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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some of the top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think. Have a great start to your weekend!

Good morning. It's Saturday, July 1. First up, Visit Florida got its funding, but board members are questioning whether they can meet this year's goal of 120 million tourists.

Next, a new podcast called "Unconcluded" explores the possibilities of what happened to 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse, who went missing from Orlando in 2006.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Visit Florida girds for change, industry headwinds, despite budget win

Visit Florida received the $76 million they wanted, but the challenges of a drop in overseas tourists and staff reorganization loom large as it eyes a goal of 120 million tourists this year. [More]

 

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Homemade podcast garners interest in 11-year-old case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse

A new podcast follows leads on what happened to Jennifer Kesse, who went missing from Orlando in 2006. [More]

 

Doctor who killed 1, wounded 6 at NYC hospital was accused of sex harassment

A man opened fire inside a Bronx hospital Friday, killing at least one person and wounding others before apparently taking his own life, police said. [More]

 

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Florida rock-painting groups pay it forward with art that rocks

Sanford Rocks is one of many rock-painting groups in Florida created to spread joy by leaving hand-painted art in public places for other people to find and keep or pass on. [More]

 

Mother arrested after son, 5, was starving, couldn't speak or stand, cops say

A woman was arrested Thursday after police found her 5-year-old son severely malnourished, eating bits of cereal off the floor and unable to communicate or walk, the Daytona Beach Police Department said. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City finally wins on road, beats Real Salt Lake 1-0

Orlando City got a much-needed 1-0 victory at Real Salt Lake Friday. [More]

 

Rumor links Magic to Jazz restricted free agent Joe Ingles

The Orlando Magic seem unlikely to sign Utah Jazz restricted free agent Joe Ingles to an offer sheet. [More]

 

Dale Jr.'s Daytona sendoff could also be Danica's farewell

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Daytona farewell may also be Danica Patrick's farewell. [More]

 

Magic likely have modest free agency ambitions this summer

The Orlando Magic are unlikely to make a major splash in free agency this summer. [More]

 

Real Salt Lake roots meaningful to Orlando City coaches, players

Orlando City Jason Kreis, his assistant and select players have strong ties to Real Salt Lake and the Utah area. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Smile! Your selfies may change look of theme parks

Your vacation pictures and social media are also giving tourist attractions from Disney to Ripley's some extra self-promotion. [More]

 

'Flipping Out' tackles Siegels' Versailles

"Flipping Out" and star Jeff Lewis help David and Jackie Siegel finish the interior of Versailles. [More]

 

'Big Brother': Celebration woman in jeopardy again

Jillian Parker of Celebration was back on the block for eviction in episode two of "Big Brother." [More]

 

Orlando Meats opening in new Ivanhoe Village spot

Orlando Meats is finally reopening at its new location in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village. [More]

 

AMC tests an ad-free channel on Comcast for viewers who hate commercials

For $4.99 a month, AMC Premiere will have first run shows without commercials. [More]

 

 
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