Friday, January 3, 2020

Iran general killed & Disney PeopleMover smoke

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

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January 3, 2020

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Iran's most powerful general killed in U.S. airstrike at direction of President Trump, Pentagon says

Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani was killed by a U.S. airstrike at Baghdad's airport, the Pentagon said.

PeopleMover at Walt Disney World emits smoke, prompting evacuation

The PeopleMover attraction at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom was evacuated Thursday evening and shut down for a couple hours after the ride started emitting smoke.

Florida moves closer to picking up a third new seat in Congress, analysis finds

Florida has an outside chance to pick up not two but three new seats in Congress in the aftermath of the 2020 Census, according to a new analysis of the latest numbers.

Stop suspending Florida drivers licenses because of unpaid tickets and fees | Editorial

Florida needs to stop yanking drivers licenses and disrupting lives just because someone hasn't paid a traffic fine.

Orange County incumbents face reelection challenges in 2020

Orange County Commissioners Mayra Uribe and Emily Bonilla, two of the six members of the first-ever, all-female commission, face reelection challenges in what is expected to be a chaotic political year. Three of Orange County's six constitutional officers, all Democrats, also have opponents for the Aug. 17 primary.

'Glass shattering all over my face': 911 callers describe string of air-gun shootings that damaged 15 cars on I-4

Authorities have determined at least 15 vehicles were damaged after being shot at, likely by a BB or pellet gun, on highways in the Volusia County area on New Year's Day.

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac out indefinitely with knee injury

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac will be re-evaluated in eight to 10 weeks after injuring his knee in the first quarter of Wednesday's game in Washington.

10 greatest college football games of past decade

Check out the 10 greatest college football games of the past decade.

Viva la resolution! Healthier options for eating out in 2020

Proteins, plant-based, salads, smoothies ... no matter what your clean-eating strategy for 2020, you'll likely find a new healthy option in this little roundup.

Mecum Kissimmee: 'Bullitt' and other highlights at world's largest collector car auction

Mecum Auctions returns to Kissimmee Jan. 2-12 with 3,500 cars to be sold, making it the world's largest collector car auction. Here are some things to watch at Mecum Kissimmee 2020.

Grab a getaway with deals on Orlando area hotels

Orlando hotels offer discounts through Visit Orlando.

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