Saturday, August 5, 2017

Medical marijuana clinics & overturned ordinances

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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, August 5. First up, medical marijuana clinics are multiplying across Florida, and some doctors are specializing in recommending the drug to eligible patients.

Next, Orlando's attempts to create new regulations have been overridden in recent months by the state, frustrating local leaders.

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

Today's Top Headlines

 

Medical marijuana clinics multiply in Florida

Medical marijuana clinics are popping up all over Florida, and doctors are specializing in recommending the drug that it is now legal in the state. [More]

 

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Local officials bristle at being overruled by Tallahassee

Several Orlando ordinances have been overturned by the state in recent months, to the frustration of local leaders. [More]

 

What happens at OPD if John Mina runs for Orange County sheriff?

Who will Mayor Buddy Dyer appoint as chief if Orlando Police Chief John Mina runs for Orange County Sheriff? [More]

 

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Woman graduates from UCF at 63 — with terminal cancer

Woman graduates from UCF at 63 -- with cancer. [More]

 

'A walking time bomb': What led new father to kill his ex?

Larissa Barros screamed as she crouched in a closet, pleading for a 911 dispatcher to send help as her ex-boyfriend approached with a gun. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City feeling pressure to deliver in Montreal

Orlando City feeling pressure to deliver in Montreal. [More]

 

Miami Dolphins could never sign Castro-sympathizing Colin Kaepernick

Dolphins could never sign Castro-sympathizing Kaepernick -- not with the Cuban population in Miami. [More]

 

Florida State receiver Da’Vante Phillips suspended, charged with felony fraud

Florida State wide receiver Da’Vante Phillips has been suspended indefinitely, the school announced on Friday. [More]

 

Gators' top signee James Robinson cleared academically, joins team

The NCAA cleared Gators' freshman WR James Robinson academically, allowing the Lakeland product to join the team Friday. [More]

 

UCF running backs eager to put up big numbers

The UCF running backs unit was the first to embody coach Scott Frost's fast-paced attack and aims to build on its success. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Planet Hollywood Observatory: Over-the-top dishes in out-of-this-world setting

Planet Hollywood Observatory revamps menu, look at Disney Springs. [More]

 

Ybeth Bruzual: News 13 dynamo

Colleagues and competitors praise Ybeth Bruzual of News 13 as an optimistic trailblazer who's committed to the community and an example for Hispanic journalists. [More]

 

Dunkin' might dump 'Donuts' from name

Dunkin' is thinking about dumping "Donuts" from its name. [More]

 

Next episode of 'Game of Thrones' leaks online, but was not part of recent hack

On the same week that a cyberattack was said to have compromised the security of some of HBO's programming, this Sunday's episode was leaked. [More]

 

Taylor Swift, former Denver radio host head to court over groping claim

A civil trial set to begin Monday in federal court will largely turn on who the eight-member jury believes, Taylor Swift or a Denver radio host. [More]

 

 
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