Thursday, April 20, 2017

Waving Orlando's flag & no town hall for you

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. As you enjoy that first cup of coffee, consider this your invitation to relax with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Thursday, April 20. In our top story, the people have spoken about what they want to see as the city flag of Orlando.

Then there is this: Republican Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson have something in common. Neither has held an open town hall this year.

Finally, check out our video at OrlandoSentinel.com of a tram breakdown at Orlando International Airport delaying thousands of travelers.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Fountain flag wins Orlando vote, but council has final say

Public voting is over for Orlando's contest to choose a new city flag, but the final design won't be settled until later. [More]

 

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Rubio, Nelson avoid town halls with voters

Both Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson have noticeably not held any real, open town hall meetings so far this year, even during the ongoing two-week Senate recess. [More]

 

Bill O'Reilly out; 'Five,' Eric Bolling rise

Bill O'Reilly's departure at Fox News means new opportunities for "The Five," Eric Bolling and Tucker Carlson. [More]

 

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Maxwell: Tax dollars for pro sports will keep flowing

Using tax dollar to subsidize pro sports is a bad idea. But in Florida, it looks like it will keep happening [More]

 

New contract for Seminole State president includes extended pay, free car

The Seminole State College trustees say they want to reward their longtime president for all her work. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando Pride raising standards during second NWSL season

The Orlando Pride want more out of their second NWSL season after finishing last year near the bottom of the rankings [More]

 

Bianchi: Aaron Hernandez was seedy underbelly of Urban Meyer's Gators; Tim Tebow was the smiling face

Aaron Hernandez was the seedy underbelly of the Florida Gators' national championship team. [More]

 

Aaron Hernandez suicide: Signs of trouble began with Gators in Gainesville

Former Gators' star tight end and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez showed signs of trouble in Gainesville, but it remained a steep fall to his suicide Wednesday morning. [More]

 

Bucs are in for Hard Knocks season in 2017

Bucs are in for Hard Knocks season in 2017, as they will be featured in HBO reality series [More]

 

Goalie Ryan Massa has Solar Bears in command going into Game 3

After winning twice at the Florida Everblades to start their ECHL South Division semifinal series, the Orlando Solar Bears return to Amway Center for Game 3 Thursday.. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Oprah Winfrey helps 'Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' come alive on HBO

Oprah helps 'Immortal Life on Henrietta Lacks' come alive [More]

 

Tower of Power: How R&B group coming to Orlando is still popular 50 years later

Tower of Power are coming to Orlando for a concert at The Plaza Live. [More]

 

Ralph Macchio gets kick out of Spooky Empire

At Spooky Empire, Ralph Macchio can discuss a career that includes 'The Outsiders,' 'The Karate Kid' and 'Dancing With the Stars.' [More]

 

Fun is afoot as Nancy Drew sleuths around Orlando Rep

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Nancy Drew and Her Biggest Case Ever" at Orlando Repertory Theatre. [More]

 

AMC and other theaters upping food, drink game

This week AMC Theaters announced a gourmet food menu and chains across Central Florida are trying to reinvent the food and seating experience [More]

 

 
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