Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Death threats for UF coach & Pro-Trump sign ordered removed

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I'm Richard Tribou, online editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some 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 Tuesday, October 24. The University of Florida Gators haven't been having the best season, but how serious is the fan backlash on Gators coach Jim McElwain?

Also today, a 72-year-old woman who had put up a sign supporting Donald Trump and the National Anthem, was told to take it down by Lake County officials.

Finally, Halloween revelry isn't waiting for Oct. 31. Check out photos from last weekend's Halloween pub crawl downtown.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Did Gators coach Jim McElwain exaggerate getting death threats?

Gators coach Jim McElwain said he has received death threats, then why did UF release a statement saying McElwain did not want to elaborate on the threats [More]

 

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Central Florida woman, 72, forced to take down 'Toot for Trump' sign

Lake County ordered Elaine Simmons, 72, to take down her homemade “Toot for Trump” yard sign after it stood for a year amid plenty of honks and no controversy. [More]

 

Tiger Woods set to enter plea bargain for DUI arrest

The diversion program for intoxicated drivers that Tiger Woods is expected to enter Wednesday is one of several across the country aimed at reducing the number [More]

 

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Woman robbed at gunpoint outside Winter Park restaurant

Winter Park police are looking for two people they say robbed a woman at gunpoint as she left a restaurant late Sunday night. [More]

 

Osceola leaders move toward development moratorium to weigh new standards

Osceola seeks development moratorium to consider revised building and design standards, a measure builders oppose. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic must try to see Payton’s absence as an opportunity

The Orlando Magic must use Elfrid Payton's absence to evaluate how they play with a different type of point guard [More]

 

Surging UCF football focused on avoiding letdown against Austin Peay

The No. 18 UCF football team is pleased it stayed focused against stout Navy and is eager to avoid a letdown against Austin Peay. [More]

 

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis will push for wholesale improvement during offseason

Orlando City coach Jason Kreis said he will push to improve the team in all areas this offseason after the Lions wrapped their worst MLS season in club history. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Dancing With the Stars': Mad scientist wins night

Mark Ballas came up with a dance for Lindsey Stirling that was called the best so far this season on 'Dancing With the Stars.' [More]

 

From 'Silent Woods' to shimmering flute, Phil's Focus Series starts in style

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews the Orlando Philharmonic's "Enigma Variations" concert [More]

 

Holy Land Experience: Free day is Wednesday

Bible-based attraction offers free admission at least once a year [More]

 

Foo Fighters tour to stop at 3 Florida cities in April

The band will perform April 25 in Tampa, April 26 in West Palm Beach, and April 29 in Jacksonville [More]

 

Santana brings 'Power of Peace' to Amway Center

Carlos Santana heads to Orlando's Amway Center on the tour behind his new collaborative album with The Isley Brothers. [More]

 

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Mango’s parking garage on International Drive nears completion

International Drive is about to get 880 new parking spaces, as businessman Josh Wallack prepares to open his 14-story garage next to Mango’s Tropical Café. [More]

 

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