Sunday, September 17, 2017

Power woes & Irma's impact

Send to a Friend


ADVERTISEMENT

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. Have a great Sunday!

Good morning. It's Sunday, September 17. First up, for some Central Floridians, the frustration of being without power due to Hurricane Irma intensified Saturday as Duke Energy extended outage times.

Next, we look at why Irma needed little hurricane fury to smash Central Florida.

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: Electricity might not be restored until Tuesday in Orange, Lake counties

“We’re basically rebuilding the electric power system,” said Duke Energy spokeswoman Tammie McGee. “That is quite a challenge.” [More]

 

ADVERTISEMENT

Irma needed little hurricane fury to smash Orlando area

Hurricane Irma wielded little hurricane-force wind in smashing Orlando area. [More]

 

Tropical Storm Maria follows Hurricane Irma's path; Lee expected to weaken

Tropical Storm Maria continued to move westward over Atlantic waters with sustained winds of up to 50 mph and higher gusts. [More]

 

ADVERTISEMENT

St. Louis protesters march in upscale malls, suburbs during day; evening turns violent

Demonstrators marched in upscale suburban St. Louis malls and a district of bars and restaurants in protest over acquittal of police officer in fatal shooting. [More]

 

Headdress Ball: Education takes starring role

This year's Headdress Ball imagines a world without HIV to get people talking about prevention and the charity behind the event, Hope and Help. [More]

 

More News Headlines

 

Today's Top Sports News

 

After Gators' walk-off miracle over Tennessee, will McElwain finally get some credit?

Gators beat Tennessee 26-20 on last-second miracle pass from Feleipe Franks to Tyrie Cleveland. [More]

 

Dom Dwyer records brace during Orlando City 3-3 draw with Atlanta United

Dom Dwyer notched his first two goals for Orlando City, helping the Lions post a 3-3 draw with Atlanta United Saturday. [More]

 

UF QB Feleipe Franks practiced Hail Mary pass that lifted Gators to big win over Tennessee

UF quarterback Feleipe Franks’ Hail Mary pass is a play he has practiced often. It lifted the Gators to a historic win over Tennessee Saturday. [More]

 

College football bowl projections through week 3

The latest bowl projections for the 2017 college football season. [More]

 

UCF eager to get back on field, start preparing for Maryland

The UCF football team is eager to get back on the football field and start preparing to face a tough Maryland team. [More]

 

More Sports Headlines

 

Today's Top Entertainment News

 

First impressions: Halloween Horror Nights 2018

What does our theme park reporter think after the first night of HHN27? [More]

 

Madonna, John le Carre open up to CBS News

Madonna has built a hospital in Africa, and John le Carre says he has an idea for his 25th book. [More]

 

The complete list of Emmy nominations

In the run-up to Sunday night's Emmy Awards, “Westworld” and “Saturday Night Live” lead the nominations with 22 nods apiece. [More]

 

U2, Ed Sheeran cancel St. Louis show due to protests

The Irish rock band U2 and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran have canceled their concerts in St. Louis after police told concert organizers that they couldn't provide a typical level of security. [More]

 

'Dancing With the Stars' returns; 'America's Got Talent' names winner

"America's Got Talent" and "Big Brother" name their winners, and "Dancing With the Stars" begins its 25th season. [More]

 

 
Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Unsubscribe | Advertise | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Copyright © 2017

No comments:

Post a Comment