Saturday, January 18, 2020

SpaceX launch pushed to Sunday & Attorney general talks Montalvo case

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SpaceX abort-test launch pushed to Sunday, at the earliest

SpaceX delays abort test at least until Sunday.

State attorney general weighs in on Montalvo case, says charges against ex-husband, father-in-law could be filed

In a press conference outside the Osceola County Courthouse following a bond hearing which saw Montalvo's father-in-law and one of her accused killers Angel Rivera be taken back to jail, Ayala said Gibson is misleading the public about how her office is handling the case and accused him of using it as "political capital" for his upcoming election.

Royal Caribbean says video shows grandfather knew window was open before dropping toddler to death

In a civil wrongful death case, Royal Caribbean's parent company filed a motion to dismiss with video images showing the moments before an 18-month-old girl fell to her death from the ship Freedom of the Seas.

Val Demings' path from Orlando police officer to Trump prosecutor — and what it means for her political future

"If she chooses to run statewide, she'll certainly have better name recognition in the state of Florida," UCF professor Aubrey Jewett said. "But it also depends on how impeachment turns out, and how history views it."

United Methodist 'divorce' likely to divide Orlando-area churches

A looming split of the United Methodist Church over gay pastors and same-sex marriages is expected to divide congregations across Central Florida, despite Orlando's reputation as an LGBTQ-friendly city.

Deltona caregiver admitted to inappropriately touching patient's sister, deputies say

A 60-year-old caregiver was arrested Thursday after admitting to inappropriately touching the sister of a disabled patient, Seminole County deputies said.

2 shot at Lee Road hotel, Orange deputies say

Two men were taken to the hospital after a shooting at the Katerina Hotel Friday evening, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

Here they come! Orlando OKs Lime, Bird scooters

Orlando officials have approved their first two scooter permits, paving the way for Lime and Bird scooters to run in the city. At least four companies have applied to operate in Orlando, but Lime and Bird were the first two companies to apply when the permitting period opened last month. Each company will be allowed 200 scooters apiece, according to the approved permits.

Once again, Tribune wants veteran journalists to leave. Here's why we haven't ... yet. | Commentary

The Orlando Sentinel's parent company, Tribune, is offering veteran journalists like me buyouts to walk away from our jobs. This may be the most tempting offer yet.

'Jurassic World Live Tour': It's all about the dinosaurs | Review

'Jurassic World Live Tour': Review by Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm

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.

Orlando area high school scores and top performers for Jan. 17

East River girls basketball Coach Patricia Gaines-Jackson earned her career No. 300 win tonight with a 43-22 win against Orlando University. Also, basketball, soccer, and weightlifting scores from the Orlando area.

UCF players Adrian Killins, Nevelle Clarke proud to represent Knights at East-West Shrine Bowl

Former UCF stars Adrian Killins and Nevelle Clarke said they are eager to add more highlights during the East-West Shrine Bowl Saturday in St. Petersburg.

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