Thursday, June 22, 2017

Doing the math & Cindy makes landfall

Send to a Friend


ADVERTISEMENT

I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Today is Meryl Streep's 68th birthday, and we want to make your day a good one, too, with some of our top stories. Enjoy. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Thursday, June 22. In our top story, Orange County is trying to pave the way for brighter futures for its students by teaching calculus to middle-schoolers.

Elsewhere, Tropical Storm Cindy has made landfall in Louisiana.

And finally, Rollins College is offering a program that targets social entrepreneurs. Find out more here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Looking to boost calculus success, Orange schools turn to 7th graders

The Orange County school district's "calculus project" looks to boost success in the advanced high school course by enrolling more youngsters in algebra in seventh grade [More]

 

ADVERTISEMENT

Deadly Tropical Storm Cindy makes landfall in southwest Louisiana

Tropical storm Cindy is drenching the northern Gulf Coast and could leave behind more than a foot of rain in some areas. [More]

 

Orlando airport officials OK $350 million price hike for new terminal

Orlando International Airport officials vote on a huge price increase for a new terminal, the arrival of Uber and Lyft and increased parking fees. [More]

 

ADVERTISEMENT

New details released in death of girl, 15, dumped on side of Orange County road

New details were released Wednesday in the death of 15-year-old Melanie Medina, who was dumped on the side of an Orange County road.  [More]

 

Maxwell: Time capsules, sketchy emails and job claims - and prediction for your next mayor

Roundup: Suspense of Orlando's confederate time-capsule. A shady fundraising email from Alan Grayson. Sheriff Jerry Demings as mayor? Bogus job claims [More]

 

More News Headlines

 

Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City scores last-second header, rallies for draw at Seattle

Orlando City scored a last-second header and rallied for a dramatic draw at Seattle Wednesday night. [More]

 

NBA mock draft: What will happen after Philly selects Markelle Fultz?

Markelle Fultz, Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson are the top three picks in our 2017 NBA mock draft [More]

 

FSU coaches say Jonathan Isaac’s unselfish spirit adds to NBA potential

Florida State forward Jonathan Isaac could be a Top 10 draft pick in the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday. His selflessness is his most important attribute, his college coaches say. [More]

 

Florida State season ends after 7-4 loss to LSU in CWS

Florida State couldn't overcome a big deficit and lost to LSU Wednesday night at the College Wrold Series, ending the Seminoles' season. [More]

 

Delgallo: Orlando City fans get married on game day, bride attends game in wedding dress

Orlando City fans Colin and Sherry Wolf got married in their old old tailgate lot before cheering on the Lions against the Montreal Impact. [More]

 

More Sports Headlines

 

Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Jim Philips: His 'biggest fan' speaks

Michael Wanzie on Jim Philips: 'I, along with the majority of Central Florida's LGBTQ community, remain grateful for Jim's unprecedented early embrace of the struggle for gay rights.' [More]

 

Orlando producer helps deliver Tupac pic

Wayne Morris talks about finishing 'All Eyez on Me' and producing from Central Florida. [More]

 

Forget summer. Winter is here: HBO releases new 'Game of Thrones' trailer

It's technically the first day of summer (in the city), but HBO and "Game of Thrones" have the perfect antidote to the back of your nec... [More]

 

At all-star gala, see why Sasha De Sola was born to dance

Sasha De Sola, whose ballet training began in Central Florida, returns for the All Stars of Dance [More]

 

'Transformers: The Last Knight' review: Fifth time's the charmless

Read Michael Phillips review of "Transformers: The Last Knight." [More]

 

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

No comments:

Post a Comment