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Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall & Florida's Irma Recovery

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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.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Sept. 19. In our top story, Hurricane Maria slammed into the island nation of Dominica as a Category 5 storm and now takes aim at Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

In Florida, recovery from Hurricane Irma has been a challenge to grocery store chains.

Finally, Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights got into full swing this past weekend. Check out the photos.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Hurricane Maria back to Category 5 lashes Dominica, targets Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria swept over the small island of Dominica with catastrophic winds overnight, starting a charge into the eastern Caribbean that threatens islands already devastated by Hurricane Irma. [More]

 

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Irma challenges Florida grocery pipeline

Grocery stores faced an unprecedented challenged from Hurricane Irma, and chains such as Publix, Wal-Mart and Winn-Dixie are still recovering [More]

 

Toys R Us files for bankruptcy while continuing normal operations

Toys R Us, the pioneering big box toy retailer, has announced it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while continuing with normal business operations. [More]

 

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Music director backs out on position at Catholic Diocese of Orlando

Newly appointed music director for the Diocese of Orlando withdraws from the job amid an FBI investigation into possible child exploitation. [More]

 

New Senate health care push reflects high political stakes for Republicans

The appearance of a new health care bill reflected just how damaging Republicans viewed their inability to make good on a key longtime campaign promise. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UCF fired up to face Maryland, eager to claim statement win

The UCF football team is looking forward to finally facing Maryland after a two-week break and is eager to avenge last year's loss to the Terps. [More]

 

Football teams return to practice after lost week due to Hurricane Irma

High school football teams returned to practice Monday less than two weeks after Hurricane Irma put the season on hold. [More]

 

UF QB Feleipe Franks earns high marks for historic, game-winning pass

Two days after Tennessee win, UF quarterback Feleipe Franks returned to class and received a trophy. [More]

 

Magic hire Randy Wittman as coaching consultant

The Magic hired Randy Wittman as a coaching consultant and promoted Jay Hernandez and Matt Hill to assistant coach [More]

 

Florida State returns to normal routine, begins preparing for NC State

After a lengthy layoff due to Hurricane Irma, the Seminoles are excited about returning to action against the Wolfpack on Saturday in Doak Campbell Stadium. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Ye want to talk like a pirate, eh? A pirate vocabulary guide that's plank-walking good

Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sept. 19. Here's a handy guide to sounding somewhat authentic. [More]

 

'America's Got Talent' endorses Central Florida

Orlando comedian Preacher Lawson and St. Cloud singer Mandy Harvey are among the 10 finalists on 'America's Got Talent.' [More]

 

'DWTS': Jordan Fisher, Lindsey Stirling lead pack

Frankie Muniz, Nikki Bella and Victoria Arlen bring enthusiasm to the 25th season of 'Dancing With the Stars' on ABC. [More]

 

Orlando Eye, closed since Irma approached, reopens

I-Drive observation wheel was not damaged by hurricane, now operating again [More]

 

Exhibit at Disney's Hollywood Studios previews Toy Story Land

Models for Toy Story Land, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge now at Disney World [More]

 

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