Friday, September 8, 2017

Irma now Category 4 & Central Florida prepares

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Good morning. It's Friday, Sept. 8. Hurricane Irma was downgraded to a Category 4 storm, but with maximum winds of 155 mph, it is packing a powerful punch as it moves toward Florida.

Irma has accounted for at least 11 deaths in the Caribbean and is expected to hit Central Florida late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Winds of tropical-storm force could be felt Saturday.

And finally, check out our live blog of Irma updates here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Hurricane Irma 5 a.m. advisory: Irma now Category 4 storm, with 155-mph winds

Hurricane Irma weakened slightly overnight, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph now making it a strong Category 4 storm as it moved over the southeastern Bahamas early Friday. [More]

 

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Hurricane Irma: Governor orders all Florida schools closed Friday through Monday

Hurricane Irma: Governor orders all Florida schools closed Friday through Monday [More]

 

Hurricane Irma could slam homeowners’ wallets statewide

Hurricane Irma's, size, power, and projected path over much of Florida could strain the ability of the state and insurers to cover claims, leading to assessments on homeowners across the state. [More]

 

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Hurricane Irma: Orlando hospitals & health care updates

Get the latest updates and announcements from Orlando's health systems as they prepare for Hurricane Irma. [More]

 

Hurricane Irma pushes plans for homeless into high gear

With Hurricane Irma taking aim at Florida, Orlando area shelters are preparing for a surge of homeless people. But some worry they'll seek cover too late. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Hurricane Irma forces Florida State to cancel home opener against Louisiana-Monroe

Hurricane Irma forces Florida State to cancel the Seminoles' home opener against Louisiana-Monroe. [More]

 

Orlando Pride give up late equalizer, draw with Seattle Reign

The Orlando Pride gave up a late equalizer and settled for a 1-1 with the Seattle Reign. [More]

 

Diaz: Sports leagues often enable abusers by allowing courts to have final say

Leagues enable Ezekiel Elliott, others domestic violence abusers, by allowing courts to have final say [More]

 

Winter Park stuns Wekiva with touchdown in final minute

No. 9 Winter Park rallied for a 10-6 win over No. 5 Wekiva on Thursday. [More]

 

Alex Smith and the Chiefs crash Patriots' celebration

Thursday was a night of celebration for the New England Patriots. Until the Kansas City Chiefs came to life. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Shakes' magical dungeon propels 'Man of La Mancha'

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Man of La Mancha" from Orlando Shakespeare Theater. [More]

 

Laura Michelle Kelly is ready for the King

Laura Michelle Kelly stars in the touring production of "The King and I." [More]

 

Hurricane Irma: Orlando Shakes, Orlando Rep, Mad Cow, Garden Theatre react

Hurricane Irma has prompted local theaters to cancel performances. [More]

 

Country singer Lydia Loveless heads for Orlando

Country singer/songwriter Lydia Loveless will perform at The Social in downtown Orlando. [More]

 

Hurricane Irma: Disney cancels Saturday's Night of Joy, Sunday's Halloween Party

Hurricane prompts Disney to cancel 1 Night of Joy session, Halloween party [More]

 

 
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