Lou Pearlman, Orlando boy-band mogul, dies in prison
Boy band promoter Lou Pearlman, known for launching groups such as the Backstreet Boys and 'NSync, died in prison Friday while serving a 25-year sentence for one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Florida history, a federal inmate database shows.Pearlman cashed in on the boy-band craze, building an empire of acts around the globe in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It collapsed in 2006 after he was exposed for running a massive $300 million Ponzi scheme. He declared bankruptcy in 2007 and was convi..>> view originalOrlando City contains potent Colorado, earns 0-0 draw
Combating a time-zone change, high altitude and a team ranked second in the league with no losses at home, Orlando City held steady.In a game head coach Jason Kreis called the club’s “biggest challenge to date,” the Lions (5-6-13, 28 points) took a point with a 0-0 draw against the Colorado Rapids (11-3-10, 43 points) at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park Saturday night. “It was an important game because in the three [previous] games since the new coaching staff took over, we allowed six goals," Kreis ..>> view originalOrlando man dead after crash on Old Winter Garden Road
An Orlando man is dead after crash on Old Winter Garden Road Saturday morning.Elisha Deally, 65, was headed north on Ring Road in his Buick Lacrosse about 12:45 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Sgt. Kim Montes said. As Deally approached Old Winter Garden Road, he did not stop at the posted stop sign and continued into the intersection, Montes said. Jimmy Mareus and his passenger Frederick Maxen, both 35 and of Orlando, were eastbound on Old Winter Garden Road when Deally pulled into the..>> view originalAnfernee Hardaway to Magic DriveTime: 'I am Orlando'
Anfernee Hardaway‘s star shined bright for his career in Orlando. He is one of the best players in franchise history. And he wants to be in Orlando more. Anfernee Hardaway remains one of the most popular players in Orlando Magic history. The dynamic guard took the league by storm in the mid-1990s as part of the Orlando magic’s first title run in 1995. He was the perfect complement to Shaquille O’Neal and a young team on the cusp of stardom. They quickly ascended to the top of the NBA both on th..>> view originalIn Orlando's Milk District, God makes a 'home' delivery
A developer made front-page news recently after tearing down 25 1940s-era homes near the old T.G. Lee Dairy property — aka the Milk District — in Orlando.Out with the old, in with the new — in this case, with rental town homes. Not that new is necessarily bad.Orlando residents with short attention — or who've relocated here only in the past 20 years — wouldn't know Orange Villas. The collection of 100 World War II-vintage public-housing units was across the street from T.G. Lee, on Bumby Aven..>> view originalServando Carrasco connects Orlando City on and off field
On the field, Servando Carrasco plays as a defensive midfielder, serving as a link between the back line and the attack. There, he’s a stable, reliable force.Not much is different off the field. “He’s an important player for us right now,” Orlando City coach Jason Kreis said. “He’s really, really bought into what we’re trying to do here. He’s been an important player for us on the field, and he’s been an important player for us off the field because he speaks Spanish and English, and we need to..>> view originalCaitlyn Jenner, Stevie Wonder, Matt Bomer Unite to Support Orlando ...
Caitlyn Jenner, Stevie Wonder, Matt Bomer Unite to Support Orlando Shooting Victims 8:23 PM PDT 8/20/2016 by Arlene Washington Wonder and Jessie J gave surprise performances at the Lance Bass-hosted fundraiser in Hollywood on Saturday night. Caitlyn Jenner, Matt Bomer, Stevie Wonder, Lance Bass and L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti gathered in support of the Orlando Shooting victi..>> view originalCollege Football Countdown: No. 5 Oklahoma State
Orlando Sentinel college insider Matt Murschel ranked all 128 Football Bowl Subdivision teams in the country entering the 2016 season. The Sentinel staff takes a closer look at a new team daily, counting backward from No. 128 to our projected No. 1 team.Today at No. 5: Oklahoma State Coach: Mike Gundy (94-57, entering 12 season; 94-57 overall)2015 record: 10-3 overall, 7-2 in Big 12 Conference; second in conference Look back: Oklahoma State opened last season unranked, with many in the media ..>> view originalFSU QB Malik Henry suspended for violation of team rules
Florida State freshman quarterback Malik Henry has been suspended for a violation of team rules, Jimbo Fisher said after the first of two practices Saturday.Fisher did not say how long Henry, a highly touted four-star prospect from California, would be suspended for. But the suspension delivers another blow to FSU’s quarterback depth during the preseason. Henry was not present during the portion of practice open to media. He shined during FSU’s Orlando spring game in April, completing 15 of 22..>> view originalFlorida State players growing more comfortable in Showtime spotlight
All it takes is a slight tap or simple glance to the chest to deliver the message.And the players on the Florida State football team just know. "We [also] got a little code that we go by," starting safety Derwin James said. "Everybody will know somebody's got a mic is on."Added defensive end Josh Sweat: "I can't say anything because they're going to know." The inside joke helps the players be more cognizant of what they say while having fun with the added attention they are receiving from Sho..>> view original
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
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