Friday, August 18, 2017

Rocket launch this morning & Barcelona attack

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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.

If you have the chance, look to the sky right after 8 a.m. this morning as there's an Atlas V launch planned from Cape Canaveral.

In somber news, a 14th victim has died from the Barcelona terrorism attack that also left scores injured.

Back home, aspiring singers descended on Disney Springs to try out for "American Idol." View the gallery.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Weather looking good for Atlas V launch attempt this morning

Rocket rolls onto pad, weather group says 80 percent chance of favorable conditions [More]

 

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Barcelona van attack kills 14, injures 100; police kill 5 suspects in 2nd assault in seaside resort town

A van veered onto a promenade and barreled down the busy walkway in central Barcelona on Thursday, swerving back and forth as it mowed down pedestrians. [More]

 

All Florida prisons on partial lockdown after visitation canceled

All of Florida's correctional facilities are on a partial lockdown, a department spokeswoman announced one day after officials canceled this weekend's visitation. [More]

 

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Grenade, stolen police gun among more than 200 weapons brought in during 'Kicks 4 Guns' event

Central Florida residents turned in more than 200 guns Thursday in exchange for $50 gift cards. [More]

 

Dolphin dangers on rise in Brevard County's Indian River

Dolphin injuries in the Indian River Lagoon of Brevard County has authorities posting signs that warn anglers, boaters and sightseers to avoid harassing the marine mammals. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Blake Bortles on brink of bench after dismal outing against Bucs

Blake Bortles' struggles continue as cyberspace, others, pile on after another poor performance vs. Bucs [More]

 

Orlando City still believes it will make playoffs despite difficult stretch

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis says believing the Lions will make the playoffs is not like believing in "some fairy tale or Santa Clause" because he's seen them perform [More]

 

Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer visits ‘Men in Blazers’ podcast in front of Lions fans

Orlando City striker Dom Dwyer joined Men in Blazers' host Roger Bennett for a live podcast in downtown Orlando [More]

 

No arms, no problem for Matt Stutzman — America’s best archer

Having no arms hasn't stopped Matt Stutzman from becoming America's best archer. [More]

 

QB Jay Cutler makes his debut, RB Jay Ajayi starts, but Dolphins lose to Ravens, 31-7

The Miami Dolphins lost to the Baltimore Ravens, 13-7, on Thursday in a preseason game at Hard Rock Stadium. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Central Florida impresses 'American Idol'

'American Idol' starts the audition process for season 16 by making a return visit to Orlando. [More]

 

SAK celebrates 40 years this weekend

The SAK comedy troupe first performed together Aug. 19, 1977. [More]

 

Solar eclipse viewing prompts Orlando events for taking in the sights

Solar eclipse viewing in Florida will provide some great views — here's a list of some events around Metro Orlando as the moon blocks more than 80 percent of the sun. [More]

 

Surviving the shakeup at Epcot's Mission: Space

Makeover for Disney World attraction includes new mission, excludes Gary Sinise [More]

 

Fill 'er up: 4 eateries at Orlando-area gas stations

Gas-station food has grown up: Vegan eats, Colombian street food, Puerto Rican fare and more. [More]

 

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