Thursday, August 31, 2017

Helping hands & Pulse's next move

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I'm Steve Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. With UCF opening its football season tonight, it's a big day in Orlando. Enjoy it, as well as some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Thursday, Aug. 31. We begin with a look at some Central Florida volunteers who have been lifesavers during the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

In Orlando, Pulse owner Barbara Poma is seeking a new location for the nightclub after 49 people were killed in June of last year.

And finally, how many travelers is Orlando's main airport expecting over the Labor Day weekend? Find out here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Central Florida volunteers save more than 50 in Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts

A group of Central Florida firefighters have saved more than 50 people and dozens of pets in Hurricane Harvey rescue efforts. [More]

 

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Pulse nightclub: Poma seeks new central location to reopen

The owner of Pulse nightclub, where 49 people were murdered in June 2016, is seeking a new location to open a new nightclub with the same name. [More]

 

Tropical Storm Irma expected to become hurricane today

The ninth named storm of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season, Irma, is expected to reach hurricane strength soon. [More]

 

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Floral tributes laid at palace for Diana anniversary

People have begun laying floral tributes, photos and personal messages at the gates of Kensington Palace as Britain observes the 20th anniversary of the death [More]

 

Maxwell: Visit Orlando may tell its big secrets. It needs to tell all.

Mayor Teresa Jacobs wants to force Visit Orlando to reveal more about how it spends taxpayer money. It needs to disclose all. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UCF driven to build on success in season opener against FIU

The UCF football team is ready to take on FIU to kick off the 2017 football season. [More]

 

Diaz: Orlando Pride offer therapeutic hope for downtrodden Lions, Magic fans

The Orlando Pride offer therapeutic hope for downtrodden Lions, Magic fans [More]

 

Gators QB Feleipe Franks will start season opener against Michigan

UF coach Jim McElwain announced Feleipe Franks will start at quarterback against Michigan. [More]

 

Suspended band of thieves threaten to ruin Florida Gators season

With Florida Gators starting running back Jordan Scarlett now being suspended for the opener against Michigan, the Gators now have 10 players suspended for the opener [More]

 

Jones High football assistant fined $5,000 for recruiting violation

Jones High School self-reported violations that included the recruiting of a football player and the participation of ineligible student-athletes at track and field events. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Springsteen on Broadway' was born to run, is extended through February

Good news for Bruce Springsteen fans who were locked out of purchasing tickets Wednesday morning for his upcoming run of shows on Broad... [More]

 

Hollywood is suffering its worst-attended summer movie season in 25 years

A sobering reality has gripped Hollywood as domestic film industry revenue fell an estimated 16% during the all-important summer season. [More]

 

Tom Joyner reunion keeps hope alive

The Allstate Tom Joyner Family Reunion turns 15 and expects its biggest crowd yet on Labor Day Weekend. [More]

 

'Survivor': Satellite Beach lifeguard competes

Lifeguard Ashley Nolan, 26, will be part of the Heroes tribe when 'Survivor' returns Sept. 27. [More]

 

'The Florida Project' opens Oct. 12 at Maitland's Enzian Theater

'The Florida Project,' a drama filmed near Walt Disney World, will open locally at Enzian. [More]

 

 
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