Friday, January 29, 2016

Central Floridian of the Year & Foodie Awards

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I'm Alfred Charles, online content manager for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Jan. 29. The Orlando Sentinel announced the winner of its annual Central Floridian of the Year for 2016. The winners of the Orlando Sentinel's 18th annual Foodie Awards, our readers' favorite places to eat and drink, have been posted. And the work week is almost over: See photos of things to do in Orlando this weekend. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Orlando Sentinel announces winner of Central Floridian of the Year

The Orlando Sentinel has announced the winner of its annual Central Floridian of the Year for 2016. He is Andrae Bailey, CEO of the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness. [More]

Readers pick their favorite Orlando restaurants

We reveal the winners of the Orlando Sentinel's 18th annual Foodie Awards, our readers' favorite places to eat and drink in 2015. Heather McPherson added her picks, but the main focus is readers take on Central Florida's dining scene. [More]

Fox says Trump wanted $5 million donation; other candidates spar at debate

Fox News Channel accused Donald Trump of asking the network for a $5 million donation as a "quid pro quo" in return for Trump's promise to appear in Thursday night's Republican debate. [More]

Orlando City set to announce new training facility in Lake Nona

Orlando City is set to announce a new 23-acre training facility in Lake Nona today. The club is investing upward of $20 million in the new facilities. [More]

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Adoptions outpace euthanasia at pet shelter for first time

Orange County Animal Services achieved a milestone at its public shelter last year: adoptions outpaced euthanasia for the first time ever. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Magic's Nik Vucevic keeps drifting farther from the hoop on offense

Orlando Magic center Nik Vucevic possesses advanced shooting and passing ability for a 7-foot center, but sometimes his skills also hurt him and the team. [More]

As expected, no Magic player makes Eastern Conference All-Star roster

No Orlando Magic player was named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team when the seven reserves were announced Thursday night. [More]

George Diaz: Ray Rice redemption complicated by domestic violence patterns

Ray Rice deserves a second chance. Ray Rice does not deserve a second chance. Both answers have merit. Let's discuss. [More]

Florida State recruiting: 3 targets to announce on national TV during National Signing Day

Florida State targets cornerback Trayvon Mullen, linebacker Dontavious Jackson and offensive tackle Landon Dickerson will sign with a school on national TV. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Barry Manilow brings final tour to Orlando

With more than 80 million albums sold and 25 Top 40 hits to his name, pop-music icon Barry Manilow is now looking to give his fans one last time to see him live on tour. [More]

Restaurant review: Las Palmas expands its reach

Las Palmas Cuban restaurant joins the culinary wave in Mount Dora. [More]

Orlando Eye: Wedding capsules go to contest winners

Wedding plans up in the air? Orlando Eye may have a solution through a video contest that will allow the winners to have their ceremony in one of the observation wheel's capsules on Feb. 13. [More]

Bok Tower's Dedication Day allows visitors rare access

Bok Tower Gardens will mark its 87th anniversary with carillon concerts, exterior tours of the grounds -- including the Great Brass Door -- and other activities this weekend. [More]

Ferg's Depot pulls into Church Street Station, at last

Ferg's Depot opens Friday at downtown's Church Street Station after nearly 3 1/2 years of work at the historic building. [More]

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