Friday, August 14, 2015

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Morning Report for Friday, Aug 14


I'm Alfred Charles, online content manager for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Today's Top Headlines

Top US diplomat flies to Cuba for new policy victory lap

John Kerry, the United States' top diplomat is expected in Havana today to raise the Stars and Stripes over the newly opened U.S. Embassy, making a symbolically charged victory lap for the Obama administration's new policy of engagement with Cuba. But some, including Florida Senator Marco Rubio are at odds with the plan to normalize relations with Cuba. [More]

Historically strong El Niño likely to mean wet Florida winter

A strengthening El Niño could lower the risk to Florida from hurricanes and bring the region some drought relief but other regions of the country fear that the system could bring historic flooding to drought-stricken areas. [More]

MargaritaVillage on track for county approval

The county's Development Review Committee is scheduled to discuss the preliminary subdivision plan during its Aug. 19 meeting. [More]

State Road 408 may be extended to near Brevard

Metro Orlando's expressway authority set aside $2.2 million Thursday to look at extending State Road 408 deep into east Orange County – an area where thousands of new homes are on the drawing board. [More]

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Scott Maxwell reads his hate mail

It's that time of the year when Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell opens his mailbag and reads some of the not-so-favorable opinions of his readers. Some samples: He writes "gibberish" and is a "hack." [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Victor Oladipo put his stamp on the USA Basketball Showcase

Victor Oladipo starred in the USA Basketball Showcase in Las Vegas [More]

George O'Leary wants UCF, USF rivalry game to be annual Thanksgiving game

UCF coach George O'Leary wants the Knights' rivalry game with USF to be an annual Thanksgiving game. [More]

Dolphins get strong performances from Tannehill, Suh and O-line in preseason loss

The Miami Dolphins had to be encouraged by QB Ryan Tannehill, DT Ndamukong Suh and even their OL in Thursday's preaseason opener at Chicago. [More]

Final Four: Vote for Florida's Greatest Football Coach

Floyd Mayweather Jr. 'greatest ever' tag is egomaniacal nonsense

Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s 'greatest boxer of all-time' self-imposed tag fits egomaniacal sport of professional boxing [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Theater review: 'Heathers: The Musical' from Gen Y Productions

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Heathers," at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. [More]

Let's hand out some overdue kudos to Central Floridians in the arts

Broadway stars, ballet dancers and more from Central Florida. [More]

Ripley's offers free admission to educators

Educator Appreciation Days means free admission for teachers to Florida Ripley's outlets [More]

Power struggle: Where to charge up at theme parks

Need a smartphone pick-me-up? Theme parks provide charge [More]

'Walt Before Mickey' presents young Disney

"Walt Before Mickey" tells the story of how Walt Disney struggled and failed before finding success with Mickey Mouse. [More]


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