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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 

Tim Tebow's Promise speech inspires current Gators

The last time Florida faced Ole Miss, the unranked Rebels shocked the Tim Tebow-led Gators and inspired his famous The Promise speech. The team responded with a national title. [More]

Hurricane hunter planes to investigate strengthening Tropical Storm Joaquin

Tropical Storm Joaquin is forecast to meander east of the Bahamas for the next few days. For now, however, it poses no threat to Florida. [More]

Disney Springs changes name, more announcements in works

The name has changed, but there's still construction, and tenant announcements, in the future for Disney Springs, the entertainment complex formerly known as Downtown Disney. [More

Chip-enabled credit-card readers put rocky transition on retailers

Merchants face a Thursday deadline to transition credit-card readers from the familiar magnetic-stripe systems we all know to a more secure embedded chip system that requires customers to insert cards into a new device. [More

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$301 million Powerball jackpot close to a record

So, what would you do if you won the huge Powerball jackpot up for grabs during tonight's drawing? The $301 million jackpot is close to a record but it's not quite there yet. Even so, the big winner could have the option of taking a $191 million lump sum payment. [More

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Today's Top Sports News

Diaz: Scott Skiles is attention-getter Orlando Magic need

Scott Skiles is attention-getter Orlando Magic need for a team in fourth year of rebuilding after trade of Dwight Howard [More

Taking more open shots is the next step for Elfrid Payton

The Orlando Magic want Elfrid Payton to take more of his open shot opportunities [More

Kaká's influence reaches off the pitch, but is integral for Orlando City on it

Kaká's influence reaches off the pitch, but he plays an integral for Orlando City on it. [More

UCF tailback Dontravious Wilson ready to return against Tulane

The timing couldn't be more perfect for a winless UCF to return experienced running back Dontavious Wilson back to the field as the team prepares for its first American Athletic Conference game Saturday. [More

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Today's Top Entertainment News

'The Martian' review: Matt Damon tries to MacGyver his way back to Earth

Playing an astronaut stranded on Mars, Matt Damon improvises one survival and escape plan after another in director Ridley Scott's highly enjoyable adventure. 3.5 stars. [More

Lickety Split at Four Seasons offering a Barista Bootcamp in December

participants will learn how to master single drip and cold brew coffee, cocktails and latte art [More

Orlando Museum of Art eyes expansion, departure from Loch Haven Park

A new Orlando Museum of Art strategic plans calls for the museum to dramatically expand — and leave Loch Haven Park. [More

Kennedy Space Center to celebrate 30 years of Atlantis

Space shuttle Atlantis hits 30-year mark at KSC [More

'Know the Signs' premieres, goes online

"Know the Signs," a drama about domestic abuse, premieres at the Enzian and goes online Thursday. [More

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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

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UCF professor adopts kitty that took ride in engine of his car

A UCF professor finds a stowaway kitten in the engine compartment of his 2008 Honda after a 45-minute commute. And the kitty survives to meow about it. [More]

 

Falling gas prices make Orlando consumers smile

Lower demand and an increased supply have forced gasoline prices below $2 a gallon at some Orlando gas stations — and declining. [More]

 

One 120-year-old wedding dress, 11 brides

 

Man builds 'dog train' for rescued strays

Strays that were once dumped and left to starve are having the time of their life chugging through a Texas town on a custom-made dog train, according to The Dodo. [More]


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