Friday, November 22, 2019

Disney brawl & Brightline construction

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

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November 22, 2019

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Disney World lawsuit: A brawl at Epcot's Candlelight Processional led to a 4-year court fight

It was supposed to be a night to celebrate the holidays. Instead, two families became involved in a physical altercation followed by a lengthy legal battle.

Opportunity Zones are meant for the poor. But they could help rich Orlando, Winter Park areas, too

The federal Opportunity Zone program was designed to help drive investment to poorer communities, but a quick deadline for choosing locations and a wide berth for governors to pick favorites has critics calling for reforms.

Jeff Bezos charity donates $5.25 million to Central Florida homeless families

Billionaire Jeff Bezos' foundation is giving $5.25 million in Amazon stock to a Central Florida nonprofit charged with using the money to house homeless families over the next five years, the local charity announced Thursday.

Brightline, soon to be Virgin Trains, makes progress on track between South Florida and Orlando airport

Virgin Train's construction of higher-speed rail from South Florida to the Orlando airport started just six months ago and already has stamped a visible swath where steel track will soon be installed across rural east Orange County.

Markeith Loyd removed from courtroom after killer's curse-laden tirade against judge

The outburst came after Marques asked Loyd if he still backed the complaint he filed in October against his defense counsel, Terry Lennamon. The nature of the complaint was not discussed at the hearing and remains sealed by the court.

Radar finds 145 graves buried beneath Florida high school

School officials say ground-penetrating radar has located 145 graves on the ground of a high school in Florida.

Orlando Dreamers get thousands of endorsements for push to bring pro baseball to Central Florida

The Orlando Dreamers have found some early fans, with thousands saying they would like to buy season tickets if Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams can land a Major League Baseball team for Central Florida.

FAMU, B-CU players eager to add a rivalry win to their Florida Classic memories

Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman players are eager to add a win Saturday to their strong memories of the Florida Classic rivalry series.

Magic center Nikola Vucevic diagnosed with ankle sprain, to be re-evaluated in 7-10 days

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic was diagnosed with an ankle sprain following an MRI Thursday and will be evaluated in seven to 10 days.

Disney proposed an Elton John theme park, his memoir says

According to Elton John's book "Me," Disney dangled the idea of a theme park themed to the singer after the success of "The Lion King."

Sardines are not gross: A message for National Sardines Day

You know what's fishy, Orlando? That sardines, such a delicious, nutrient-packed superfood, is so underrated.

Legoland letting Kids Go Free with offer from Subway

Get a free kid's ticket to Legoland with purchase of an adult ticket from Subway.

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