Friday, February 28, 2020

Our endorsement in Florida Democratic primary, Central Floridian of the Year, Foodie Awards

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February 28, 2020

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Our endorsement in the Florida Democratic primary: A fresh start with Pete Buttigieg | Editorial

The Orlando Sentinel endorses a fresh face in the Florida Democratic primary: Pete Buttigieg.

With a sale possible, biblical theme park Holy Land may be nearing the end of its 19-year history in Orlando

The end of the Holy Land Experience is imminent. The biblical theme park is for sale and ending all stage shows. About 118 employees will be laid off on April 18.

Mary Downey named 2019 Central Floridian of the Year

The Rev. Mary Lee Downey has been named the Orlando Sentinel's Central Floridian of the Year. Her nonprofit agency, the Community Hope Center, helped hundreds families in Kissimmee's tourism corridor with needs from food to long-term housing to education.

See the winners of the 22nd annual Foodie Awards

 

Jungle Cruise boat starts to sink; internet jokes run deep

As pictures of the Jungle Cruise boat sinking surfaced online, internet jokes and puns ran wild.

No risk to guests at Disney's Beach Club Resort after report of gun, deputies say

Guests at Walt Disney World's Beach Club Resort were alarmed after noticing a heavy police presence at the property Thursday evening, but deputies say they have nothing to worry about.

Mother and child pedestrians killed in motorcycle crash in Orange County

A mother and child were hit and killed by a motorcyclist while crossing Old Cheney Highway Thursday night, FHP Lt. Kim Montes said.

75-year-old Longwood woman runs over friend twice after night of drinking, cops say

A 75-year-old Longwood woman was arrested Wednesday on charges of DUI manslaughter after running over her friend twice and killing him after the two had been drinking at a Carrabba's Italian Grill.

Florida marijuana industry growing, but companies face challenges in emerging business

The number of medical marijuana patients and dispensaries have taken off in Florida, but that doesn't mean the national companies behind the growth are without struggles.

Roads closed Saturday in downtown Orlando during half marathon

A number of downtown Orlando roads will be closed Saturday as runners compete in the Best Damn Race event, which includes a 5k, 10k and half marathon challenge.

UCF QB coach: Dillon Gabriel working so hard Knights staff has to force him to rest

New UCF quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle isn't concerned Dillon Gabriel could suffer through a sophomore slump after a record-setting freshman campaign.

Wekiva surges to beat Braden River in 6A girls basketball semifinal

Myanna Garrett finished with 22 points, 12 rebounds and six assists while helping Wekiva pull away from Bradenton Braden River during a Class 6A state semifinal win on Thursday.

Talented 'Spamilton' cast sells good-natured ribbing of 'Hamilton' | Review

'Spamilton': Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm's review of the production at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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