Wednesday, May 1, 2019

State budget finalized & NASA cracks down after leak

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Florida lawmakers reach $90 billion (or so) budget deal; UCF snubbed

House and Senate budget negotiators reached a final deal on the budget late Tuesday, reaching agreement on university construction projects, nursing-home funding, water quality projects and other local projects.

After video of SpaceX explosion leaked, NASA workers told they can be fired for sharing images

NASA is clamping down on employees sharing photos and videos from inside Kennedy Space Center after a video leaked showing SpaceX's Crew Dragon exploding during a test.

Get a sneak peek of the emerging landscape of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney World

Beyond the Batuu gate at Disney's Hollywood Studios are spires, rotundas, bridges, grooved rock work and busy construction workers.

Florida high schools shine in new U.S. News rankings

U.S. News & World Report's 2019 "best high school" rankings put Florida sixth in the nation. In Central Florida, Westshore, Osceola arts school, Orlando Science and Timber Creek earn top spots in state rankings.

Arbitrator wipes out 80-hour suspension for Orlando police officer who called people 'savages'

An arbitrator said an 80-hour suspension for an Orlando police officer who called people outside a gay nightclub "savages" was excessive, because the department could not prove the officer was being racist.

Casselberry bans hunting of birds on its lakes: 'We're happy that this is over'

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has agreed to allow Casselberry to ban duck hunting within its city limits.

Magic founder Pat Williams is the Walt Disney of Orlando sports | Commentary

Magic founder Pat Williams' impact on Central Florida cannot be overstated, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Solar Bears suffer overtime home playoff loss to Everblades, fall behind 2-1 in series

The Orlando Solar Bears flirted with a commanding series lead, but they ultimately lost 3-2 in overtime to the rival Florida Everblades on Tuesday night at Amway Center and fell behind 2-1 in their ECHL playoff series.

Orlando City goalkeepers share close bond; backups stay ready

Orlando City goalkeeper Adam Grinwis knows how to stay ready while waiting for an opportunity to play. The Lions' goalkeepers share a close bond, with the backups pushing to learn while waiting for a chance to play.

Hagerty, Cornerstone Charter among softball district semifinal winners

Senior softball players at Hagerty and Cornerstone Charter ensure trips to region tournaments with big district semifinal efforts Tuesday.

Orlando Pride coach Marc Skinner expects Ashlyn Harris to be fine

U.S. women's national team and Orlando Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris received treatment Tuesday for a knee injury that caused her to miss the club's match against the Utah Royals. 

'The Voice': Did Central Florida singers survive?

The Top 24 on "The Voice'' was reduced to the top 13, and a Central Florida singer learns her fate in the final moments.

'Empire' to return; will Jussie Smollett?

"Empire'' will be back for a sixth season, and Fox Broadcasting thanks everyone in the cast, but it's unclear if Jussie Smollett will return.

'Florida State of Mind' author James Wright has died

The Sentinel's Hal Boedeker interviewed "Florida State of Mind" author James D. Wright for a story that ran Sunday. He died on Monday.

Cindy White's creativity shines on stages large and small

Orlando Repertory Theatre will honor the prolific theme-park and theatrical designer with an exhibition of her work.

'Last Five Years' has Spanish-language production

Mad Cow Theatre will host a Colombian production of Jason Robert Brown's "The Last Five Years" — "Los Últimos Cinco Años" — this week.

New food hall planned for downtown Orlando's Church Street

A new food hall is planned for downtown Orlando's Church Street entertainment district, according to documents filed with the City of Orlando.

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