Monday, March 28, 2016

Firefighters fight wildfires & Schools hide names of disciplined employees

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I'm Frank Carnevale, homepage editor 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 Monday, March 28. Lightning strikes in the springtime bring the highest chance for wildfires in Central Florida and throughout the state, firefighters try to stay ahead of the fires with intentional burns. See video and photo gallery of the burns. In Orange County the public is kept in the dark about teachers and employees that are disciplined.

And see photos from Local Brews and Local Grooves at House of Blues. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

From ping-pong balls to plows, Florida firefighters fight wildfires many ways

Lightning causes 75 percent of all Florida wildfires, most of which happen in Central Florida during springtime because of the low humidity, dry plants and hot temperatures, FFS Orlando forestry district manager Sean Gallagher said. [More]

Orange schools hide names of disciplined employees

If your child's teacher is punished in Orange County because he broke the law or district policies, don't expect to hear school leaders discuss it or to find that information on the district's website.. [More]

Malls using attractions to compete with outlets, online

Old-school malls are bringing attractions such as Crayola Experience, NYZ Zombie Apocalypse and event drop-off day care centers. [More]

Orlando takes aim at power-hungry buildings

In a quest to become one of the country's most efficient cities, Orlando has proposed requiring owners of large buildings to publicly report their energy and water use — facing fines if they don't conserve.. [More]

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Easter service seeks to offer more than message of hope

The "He Got Up" resource fair and Easter service at the Citrus Bowl was geared toward people who need support to get back on their feet. More than 2,000 volunteers spent the day helping the working poor and downtrodden do things like determine their eligibility for public assistance, or secure a job interview. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

George Diaz: Dwight Howard-Magic rebound relationship destined for chaos

If Dwight Howard wants to come back to Orlando, can the rest of us leave? [More]

Mario Hezonja looks to build momentum on defense

Rookie swingman Mario Hezonja followed a solid defensive effort during a loss Friday in Miami with another solid defensive performance during the Magic's win Saturday over the Chicago Bulls. [More]

Richardson, Syracuse rally for spot in Final Four

Malachi Richardson and Syracuse scrapped and fought their way from the bubble to the Final Four. [More]

Notre Dame's March magic runs out in Elite Eight loss to North Carolina

With an 88-74 victory over Notre Dame, North Carolina is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2009, when it won the national championship. [More]

Q&A: WWE superstar Roman Reigns ready for WrestleMania

WWE superstar Roman Reigns says he's ready for this year's WrestleMania showdown with Triple H and equally excited about next year's WrestleMania in Orlando. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Review: At Mad Cow, this long 'Journey' is worth taking

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

Review: At final classics concert, Philharmonic celebrates

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. [More]

'Dirty Dancing' digs deeper on the stage

Eleanor Bergstein says stage musical deepens "Dirty Dancing." [More]

Steven Tyler checks out his Disney World ride on 68th birthday

Steven Tyler decided to check in on the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney's Hollywood Studios for his birthday, while surprising fans in the process. [More]

Orlando listed as stop on Guns N' Roses reunion tour

Orlando is among the 21 cities listed for Guns N' Roses' upcoming reunion tour. [More]

 
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