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: 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 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] 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] 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] Kissimmee police are looking for Freddie Vontress and are asking for the public's help to locate him. [More] Famous Jameis, young legacy, is growing exponentially as he leads fourth quarter comeback for Tampa Bay Bucs in victory against Atlanta [More] 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 parlayed a three-game winning streak to end the season into a trip to the prestigious Peach Bowl. [More] Improved Orlando Magic rue their missed opportunities after one-quarter of the 2015-16 NBA regular season [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Peter and the Starcatcher." [More] "Spring at the Willowbrook Inn" will not make its world premiere in Orlando. [More] Orlando Sentinel critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Ensemble AMF at Will's Pub. [More] Picture it: Wax Smosh hits Madame Tussauds in Orlando [More] Disney World gears up attractions ahead of "Star Wars" The Force Awakens" debut [More] More Can't Miss Headlines |
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