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Irma's costs & remembering its victims

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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some of the 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 Saturday, September 16. First up, industry analysts say they expect Orlando's theme parks to experience huge financial shortfalls due to Hurricane Irma.

Next, we remember the 68 lives Irma took as it tore up the Caribbean and southeastern United States.

Lastly, looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Hurricane Irma will cost Disney, other theme parks millions

Hurricane Irma will take a financial hit on the theme parks, costing them millions. [More]

 

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Hurricane Irma: Snapshots of those who died in Florida, elsewhere

Hurricane Irma cut a deadly path through the southeast and the Caribbean. [More]

 

Grandmother wants answers in death of 6-month-old baby girl

The grandmother of a 6-month-old baby girl who died at a Lescot Lane home said she is searching for answers. [More]

 

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Entrepreneur starts up virtual currency exchange in Orlando

An Orlando entrepreneur is launching a new startup business as a virtual currency exchange, marking the apparent first such business in Orlando, and possibly in Florida. [More]

 

8 nursing-home deaths in Florida – a state that keeps weakening protections for the elderly

An American horror story unfolded at a South Florida nursing home this week when eight residents died in sweltering, un-air-conditioned conditions. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Hurricane Irma has UCF football facing financial "Armageddon"

In aftermath of Hurricane Irma, UCF AD Danny White says the program is trying to avoid financial "Armageddon." [More]

 

Gators face critical home opener against Tennessee

UF looks to avoid falling to 0-2 for the first time since 1971 as the pressure builds on coach Jim McElwain. [More]

 

Orlando City upbeat as it closes out series against Atlanta United in new Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Orlando City is optimistic it can upset Atlanta United in front of a rowdy crowd at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium Saturday. [More]

 

EA Sports releases Maitland-built NBA Live '18

Electronic Arts releases latest version of Maitland-built NBA Live. [More]

 

Jimbo Fisher chimes in on Clemson-Louisville matchup, likes FSU's chances in ACC

FSU might be looking up to Clemson and Louisville in the ACC this season without starting quarterback Deondre Francois, but Jimbo Fisher has faith in his Seminoles. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Character actor Harry Dean Stanton dies at age 91

Legendary character actor Harry Dean Stanton has died at age 91. Stanton's agent John S. Kelly says the actor died Friday afternoon in Los Angeles. [More]

 

Emmy Awards 2017 predictions: Who will win, who deserves to win and who could surprise us all

The Emmy Awards are on Sunday night, and the most exciting categories this year may all involve the limited series. Predictions for the night's big winners. [More]

 

Netflix aims to build the next great Hollywood studio

If you're an actor or producer in Hollywood, it's hard to miss the flag Netflix has planted in Tinseltown. [More]

 

'Vietnam War': Daytona Beach veteran shares vivid saga

Daytona Beach ophthalmologist Hal Kusher appears in the 10-part "Vietnam War" starting in the sixth episode, and he exemplifies the 18-hour series' personal style. [More]

 

Jennifer Garner posts laughing gas video after dental work

Jennifer Garner is receiving plenty of praise for a performance not seen on television or the big screen, but on Instagram. [More]

 

 
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