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Boston Marathon field adds Americans who just missed at Olympic trials

Mar. 14, 2024 14:42 PM EDT

BOSTON (AP) — Some of the top also-rans from the U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials are coming to Boston. Elkanah Kibet, who missed the men’s podium by 5 seconds in a personal best 2 hours, 10 minutes, 2 seconds, will run on April 15 in Boston, where he already has two top 10 finishes....

Paolo Banchero scores 21, leads Magic over Nets 114-106

Mar. 13, 2024 23:02 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Paolo Banchero handled the finesse part and let his Orlando teammates handle the physicality. He made all six of his shots and eight of nine free throws, finishing with 21 points, and had nine assists Wednesday night in the Magic's 114-106 win over the Brooklyn...

Shakeup continues at Disney district a year after takeover by DeSantis appointees

Mar. 13, 2024 19:59 PM EDT

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The shakeup of Walt Disney World's governing district more than a year after it was taken over by Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees continued Wednesday with the departure of its board chairman who had been highly critical of Disney. Martin Garcia's departure as...

Today in History: March 8, Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali in 'Fight of the Century'

Mar. 08, 2024 00:03 AM EST

Today in History Today is Friday, March 8, the 68th day of 2024. There are 298 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On March 8, 1971, in the first of three fights between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, Frazier defeated Ali by decision...

United flight forced to return to Houston airport after engine catches fire shortly after takeoff

Mar. 07, 2024 04:43 AM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — A United flight from Houston to Fort Myers, Texas, was forced turn around Monday after one of the plane’s engines caught fire. Several of the 167 passengers aboard the Boeing 737 took video showing a line of flames shooting out of the engine, KTRK-TV reported. ...

DeSantis names Disney World district administrator to run elections in Democratic Orange County

Mar. 04, 2024 22:05 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Gov. Ron DeSantis has a new job for the man who has led Walt Disney World's government since his allies took it over — elections supervisor in Orange County, long one of Florida's most reliable sources of Democratic votes. Glen Gilzean was appointed Monday by...

No. 8 Iowa State pulls away with late 11-0 run to beat UCF 60-52

Mar. 02, 2024 19:22 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tre King had 16 points and No. 8 Iowa State used a late 11-0 run to beat UCF 60-52 on Saturday for its third straight victory and seventh in eight games. Milan Momcilovic and Curtis Jones each added 11 points for Iowa State (23-6, 12-4 Big 12). Momcilovic hit a...

Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero lead the Magic to a 115-107 win over the slumping Jazz

Feb. 29, 2024 23:02 PM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jalen Suggs hit three 3-pointers in the final three minutes and finished with 15 points as the Orlando Magic beat the Utah Jazz 115-107 on Thursday night. Paolo Banchero, back in the lineup after missing two games due to the flu, had 29 points and nine rebounds...

A shooting in Orlando has left at least 1 person dead and several injured, police say

Feb. 29, 2024 08:32 AM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — At least one person is dead and several others were injured following a shooting in Orlando, Florida, police say. Orlando Police Department responded about 11 p.m. Wednesday in reference to several shots fired, WFTV reported. Officers found multiple victims,...

Hilton Grand Vacations: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Feb. 29, 2024 07:47 AM EST

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (HGV) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter profit of $68 million. On a per-share basis, the Orlando, Florida-based company said it had profit of 62 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were...