Sunday, December 15, 2019

Tornado with 110 mph winds touches down in Flagler County & Festive holiday light displays in Central Florida

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December 15, 2019

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EF-1 tornado with 110 mph winds touches down in Flagler County, NWS said

It formed around 5:40 a.m. and was 11 miles southwest of Bunnell and ended one mile south of Flagler Beach. There were no reports of any injuries.

Pictures: Festive home holiday lights displays in Central Florida

Central Florida is home to a number of festive holiday lights displays put on by community members just trying to spread good cheer. Do you have that neighbor who goes all out decorating for Christmas? Do you drive past a blindingly bright display on your commute home? We want to know about the best holiday light displays in Central Florida. Submit a photo with address and family name for inclusion in this gallery and consideration for our second annual Twinkly Awards. Send submissions to pconnolly@orlandosentinel.com.

Pedestrian struck and killed in Sunrail crash, Orlando police say

A death investigation is underway after a 30-year-old man was struck and killed by a Sunrail train in Orlando, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Orlando officers who killed fleeing suspect cleared, despite policy against shooting into vehicles

An Orlando police officer who once faced a manslaughter charge for fatally shooting a suspect fleeing from a parking lot in May 2018 did not violate any department policies, including one that generally prevents officers from firing into moving cars

Holidays stir long-ago memories of Orlando's Jordan Marsh store in original Colonial Plaza

During the holidays, I still find myself roaming around a big store at least one day. Perhaps I'm really longing for something that no longer exists. I'm thinking of Jordan Marsh — the nevermore store in Orlando's original Colonial Plaza that first brought big-city department-store splendor to Orlando 57 years ago.

All students — all people — should learn civics | Letters

Gov. Ron DeSantis' idea for a test for high-school seniors could be a good idea for us all, one letter-writer says.

UCF trending toward another solid recruiting class

UCF hopes to continue a trend of solid recruiting classes when it signs most of the 2020 class during next week's early signing period.

It was 25 years ago in Orlando when Jerry Jones killed the Dallas Cowboys | Commentary

Jerry Jones insulted Jimmy Johnson 25 years ago in Orlando and the Dallas Cowboys haven't been the same since.

New FSU coach Mike Norvell known for rapidly cultivating strong support staff

New FSU coach Mike Norvell is known for rapidly cultivating a strong support staff, hiring assistants who have gone on to success at bigger schools.

LSU QB Joe Burrow wins Heisman Trophy after record-setting season

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy Saturday after leading the No. 1 Tigers to an SEC championship and College Football Playoff semifinal bid.

Edgewater falls short against Aquinas in 7A football state-title game

Edgewater High School fought to the finish against national No. 1 contender St. Thomas Aquinas in Saturday night's Class 7A football state championship game.

Orlando area high school scores, top performers for Dec. 14

Edgewater takes it down to the wire against undefeated St. Thomas Aquinas in the Class 7A football state final, but last play touchdown attempt falls short in 28-23 loss

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