Monday, August 7, 2017

This school is back & deputy unharmed

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. The week is just getting started, and we invite you to make it a good one by starting with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, Aug. 7. In our top story, it has been six years since Longwood Elementary School welcomed students. That will change this week.

Elsewhere, an Orange County Sheriff's Office deputy was unharmed after a man fired shots at his unmarked truck early Monday.

And finally, Scott Maxwell explains why Florida Democrats have been in a prolonged slump here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Longwood Elementary reopens as schools ring in new year

Longwood Elementary School to reopen after six years when Seminole County kicks off new school year [More]

 

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Shots fired at Orange County deputy: report

An Orange County deputy is OK after a gunman opened fire on his unmarked truck early Monday morning [More]

 

Back to School Bash 'like Christmas' for local families

About 9,000 kids are expected, with free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, dental screenings and medical checkups for youngsters preparing for the new year. [More]

 

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Sanford hospital lockdown lifted as cops continue search for suspect

Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford is under a lockdown as police search the area for an armed carjacking suspect, officials said.  [More]

 

North Korea can show it's ready for negotiations by stopping missile launches, Tillerson says

China, Pyongyang's major benefactor, urged its outcast neighbor Sunday to make a "smart decision" and stop conducting missile launches and nuclear tests. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis doesn’t hold back after Montreal loss

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis says he's going to make starting XI decisions on a game by game basis until he finds a team that wants to win. [More]

 

Darren Daulton, member of 1997 World Series champ Marlins, dies at 55

Ex-Marlins world champ Darren Daulton, diagnosed with brain cancer in 2013, dies at 55 [More]

 

College football rankings: Florida Gators

The Florida Gators are No. 18 in the Orlando Sentinel 2017 preseason college football rankings. [More]

 

Diaz: Jameis Winston evokes mayoral presence as leader of Bucs

Jameis Winston evokes a mayoral presence as the leader of the Tampa Bay Bucs. [More]

 

Dolphins agree to terms with talented — and sometimes polarizing — QB Jay Cutler

The Miami Dolphins have agreed to contract terms with quarterback Jay Cutler, who retired in May. Cutler will play for Dolphins coach Adam Gase, his offensive coordinator in Chicago in 2015. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris announce separation

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

 

Family dynamics hit home in Mad Cow's fine 'Fences'

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Fences" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

 

Fall broadcast TV is seeing stars

Broadcast television goes for the star vehicles with Kyra Sedgwick, Jason Ritter, Jeremy Piven, Shemar Moore and David Boreanaz. [More]

 

Ralph Macchio returns to 'Karate Kid' roots as movie is rebooted for YouTube series

Two of the main characters from the original "Karate Kid," are coming back for a 10-episode comedy series on YouTube Red. [More]

 

'Despacito' tops 3 billion views, becomes YouTube's most popular clip ever

Luis Fonsi's ubiquitous song with Daddy Yankee has surpassed previous record holder “See You Again” [More]

 

 
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