Monday, August 31, 2015

Wet Monday | Flea World | MTV VMAs

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Morning Report for Monday, Aug 31


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Today's Top Headlines

Remnants of Tropical Storm Erika soak Central Florida

Although Erika dissipated on Saturday in the Caribbean Sea near Cuba, its aftereffects are being felt in Central Florida, where a flood watch is in effect through 8 p.m. Monday, the National Weather Service says. [More]

Everything must go: Flea World in Sanford closes after 33 years

There have been bargains to be had: sound systems, bras, batteries, plastic toys that appeared to date from the Johnson administration, press-on nails, a bow and arrow, and the raunchiest T-shirts this side of the Jersey shore. But for those who didn't visit on Sunday, the opportunity to buy is long gone as Flea World closes its doors for good. [More]

Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill's 24-year-old daughter dies in Tallahassee

Tallahassee police are investigating the death of Arvonni DeBose, who died last week after she was found at a home before being rushed to an area hospital for medical treatment.The circumstances of her death are not clear. Tallahassee police are calling the incident an "unattended death," meaning she was in good health before she died. [More]

Pedestrian struck and killed near Walt Disney World

A pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday morning in the resort area outside Walt Disney World, and multiple social-media posts indicated the victim was a well-known Venezuelan DJ. [More]

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VMAs' showstoppers: Nicki Minaj and Kanye West seize the moment

The fashions were outrageous. The musical performances were lavish. But in the end, it was Nicki Minaj and Kanye West, rather than host Miley Cyrus, who provided the sparks for which MTV's Video Music Awards are known. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

David Whitley: ESPN rarely, if ever, apologizes to conservatives

Curt Schilling's suspension turned Sarah Palin loose on ESPN [More]

Orlando City rues missed opportunities in draw against Chicago

Orlando City soccer rues missed opportunities in 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire [More]

Jake Arrieta fires no-hitter against Dodgers

Cubs ace Jake Arrieta threw his first career no-hitter, a superb 2-0 victory against the Dodgers that solidified both his Cy Young Award candidacy. [More]

Washington, Ohio State teach rugby tackling to bolster player safety

Washington and Ohio State are among the programs teaching rugby tackling to bolster player safety. [More]

UCF, FIU football game offers stage for South Florida athletes

When UCF and FIU meet up Thursday night, there will be a little extra pride on the line for South Florida athletes on each team. It will be the start of a consecutive three-year relationship as the teams will also meet in 2016 and 2017. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Monty Python fans take over park for music video

Orlando Shakespeare Theater invited the community to participate in a marketing video for its first show of the season, Monty Python's "Spamalot." [More]

Season Preview 2015-16

2015-16 season schedules for movies, concerts, comedy, classical, choral, theater, dance, art, museums and TV [More]

Wes Craven dies at 76; prolific director behind 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Scream' horror films

Next Ripley book spotlights Florida oddities

Believe it: Florida oddities make new "Eye-Popping" Ripley's book [More]

History center decreases ticket prices

Orlando history center to slice ticket prices [More]


 
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Friday, August 28, 2015

May we introduce 'Your Weekly Smile'

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Season Preview / Thomas & Olive Wynn / Buoniconti fundraiser

Season Preview 2015-16 Season Preview 2015-16

Season schedules for movies, concerts, comedy, classical, choral, theater, dance, art, museums and TV

Restaurants



Food with side of charitable giving Teriyaki Madness

A new casual Asian concept in Orlando's Colonial Plaza offers quick-service fare with a charitable twist.

Music
Check it out: Thomas & Olivia Wynn in Orlando Thomas & Olivia Wynn

When Thomas and Olivia leave the Believers behind, their voices make the slight shift to bittersweet folk, turning each performance into an intimate encounter.

Concerts this weekend Concerts this weekend

Check our complete list of concert events around Central Florida.

Movies
'Diary of a Teenage Girl' review: Trailblazing coming-of-age tale 'Diary of a Teenage Girl'

A fearless comics hybrid becomes a remarkable coming-of-age movie

'No Escape' review: Melodrama and misguided politics 'No Escape'

A fast-paced, tension-filled ride with a desperately ugly world outlook

'We Are Your Friends' review: A familiar tune 'We Are Your Friends'

A well-worn narrative injected with throbbing beats and EDM

Arts & Culture
Orlando's arts scene hits new heights Orlando's arts scene

Orlando's arts scene keeps getting better -- there's so much arts and culture to explore

Big city or small town? There's plenty of art events in, near Orlando Art events this weekend

High-quality art all around Central Florida

Events
Live Lewd Girls Live Lewd Girls

Burlesque performers, dancers and models like That Broadd read erotic stories set to a sultry soundtrack

Check it out: Buoniconti's tailgate party fundraiser in Orlando Buoniconti's tailgate fundraiser

Enjoy the company of other sports fanatics and take the opportunity to make unrealistic predictions about your team's chances, all while helping to support the quest of a real living legend.

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