Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Dog abuse arrest & Giving Tuesday

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Hello, it's Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Christmas is just 24 days away! Motorists who travel through downtown Orlando via I-4 could be affected by tonight's upcoming closure of a busy exit ramp and a hot restaurant is in hot water after health inspectors paid them a couple of visits. Speaking of restaurants, check out our list of local stores and eateries that have closed. Other top news:

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Woman who taped dog's mouth shut charged with animal cruelty

Police in North Carolina have charged Katharine F. Lemansky, 45, with animal cruelty after she posted a photo on Facebook of her chocolate lab-mix with its mouth taped shut with duct tape. [More

Downtown hotspot temporarily shut down twice by health inspectors

Big Easy Cajun Kitchen & Voodoo Bar was shut down on Nov. 18 after an inspection resulting from a complaint, and again on Nov. 20, according to state records. [More

Westbound Kaley Street exit on I-4 to close tonight

The westbound Kaley Street exit ramp on Interstate 4 just south of downtown Orlando will close permanently 10 p.m. Tuesday as part of the $2.3 billion overhaul of the highway. [More

Universal, Skyplex make last lobbying push before Tuesday commission vote

A last-minute flurry of lobbying has taken place ahead of today's Orange County Commission vote on the Skyplex project. A second round of anti-Skyplex mailers hit mailboxes late last week from a Universal Orlando-backed group, and lobbyists for both sides have met with commissioners in the past few days. [More

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On 'Giving Tuesday,' Family Fund deal can't be beat

You can help needy families by making a donation to the Sentinel Family Fund, which works to support charities that are making a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. The Family Fund will match every donated dollar with 50 cents of our own, courtesy of the McCormick Foundation.  [More

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Today's Top Sports News 

Being good isn't good enough for SEC coaches

Good coaches aren't measuring up to today's college football standards [More

Defensive improvements by Channing Frye, Andrew Nicholson have helped the Magic

Channing Frye and Andrew Nicholson have improved defensively, and their growth has helped the Orlando Magic improve [More

UF's Jim McElwain backs Treon Harris, says coaching needs to improve

Florida sophomore Treon Harris is coach Jim McElwain's quarterback. While fans complain about Harris' struggles, McElwain said he needs to do a better job of capitalizing on Harris' strengths, especially as a runner. [More

LSU-Jimbo Fisher rumors did not distract FSU's preparation for Florida 

Rumors about Jimbo Fisher�s future did not derail FSU�s preparation for its contest against Florida. [More

Hyde: Dolphins are finished with Bill Lazor's rigid ways, but does it fix anything now?

A year ago, Bill Lazor ran the best Miami Dolphins offense in more than a decade. On Monday, he was fired after it underachieved again. [More

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Today's Top Entertainment News 

Ripley's: Florida residents get 50 percent discount

Floridians get Ripley's tickets for half-price [More

Author David Baldacci talks political thrillers, literacy

Thriller author David Baldacci appearing at Rollins College in Winter Park [More

Eddie Izzard adds layers to his comedy

Eddie Izzard performs at the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando [More

Universal Studios: Beetlejuice show extended

Beat goes on for Beetlejuice show -- for another month [More

What's up at theme parks after Thanksgiving

Orlando attractions get festive for Thanksgiving weekend [More

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