Friday, June 21, 2019

Magic draft pick & Theme Park Rangers most loved and hated rides

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Magic select Auburn forward Chuma Okeke with No. 16 pick of NBA draft

The Orlando Magic have selected forward Chuma Okeke of Auburn with their first pick of the 2019 NBA Draft.

PODCAST: Rides we love and loathe at Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld (Ep. 3)

In episode 3 of Theme Park Rangers podcast, Dewayne Bevil and Gabrielle Russon pick what they love, loathe at Central Florida attractions.

U.S. prepared strikes on Iran for downing drone, but approval was withdrawn

The strikes were recommended by the Pentagon, an unnamed source says.

Before Apollo 11, four early missions charted path for historic moon landing

Before Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins took off on Apollo 11, four other Apollo missions provided key steps in reaching the moon.

'You saved it': Wally's Liquors doesn't look the same, but that's OK, patrons say

There's no smokers or jukebox, and the condom machine has moved, but Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors lovers say it feels like the same old neighborhood watering hole.

Trump's Orlando visit required help from hundreds in local law enforcement

Law enforcement was out in droves for President Donald Trump's campaign kickoff rally in Orlando on Tuesday, providing security for the day's events that included questioning at least two armed men, forming a blockade to protect protesters and making two arrests.

Hey Trump supporters: Let us know what you really think | Commentary

The Orlando Sentinel received more than 1,000 emails and calls about its "non-endorsement" of President Donald Trump. But I think the opponents can do better than cursing us out.

Florida has a gambling problem and DeSantis should admit it | Commentary

Ron DeSantis should sign a bill that would put warning labels on lottery tickets if for no other reason than it would illuminate how the state has been running an education-funding scam for 31 years.

Surfside Inn could spruce up I-Drive and drive down hotel prices

I Drive hotels could feel pressure once Universal's Surfside Inn & Suites debuts this week.

Pelicans take Zion Williamson with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

The New Orleans Pelicans selected Zion Williamson with the No. 1 pick in Thursday's NBA draft, going with the Duke force who is considered one of the most exciting prospects in years. The 6-foot-7, 285-pounder compiled a career worth of highlights into just one season, becoming the third freshman to be voted player of the year by the Associated Press.

USWNT defeats Sweden 2-0, wins group and sets another Women's World Cup record

After all the tension and the build-up and the references to the 2016 Olympics loss to Sweden, the United States women's national team came out and scored in less than three minutes.

Orlando City midfielder Nani named to MLS All-Star Fan XI

Orlando City will have a hometown representative during the 2019 MLS All-Star Game.

It's National Selfie Day, so smile, Orlando

National Selfie Day is a good time for Orlando to smile (and post it on social media).

Take Your Dog to Work Day: Go on a break at these Orlando area restaurants

Take Your Dog to Work Day is June 21. Take a break from your job at these Orlando area restaurants.

Free cone: Dairy Queen offers free ice cream to celebrate first day of summer

Grab your free ice cream cone with purchase at Dairy Queen to celebrate the first day of summer. You must have their mobile app to redeem this offer.

Florida Springs Guide: Rock Springs at Kelly Park

Florida Springs Guide: Take a trip to Rock Springs at Kelly Park in Apopka, about a 40-minute drive from Orlando. 68-degree spring water awaits tubers and swimmers who wish to cool off in the summer heat.

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