Monday, September 18, 2017

Hurricane Maria & Irma's financial impact

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. The Emmys are over, but the workweek is just beginning. Make it a good one. Here are some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, Sept. 18. In our top story, Hurricane Maria is expected to become a major storm, possibly by tonight, and a hurricane watch was issued for Puerto Rico.

Meanwhile, Florida's economy should rebound quickly after Hurricane Irma, but a budget shortfall is expected next year because of the storm.

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Today's Top Headlines

 

Hurricane Maria: Hurricane watch issued for Puerto Rico

A hurricane watch has been issued for Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria continued its trek toward the Leeward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center. [More]

 

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Hurricane Irma: Florida economy expected to bounce back quickly

One economist thinks Florida's economy will rebound quickly from Irma, but it could still plunge the state government into a projected shortfall next year. [More]

 

Hurricane Irma: Electricity might not be restored until Tuesday in Orange, Lake counties

“We’re basically rebuilding the electric power system,” said Duke Energy spokeswoman Tammie McGee. “That is quite a challenge.” [More]

 

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Orlando buyers face rising prices, fewer choices

Orlando home prices rise in August as listing shrink [More]

 

Fatal Lake County crash highlights difficulty in solving hit-and-run cases

A young Indiana couple's hope to start a new life in Florida ended in a deadly hit-and-run crash. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Gators look to build on dramatic win against Tennessee

UF's 26-20 win against Tennessee bolstered a embattled offense and saved the Gators' season. [More]

 

Whitley: Jaguars and Bortles have a formula for failure

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Bucs unleash opening-game fire after storm on Chicago

Tampa Bay Bucs unleash opening-game fire on Chicago after storm [More]

 

Focused Orlando City starts racking up goals

Orlando City has scored five goals in the past two games, showing improvement. [More]

 

Clemson’s strength, Lamar Jackson’s limitations are among top lessons from college football weekend

Clemson's strength and strong Group of 5 performances are among the top 10 things we learned during the third week of the college football season. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Veep' and 'The Handmaid's Tale' win top Emmy Award prizes

John Lithgow was the first winner of the evening Sunday at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards. [More]

 

Emmys: Stephen Colbert loses prize, wins night

'Big Little Lies,' 'The Handmaid's Tale' and 'Saturday Night Live' were the big winners, but host Stephen Colbert was the best thing about the telecast. [More]

 

2017 Emmy Awards: Inside the after-parties your TV favs party with the Handmaids

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First impressions: Halloween Horror Nights 2018

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Madonna, John le Carre open up to CBS News

Madonna has built a hospital in Africa, and John le Carre says he has an idea for his 25th book. [More]

 

 
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