Thursday, October 24, 2019

I-4 Ultimate woes & Orlando Magic opening night

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October 24, 2019

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I-4 Ultimate: Delays, overruns and deaths plague project

I-4 Ultimate's promise of private investment and management for a better, faster and cheaper reconstruction of Interstate 4 is fading with mounting troubles over cost overruns, delays and fatal accidents.

Orlando Magic need to treat every night like opening night | Commentary

The Orlando Magic need to treat every night like opening night after dazzling fans during a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, columnist Mike Bianchi says.

Orange school district offers 6% salary hike to teachers in new proposal

The Orange County school district offers a new compensation package teachers. It would give average raises of 6% and delay insurance hikes by several months. But its a two-year deal, so it means teachers might not get raises next year.

Markeith Loyd sentenced to life in prison for pregnant ex's slaying — jurors reject death penalty

Markeith Loyd was sentenced to life in prison without parole Wednesday for shooting and killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend Sade Dixon, after a jury opted against recommending the death penalty.

New Minneola connector to Florida's Turnpike provides important link for Orlando commuters

Lake County officials marked the opening of a crucial road improvement that will be welcomed by Orlando commuters. The first phase of Citrus Grove Road will improve access to the Florida's Turnpike Minneola Interchange as well as to schools, parks and shopping.

Tropical wave moves toward Gulf of Mexico with slightly increased odd of development

After a quiet few days in the tropics, the National Hurricane Center detected a tropical disturbance over the Yucatan Peninsula and the eastern Bay of Campeche.

Orlando man arrested for DUI manslaughter in 2018 crash that killed woman

Hubert Whittaker Jr., 33, was arrested Tuesday for driving with a suspended license and DUI manslaughter following a February 2018 crash which resulted in Cynthia Rumph's death.

'Little old ladies' launch Orlando Land Trust to preserve area near Lake Eola Park

Two lifelong Orlando residents have created a land trust with the goal of purchasing a roughly 5,000-square-foot parcel on the corner of Rosalind Avenue and East Central Boulevard for Lake Eola Park.

Winter Park ghost kitchen: No dining room, no waiters, just restaurant fare for delivery or carry out

Known as a ghost kitchen, the only public space inside Central Florida's KitchenAF is a small seating area outside a pickup window.

Magic hold off Cavaliers to win season opener

Nikola Vucevic finished with a game-high 21 points as the Orlando Magic did enough to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 94-85 in the season opener for both teams Wednesday night at Amway Center.

UCF Football Now: Knights chase road win at Temple

In the latest episode of UCF Football Now, columnist Mike Bianchi and reporter Matt Murschel look back at the Knights' win over East Carolina, debate who is UCF's MVP so far this season and address the biggest challenges the Knights will face at Temple Saturday.

Orlando Ballet offering 20 percent off tickets for 'Vampire's Ball'

Catch 'Vampire's Ball' by the Orlando Ballet at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts and get 20 percent off a ticket Oct. 31-Nov. 1.

John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John pick Florida for 'Grease' sing-along reunion

John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John's "Grease" singalong tickets go on sale Friday.

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