Tuesday, April 25, 2017

At the movies & Markeith Loyd

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here's hoping you have a great day and enjoy some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, April 25. In our top story, the record number of female directors at the Florida Film Festival provides hope, but the battle is far from won.

Also, hundreds of pages of evidence filed in the case against Markeith Loyd include text messages that reveal he hoped his ex-girlfriend would die after he allegedly shot her.

And finally, it's prom season, and we're stepping out in style with photo galleries from high-school proms across Central Florida. Check them out at OrlandoSentinel.com.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Female film directors find hope at festival

Studios limit female directors, but the women see opportunities in independent movies, festivals and new distribution methods. [More]

 

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Markeith Loyd texts ex-girlfriend 'hope you don't' live after shooting her, documents show

Hundreds of pages of court records were released in the case of Markeith Loyd, who is charged with the murder of his pregnant ex-girlfriend, Sade Dixon, and Orlando police Lt. Debra Clayton. [More]

 

Average compensation slipped for local CEOs in 2016

After CEO compensation dropped slightly last year, they are on their way back in Central Florida, rising 10 percent in 2016 [More]

 

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Orlando police team aims to be 'superman' to victims of sex crimes

The Orlando police Special Victims Response Team made about 70 arrests in 2016. [More]

 

Stay away from monkeys: Wildlife officials issue warning after reported sighting near Apopka

Wildlife officials say keep away from monkeys if you cross paths with them. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City striker Cyle Larin continues growth in NYC

Orlando City striker Cyle Larin continues to show his growth this season with another two goals against NYCFC and a dominant defense performance as well. [More]

 

For UCF standout Shaquill Griffin, NFL dream is all about family

Shaquill Griffin's NFL dream is all about his family, which includes twin brother Shaquem Griffin. [More]

 

Crohn's disease disrupts softball season for Timber Creek senior

Cassidy Wismer was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2014, an incurable disease that causes inflammation in the lining of the digestive tract and affects approximately 700,000 people nationwide. [More]

 

Father of former FSU receiver Travis Rudolph dies in accidental shooting, police say

Darryl Rudolph, the father of former FSU receiver Travis Rudolph, died after being shot working in a nightclub Friday morning. [More]

 

Dolphins think offseason moves have them well-positioned for this week's draft

The Miami Dolphins have made a number of key offseason moves, such as signing LB Lawrence Timmons and re-signing WR Kenny Stills, they think have them well-positioned entering this week's NFL Draft. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Dancing With the Stars:' Oddest show ever

The lights go out on the ABC contest, which delivered a shocking ejection, [More]

 

Maitland author's brilliant hero gets 3rd book

Maitland author James Ponti will write a third Florian Bates mystery; the first is up for an Edgar Award. [More]

 

Florida Film Festival: 3 things to do April 25

Florida Film Festival has "Honky Tonk Haven: Legend of the Broken Spoke," "Barefoot in the Park" and "Girl Flu." [More]

 

Steve Harvey revamping talk show

Steve Harvey: ‘Steve’ is going to be different than my current daytime show. The new location will allow me to welcome more celebrity guests." [More]

 

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