Tuesday, September 8, 2015

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Morning Report for Tuesday, Sep 8


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

Study: Are we shifting to fewer, weaker Atlantic hurricanes?

Two prominent hurricane researchers say it appears that the Atlantic looks like it is entering a new quieter cycle of storm activity, like in the 1970s and 1980s, but other scientists are either rejecting the study outright or calling it premature. [More]

Labor Day march urges Orlando to 'Step Up Against Poverty'

Protesters took to the streets on Monday to raise awareness about the level of pay wages in Orlando, where the median wage of $29,781 is said to be the lowest in the country, according to federal statistics. [More]

Heavy rains leave Central Florida more vulnerable to sinkholes

Experts say a growing number of sinkholes could form in the Orlando area because the region's dry period followed by recent heavy rains has provided the perfect mix for an increase in sinkholes.  [More]

Winter Park budget debate focuses on burglaries, need for more police

Winter Park certainly isn't known as the violent-crime capital of Florida but a spate of break-ins this summer, combined with well-publicized robberies at restaurants such as Luma on Park and The Ravenous Pig last year, have led many residents to push for more policing. [More]

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Deputies: Three hospitalized after being stabbed in Orange County neighborhood

Three people were hospitalized after being stabbed in Orange County Monday night, fire officials said. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

UCF football searching for confidence after disappointing loss to FIU

The UCF football team, which rushed for just 46 yards against Conference USA's FIU and registered zero sacks, know it has a lot of technical issues to address in all three phases of the game. But to George O'Leary, the most important area to fix is the confidence of his young team. [More]

UF star receiver Demarcus Robinson drops down the Gators' depth chart

Expected to be the team's No. 1 receiver this season, UF junior Demarcus Robinson is listed No. 3 this week at his position. Robinson led the Gators with 810 receiving yards and seven touchdown catches in 2014. [More]

FSU tailback Dalvin Cook's hard work during suspension shows in strong opener

FSU running back Dalvin Cook's hard work during his suspension showed during a strong performance in the Seminoles' season opener. [More]

No. 1 Ohio State's loaded offense strikes quickly, leads way to 42-24 win at Virginia Tech

Dolphins left tackle Branden Albert hopeful to play Sunday

Dolphins left tackle Branden Albert says his surgically repaired right knee is no longer an issue, but he admits his football conditoning is still coming along. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Great Irish Hooley celebrates 4th year at Downtown Disney

4th annual Great Irish Hooley celebrates half-way mark to St. Patrick¿s Day this weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney. [More]

Orlando's Disney-spoofing hit play sets its princess eyes on the world

Disney spoof "Disenchanted," which got start at Orlando Fringe Festival, is poised for worldwide success. [More]

Restaurant review: Lots to like about Tapa Toro

Restaurant review: Culinary adventures await at Tapa Toro in Orlando [More]

Tom Joyner reunion: Good times

Tom Joyner's Family Reunion celebrates 13 years in Central Florida [More]

John Amos on 'Good Times' & bad

Actor John Amos recalls the good and bad times on TV show [More]


 
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