Orlando Entertainment News : Deadly storms & PETA protest at OIA

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Happy Christmas Eve! It's Thursday, Dec. 24 and the big holiday is here. A storm system swept through the South last night, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its wake. In lighter news, we have a profile of some merry souls who were down on their luck but are now helping others. And don't forget to check out our photo gallery of holiday displays around the area. Other things in the news today:

Today's Top Headlines

Fournier's late basket propels Magic to 104-101 win over the Rockets

Fueled by disciplined defense on James Harden, balanced scoring and a go-ahead basket by Evan Fournier with 14.2 seconds left, the Magic beat the Rockets 104-101 at Amway Center last night. [More]

PETA protester in killer-whale garb arrested in airport dispute

A protester dressed as an orca who climbed atop a baggage carousel at Orlando International Airport was arrested Tuesday on a charge of trespassing on property after a warning, records show. [More]

Severe storm system kills at least 6, scatters damage across the South

Deadly spring-like storms killed three in Mississippi, two others in Tennessee and one in Arkansas before the worst passed Wednesday night although more wicked weather could pop up again today. [More]

2015 likely to go down as record-hot year

Keepers of weather statistics expect to mark down 2015 as the hottest on record for Central Florida, for the state of Florida and for the entire planet. [More]

Once homeless, they're now donating to others

At Matthew's Hope Ministry in Winter Garden, homeless "guests" work for everything beyond emergency food. And this Christmas, they're working to give a holiday to others in need. [More]