Friday, July 26, 2019

Fuel dump fears at OIA & SpaceX launch

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

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July 26, 2019

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Massive Norwegian fuel spill at Orlando airport gives rise to fear of runway damage

Runway damage suspected from Norwegian fuel spilled at Orlando International Airport.

Those sonic booms you heard? That was SpaceX sending critical cargo to the ISS

Sonic booms sounded across the Orlando region Thursday evening as SpaceX sent more than 5,000 pounds of science experiments and crew supplies on a mission to the International Space Station.

Orlando arts groups worry they'll be priced out of Dr. Phillips' new Steinmetz Hall

The Orlando Philharmonic, Orlando Ballet and Opera Orlando fear rental fees for will be too prohibitive for the new hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Votes on controversial Orange teacher contract to be counted Monday

Orange County teachers, who've been voting this month on a controversial salary and benefits package, will have their ballots counted Monday afternoon. Many teachers are upset the proposal provides only small raises and then steep hikes in family insurance costs, meaning some employees will see their take-home pay drop.

Activists, Orange law enforcement agencies discuss LGBTQ issues in public safety forum

The OneOrlando Alliance coalition hosted panel discussions Thursday with community activists and representatives of the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Orlando Police Department.

Apopka man squawks about code violation for chickens: 'They're not mine'

Felix Guerra's lush yard, a mostly edible jungle of avocado, banana and cherry trees, ginger plants and pineapple, attracts butterflies, bees and occasionally a bear. But recent feathered visitors got him in trouble with Orange County. He got slapped with a code-enforcement violation July 15 because a few ducks waddled in and a couple of free-ranging chickens are roosting nearby.

NASA chops down 385 acres of trees for better view of Kennedy Space Center launch pads

In need of a better view for launches, NASA has cut down more than 385 acres of trees at Kennedy Space Center, according to a report from UPI.

Professional pooper scoopers report for dooty in Orlando

Scoop Soldiers now offers poop scooping services in Orlando, and will soon expand to Tampa and Jacksonville.

Tacko Fall signs with Boston Celtics after impressing during NBA Summer League

Tacko Fall signed a contract with the Boston Celtics, parlaying a strong NBA Summer League performance into a future with the NBA franchise.

Disney World putting a bow on 2019 with new holiday activities

Disney World is spreading holiday joy farther into its theme parks -- especially Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom -- in 2019.

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