Monday, December 16, 2019

SpaceX launch tonight & Wild Florida attraction expansion

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

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December 16, 2019

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SpaceX set for Monday night launch of satellite bringing 'most powerful signal ever' to Asia-Pacific region

SpaceX is targeting a launch window from 7:10 p.m. to 8:38 p.m Monday to launch communications satellite JCSAT 18/Kacific 1 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's launch complex 40.

Wild Florida's new safari: Giraffes, wildebeests and zebras roam over 85 acres in Osceola County

Wild Florida brings safari and its watusis, giraffes and blue bulls to Central Florida.

Orange County hires 1st sustainability officer as Demings pushes for 'sustainable future'

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has added another new six-figure position to his staff, hiring Jeff Benavides as the county's first "chief sustainability & resilience officer. "The mayor, in his second year as the county's top elected executive, hired Andrea Wesser-Brawner last month as the county's first "chief innovation & emerging technology officer." Benavides said he and Wesser-Brawner will often work together on projects. Both posts each pay more than $100,000 and were suggested by the mayor's transition team, a panel of 37 advisers who recommended goals and transformative changes for Demings' administration. "At the core of sustainability is process efficiency and conservation - and that equals dollars and cents to most organizations," Benavides said.

Man charged after gun range instructor loses leg in shooting

A man has been charged following a shooting at a gun range that injured a safety instructor.

Christmas is less lonely for Orlando seniors, thanks to Seniors Angel Tree | Commentary

Paul Radkevich, 68, is one of the millions of senior citizens in Florida who experience social isolation around the Christmas holiday. Columnist Shannon Green shares his story.

Stuff stockings with deals on gift cards to Orlando area restaurants

Ravenous Pig, Shula's Steakhouse and more are giving away bonus cards when you purchase gift cards for Christmas.

Comedian Tom Rhodes finds global spirit in Orlando

Comedian Tom Rhodes, who grew up in Oviedo, brings home his international style of comedy for five shows at the Orlando Improv.

'Flintstones' puppies find homes, but 'sweet' mom Betty still searches for hers

Betty, an about 2-year-old Shepherd mix, was found pregnant in an abandoned church in Georgia. She and five of her puppies eventually made their way to A Cause 4 Paws Rescue in Florida. While the puppies have found their home, Betty is still searching for hers.

Nikola Vucevic helps to spark Magic road win over Pelicans

Nikola Vucevic delivered 20 points in his first game since Nov. 20 as the Orlando Magic beat the New Orleans Pelicans 130-119 on Sunday at Smoothie King Center.

Recruits embrace December early signing period, adding to pressure on new college coaches

National Signing Day used to be the marquee date on the recruiting calendar but that's slowly changing as more and more high school recruits are signing their National Letter of Intent during the three-day early signing period in December.

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