Thursday, February 27, 2020

Molson Coors mass shooting & 6-year-old's arrest

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

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February 27, 2020

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5 killed in mass shooting at Molson Coors campus in Milwaukee before gunman takes his own life

 

Orlando police sergeant who allowed 6-year-old's arrest at school admitted he didn't know policy, records show

An Orlando police sergeant who allowed reserve Officer Dennis Turner to arrest a 6-year-old at a charter school in September was disciplined recently after admitting he didn't know the department's policy on arresting juveniles at the time.

Cold front brings severe weather through Central Florida

Parts of Central Florida were under a significant weather advisory Wednesday afternoon as strong thunderstorms moved across the state.

Orlando DJ Johnny Magic humbled by community support after house fire

Popular Orlando radio show host Johnny Magic of XL 106.7 gives an update after a fire destroyed his home last week.

End welfare for politicians: Stop subsidizing Florida's political campaigns | Commentary

You, the Florida taxpayer, contribute millions to ugly political campaigns. It's time for that to end.

Husband suspected in Nicole Montalvo killing asks judge to dismiss charge for failing to report death

If a judge agrees, the deadline to try Christopher Otero-Rivera passed Jan. 25, which would allow for an "immediate and permanent discharge" for the crime, his lawyers wrote in the court filing.

Grandfather charged in toddler's cruise ship death accepts plea deal

The man accused of dropping his granddaughter from the 11th floor of a cruise ship window in Puerto Rico last year accepted a plea deal.

Stonewall Jackson Middle still seeking new name; some suggest Roberto Clemente

Stonewall Jackson Middle School in east Orlando likely will get a new name soon, though just what it will be called once the Confederate war hero's name is erased isn't clear yet. Some residents are pushing for it to be called Roberto Clemente Middle School, in honor of the late baseball great. The Orange County School Board wants a new name in place for the 2020-21 school year that starts in August.

No charges for 83-year-old driver who fatally struck Brevard girl in crosswalk

The driver who hit and killed a 12-year-old girl using a crosswalk in December in Satellite Beach will not face any charges.

Turtle conservationist Peter Pritchard dies at 76

Florida's famed turtle and tortoise conservationist lived in Oviedo, where his Chelonian Research Institute contains on of the largest collections of turtle and tortoise specimens.

Tupperware sued after issues with Fuller Mexico beauty business emerge, earnings call scratched

Tupperware Brands as well as current and former executives are being sued after the company said it was investigating the impact of financial reporting issues with its Fuller Mexico beauty business.

Evan Fournier, Aaron Gordon power Magic past Hawks

Mo Bamba controlled the early stages, Aaron Gordon took over the third quarter and Evan Fournier ruled the fourth as the Orlando Magic rolled past the host Atlanta Hawks 130-120 on Wednesday and moved to a half-game behind seventh-place Brooklyn in the Eastern Conference standings.

Florida Gators thrash LSU Tigers, boost NCAA Tournament résumé

Keyontae Johnson's career-high 25 points and 10 rebounds gave the sophomore forward his fourth double-double in seven games and led the Florida Gators to a resounding 81-66 win over the LSU Tigers Wednesday night at the O'Connell Center.

Orlando Ballet to close its Dr. Phillips campus

Students will be offered discount to transfer to the ballet's new headquarters at Loch Haven Park.

Tourist's drone footage captures fever of stingrays, baby shark trailing dolphins in Sanibel Island

Drone footage of a fever of stingrays and dolphins being trailed by a baby shark off the coast of Sanibel Island went viral last week after a Canadian tourist shared the video on Facebook.

Total Wine & More knocks 10 percent off orders of 6 wine bottles

Ordering six bottles of wine through Winery Direct at Total Wine & More nets a 10 percent discount through March 8.

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