Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Mental-health cuts & day-care death

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. We can't tell you that there will be any relief from the heat today. What we can do is offer a fresh start to your day with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Aug. 8. In our top story, mental-health facilities face a stark reality because of deep state cuts in funding.

In Orlando, a young boy was found dead in a van at the Little Miracles Academy day-care center.

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Today's Top Headlines

 

Cuts to mental health care could leave thousands without help, advocates say

While state lawmakers boasted about increasing mental health funding, last-minute deals actually cut money for critically needed programs in Central Florida. And the pain is just beginning. [More]

 

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Child found dead in van at day care, Orlando Police say

A young boy was found dead in a van at a Parramore area day care, Orlando police said. [More]

 

More launches could mean more business for contractors

As rocket launch activity grows, so do chances for contractors [More]

 

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Disney World unveils statue honoring toddler killed by alligator

Disney World recently unveiled a statue honoring the toddler who was killed last year by an alligator.  [More]

 

Olive Garden head gets 43 percent boost in total compensation

Olive Garden president received a 43 percent increase in total compensation over the last year and now makes $3.8 million. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Jim McElwain calls UF QB race ‘a true competition'

In three open practices, UF has used three different starting quarterbacks. [More]

 

UCF lands $2 million donation for athletics village

Longtime UCF donors Tony and Sonja Nicholson pledge $2 million for the Knights' athletics village. [More]

 

New Dolphins QB Jay Cutler says returning to football was a hard decision

New Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Cutler, who retired in May, said it was a 'hard decision' to return to the NFL. [More]

 

Orlando Pride have no room for error against Washington Spirit

The Orlando Pride have no room for error against Washington Spirit and need to earn a win Tuesday night at Orlando City Stadium. [More]

 

Oviedo's Jenny Simpson finishes strong to earn silver in 1,500 at world track meet

Simpson, a former Oviedo High School cross-country and track standout, placed second in the women’s 1,500-meter run at the IAAF World Championships in London. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Hackers release HBO data, including 'Game of Thrones' scripts, demand millions in ransom

Hackers using the name "Mr. Smith" posted a fresh cache of stolen HBO files online Monday, and demanded that HBO pay a ransom of several million dollars. [More]

 

‘Joyce Jackson's Guide to Dating’ has its moments — but could be sharper

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Joyce Jackson's Guide to Dating" at The Abbey [More]

 

Disney completes track for Slinky Dog Dash at Toy Story Land

As work continues on the new Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios, construction crews hit a milestone in the land's signature ride, the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster. [More]

 

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announced Sunday that they are separating after eight years of marriage. [More]

 

With apologies to Natalie Cordone (or 'What happened to that line in my review?')

Praise for Natalie Cordone was omitted from a review of "Some Enchanted Evening." [More]

 

 
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