Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Pulse 3 years later & a valedictorian's speech delayed

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

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June 12, 2019

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Three years after attack, Pulse owner Barbara Poma focuses on memorial, healing

Three years after the June 12, 2016, mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando — at the time, the worst in modern U.S. history — the site still holds a powerful draw for the mournful and the curious. But for club matriarch Barbara Poma, now charged with shaping the memorial and museum scheduled to open here in another three years, it also brings a sense of duty.

Changes coming to Orange district graduation policy after valedictorian barred from speaking

Orange County school leaders have promised changes to graduation policies after a valedictorian was barred from speaking at her ceremony.

Universal's newest hotel costs less than $100 a night

Universal gave the media a tour Tuesday of Surfside Inn - and showed off the surfboard-shaped pool - for the first time before the 750-bed hotel opens June 27.

Universal Orlando: New roller coaster features Hagrid, creatures, high-speed stretches, surprises

Universal Orlando previews its new roller coaster, populated by Hagrid, magical creatures and animatronic moments.

More than 100 bike racks have been installed at Orlando businesses to address a 'definite need'

More than 100 bike racks have been installed outside Orlando businesses since 2015 through the city's Bike Rack Request Program. It's part of the city's overall plan to improve safety for cyclists and increase bike ridership.

Orange deputy shoots, kills man who attacked them with bar stool at home off Goldenrod Road, sheriff says

An Orange County deputy shot and killed a man who had attacked deputies with a bar stool inside a home off Goldenrod Road, Sheriff John Mina said.

Hacked elections? Florida must do more to prevent threats (from abroad and within) | Commentary

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida needs to study elections security. He's right. But the review has to be the real deal, with real technology experts, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Pitbull's Miami Grill opens new location in Kissimmee

Miami Grill, a South Florida-based restaurant managed in part by Grammy-winning rapper Pitbull, opened its first restaurant in the Central Florida area.

MegaCon costume repair center offers a place to fix cosplay

MegaCon's costume repair center, the Cospital, provides cosplayers with a safe space to reset their ensembles.

Kaley Mudge, Riley Greene earn top Sentinel high school player of year awards

The Orlando Sentinel recognized the top players, coaches and teams from the 2018-19 high school sports school year Tuesday night at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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