Friday, June 28, 2019

Biden, Harris spar in debate & giving voice to Tower of Terror

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In heated Miami Democratic debate, Joe Biden clashes with Kamala Harris

The second night of the Democratic presidential debates in Miami brought verbal fireworks, especially between former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris.

Meet Disney World's voice of the Tower of Terror, a dead ringer for Rod Serling

Mark Silverman plays the famous voice you hear on the iconic Tower of Terror ride. You never know when Silverman might spontaneously revisit his Rod Serling monologue.

Orange, Osceola prosecutors won't pursue low-level drug offenses, State Attorney Aramis Ayala says

Prosecutors in Orange and Osceola counties won't pursue low-level drug offenses under a new diversion policy announced Thursday by Orange-Osceola State Attorney Aramis Ayala. Ayala, who announced in May she would not seek a second term in 2020 as the Ninth Judicial Circuit's top prosecutor, said the "common-sense" change would reduce costs, free prosecutors to pursue more serious offenses and offer offenders the opportunity to "get the help they need."

Scott Nelson admits killing Jennifer Fulford, blames probation officer, government: 'They turned me into an animal'

Scott Edward Nelson, accused of kidnapping and killing Altamonte Springs woman Jennifer Fulford, testified in the trial against him. Nelson faces the death penalty in the first-degree murder trial.

Orlando restaurateurs stole investments from green-card hopefuls, lawsuits contend

Tre Bambine's owners, Terry Hong-Yin Chan and Jacquelyn Angiulli Chan, are embroiled in federal and state lawsuits, the Orlando Sentinel has found, for allegedly defrauding immigrant hopefuls who invested in their restaurants and skipping out on rent.

Vigil tonight for UCF student severely injured in hit-and-run crash

Friends of London Harrell, a University of Central Florida student who was critically injured Saturday in a hit-and-run crash, will gather for a vigil at the university's reflection pond tonight to pray for her recovery.

Grant Amato's friends say he falsely tied his brother to 'god of death' while discussing anime in court

Two friends of Grant Amato, the Chuluota man accused of killing his parents and brother in January, claim he lied while testifying about anime and Japanese culture during a court hearing last week.

Orlando Health doctor launches company to help hospital improve patient experience

Dr. Anthony Orsini's company, The Orsini Way, is one of the growing number of companies that are helping hospitals improve their patient experience scores by changing how their staff communicates with patients.

Here's why readers say they support President Trump | Commentary

We asked readers to tell us why they support President Donald Trump and why the Orlando Sentinel "non-endorsement" was wrong.

USWNT locked in for highly anticipated World Cup quarterfinal showdown with France

The match many looked forward to before the World Cup even began has arrived. The reigning champion United States faces host France in a quarterfinal today that will end with one of the two tournament favorites going home and the other heading to Lyon for a semifinal matchup with England.

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