Friday, April 29, 2016

Orlando pollution clean up & Congressional race wide open

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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 Friday, April 29. Demolition of a warehouse next week in Orlando will be a early step to addressing a vast blob of contamination deep underground in the Floridan Aquifer that has spread beneath much of downtown. A race for an open seat in Congress is shaping up to be among Central Florida's most hotly contested elections this fall. 

Also check out photos of Disney's Animal Kingdom at night. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great weekend.

Today's Top Headlines

Cleanup of downtown Orlando pollution gears up

Demolition of a warehouse next week in Orlando will be the most visible response yet to decades of worry about the city's oldest and most challenging pollution mess. [More]

Crowded race for Congress is wide open

A race for an open seat in Congress is shaping up to be among Central Florida's most hotly contested elections this fall. [More]

Court calls $1.53 an hour lawyer fee unconstitutional, 'absurd'

The Florida Supreme Court struck down a law limiting lawyer fees in workers' compensation cases on Thursday, saying the $1.53 hourly rate a lawyer was paid to help an injured worker was "absurdly low." [More]

Deputy's verbal onslaught on tow-truck driver caught on video

An 11-year veteran with the Orange County Sheriff's Office is being investigated after a heated confrontation with a tow-truck driver this week. [More]

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Scott Maxwell: Citrus Bowl, Camping World, whatever. Show me the money!

Orlando's Citrus Bowl is now the Camping World Bowl. Fine. Whatever. Just don't hide the name-rights money from taxpayers, who paid to build the darn thing [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

George Diaz: Jags and Bucs go big-time or bust with Florida's own in draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Bucs will build for the future with Gators and Seminoles. Jags: Jalen Ramsey from Florida State. Dante Fowler from the Florida Gators. Bucs: Vernon Hargreaves III from the Gators. [More]

Jacksonville Jaguars select FSU defensive back Jalen Ramsey fifth overall in 2016 NFL Draft

Florida State star Jalen Ramsey believed he was the best player in the 2016 NFL Draft. The Jacksonville Jaguars agree. [More]

Gators DBs Vernon Hargreaves III, Keanu Neal selected in first round of NFL draft

The Florida Gators backed up its claim to the fictional title of Defensive Back University. UF cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III and safety Keanu Neal each were selected in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft Thursday night in Chicago. [More]

Denver Broncos draft Deltona Trinity Christian grad Paxton Lynch

Deltona Trinity Christian graduate Paxton Lynch is a Denver Bronco. [More]

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Miami Dolphins pick plummeting Ole Miss LT Laremy Tunsil with 13th pick of NFL draft

The Miami Dolphins either seized a great opportunity by ending Laremy Tunsil’s free fall in the 2016 NFL draft, or selected another talented player with character problems in the first round. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Actress turns cancer fight and career triumph into cabaret

Actress Michelle Knight uses a tumultuous year of medical challenges and career highlights to create a cabaret. [More]

Restaurant review: The Peppy Bistro in Orlando

The Peppy Bistro in College Park offers a menu of Spanish, Italian and Mexican dishes. [More]

SeaWorld: Wisin, Willie Colon join Viva la Musica lineup

SeaWorld Orlando has completed its concert lineup for the annual Viva la Musica festival with Willie Colon and Wisin. [More]

Disney getting set for new Soarin' ride at Epcot

Soon, Soarin' won't be just for California anymore. The popular Epcot attraction has been closed since early January, preparing for a new version of the film that will take riders on a global journey and prompting a new name: Soarin' Around the World. [More]

With 'Beauty & the Beast' young Orlando Ballet dancer stretches his creative wings

When Orlando Ballet opens "Beauty & the Beast" on Friday, dancer Arcadian Broad will be in an unusual position: In the wings. That doesn't mean he's taking it easy. [More]

 
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