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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Good morning. It's Friday the 13th. What could happen? While we can't predict that, we can offer you some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Oct. 13. In our top story, after a bear was spotted on the UCF campus, the university sent out a campuswide email with tips on how to handle a potential sighting.

Meanwhile, some counties are not pleased that federal funds for cleanup after Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew last year have not arrived yet.

And if you are looking for something to do this weekend, click here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Bear caught on camera roaming on UCF campus, police report

A bear was sighted by on the University of Central Florida’s campus, officials said Thursday. [More]

 

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Counties complain about year-old hurricane payments

A House committee set up to deal with hurricane preparedness held its first meeting Thursday. [More]

 

California wildfires have killed 31 in deadliest week of fires in state history

Rescue teams started looking for bodies Thursday in parts of California devastated by wildfires, authorities said, and the death toll has hit a record 31. [More]

 

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Orlando firefighter union votes 'no confidence' in OFD chief, who calls it 'smear campaign'

Orlando firefighter union votes 'no confidence' in its chief; he says the vote was not representative and is retaliatory for not giving in to union demands. [More]

 

Sen. Dennis Baxley apologizes for saying some nursing home deaths could have been natural

Sen. Dennis Baxley, a funeral director, is suggesting that a South Florida nursing home might not be to blame for all 14 deaths that occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Veteran Gator Jordan Sherit is a key leader for UF defensive line

Jordan Sherit is the elder statesman of the UF defensive line, mentoring the Gators' younger players. [More]

 

Contract extensions unlikely for Aaron Gordon, Elfrid Payton

The Orlando Magic are unlikely to reach contract extensions for Aaron Gordon and Elfrid Payton before Monday's deadline [More]

 

Diaz: Solar Bears prep for daunting rivalry as ECHL season begins

The Orlando Solar Bears prep for the Good Fight in epic rivalry as the ECHL season begins Saturday [More]

 

No. 1 Osceola shuts out Gateway

It was a one score game until Osceola exploded for 19 points in the 3rd quarter. [More]

 

Orlando City right back Rafael Ramos uncertain about future

Orlando City right back Rafael Ramos struggled with injuries the past couple of years and is uncertain if he will receive a new contract when his expires in December [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Funny, sharp musical ripped from the headlines — 90 years ago

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Of Thee I Sing" from Theatre UCF. [More]

 

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Classic returns with more food, wine

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic is back for its eighth year of food, drinks and more.  [More]

 

Leave Horror Nights crowds behind with unrefined but scary good Scream-a-geddon

Halloween Horror Nights may be king, but head to Scream-a-geddon in Pasco County for less gloss but more goosebumps. [More]

 

Orlando poet Thaxton pens love poem to Florida in prize-winning book

Terry Ann Thaxton, winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize, will read her poetry at Gallery at Avalon Island in Orlando. [More]

 

Beware these 13 theme-park curses

On Friday the 13th, look out for bag check bums, parking problems and splash zones [More]

 

 
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