Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Orlando Workplace Shooting & Lake County School Changes

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I'm Steve Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, June 6. Orlando is once again home to tragedy as a man killed five former coworkers and then himself. Read complete coverage in our special section including stories on the five victims and the shooter.

Over in Lake County, the school superintendent is looking to extend both the school day and the school year.

In theme park news, Universal Orlando offered new renderings for the Aventura Hotel coming in 2018.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Orlando workplace shooting: Former employee kills 5, then himself

Six people are dead -- including the gunman -- in a workplace shooting incident in Orlando, police say [More]

 

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Lake schools to consider longer school day, 11-month school year

Lake County schools are considering a longer school day and an 11-month school year in the face of challenges from charters and low funding from the state. [More]

 

Trump won't try to use executive privilege to block Comey testimony, White House says

The White House says President Donald Trump will not assert executive privilege to try to block testimony by fired FBI Director James Comey. [More]

 

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Apple unveils 'HomePod' speaker, its first new product in years

Apple nodded to several up-and-coming technology trends, unveiling a new smarthome speaker and device features touching on virtual reality and online privacy. [More]

 

Rainy early-morning commute leaves wrecks, roadblocks

The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to at least two major crashes with roadblocks early Tuesday morning, according to Florida 511. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Florida State overpowers Auburn, rallies to win Tallahassee Regional

Florida State overpowered Auburn, rallying from the loser's bracket to win the Tallahassee Regional. [More]

 

Gators advance to Super Regional behind freshman Austin Langworthy

The Florida Gators advanced to baseball the Gainesville Super Regional behind a strong performance from freshman Austin Langworthy. [More]

 

Florida falls to Oklahoma in marathon opener of WCWS title series

The Florida Gators fell to the Oklahoma Sooners in a marathon opener of the WCWS title series. [More]

 

Orlando City appeals red card given to Rafael Ramos during Chicago Fire game

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis and his players did their best to remain calm and focused instead of getting angry over two red cards Sunday. [More]

 

Gators' WR Antonio Callaway offered plea on marijuana possession

Gators' WR Antonio Callaway can plead guilty to paraphernalia charge, have marijuana possession charge dismissed. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Roger Smith, star of '77 Sunset Strip,' husband of actress Ann-Margret, dies at 84

Actor Roger Smith, who brought glamour to the TV detective genre as a hip private eye on "77 Sunset Strip," has died. He was 84. [More]

 

KSC: Concept vehicle's debut propels 'Summer of Mars'

Kennedy Space Center kicks off 'Summer of Mars' with next-generation rover [More]

 

Comedian Jerry Lewis hospitalized for infection

A publicist for Jerry Lewis says the comedian is recovering after being treated at a Las Vegas hospital for a urinary tract infection. [More]

 

'Kevin Can Wait' ditches wife; what's next?

What's next for 'Kevin Can Wait' is unclear after a major casting change. [More]

 

Neil deGrasse Tyson returns to Orlando

Neil deGrasse Tyson will play the Bob Carr Theater. [More]

 

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