Kaká excited to represent Brazil in Copa América for first time
There aren't many “firsts” left in Kaká's long and storied career.That's why Orlando City's team captain couldn't stop smiling the morning after receiving a surprise call-up from the Brazilian National Team for the Copa América Centenario tournament. "I haven't played Copa América before, so it's going to be my first one," Kaká said, grinning so wide the corners of his eyes wrinkled. "I get to play here in the U.S., play here in Orlando. I think in my career it's the first time I'll play [with..>> view originalOrlando City Soccer-themed bar planned downtown
An Orlando City Soccer Club-themed bar and restaurant called Lion's Pride is coming to Church Street, according to public documents.Gustavo Fonseca filed documents with the City of Orlando calling for a new establishment at 123 W. Church Street with a stylized lion on the marquee, hearkening to the logo for Orlando's Major League Soccer team. The "Teele Building," as it is formally known, has been the home to a revolving door of businesses including Bliss Ultra Lounge and downtown bar Phineas P..>> view originalOrlando airport reports longer security lines as TSA weathers ...
Travelers are waiting longer in security lines at Orlando International Airport as the TSA is coming under scrutiny nationwide for delaying fliers.As the busy summer travel season approaches, Congress shifted $34 million to the agency this month and the administration's head, Peter Neffenger, testified this week in a U.S. House committee hearing, saying the TSA will add roughly 800 new screeners by mid-June. None of the new workers will be at the Orlando airport. At Orlando International, pass..>> view originalIn Game of Theme Parks, Orlando rules but Asia eyes the throne
There's a disturbance in the theme park force. It seems Disney's and Orlando's long-standing domination of the global theme park business is no longer a given. As Walt Disney Co. prepares to open its first mainland China theme park in Shanghai on June 16, China's richest billionaire has some objections. Wang Jianlin, whose Dalian Wanda Group last summer bought Tampa's Ironman endurance race business, is launching tourism projects across China. In a recent appearance on China Central Television, ..>> view originalBoy undergoes new cancer treatment in Orlando
Boy undergoes new cancer treatment in Orlando FOX 35 News at 5 p.m. Boy undergoes new cancer treatment in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - ORLANDO, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - "Praying, a lot of praying." That's what Zayne Burton says about his cancer diagnosis. The 12-year-old boy was originally taken to the emergency room for symptoms of a concussion, when doctors found a tumor in his brain. "What Zayne presented us with, was a vary rare tumor of the brain and spine," says oncol..>> view originalMasked men sought in Orlando sledgehammer burglaries
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orlando police are searching for the masked burglars who they say are breaking into businesses using a sledgehammer. Police said the thieves are wanted in at least three burglaries in Orlando where a sledgehammer is used to break into the business. The culprits then look to steal the safes.The burglaries were reported on May 16 at the Liquor Masters store and the Royal Beauty Supply and Beauty Exchange Supply stores at May 23.Police said it appears there are two to three men in..>> view originalSledgehammer-wielding thieves strike 3 Orlando businesses
A team of sledgehammer-wielding thieves struck three Orlando area businesses in one week. Two of the crimes happened just minutes apart.Thousands of dollars in cash was taken and business owners will have to spend even more money to clean up the damage.At around 6 a.m. Monday morning, masked burglars broke into the Beauty Exchange Supply Store in the 4400 block of North Pine Hills Road, stormed the office and within a few minutes or less, removed the safe, shoved it down an aisle and out the fr..>> view originalOrlando City travels to NYCFC without up to six starters
Orlando City's already challenging weekend just got tougher.The Lions (3-3-6, 15 points) knew traveling to face New York City FC (4-4-5, 17 points) at 4:30 p.m. Sunday for their third game in nine days would be difficult, but now they have to do it without team captain Kaká and up to five other starters. The match will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.It began with midfielder Darwin Cerén, who sprained his ankle early last week. Defenders Rafael Ramos (hamstring) and Seb Hines (knee) went down a..>> view originalParker: Ownership has NYCFC, Orlando in flux
David Villa and Patrick Vieira stress the importance of leaving NYCFC's 7-0 loss to New York Red Bulls in the past. Not for the first time in their MLS incarnation, Orlando City might be glad New York City FC exists right now. Heading into Sunday's game at Yankee Stadium (4:30 ET, ESPN/WatchESPN), the New York team is facing the latest crisis of its own making, after capitulating 7-0 to the Red Bulls last weekend. Orlando, meanwhile, just played out a 2-2 draw with Eastern Conference leaders Ph..>> view originalSharks sharp in win over Orlando
ORLANDO | The Jacksonville Sharks turned a lot of their early-season stagger into some midseason swagger Friday night in a 59-56 victory over league-leading Orlando. Eight touchdown passes from Tommy Grady — all to Joe Hills — and a pair of Greg Reid interceptions helped send the Predators (7-2) to their first home loss in front of 10,651 fans at the surprisingly-quiet Amway Center. It also could be the catalyst for a second-half surge by the Sharks. The difficulties that plagued the team in a ..>> view original
Saturday, May 28, 2016
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