Saturday, August 3, 2019

Where students of new UCF/Valencia campus live & New Puerto Rico governor sworn in

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

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Where do students of new UCF/Valencia campus live? Mostly not downtown.

The new downtown UCF and Valencia College campus, a centerpiece of the Creative Village, has been touted as a key part of the city's revitalization efforts and a source of new opportunities for residents of Parramore and the surrounding areas. But the addresses of students who will attend the new campus this fall are largely in outlying areas.

Pedro Pierluisi sworn in as governor of Puerto Rico after Ricardo Rosselló steps down

At a historical juncture for Puerto Rico, the now former governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló Nevares announced in a press release that Pedro Pierluisi will be sworn in as governor after his departure.

Ask Orlando: Where can you find a nice, quiet place to eat?

Restaurants have gotten louder than construction sites. Where in Orlando can a couple go for a nice, quiet dinner?

SunRail train crashes into car stuck on tracks in Orlando. No injuries reported, FHP says

A SunRail train crashed into a car in Orlando Friday night after the driver said he got stuck on the tracks, Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement.

Osceola deputies say no shots fired after reported shooting in Poinciana Walmart

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating an incident at a local Walmart after reports of gunshots in the area.

Epic Universe theme park at Universal Orlando will push wages to $15 an hour. Is it enough?

Universal's Epic Universe will employ 14,000 people - which is the the equivalent of plopping the city of Mount Dora on the International Drive corridor. That may pose some complicated challenges, one advocate said.

After more deaths, Sen. Linda Stewart tries again for alarms on child-care vehicles

Following the deaths of four Florida children left behind in hot cars this year -- including a 2-year-old this week -- state Sen. Linda Stewart on Friday announced she is trying again to pass a law requiring alarms on day-care vehicles to alert drivers when a child is left behind. The Orlando Democrat vows to make it her top legislative priority.

Anguish remains but Alejandra Juarez and family find hope a year after her deportation to Mexico

A year ago, Alejandra Juarez made international headlines when she self-deported to Mexico from Orlando International Airport under the Trump Administration's "zero tolerance" policy. She has cycled through various stages of grief during the past 12 months. Denial, anger and depression took the longest to overcome as her move split her family apart.

Assault weapons ban in Florida? A.G. Moody wants to block voters from having a say | Commentary

Florida Attorney Ashley Moody is trying to stop a proposed amendment - one that would ban high-capacity weapons - from ever appearing on the ballot

Sen. Simpson: Families deserve a break with sales-tax holiday | Commentary

In a guest column, the state senator writes that this weekend's back-to-school holiday can be a big help to families struggling financially.

Cast charms in 'How to Marry a Divorced Man' | Review

"How to Marry a Divorced Man" at Winter Park Playhouse: Review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm.

2019 College Football Rankings: No. 23 Missouri poised for nice season despite NCAA sanctions

The Missouri Tigers are 14-6 during their last 20 games and poised for another solid season, but will not reap the rewards due to NCAA postseason ban.

Magic seek to move mission forward with new marketing campaign

The Orlando Magic are putting a bigger emphasis on teamwork - with fans and the community - in their new marketing campaign "Magic Above All."

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