Friday, September 22, 2017

Irma debris & Pulse's future

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Fall officially begins today, but no matter the season, it's always time for some top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Sept. 22. Storm debris is piling up across Central Florida. Why is it happening, and how soon will the issue -- not to mention the myriad downed tree limbs -- be cleaned up?

Also, the future of the nightclub that was the site of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history in June 2016 is being addressed in a survey by the onePulse Foundation.

And finally, you deserve a break. Find some things you could do this weekend here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Hurricane Irma: Cities, counties scramble to find crews to pick up mess after contractors bail

Cities across Central Florida are scrambling to find contractors to pick up Hurricane Irma's storm debris as crews head to South Florida for better-paying work. [More]

 

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Pulse foundation seeks answers for club's future

Should the site of Pulse nightclub be torn down or a memorial created in the current space? And should it be a place to celebrate love or mourn those lost? Those questions are part of a new survey. [More]

 

Hurricane Maria bears down on Turks and Caicos as Category 3 storm

Hurricane Maria is expected to move near or just east of the Turks and Caicos Islands on Friday, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. [More]

 

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Residents along Apopka road worry about sinkholes after a second, larger one opens

A second sinkhole formed on an Apopka street near the site where a home was destroyed by one this week, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. [More]

 

Two Windermere High School students questioned after threat prompts lockdown

Two Windermere High School students are in custody after a text message warning of a school shooting prompted a four-hour lockdown Thursday afternoon. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City midfielder Dillon Powers working to quickly learn Lions’ system

Orlando City midfielder Dillon Powers is working to quickly learn the Lions' system. [More]

 

Diaz: Braves, Disney split comes after two decades of spring training memories

Braves, Disney finally split after two decades of wonderful spring training memories. [More]

 

UF defensive lineman Jachai Polite wows with effort, athleticism

UF defensive lineman Jachai Polite has earned rave reviews from teammates and fans, wowing others with his effort and athleticism. [More]

 

Run game key as UCF aims for big win at Maryland

UCF's ability to establish the run and limit Maryland's ground game will be key during their matchup Saturday. [More]

 

USF dominates Temple in much-anticipated AAC East rematch

USF rolled to a win over Temple Thursday night during a highly anticipated AAC East rematch. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

NBC hopes the ratings will rise and shine on 'Megyn Kelly Today'

NBC is softening Megyn Kelly's image as she makes her morning debut on the third hour of "Today" [More]

 

Walking without worry through Halloween Horror Nights

Universal's annual fright-filled event scares up thrills with scarecrows, twins, aerial acts [More]

 

Spend the night in Disney's Cinderella Castle? Charity can make that dream come true

Spending the night in Cinderella Castle is the grand prize in a charity campaign by Give Kids the World [More]

 

Sports bars: Where to get your game on in Orlando

Head out for some gameday drinks and snacks at Central Florida sports bars. [More]

 

Senor Frog's Drag Brunch not your typical Sunday

Senor Frog's on International Drive offers a high-energy Drag Brunch. [More]

 

 
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