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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some of the top stories I don't want you to miss this New Year's Eve. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Sunday, December 31. First up, as University of Central Florida President John Hitt heads into the last six months of his tenure, he discusses "doing more with less."

Next, the Orlando Utilities Commission raised rates for water, but they will still be among the cheapest in the state.

Finally, looking for something to do during this long weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Heading into last 6 months, UCF president talks about 'doing more with less'

University of Central Florida President John Hitt won’t slip quietly into retirement this year. [More]

 

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Orlando rate hike leaves water cheaper than dirt

Orlando Utilities Commission raise rates for water, but OUC's price of water will still be among the cheapest in the state as concerns rise about running out of Floridan Aquifer water. [More]

 

Police: Gun battle among cars near Orlando tourist district leaves five wounded

A witness said people in two cars were shooting at each other while driving northbound on Kirkman, a road that cuts through the northern part of the tourist district. [More]

 

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Orlando New Year's Eve forecast: Cloudy, cool but no rain

Revelers across Central Florida will be greeted with lower temperatures and partly cloudy skies as they ring in the new year — but chances of rain or snow are slim, according to  the National Weather Service. [More]

 

6 open seats in Legislature leave 1.1 million people without representation

More than 1.1 million Florida voters won't have a representative in one of the legislative chambers when the 2018 session begins on Jan. 9. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando Magic let 18-point lead slip away, lose to Miami Heat 117-111

The Orlando Magic lost to the Miami Heat 117-111 on Saturday night. [More]

 

No. 10 Miami starts fast, fizzles late in Orange Bowl loss to Wisconsin

The tenth-ranked Miami Hurricanes and sixth-ranked Wisconsin Badgers met in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night, each looking to end the season on a high note. [More]

 

UCF turns 'Why not us?' into 'Here we are'

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton asked his offensive teammates why they couldn't be great, helping spark the team's run to the Peach Bowl. [More]

 

Even though he's leaving for Nebraska, longtime assistant coach Sean Beckton will be UCForever

Peach Bowl against Auburn will be final game for Mr. UCF — longtime Knights assistant Sean Beckton. [More]

 

2017 was a Ball of sports weirdness

LaVar Ball, NFL replay, Colin Kaepernick, Tim Tebow helped make 2017 a year to forget and remember. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

New Year's Eve: PBS salutes Broadway, Bernstein

In the PBS New Year's Eve special, performing songs by Leonard Bernstein will be Annaleigh Ashford, Christopher Jackson, Laura Osnes and Aaron Tveit. [More]

 

Joyful Garden has everything you need for a seafood feast

Joyful Garden Seafoods Restaurant in Orlando has the makings for a prime spot for a seafood feast. [More]

 

Fact-checking 'The Crown': Did the Duke of Windsor plot with Hitler to betray Britain?

In late October of 1937, Adolf Hitler welcomed a rather well-known couple to his mountain retreat for a cup of tea. [More]

 

Hollywood's survival might depend on figuring out what women want

In many ways, 2017 the movie year has been as unsettled as 2017 the year in everything else. [More]

 

The most influential movie company you've never heard of

As difficult as it is to get even one movie made in brand-driven Hollywood, Mandeville in 2017 somehow finessed three. [More]

 

 
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