket from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's launch complex 40 between 10:30 tonight and midnight.

UF coach Dan Mullen: Gators' off-the-field issues 'very disappointing'

UF football coach Dan Mullen addressed the Gators' off-the-field issues, including three separate incidents involving violence against women.

Orlando City drops third match in a row, falls 2-1 to Seattle Sounders

Orlando City is still looking for the answer to its May woes.

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