Friday, June 3, 2016

Airport transportation projects & Voter disgust

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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, June 3. At Orlando International Airport, construction of nearly $3 billion in new transportation projects is moving forward.

The sign on Donn Carr's lawn in College Park could sum up the feelings of a lot of voters this election year. "Everybody Sucks 2016: The U.S. is Doomed!"

See photo of things to do in Orlando this weekend. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great weekend.

Today's Top Headlines

Train station construction at Orlando airport on track

The construction of nearly $3 billion in new transportation projects south of the Orlando International Airport is moving forward, with the first impact to traffic flow occurring in the middle of next week. [More]

Voters express their disgust with candidates

Favorability ratings for Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are at historically low levels, and some voters are starting to express their distaste. [More]

Winter Park scenic boat tour works on ADA compliance

Eithne Clarke and her late mother, Julia, used to take in the panorama together on the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, an attraction that opened in 1938. But those excursions ended when Julia became wheelchair-bound in 2012. [More]

Florida pollution fix: get rid of septic tanks

One way to fix the ailing ecosystem of the Indian River along Florida's east coast is to dig up residential septic tanks and replace them with sewer service. [More]

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Scott Maxwell: Floridians bypass big parties. I get it.

Democrat? Nope. Republican? Yuck. More Floridians are bypassing both major parties to register as independents and members of smaller, third parties than anything else. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Mike Bianchi: Other Big 12 members should jump ship on Longhorns' staunch anti-expansion stance

At Big 12 Spring Meetings, Oklahoma president David Boren seems to have softened his stance as a staunch expansionist [More]

Orlando steps into international soccer spotlight, hosts Copa América Centenario

Countries around the world will have their eyes on Orlando when it hosts the Copa América Centenario tournament. [More]

Warriors beat Cavs 104-89, take Game 1 of NBA Finals

Shaun Livingston scored 20 points off the bench to help the Golden State Warriors overcome a rare quiet night from the Splash Brothers in a 104-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. [More]

Pride captain Alex Morgan scores twice during U.S. draw with Japan

Orlando Pride captain Alex Morgan scored two goals during the U.S. women's national team's 3-3 draw with Japan Thursday. [More]

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Former UF coach Will Muschamp looks forward to Nov. 12 return to the Swamp

Will Muschamp has been there three times before and never lost - with LSU twice and Auburn once. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

First ride: SeaWorld's Mako coaster delivers on air time

Theme Park Ranger Dewayne Bevil previewed Mako, the new roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, and he describes it in one word: Breathtaking. [More]

Autopsy: Prince died of accidental fentanyl overdose; criminal charges possible

Prince died of an accidental overdose of the powerful painkiller fentanyl, autopsy results released Thursday show. [More]

Controversial 'Vaxxed' movie opens Friday in Winter Park

"Vaxxed," a film accusing the CDC of covering up a link between autism and the MMR vaccine, opens June 3 in Winter Park. [More]

Gay Days returns to Orlando with a super hero theme

It has been 26 years since Orlando resident Doug Swallow first suggested an informal show of gay solidarity at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. [More]

Legoland offers up new summer experiences

Legoland Florida will turn on its new Night Lights event, starting June 18. [More]

 
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