Saturday, December 7, 2019

Veterans run in Pearl Harbor remembrance & Christina Grimmie family drops lawsuit

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

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On Pearl Harbor anniversary, Central Florida veterans run in remembrance at OUC Orlando Half Marathon

Central Florida veterans will mark the Pearl Harbor anniversary with a tribute during the OUC Orlando Half Marathon.

Family of slain singer Christina Grimmie drops lawsuit against venue, concert promoter

 

Owners of Orlando massage parlors used for prostitution arrested on racketeering, money laundering charges, authorities say

A nearly two-year investigation led to the arrests of four people since October who authorities said owned or help operate a trio of massage parlors in Orlando that were used for prostitution.

Carnival worker pinned by ride at Alafaya carnival, OCFR says

A man working at a small carnival in Alafaya was trapped by a ride Friday afternoon and freed by bystanders, Orange County Fire Rescue said.

Orange teachers vote 'yes' on new contract for pay, benefits

Orange County's teachers union is to count votes this afternoon on a proposed teacher compensation package. Teachers rejected an earlier proposal in July, but this one offers bigger raises and pushes back planned hikes in insurance costs. The count is slated to begin at 1 p.m. but results likely won't be announced until late at night.

Pensacola Naval Air Station shooter was Saudi student, official says; 4 dead including gunman

An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom building at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on Friday morning, a U.S. official said, an attack that left three dead in addition to the assailant.

UPS driver killed in shootout was hardworking father of two

Frank Ordonez, 27, was the driver of the hijacked UPS truck who was killed during a shootout in Miramar, according to multiple news and social media reports.

Winter Springs police officer arrested on DUI charge after crash with injuries, resigns from agency

A Winter Springs police officer recently resigned from the agency months after he was arrested on a driving under the influence charge following an off-duty crash on I-95 that injured two other motorists, records released this week show.

Dr. Phillips Center poised to get $19 million more from tourist-development tax

Dr. Phillips Center president Kathy Ramsberger addressed the Tourist Development Council on Friday morning.

In a theme park parking lot at night, a worker sleeps in her car. This is life in America's most visited city

In Orlando, home to Disney, Universal and SeaWorld, workers struggle with the lowest wages of the top 50 metropolitan areas in the country.

Magic stay hot, beat Cavaliers to extend win streak to four games

The Orlando Magic got a fourth-quarter scoring surge from Terrence Ross, helping the team earn a 93-87 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Friday night at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.

Rotary Tip-Off basketball final is Mainland vs. Seminole

Mainland takes down Orlando Christian Prep in the Rotary Tip-off semi final. Jordan Sears had 24 points for Mainland.

Orlando area high school scores and top performers for Dec. 6

Varsity scores for soccer, basketball, and the FHSAA Class 3A Football State Championship.

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