Sunday, July 21, 2019

Future trips to the moon will be very different & Rifle scare at Universal Studios garage

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

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On Apollo, using the bathroom was 'messy.' America's next moonshot will be radically different

When the U.S. goes to the moon this time, it'll do it in an Orion capsule - a vehicle that has benefited from the 50 years that have elapsed since the first moonshot aboard Apollo.

Universal Studios parking garages deemed safe after report of rifle

A driver along Interstate 4 called 911 on Saturday night to say they saw someone with a rifle in the parking garage at Universal Studios, but Orlando police officers found no threat, a spokesman said.

National Junk Food Day: Celebrate in Orlando with these menu items

July 21 is National Junk Food Day — and there are plenty of restaurants in the Orlando area that incorporate classic junk food into their menus.

Tavares police investigate possible murder-suicide in Lake County

Detectives are working to get a search warrant to investigate a possible murder-suicide in Lake County, according to the Tavares Police Department.

1-day-old baby left on doorstep of Orlando apartment, police say

A newborn baby was found abandoned Saturday on the doorstep of an apartment in west Orlando, according to police.

Multiple vehicles damaged in Seminole County shooting, authorities say

Seminole County deputies are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday, which left multiple vehicles damaged, a Sheriff's Office spokesman said.

Vice President Pence looks to NASA's future as he honors Apollo 11 crew

Vice President Mike Pence honored the men who first landed on the moon on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on Saturday – and he praised those who plan to follow in their steps, saying "the next man and first woman on the Moon in the next five years will be American astronauts."

It's been 47 years since Americans walked on the moon in Apollo. Why haven't we gone back?

The lack of financial, congressional and public support for NASA's plans to return to the moon have been the key drivers in our 47-year absence from the lunar surface.

Letters: Readers share memories of historic 1969 moon landing

On the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, Orlando Sentinel readers remember seeing the moon landing in foreign lands, at sea and on a budget.

Disney World donates $2 to protect lions, if you ride Animal Kingdom safari

The Walt Disney Company is donating $3 million to help save lions - its largest single gift to conservation.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 36 Memphis pushing to knock UCF off AAC perch

Memphis returns a loaded roster full of explosive playmakers especially on offense, which makes the Tigers a threat to win an American Athletic Conference championship.

Former Edgewater star Karl Joseph grateful he's living NFL dream with Oakland Raiders

Orlando Raiders defensive back Karl Joseph said it has taken hard work to realize his NFL dream. Now the former Orlando Edgewater High star is eager to share the lessons he learned with young players in Central Florida.

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