Friday, December 30, 2016

Cool front sweeps in & U.S. punishes Russia

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Good morning. It's Friday, December 30. Central Florida is getting a taste of winter as temperatures dipped into the mid-50s overnight and may reach a high of only the low 60s today.

The United States struck back Thursday at Russia for hacking the U.S. presidential campaign with a sweeping set of punishments targeting Russia's spy agencies and diplomats.

Browse a photo gallery of the 2016 Citrus Parade in downtown Orlando.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Front brings cool weather to Orlando

The cool air won't last long, though, and most of Central Florida should be back to 80 degrees by New Year's Day. [More]

 

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Obama imposes sanctions on Russia over hack, expels 35 diplomats; Trump says time 'to move on'

The U.S. said Russia must bear costs for its actions, but Moscow called the Obama administration "losers" and threatened retaliation. [More]

 

Apopka pastor Paula White's appearance at Trump inaugural criticized

The senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center has been one of Trump's biggest supporters in the Christian community. [More]

 

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Big Four accounting firm buys Lake Nona property for $430M training center

KPMG plans an 800,000-square-foot training and conference center and lodging facility for employees. [More]

 

Prison escapees: Three years after forgeries, case closed and loophole fixed

Two killers, both from Orange County, were recaptured a few weeks later in what had by then become a story that made national headlines. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Bianchi: Jimbo didn't just negotiate more money from FSU, but more Saban-like resources

FSU coach Jimbo Fisher learned from Alabama coach Nick Saban that you can't just out-coach the competition; you have to out-spend them, too. [More]

 

Louisville enters Citrus Bowl with 'next man up' mentality

Louisville will face LSU in the Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl without former co-offensive coordinator Lonnie Galloway and key players sidelined due to injuries. [More]

 

Schmitz: Magic need to curb home woes

Unless they change course, there's a chance any shot at making the playoffs could be doomed by their poor play - at home. [More]

 

LSU assistant has fond memories of playing in Orlando

"It's the only time I've ever had a chance to go to Disney World, and we put the Mickey Mouse ears on and just had a hell of a time." [More]

 

Washington hopes to prove doubters wrong in Peach Bowl

The Huskies entered their College Football Playoff semifinal as two-touchdown underdogs and all week have heard that Alabama is expected to win. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Star Wars Guided Tour at Disney's Hollywood Studios begins Jan. 2

Walt Disney World is offering a Star Wars experience that's three times longer than "Rogue One." [More]

 

Disney: 'Rope drop' experience changing at Magic Kingdom

As of Jan. 9, a new stage show in the shadow of Cinderella Castle will launch the theme park day instead of the "Magic Kingdom Welcome Show" at the turnstiles. [More]

 

What's coming in 2017 to Orlando theme parks?

Although precise opening dates haven't been announced for many attractions, here are some of the new things to look forward to. [More]

 

Voting in Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards ends at 5 p.m. today

Go beyond the extra tip or glowing online review by voting for your favorite Central Florida restaurants. [More]

 

Serena Williams gets engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian

She posted a poem on Reddit that she accepted the proposal of the social news website's co-founder. [More]

 

 
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