Sunday, January 12, 2020

Hundreds attend Bryce Gowdy funeral & Disney World Marathon results

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

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Hundreds attend funeral for teen football star Bryce Gowdy, known and loved as 'Simba'

A large crowd of family, friends, teammates and other mourners attended the funeral for teen football star Bryce Gowdy on Saturday at Deerfield Beach High School. The school's auditorium was so full that a big screen was set up in the gym to handle the overflow crowd.

Arizona man deprives Fredison Costa of record-tying 8th Disney World Marathon title

Nick Hilton and Giovanna Martins won their respective divisions in the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday.

2 shot in east Orange County, suspect in custody, deputies say

Orange County deputies are investigating a shooting Saturday on the county's east end, which left two people injured, the sheriff's office said.

Utah woman found dead in lake behind Fort Lauderdale hotel, police confirm

Kelly Glover, 37, was last seen alive on surveillance video from the Westin Hotel, where she'd been staying. The video shows her walking downstairs without shoes at about 2 a.m. Thursday.

Iran bracing for more protests after admitting it shot down passenger plane by mistake

Riot police in black uniforms and helmets massed in Vali-e Asr Square, Tehran University and other landmarks as calls circulated for protests.

Thousands to rally in Tallahassee for school funding, teacher pay

Thousands are expected to rally in Tallahassee on Monday for increased school funding and higher teacher salaries. More than 700 teachers, parents and education advocates from Central Florida are planning to drive to the state capitol for the event.

Fringe performer raises funds to help the animals of Australia's wildfire tragedy

Critically acclaimed Jon Bennett, a native Australian, will lead a fundraiser for his fire-ravaged country.

Orlando Land Trust's mission: Preserve Lake Eola, park at city's heart

There likely would not have been a Lake Eola Park — or perhaps even an Orlando as we know it — without Jacob Summerlin, aka the "Cattle King of Florida," who settled with his family near the lake in 1873, a few years after the Civil War.

UCF basketball falls to Cincinnati, extends losing streak to 5 games

The UCF basketball team couldn't hold onto a halftime lead against Cincinnati, falling to the Bearcats and extending the Knights' losing streak to five games.

Orlando area high school scores, top performers for Jan. 11

Orlando area high school scores, top performers for Jan. 11

20 years after Payne Stewart's plane crash, son Aaron is building his own feel-good golfing legacy | Commentary

After Payne Stewart was killed in a plane crash, his son is forging his own golf legacy in Orlando.

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