Thursday, March 17, 2016

SeaWorld is ending killer whale breeding and other top stories.

  • SeaWorld is ending killer whale breeding

    SeaWorld will end killer whale breeding, the company announced today, after years of controversy over keeping its orcas in captivity.The sweeping change to its business model will also include ending theatrical shows and replacing them with natural exhibits that highlight the whales' natural behaviors. That change will start in the San Diego park next year, followed by San Antonio and then Orlando in 2019. "I've struggled with this decision more than any other decision I've made in business," C..
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  • Live updates: Day takes the lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational

    Live updates: Day takes the lead at Arnold Palmer Invitational
    Jason Day shot a 66 to break a five-player logjam at the top of the leaderboard at the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Thursday.Day eagled the 16th hole to move to 6-under par. He made an 8-foot par-saving putt on No. 18 to take a one-shot lead over a group headed by Adam Scott and Henrik Stenson. In calm conditions at Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Stenson carded a bogey-free, five-under 67 in calm conditions highlighted by birdies on the sixth, seventh and eighth holes and is among five players tied ..
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  • Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry In Love: He's Introduced Her To His ...

    Orlando Bloom & Katy Perry In Love: He's Introduced Her To His ...
    Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are getting SERIOUS — he finally introduced her to his mom, Sonia, over dinner and drinks in a British pub! Does this mean that Orlando’s ready to take the next step and pop the question? Katy Perry, 31, and Orlando Bloom, 39, had a date in an English country pub on March 8, with one twist: Orlando invited his mother along to introduce her to Katy! The trio laughed over a meal and lingered for drinks at the Stag and Huntsman in Buckinghamshire, England, and everyone..
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  • Hornets Hold Off Orlando Comeback

    Hornets Hold Off Orlando Comeback
    By Sam Perley, hornets.com ResultThe Orlando Magic made things interesting late in the game by nearly overcoming a 26-point second-half deficit but in the end couldn’t pull out a win as the Hornets held on for a 107-99 victory on Wednesday, March 16, in Charlotte. Both Nicolas Batum and Marvin Williams each scored a game-high 26 points for the Hornets, who finished off their franchise-record-tying seven-game homestand with a 6-1 mark while moving to 8-1 in the month of March. Victor Oladipo dr..
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  • Here's how the Orlando-area housing market did in February

    Here's how the Orlando-area housing market did in February
    Meanwhile, sales of existing homes within the entire Orlando metropolitan statistical area (Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties) in February were ...
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  • 25 years of Orlando Fringe Festival memories: 1993, the 2nd festival

    25 years of Orlando Fringe Festival memories: 1993, the 2nd festival
    Between 25,000 and 30,000 people made it to the second Orlando Fringe Festival — about double the attendance of the inaugural event.1993’s 10-day theater festival in late April featured almost 200 indoor performances by nearly 30 theater companies and individual performers from the United States, Canada, England, Uganda and Norway, as well as numerous free performances outdoors. The most important news for the festival: It broke even. The budget? $118,000. (By comparison, the budget for the 201..
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  • Trapped as flames engulf home, Minneola teen dies

    Trapped as flames engulf home, Minneola teen dies
    The No Hate Club at Lake Minneola High School sold ice cream after school Thursday to raise whatever they could to help a fallen friend.Trevor Ross, 17, died in a two-alarm blaze Wednesday night at his family's home. Grief counselors were brought in to help students cope with the death of Ross, whose kindness touched many. "His personality was the best," said Amber Schellhorn, like Trevor a junior. "He was just always happy and making jokes."Firefighters who responded before 9 p.m. found the tw..
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  • Orlando mother accused of hitting son's teacher speaks out

    Orlando mother accused of hitting son's teacher speaks out
    Updated: Mar 16, 2016 - 10:47 PM ORLANDO, Fla. — A mother could face jail time after police said she hit a teacher at her son’s school. The mother has been banned from Princeton Elementary School until after spring break, but she's is calling January's incident a misunderstanding. Staff said Calandra Bradwell didn’t have a school-issued decal on the car she was in while in the parent pick-up line, so they asked for her ID. “The only thing I regret is coming to the school. Period,..
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  • Cavaliers at Orlando Magic - March 18, 2016

    Cavaliers at Orlando Magic - March 18, 2016
    Game Summary The Cavaliers will complete their season series with the Orlando Magic on Friday night when they face off at the Amway Center. Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET. Since December 28th, the Cavs have the 3rd-best road winning percentage in the NBA at .737 (14-5). Cavs to don gold jerseys. From where to catch all the action to Friday's game notes, cavs.com has you covered. Where to Watch: Tune into #CavsLive on FOX Sports Ohio at 6:30 PM ET. Where to Listen: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WM..
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