Saturday, May 4, 2019

SpaceX launches 17th mission & Family sues Disney, bedbugs bit at resort

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SpaceX launches 17th mission to send supplies to the ISS after power issues caused delays

SpaceX successfully launched its 17th resupply mission to the International Space Station early Saturday morning following delays this week.

Family sues Disney, says bedbugs bit them at resort, then went home with them

Ashley LaCombe, a commercial realtor, and her husband, who runs a welding business, said they were on vacation in April 2018 when they began feeling itching and redness.

Her son killed himself after years in solitary confinement. She wants Florida to change how it uses the practice

In the months since her son's suicide, Phyllis Johnson-Mabery has read his last letter several times, searching for something she might have missed. She attributes her son's death to the more than four years he spent in solitary confinement while incarcerated.

Lime pulls back on rental bikes across nation — could Orlando, UCF fleets be next?

Lime apparently is quitting its bike business in cities and campuses across the nation, leaving University of Central Florida officials scrambling for an alternative.

Florida Senate OKs strict Amendment 4 felon voting rights measure

 Seeking to carry out a November constitutional amendment, the Florida Senate on Thursday passed a measure that would require repayment of financial obligations before felons' voting rights could be restored.

Charter-school funding, sales-tax holidays clear Florida Legislature

After a battle about the issue, a proposal to distribute voter-approved local money to charter schools landed back in a tax package that the House and Senate passed late Friday.

Plane skids off runway, into river at NAS Jacksonville; all passengers accounted for, officials say

A commercial plane landing at U.S. Naval Air Station Jacksonville skidded off the runway and into the St. Johns River, officials say.

Orlando City pushes to build on momentum against potent Toronto FC

The first win of Orlando City coach James O'Connor's tenure with the Lions came at home against Toronto FC.

Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer ready to step in

Orlando Pride goalkeeper Haley Kopmeyer started an exciting stretch of the club's season earlier than expected and in dramatic fashion.

Solar Bears' season ends with 2-1 OT home loss to Florida in Game 5

The Orlando Solar Bears' season ended Friday with a 2-1 overtime loss at home to the rival Florida Everblades in Game 5 of their playoff series.

Before two sexual-assault allegations, former Gator QB Jalon Jones wanted to be next Tim Tebow | Commentary

Before he faced two sexual-assault allegations, former UF QB Jalon Jones said he wanted to be the next Tim Tebow.

Rain and mud could be Kentucky Derby's deciding factors once again

A vicious torrent of rain soaked Churchill Downs on Friday morning, subsided in the afternoon, but is expected to return just in time for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

Shake, Muddle & Mix: Spice up your margarita for Cinco de Mayo

Pepe's Cantina in Winter Park offers a spicy twist on the original margarita in time for Cinco de Mayo celebrations..

Gatorland's first Gatorpalooza will mark park's 70th anniversary

New Gatorpalooza celebration will kick off Gatorland's 70th anniversary festivities on May 18.

'Long Shot' review: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen a winning ticket

Refreshing "Long Shot" makes Rogen, Theron a winning pair. 3 stars

BTS, Adam Lambert set for 'GMA' concert series

GMA's Summer Concert Series will feature Hozier, Ciara, Adam Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Pitbull, Chance the Rapper, Keith Urban and BTS.

Cersei on 'Game of Thrones,' Sandler on 'SNL,' Florida murder on '48 Hours'

The weekend highlights include new episodes from 'Game of Thrones' and 'Killing Eve,' Adam Sandler hosting 'SNL,' and a '60 Minutes' report on ransomware.

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