Orlando Magic reach deal with Frank Vogel
Frank Vogel guided the Indiana Pacers to the playoffs five times in six years.The Orlando Magic hope he’ll do the same for them. Magic officials on Thursday reached a deal in principle with Vogel to become their new head coach, the Orlando Sentinel has learned.Vogel, 42, fits the profile Magic officials set for Scott Skiles’ successor: someone who emphasizes defense and relates well to players. The Magic also needed a public-relations boost after Skiles resigned last week, and many fans of th..>> view originalReport: NFL to move Pro Bowl to Orlando
The National Football League is moving its Pro Bowl all-star game to Orlando, according to a report by Bloomberg.com.The Bloomberg report cited three people familiar with the matter confirming that Orlando has beaten out the event's traditional home of Honolulu, as well as Houston and Sydney, Australia, to host the game. Local officials previously confirmed the city was bidding to host the game at Camping World Stadium for at least three years, beginning in 2017. Last week, Orange County's Tour..>> view originalPacers to play in Orlando Pro Summer League
IndyStar 12:02 p.m. EDT May 19, 2016Indiana Pacers' Myles Turner passes the ball out during the first half of an NBA summer league basketball game, Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (Photo: John Raoux, AP)The Indiana Pacers will participate in the Southwest Airlines Orlando Pro Summer League from July 2-8. Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, the L.A. Clippers, Miami, New York, Oklahoma City and Orlando (which will have two teams) will also participate, with ea..>> view originalOrlando Pride seek first road win at Houston
The Orlando Pride are chasing the first road win in franchise history.The Pride (3-2-0, 9 points) are aiming to score a victory over the Houston Dash (2-2-1, 6 points) when the teams face off at 8:30 p.m. Friday at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston. During the teams' first meeting, the Pride defeated the Dash 3-1. It was Orlando's home opener and played in front a National Women's Soccer League record crowd of 23,403."It was a very … special night for us," coach Tom Sermanni said of the first mee..>> view originalOrlando's leisure industry braces for new overtime rule
Thousands of Central Florida workers are now eligible for overtime pay under new regulations finalized Wednesday and local services businesses are scrambling to find out what they need to do.The White House finalized a rule Wednesday that requires salaried workers that make less than $47,476 to be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours a week. It more than doubles the old standard. The rules go into effect Dec. 1.Experts and industry groups say restaurants, retailers and hotels will be i..>> view originalOrlando City's 2016 player salaries released by MLS Players Union
Orlando City team captain Kaká remains the highest-paid player in MLS, edging 2015 league MVP Sebastian Giovinco of Toronto FC by about $52,000.The MLS Players Union released the 2016 salaries Thursday, and Kaká's pay remained static from last year at $6.66 million in base salary, with bonuses raising that number to $7.167 million guaranteed per year. Giovinco comes in at $5.6 million base and $7,115,555.36 guaranteed. According to the players union list, MLS has 23 millionaires on the books. T..>> view originalOrlando storefront sign turns heads
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Fairvilla megastore on U.S. Highway 441 in Orlando is known for its creative signs, but the current message is turning heads in the community. [VIDEO: Fairvilla spokeswoman discusses controversial sign]The sign, which currently reads "National Masturbation Month. Don't forget to celebrate," has raised concerns with some parents who drive along this major road."Very rarely do we get complaints about our signs to our store. Occasionally, but very rarely," said Fairvilla spokes..>> view originalSecurity lines at Orlando International Airport
OR ARM WILL THE LATEST INFORMATION. JASON: AFTER COMING UNDER FIRE FOR LONG SECURITY LINES AT AIRPORTS, TSA SAYS IT IS READY FOR THE SUMMER TRAVEL SEASON. ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY THEY ARE WAIT TIME SHORTER. ALEX VILLAREAL HAS MORE ON THE STORY. ALEX: OFFICIALS SAY ONE OF THE CHANGES THEY HAVE MADE TO EASE OF QUEUING. LIKELY SEE THIS NEW ZIGZAG PATTERN PUT IN PLACE. >> THE OTHER PART IS TO INJECT OUR PERSONNEL IN THE LINE SO THAT WE CAN HELP MOVE THE FLOW. MICHELLE: ADDITION ..>> view originalAllegiant starts new service to Orlando Sanford from Akron-Canton ...
GREEN, Ohio – Allegiant Air, the low-cost carrier that began flying from the Akron-Canton Airport a year ago, today adds its sixth destination from CAK: a nonstop flight to Orlando Sanford International Airport departing at 7 p.m. The year-round route is offered twice a week, on Sundays and Thursdays, with one-way fares as low as $44. Keep in mind, though, that Allegiant, like other low-cost carriers, charges fees for checked and carry-on bags, seat assignments – even using a credit card for p..>> view originalKaká challenges Orlando City teammates to step up for Montreal ...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Kaká didn’t mince his words as he looked ahead to Orlando City’s big showdown at home to Montreal this Saturday: This is a very important match. “This moment will determine the rest of the season,” the Lions' captain insisted, and it was clear he expects the rest of the team to take heed. Orlando City are mired in a six-game winless streak and were outplayed in last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Sporting Kansas City, but they are back in their own Camping World Stadium, and, with three..>> view original
Friday, May 20, 2016
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