Monday, May 15, 2017

Corrine Brown & one surprised mom

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Today's forecast is for temperatures in the low 90s and some compelling stories to hit your inbox. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, May 15. In our top story, the verdict against former Central Florida congresswoman Corrine Brown had more to do with greed and bad decision-making than race, columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Elsewhere, a Lake County elementary-school teacher got the best Mother's Day gift ever: a surprise visit from her son, who had been deployed in Iraq.

And for a video recap of the Orlando Pride's first National Women's Soccer League victory this season, go to OrlandoSentinel.com.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Maxwell: Corrine Brown conviction about corruption, not race

Corrine Brown cried racism when she was indicted. The facts - and verdict - in her case showed otherwise [More]

 

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Deployed son surprised Lake County teacher for Mother's Day

Lisa Wodek's son, deployed to Iraq since December, surprised his mother at the Lake County elementary school where she teaches fourth grade. [More]

 

Apopka, Ocoee seek downtown success like Winter Garden

Orange County's second- third- and fourth-largest cities have plans underway to remake or improve their downtowns. [More]

 

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Windermere Country Club owner launches Facebook campaign to turn golf course into 95 homes

The owner of the defunct Windermere Country Club is turning to Facebook to drum up support for his proposal to turn the golf course into homes. [More]

 

Seminole sports complex celebrates first year with influx of visitors

Seminole opened its new sports complex a year ago on May 13. Did it live up to its promise of bring tourists to Seminole? [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Calm, cool Si Woo Kim becomes youngest player to win The Players Championship

Calm and cool Si Woo Kim became the youngest player to win The Players Championship Sunday. [More]

 

Photos of "real" naked guy on shark are revealed to Sentinel columnist

Photos of "real" naked guy on shark revealed to Sentinel columnist [More]

 

Refs face criticism after Orlando City, Sporting Kansas City draw

Referees maligned by fans after questionable calls in Orlando City, Sporting Kansas City draw [More]

 

Orlando Pride get first win of season against No. 1 North Carolina

The Orlando Pride, last place in the National Women's Soccer League, earned first win of season 3-1 against No. 1 North Carolina [More]

 

Diaz: Orlando Pride finally score mother of all victories

The Orlando Pride finally scored the mother of all victories, earning a 3-1 win over the North Carolina Courage. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Time to cool off at the 20 best Florida springs

Ponce de Leon had the right idea. Florida’s original hidden gems are its crystal clear springs. [More]

 

'SNL': Melissa McCarthy rides again as Spicer

'Saturday Night Live' uses Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy and sharp jokes to spoof 'the craziest show on TV.' [More]

 

Rare 'Harry Potter' prequel vanishes after U.K. home burglary

Let's get the Gringotts goblins on this one: "Harry Potter" scribe J.K. Rowling is appealing to anyone who might come across a burgled ... [More]

 

De Niro astounds as Bernie Madoff

Robert De Niro's chilling performance as financier Bernie Madoff enriches HBO's 'Wizard of Lies.' [More]

 

Celebrate mom with brunch, dinner out for Mother's Day

Celebrate mom with a meal out in Orlando this Mother’s Day (May 14 this year).  [More]

 

 
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