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I'm Tiffini Theisen, audience development specialist 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 Wednesday, June 15. A massive search continues this morning for a 2-year-old boy who was attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator on the shores of Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on Tuesday night.

Some of the Pulse nightclub patrons who survived Sunday's shooting described the horror they experienced inside.

See a photo gallery of the shooting vigil at the University of Central Florida on Tuesday night and more.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Alligator attacks 2-year-old boy at Disney World; recovery effort continues

A Nebraska family of five was relaxing on the shoreline when the alligator attacked the boy. The father entered the water and tried to pry the child from the gator, but was unsuccessful. [More]

 

Survivors describe horror inside Pulse with gunman

After what felt like "hours and hours," one survivor heard police yell to get away from the wall. Then she heard three explosions. [More]

 

Memorial will be part of rebuilding Pulse 'place of safety'

Though the owner of Pulse nightclub is still in shock, Barbara Poma is adamant about one thing – an intent to rebuild the club as a place of safety and fun. [More]

 

Wife of Omar Mateen, Orlando nightclub shooter, talking with FBI

She drove with him to the dance club on at least one occasion before Sunday's mass shooting, a law enforcement official said. [More]

 

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Maxwell: With the world's eyes on Orlando, let me tell you who we really are

We are lots of things. But what happened in that nightclub on that morning isn't one of them. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando sports teams unite to support shooting victims

The Magic, Lions, Predators, Pride and Solar Bears will be selling T-shirts bearing the "#OrlandoUnited" slogan. Net proceeds will go to the City of Orlando's OneOrlando Fund at OneOrlando.org. [More]

 

Bianchi: Gators AD Jeremy Foley, like Steve Spurrier, revolutionized the SEC

Foley, who held a press conference Tuesday to officially announce his retirement at UF effective Oct. 1, is in many ways the Spurrier of SEC administrators. [More]

 

Orlando Pride stand with Pulse shooting victims

Orlando Pride players say they feel a close bond with the Pulse shooting victims and feel an obligation to honor them. [More]

 

Diaz: Daniel Suárez crosses over to make NASCAR history

Suárez won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Michigan International Speedway last weekend, claiming a stake in history as the first Mexican-born driver to win a NASCAR national series race. [More]

 

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Suh, Dolphins excited to have 'Superman' Cameron Wake back

Miami Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake is set to participate in all the drills at the team's mandatory minicamp. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Review: Mad Cow's theatrical tale of family ties hits the heart

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "The Brothers Size" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

 

Local musicians come together to help Orlando shooting victims

A collaboration of local music called "City Beautiful: A Compilation for Pulse" is now available on Bandcamp.com, with a "name your own price" contribution and all proceeds going to Equality Florida's GoFundMe.com account set up for Pulse victims, survivors and their families. [More]

 

Remembrance for Pulse victims to be held at Disney World

The informal, unofficial gathering is set for 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Magic Kingdom theme park. [More]

 

Hometown vigil held for slain 'Voice' singer Christina Grimmie

Hundreds paid tribute to 22-year-old Grimmie in her New Jersey hometown as photos of her graced a field. [More]

 

Orlando Pub Crawl event to benefit Orlando shooting fundraiser

Orlando Pub Crawl has announced that it will donate profits from an upcoming event to the Pulse nightclub shooting victims and their families. [More]

 

 
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