Tuesday, November 10, 2015

SeaWorld overhaul & Star Wars Weekends ending

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Good morning! It's Tuesday, November 10. There's a slight chance of rain in the morning, but it should be sunny this afternoon. SeaWorld says it will move away from killer whale shows at its San Diego park and instead focus on natural experiences. Disney Hollywood Studios will not be offering its annual Star Wars Weekends anymore. And officials unveiled the name and images of the express train that will run between South Florida and Orlando. Here is some other news you need to know.

Today's Top Headlines

Struggling SeaWorld reveals plan for transformation

In a move away from featuring its signature killer whales as entertainment, SeaWorld said Monday that its San Diego theme park will end "theatrical" orca shows next year, replacing stunts with themes more in tune with wildlife conservation. [More]

Miami-Orlando train service gets new name, bold look

Officials for the private company All Aboard Florida unveiled the name and the first images of the futuristic looking trains at a news conference Monday in downtown Miami, on the site of the still-being-built new station. [More]

Star Wars Weekends ending at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney's Hollywood Studios will not be offering Star Wars Weekends any more, Walt Disney World announced on its parks blog Monday. [More]

2 gangs linked to rash of phone-store crimes, OPD says

Sixteen members of two Orlando gangs that competed against each other to steal hundreds of cellphone from retail stores across Central Florida in the past year are facing racketeering and conspiracy charges, the Orlando Police Department announced. [More]

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Passenger who fell from Oasis of the Seas threatened to jump overboard, Broward Sheriff's Office says

The 31-year-old passenger whose plunge from the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas was caught on cellphone videos had threatened to jump overboard seconds before he ran toward the balcony of his stateroom, investigators said Monday. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Late scoring drought dooms Magic in loss to Pacers

In a span of 5 minutes and 45 seconds Monday night, the Orlando Magic demonstrated how quickly an NBA game can slip away, losing to the Indiana Pacers 97-84. [More]

David Whitley: Missouri drama sets a scary precedent

If Missouri is racist, other football powers should be worried about boycotts. [More]

FSU notebook: Dalvin Cook feeling good, possible redshirt for Pender and more

FSU running back Dalvin Cook is the healthiest he's been in more than a month, according to coach Jimbo Fisher. [More]

Steve Spurrier will not attend Gators-South Carolina game

Steve Spurrier has been part of the Florida-South Carolina game 21 times - once as a player, in 1964, and 20 times as a coach, including the past 10 at South Carolina. Spurrier will not attend this year's game as a fan. [More]

Victor Oladipo is playing at NBA All-Defensive team level, Scott Skiles says

Victor Oladipo's defense is at an All-NBA level, says Orlando Magic coach Scott Skiles. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

WWII vet Jerry Yellin travels from hate to hope in PBS Iwo Jima film

World War II veteran Jerry Yellin has shared his story of postwar healing in books and in speeches across the country. For Veterans Day this year, the Davenport man is going national in a PBS documentary. [More]

Hedy Lamarr: Legend going strong at 101

Hedy Lamarr was famed for her beauty and movies; now she is celebrated for her science. [More]

Theater review: 'My Name Is Asher Lev' from Mad Cow Theatre

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "My Name Is Asher Lev" from Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

Review: 'Mutts Gone Nuts' at Clermont Performing Arts Center

Orlando Sentinel arts & theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Mutts Gone Nuts" at the Clermont Performing Arts Center. [More]


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