Monday, June 20, 2016

Lake Eola vigil & Cavs snare title

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Good morning. It's Monday, June 20. Organizers estimated 50,000 people jammed into Lake Eola Park on Sunday evening during a vigil one week after Orlando was rocked by the deaths of 49 people at Pulse nightclub.  

LeBron James and his relentless, never-count-them-out Cavs pulled off an improbable NBA Finals comeback, and Cleveland is title town again at long last.

Watch a video of Pulse shooting victim reuniting with the man who saved his life.

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Crowd estimated at 50,000 packs into Lake Eola Park for Pulse vigil

Central Floridians swarmed to Lake Eola Park and chanted "One Orlando United" and "We Remember" on a night when a rainbow — a symbol of gay pride — appeared in the sky. [More]

 

Cavaliers defeat Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 for team's 1st NBA title

Cavaliers win Cleveland's first major title since 1964, beating Golden State 93-89 in Game 7.  [More]

 

Orlando nightclub shooting timeline: Three hours of terror unfold

Follow the events inside Pulse nightclub in Orlando from the first shots fired to the death of shooter Omar Mateen. [More]

 

Sharks could hold key to solving human health woes

Sharks have more in common with humans than you'd expect. And now scientists are looking into whether life-saving lessons for humans are yet to be unlocked. [More]

 

Donald Trump calls profiling Muslims 'common sense'

In the wake of the San Bernardino, California, shooting in December, Trump first indicated that he would support profiling Muslims - if neighbors or relatives seemed suspicious. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City home-field advantage gives opponents headaches

Orlando City's emotional 2-2 draw against San Jose extended the Lions home unbeaten streak this season. [More]

 

Gators suffer stunning loss to Coastal Carolina in CWS opener

The Flroida Gators struggled against a unique pitcher, suffering a stunning loss to Coastal Carolina in their CWS opener. [More]

 

Dustin Johnson survives controversial penalty to win U.S. Open

Dustin Johnson captured his first major with a 4-under total on a course made somewhat softer but no less daunting by 3 inches of rain earlier in the week. [More]

 

Players take USGA to task over penalty

Minutes after Johnson polished off his first major championship Sunday by striping a six-iron to 5 feet on the final hole, the USGA did add a penalty stroke to his total. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Review: Dancers, spirits soar at ballet gala, dedicated to Pulse shooting victims

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the World Ballet Competition Gala. [More]

 

First look at Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular at Disney World

 Disney has found a way to use their projections in a way that stands out from their use on Cinderella Castle and Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life. [More]

 

After Orlando shootings, performers and patrons find strength in the arts

"Being in the midst of art allows me to lose myself, replacing stress and fear with creativity and inspiration." [More]

 

Apopka comes together for teen's remembrance of another national tragedy

Apopka will get a 9-11 memorial thanks to the efforts of a local teen and community leaders. [More]

 

In Lake County, it's Frankenstein vs. Frankenstein

Two Lake County theaters present "Young Frankenstein" this month. [More]

 

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