Friday, January 17, 2020

Orlando shooting probe & Pence in Kissimmee

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

Orlando Sentinel

View In Browser

January 17, 2020

orlandosentinel.com

Orlando Morning Report

Officer Kevin Valencia was shot kicking in a door. His sergeant's order to do that broke policy, probe finds

An Orlando police sergeant went against policy when she authorized Officer Kevin Valencia to break the door of an apartment in 2018, an internal probe found. When he tried to do so, the suspect inside shot Valencia, who remains in a coma.

Man accused of killing his family in Celebration ordered held without bail

Anthony Todt, the man accused of killing his wife and three children in Celebration, was ordered held without bail during a brief hearing at the Osceola County jail Thursday afternoon.

1 dead in Orlando drive-by shooting, police say

An unidentified man is dead after a shooting near the Mercy Drive neighborhood in Orlando Thursday afternoon, Orlando spokesperson Sgt. David Baker said.

Rallying Latinos for Trump, Mike Pence makes pitch for Central Florida's support

Touting a booming economy and the signing of an emergency declaration for Puerto Rico, Vice President Mike Pence rallied a church crowd Thursday in majority Hispanic Osceola County.

WFTV: Ken Tyndall out after working at station three times

Ken Tyndall, who has worked at WFTV-Channel 9 three times, says the ABC affiliate has not renewed his contract.

Leesburg teens arrested after videotaping victim they forced at gunpoint to disrobe, cops say

Leesburg boys ages 13 and 15 each were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a minor, kidnapping and transmitting child pornography after authorities said they forced a victim at gunpoint to disrobe and then shot video of him naked and posted it on Snapchat, according to a report.

Polk sheriff: Adults abused 2 babies so severely both children died

Two people in Polk County "both caused the deaths of babies who were left in their care" in recent weeks and face aggravated child abuse and manslaughter charges, the sheriff's office said Thursday in announcing their arrests.

Universal worker who shed 150 pounds by running hopes to tackle both 5K and 10K in one weekend

A Universal Orlando Resort employee had never been a runner, but within six months — and unknowingly doing a couch to 5K program — Bob Page was on his way to better health.

An 89-year-old passes out after riding Space Mountain, report says

An 89-year-old woman passed out on Space Mountain, according to a new state report that documents people's health issues at the theme parks.

Lockheed Martin to give scholarships to students pursuing trade skills

Lockheed Martin will offer 150 students scholarships in a new program announced this week.

Donatos Pizza, known for featuring 100 pepperoni pieces, returns to Orlando

Donatos Pizza is coming back to Central Florida after leaving in 2008.

Magic can't build on win over Lakers, fall to Clippers

The Orlando Magic couldn't stop Kawhi Leonard, who scored a game-high 32 points during the Los Angeles Clippers' 122-95 rout of the Magic on Thursday night at Staples Center.

Sorry, LSU, but FSU's 2013 championship was most dominant in modern history | Commentary

With all due respect to the LSU Tigers, their Heisman Trophy-winning, record-setting quarterback, Joe Burrow, and their embraceable, barrel-chested, blue-collar, gravelly voiced coach, Ed Orgeron, you are NOT the greatest college football team of all time.

January leads off year with plenty of history in Florida: MLK readings at Rollins, Zora! 2020

When it comes to celebrating the past, January has a lot going on. To begin with, January means winter — the season when snowbirds and natives alike congratulate themselves on landing in Florida.

Save on admission to Renningers with online coupon

The Renningers Antiques Extravaganza in Mount Dora offers $1 off admission with online coupons.

No comments:

Post a Comment