Monday, December 7, 2015

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Good morning, it's Monday, Dec. 7 and President Obama addressed the nation from the Oval Office last night to discuss the U.S. plan to fight terrorism. Orlando will host some big bowl games over the next few weeks. And check out these pics of Clermont's holiday parade. Other things you need to know today:

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Obama tries to ease anxiety over terror attacks with Oval Office address

President Barack Obama said on Sunday that recent attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, California, show that the threat of terrorism to the United States has entered a new phase, but he vowed that the nation will ultimately defeat the Islamic State and other militant groups. [More

About 5,200 Florida teachers make the grade for 'best and brightest' bonuses

About 5,200 Florida teachers will get bonuses this spring as part of a new and controversial program that rewards the "best and brightest" in state classrooms based partly on how they scored on college admissions exams. [More

Florida-Michigan showdown highlights Orlando bowl matchups

Two big-time programs making big-time turnarounds under first-year head coaches will cap a busy month of college football in Orlando. Jim McElwain's Florida Gators will face off against Jim Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl on Friday, Jan. 1 at 1 p.m. [More

 

Bianchi blast: Muschamp to South Carolina is actually a good hire

Will Muschamp being hired by South Carolina is actually a good move by the Gamecocks. He may have failed miserably in his first head-coaching gig with the Gators, but he is sharp individual, a good football coach and a top-notch recruiter who will learn from the mistakes he made at Florida. [More

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Police searching for alleged suspect in lewd and lascivious conduct investigation

Kissimmee police are looking for Freddie Vontress and are asking for the public's help to locate him. [More

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Today's Top Sports News 

Famous Jameis NFL legacy is growing exponentially

Famous Jameis, young legacy, is growing exponentially as he leads fourth quarter comeback for Tampa Bay Bucs in victory against Atlanta [More

Gators, Michigan Citrus Bowl matchup last game UF's vaunted defense will be together

Florida's defense kept the Gators close against Alabama in the SEC title game. But eventually UF's offensive struggles took their toll on the talented unit. [More

FSU's 2015 campaign could come full circle against Houston in the Peach Bowl

FSU parlayed a three-game winning streak to end the season into a trip to the prestigious Peach Bowl. [More

With one-quarter of the season done, the Magic rue their missed opportunities

Improved Orlando Magic rue their missed opportunities after one-quarter of the 2015-16 NBA regular season [More

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Today's Top Entertainment News 

Theater review: 'Peter and the Starcatcher' from Orlando Shakespeare Theater

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Peter and the Starcatcher." [More

World-premiere play, starring Greg Louganis, is cancelled

"Spring at the Willowbrook Inn" will not make its world premiere in Orlando. [More

Concert review: Ensemble AMF at Will's Pub

Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Ensemble AMF at Will's Pub. [More

Madame Tussauds adds 'Smosh' duo in Orlando

Picture it: Wax Smosh hits Madame Tussauds in Orlando [More

Disney's Hollywood Studios: More Star Wars, fireworks on way

Disney World gears up attractions ahead of "Star Wars" The Force Awakens" debut [More

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