Saturday, October 12, 2019

Animal rescue in hurricane-ravaged Bahamas & Markeith Loyd trial opening statements

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

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October 12, 2019

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Animal rescue groups brace for long haul in hurricane-ravaged Bahamas

The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando has just found new homes for Bernice, Chucky, Waggy and Adventure — all dogs from the Hurricane Dorian-ravaged Bahamas. But five more remain in quarantine, and it's only one very small piece of a massive effort to rescue, reunite and re-home thousands of cats and dogs homeless by the storm. Many, including Miracle, the pup found trapped and starving in the rubble, have a long road ahead.

Markeith Loyd trial: Loyd killed his pregnant ex, both sides agree. But was it murder?

After their first night of sequestration at a hotel, jurors will hear opening statements this morning in the murder trial of Markeith Loyd, the man accused of killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon and her unborn child.

Judge sets bail for Rev. Bryan Fulwider at $700K in sexual battery case

A judge has set bail at $700,000 for Rev. Bryan Fulwider, the former Winter Park minister and radio show host accused of repeatedly raping a teenage girl.

FBI: No charges to be filed against woman who boarded plane without ticket, ID

The woman who snuck onto a plane at Orlando International Airport without a ticket or ID will not be facing criminal charges at this time, an FBI spokeswoman said.

Man injured in shooting after argument at west Orlando pool hall, police say

An argument at Chill Games Room in west Orlando led to a shooting early Saturday that injured one person, an Orlando Police spokesman said.

Turkish forces capture center of key Syrian border town, military says

Turkey's military said it captured a key Syrian border town under heavy bombardment Saturday as its offensive against Kurdish fighters pressed into its fourth day.

Tacko Fall fans chant, 'We want Tacko!' during Celtics rookie's return to Orlando

Tacko Fall returned to Orlando for the first time as a Celtics rookie and was greeted by "We want Tacko" chants from fans attending Boston's preseason game against the Orlando Magic Friday at Amway Center.

Edgewater clinches, Jones cruises | Football Roundup

Week 8 high school football winners in the Orlando area include Edgewater, Jones and Osceola

Shut up about low teacher pay and get behind the governor | Commentary

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced earlier this week that he wants to set the starting salary for teachers in Florida at $47,500, making pay the second highest in the nation. Yes! Finally! Hooray!

On Hong Kong, the NBA loves free speech as long as it doesn't cost anything | Editorial

The NBA prides itself on being outspoken for liberal values, but like many corporations that make money in China, it goes mum about that country's abuse of human rights.

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