Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Veterans Day & Theme-park parking

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Good morning! It's Wednesday, November 11. Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor those who served. We share the story of one family whose first-born sons have served in the Army for the past 200 years. We also have the story of two women, who are now 92 and 80 years of age, who talk about their experience in military. And you'll find a list of Veterans Day specials and events here. Here is some other news you need to know.

Today's Top Headlines

From Civil War to today, Chaffee family raised 6 generations of Army soldiers

Retired Army staff Sgt. Daniel Chaffee of Chuluota is a member of six generations of Army veterans. [More]

Debate lays bare a GOP dividing line

The leading Republican presidential candidates clashed sharply over immigration policy, military spending, and other intractable and emotional issues in a debate Tuesday night. [More]

Video shows cop shove student, twist arm in Kissimmee school

Authorities released video showing a Kissimmee school resource officer shoving a 13-year-old student onto the ground in May. [More]

UCF professor to study how Orlando cops use force

The Orlando Police Department has asked a University of Central Florida criminal-justice professor to review thousands of department records — the same ones analyzed by the Sentinel. [More]

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$20 a space? Parking fees soar along with theme-park prices

It's one of the annoyances of visiting a theme park: The parking fees. And they're going up fast. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Lakers star Kobe Bryant should thank Magic for memories

Kobe Bryant should grab a mike and thank the Magic, droning on about how he'll always be grateful for their tremendous contributions to his career. [More]

Magic's schedule finally lightens up

Magic's upcoming 11-game stretch features seven teams who did not make playoffs last season. [More]

Teammates Logano, Keselowski caught in competitive dilemma chasing title

Penske Racing teammates Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano caught in competitive dilemma in Chase for NASCAR title. [More]

McElwain eager to see how Gators handle 'uncharted waters' ahead

With the SEC East title in sight, the Florida Gators turned in a flat performance to slip by Vanderbilt last weekend. Coach Jim McElwain hopes his team responds better this weekend at South Carolina. [More]

FSU's defense has 'come a long way' from last season

An improved pass rush and more physical play are reasons why FSU's defense rebounded after lackluster 2014 campaign. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Theater review: 'Cinderella' in Orlando's Broadway series at the Dr. Phillips Center

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Cinderella." [More]

'Walking Dead' adds Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan

"The Walking Dead" finds major casting on the competing "Good Wife." [More]

'Star Wars': Pentatonix performs score at AMAs

The group Pentatonix and a full orchestra will perform John Williams' score from "Star Wars" at American Music Awards. [More]

'Dancing': Bindi Irwin wows; Tamar Braxton endures

Bindi Irwin waltzes her way to raves on "Dancing With the Stars," and Tamar Braxton earns hers by showing up. [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 today. [More]


 
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