Friday, September 15, 2017

Nursing-home checks & London attack

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Good morning. It's Friday, Sept. 15. In our top story, the deaths of eight people in a South Florida nursing home without air conditioning after Hurricane Irma prompted first responders to check such facilities in Central Florida.

Elsewhere, police in London are investigating a possible terrorist attack after an explosion at a train station injured several people.

And finally, for updated numbers on power outages by county in Central Florida, click here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Deaths after Hurricane Irma prompt checks of assisted-living facilities, nursing homes

A day after 8 people died in a South Florida nursing home that had no air conditioning after Hurricane Irma, Orlando fire departments are checking in on residents of assisted-living and nursing home [More]

 

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Reported explosion and stampede at London subway station

A reported explosion at a London train station sent commuters stampeding in panic. [More]

 

Trump visits Florida, praises Hurricane Irma recovery efforts

President Donald Trump met with federal and state leaders in Florida on Thursday as he surveyed damage from Hurricane Irma and praised the rapid response of the recovery effort. [More]

 

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Hurricane Irma dealt uneven blow to local small business

Some small businesses have been closed for four days following Irma, and considered filing claims for business interruption insurance. [More]

 

Hurricane Irma's rains will mean more mosquitoes

Hurricane Irma's rains will lead to more mosquitoes [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City set for MLS roster freeze deadline

Orlando City will finish the season with the players it has as MLS roster freeze deadline arrives [More]

 

Hurricane Irma: FSU football team faces daunting 10-game stretch after layoff

The FSU football team faces a daunting 10-game stretch after a layoff caused Hurricane Irma. [More]

 

Diaz: Danica Patrick, Dale Jr. departures leave NASCAR scrambling for star power

Danica Patrick, Dale Earnhardt Jr. departures leave NASCAR scrambling for star power [More]

 

UF defense looks to bounce back against rival Tennessee

The Gators' vaunted defense struggled the past two seasons against the Vols and now must rebound from a disappointing season-opening loss to Michigan. [More]

 

UCF, Memphis game postponed by Hurricane Irma to be played Sept. 30

UCF's game against Memphis that was postponed by Hurricane Irma will be played Sept. 30. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Where to find comfort food in Orlando

Snag some comfort food at Central Florida restaurants. [More]

 

Universal brings even more horror to our nights

Halloween Horror Nights welcomes 'The Shining,' 'American Horror Story,' voodoo queens, no Irma [More]

 

The Polite Pig delivers barbecue favorites in Disney Springs

The Polite Pig [More]

 

Sean Spicer pressed (gently) as 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' guest

It was a different Sean Spicer who paid a visit to ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Wednesday night. [More]

 

Disney After Hours: Late-night Magic Kingdom event returning

Disney selling less-crowded, after hours event for Magic Kingdom in early 2018 [More]

 

 
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