Thursday, August 1, 2019

Grant Amato verdict & Universal announcement

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

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Universal may reveal plans for new theme park today

Universal Orlando is expected to make a "major" announcement this morning, and the company has been hinting for a year that it will build a new theme park.

Grant Amato verdict: Guilty of first-degree murder in killings of family

A jury on Wednesday found Grant Amato guilty of three counts of first-degree murder for shooting his parents and brother to death after they cut off his relationship with a Bulgarian webcam model.

Tropical depression odds grow to 70% for Atlantic storm, 2nd closer wave could bring weekend rain

The odds of a tropical depression forming from a tropical wave located just west of the African coast grew to 70 percent, while a less organized system closer to Florida could bring rain to the state, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Democratic debate: Fights over health care, immigration and race test Biden's front-runner strength

Democrats intensified an acrimonious battle over health care on Wednesday that showcased deep divisions within the party and focused on the dispute between former Vice President Joe Biden and California Sen. Kamala Harris.

1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at Orlando apartment complex, police say

Three people were shot near an apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, one of whom was killed and another believed to have been the shooter.

A bicyclist was killed in a crash near Orlando International Airport. Fellow riders will cycle in his honor Saturday.

David McGrinn, a Marine Corps veteran, once said riding his bicycle aided in his mental and physical recovery after he was thrown from a car at 100 mph. He was killed Saturday after a vehicle traveled into the bike lane near Orlando International Airport.

Rodents, bugs shut down 4 Orlando restaurants after state inspections

Four Orlando-area restaurants were temporarily closed following inspections in July.

NASA, Central Florida Tech Alliance seek space-related tech answers

Local tech community will partner with NASA for entrepreneur showcase.

Florida and Florida State headline 2019 Orange Bowl Basketball Classic

The Orange Bowl Basketball Classic will feature Florida State, Florida, South Florida and Utah State on Dec. 21 at the BB&T Center.

UCF QB Brandon Wimbush says Knights' starting race is just getting started

UCF kicked off preseason camp Wednesday with all eyes on the quarterback competition as Brandon Wimbush, Quadry Jones and Dillon Gabriel battle for the chance to start the season opener against Florida A&M on Aug. 29 at Spectrum Stadium. It's a tight race with all three players knowing it will take something special to win the job.

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