Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Executions can resume & huge storm threatens Northeast

Send to a Friend


ADVERTISEMENT

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 Tuesday, March 14. Florida's death penalty is now legally sound, after Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill paving the way for more executions, which have been on hold since January 2016.

A "life-threatening" nor'easter is poised to bring blizzard conditions of wind gusts over 35 mph and low visibility would extend from the Philadelphia area to Maine.

Watch a video about one of Central Florida's most troubled home developments, the upscale Bella Collina country-club near Clermont, being hit with a proposed class action lawsuit.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Gov. Rick Scott signs death penalty bill

Florida allowed judges to issue death sentences based on a simple majority recommendation of a jury, a violation of the Sixth Amendment, the ruling stated. [More]

 

ADVERTISEMENT

'Life-threatening' nor'easter poised to drop heavy snow on Northeast

Travel is sure to be dismal: About 5,000 Tuesday flights were canceled as of late Monday afternoon, Amtrak canceled and modified service up and down the Northeast Corridor and motorists were urged to stay off the roads. [More]

 

24 million more would be uninsured by 2026 under Republican health care plan, CBO says

By and large, older Americans would pay "substantially" more and younger Americans less, the report said. [More]

 

ADVERTISEMENT

Justice Department announces $8.5 million grant for Pulse victims, social services

The money will provide mental-health counseling to victims, witnesses and first responders and will help reimburse the costs of the United Assistance Center, the one-stop help center. [More]

 

Bad news for Bike Week: Florida leads nation in motorcycle deaths

In the first weekend of Bike Week, which started Friday, at least three major motorcycle crashes happened in Volusia County. Two people died and six were injured, all in less than 24 hours. [More]

 

More News Headlines

 

Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando Magic lose to Sacramento Kings 120-115

In a season full of frustrations, the Orlando Magic fell to a new low Monday night. [More]

 

Florida State leads four Florida teams in women’s NCAA Tournament

If the Seminoles advance, they will face the winner of No. 11 USF versus No. 6 Missouri. [More]

 

UCF basketball reaches first WNIT under Abrahamson-Henderson

Since joining the Knights, she's helped dramatically improve the program, which won just 19 games in the past four seasons. [More]

 

Gators embrace challenge of proving doubters wrong in NCAA Tournament

At least UF won't have to worry about seeing Drew and Vandy again until the Final Four if both teams win their respective NCAA Tournament regions, but the Gators have enough to worry about. [More]

 

Orlando Pride more settled entering second year of preseason training

"Our honeymoon stage is over and everybody knows that. We want to win now and wins matter the most." [More]

 

More Sports Headlines

 

Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Cooler weather prompts water parks' closure at Disney, SeaWorld

Although balmy by Northern standards this week, midweek's high temperatures are expected to be in the mid 60s with lows in the low 40s. A return to the 70s is forecast for Friday. [More]

 

Hulk Hogan confirms opening I-Drive beach shop

The wrestling superstar hasn't released an opening date but said it should appear by the week of WWE's signature Wrestlemania event April 2 at Camping World Stadium. [More]

 

Turkey legs are emu? We don't think so, Zachary Levi

The actor revives the turkey leg rumor, but emu experts disagree. [More]

 

Parade watch: What's the seat-saving situation at Disney?

People will not be allowed to set up camp for the high-demand spots until parade set-up begins, generally 60 to 90 minutes before step-off. [More]

 

Artsy observations while out and about

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm writes about recent visits to the Dr. Phillips Center, Morse Museum and more. [More]

 

 
Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Unsubscribe | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Copyright © 2017

No comments:

Post a Comment