Monday, August 10, 2015

Kindergartners coding | Alligator attack | UCF football

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OS Morning Report for Monday, Aug 10


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

Teachers learn how to teach computer coding to kindergartners

Kelly Crenshaw pictured the worst when she thought about teaching her kindergarteners computer code. Computer science was something people studied in college. How do you teach it to 5-years-olds who didn't even know how to write their names? "You've got to be kidding me," said Crenshaw, an educator at Wekiva Elementary. [More]

Alligator that bit off Orlando woman's arm near Wekiwa Springs is captured, killed

The alligator that attacked an Orlando woman swimming in the Wekiva River Saturday afternoon — biting off her arm just above the elbow — has been caught and euthanized, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said Sunday. [More]

Law gives police K9s loopholes after maulings while household dogs put down

Many household dogs accused of severely injuring someone end up confined to a kennel while a hearing officer determines if he should be euthanized. However, such a fate doesn't appear in the cards for Doki, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois who left deep scratches and bite marks all over a 7-year-old Fruitland Park girl's body. [More]

Sports fans find simulators can train, entertain

Simulation technology has moved beyond video games and helps athletes train for sports such as golf and baseball. At the same time, some bars and restaurants have made sports simulators a prime attraction, alongside traditional pool tables and dart boards. [More]

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On Any Given Sunday: Kickball meetups provide fun, camaraderie

While it's been difficult lately wrangling up a place to play, the weekly Orlando kickball meetup brings together players of all ages to kick that rubber ball around the field. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Freshmen starting to stand out for UCF football in first day of full pads workout

The UCF football team will be leaning on a lot of freshmen, who are starting to stand out for the Knights during preseason camp. [More]

U.S. women's national team to host Brazil at Citrus Bowl on Oct. 25

U.S. women's national team to host Brazil at Citrus Bowl on Oct. 25 [More]

Vince Carter returns to Daytona for reunion of '95 high school state champs

Memphis Grizzlies player Vince Carter attended a 20-year reunion of Daytona Beach Mainland's 1995 state championship basketball team. [More]

Pro football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford dead at 84

Family says Hall of Famer Frank Gifford has died suddenly of natural causes at 84. [More]

Kelly: Ryan Tannehill's practicing better, but will it transition to game day?

Ryan Tannehill has struggled with consistency in the past during practices and games, but it appears the Miami Dolphins' QB might be turning the corner this training camp. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Theater review: 'Whose Life Is It Anyway?' from Moonlight Players

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Whose Life Is It Anyway" by the Moonlight Players in Clermont. [More]

Theater review: 'Clybourne Park' from Mad Cow Theatre

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Clybourne Park at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

Will viewers follow Martha Sugalski to WFTV?

Will viewers follow Martha Sugalski to her new job at WFTV? [More]

Scott McKenzie talking to hospice

Scott McKenzie: "Final healthcare arrangements have been made, and now we begin the focus on my comfort as I say my goodbyes." [More]

Restaurant review: Cheddar's Casual Cafe keeps it casual

This is a tale of two Cheddar's. Not cheese, mind you, rather the restaurant chain Cheddar's Casual Café. The Texas-based company entered the Central Florida market in 2014 and continues to expand. [More]


 
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