Saturday, April 8, 2017

International Drive wildfire & a cold case's chilling details

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Welcome to the weekend. To get you started, here are some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Saturday, April 8. In our top story, more than 475 acres burned in the tourist district because of a wildfire.

And one year later, a murder in Orange County remains unsolved.

Take a look at our video of Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni discussing the signing of international superstar Marta. We also have a photo gallery detailing retail stores and restaurants that have closed in the area.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Wildfire burning on International Drive northeast of Disney World

Orange County Fire Rescue crews were responding to a wildfire near Daryl Carter Parkway between International Drive and Interstate 4 on Friday afternoon.  [More]

 

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One year later, death of woman found dismembered still unsolved

It's been a year since Ethel Shannon McCarson took a Greyhound bus to Orlando and ended up dead and dismembered on the side of a road two days later. [More]

 

Last-minute donations boost second OneOrlando Fund payout

The OneOrlando Fund makes its second and final payout to families and survivors of the Pulse night club massacre. Due to last-minute donations, the checks will be bigger than expected. [More]

 

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4 arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Orlando apartment

Four people were arrested Friday in connection to a shooting at an Orlando apartment complex that left one man dead.  [More]

 

Jacobs cites growth, tragedy in State of the County address

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs stressed the county’s economic health, burgeoning sports and performing arts scene at her 2017 State of the County address Frid [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City working hard to avoid 'mediocrity'

Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson said it's important for the team not to be OK with the loss in Columbus and fall into a path of mediocrity [More]

 

Bianchi: Gators spring game foreshadows crucial season for Jim McElwain

Florida Gators spring game sets up a crucial season for Jim McElwain, Feleipe Franks and UF offense [More]

 

FSU hopes spring game builds momentum for Alabama opener

Jimbo Fisher hopes his players step up to his challenge in Florida State's Garnet and Gold spring game Saturday. [More]

 

Magic's Nikola Vucevic frustrated with this season

Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic is frustrated by the team's performance and by his play [More]

 

Marta: How Orlando landed another Brazilian soccer superstar

Marta, one of the greatest women's soccer players of all time, will join the Orlando Pride in the National Women's Soccer League [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

At UCF Celebrates the Arts, 'Oklahoma' shows power of collaboration

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Oklahoma" from Theatre UCF. [More]

 

Mark S. Harmon will lead Art & History Museums — Maitland

Mark S. Harmon will come to Central Florida as the new executive director of the Art & History Museums -- Maitland [More]

 

Asian street food gets a new stage with Rasa

Rasa Asian Street Food serves up Asian small plates in Orlando's Dr. Phillips. [More]

 

Brewmaster's early day keeps Orlando Brewing chugging

Orlando Brewing is preparing to celebrate its 11th anniversary. [More]

 

Orlando Science Center set for $10 admission day on Sunday

Orlando Science Center announces $10 admission day [More]

 

 
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