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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. Have a great Sunday!

Good morning. It's Sunday, October 22. First up, with increasing call volumes, the Orlando Fire Department is adapting its ambulances to meet the demand.

Next, tens of thousands of people waited in line for hours at Camping World Stadium in search of food assistance Saturday as the area continues to recover from Hurricane Irma.

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

Today's Top Headlines

 

With increasing call loads, OFD adapts to ambulance demand

With increasing call volumes, OFD ambulances adapt to demand; union calls for changes. [More]

 

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Food for Florida event draws huge crowds, line closes early

Thousands of people waited for hours as throngs descended on Camping World Stadium in Orlando to receive disaster food benefits from Hurricane Irma. [More]

 

After prostitution stings, adult trafficking victims still fall through the cracks

Occasionally, law enforcement crackdowns on prostitution result in the pre-emptive arrest of adult victims before they are connected with advocates. [More]

 

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Shepherd's Hope building new clinic

The nonprofit organization is building the 10,000-square-foot facility in partnership with West Orange Healthcare District and the City of Winter Garden. [More]

 

Groveland man becomes one of 300 to finish ‘Triple Crown’ of hiking

Groveland's Eddie Thompson spends six months working to save so he can spend six months hiking. He just finished his "triple crown" hike, one of 300 in the world to do so. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Adrian Killins helps UCF defeat Navy, Knights start 6-0 for first time in school history

UCF running back Adrian Killins helped propel the Knights to a 31-21 win over Navy and the first 6-0 start in school history. [More]

 

After another FSU loss, can we cancel Gators vs. Seminoles to focus on USF vs. UCF?

FSU loses to Louisville to fall to 2-4. Can we cancel Seminoles vs. Gators to concentrate on UCF vs. USF? [More]

 

FSU coach Jimbo Fisher defends shouting back at fan after Louisville loss

FSU coach Jimbo Fisher defended his decision to shout back at a fan calling for staff changes after the Seminoles' loss to Louisville. [More]

 

Magic dominate LeBron James’ Cavaliers 114-93

The Orlando Magic upset the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-93 on Saturday night, despite 22 points by LeBron James. [More]

 

Louisville nips Florida State after late Seminoles fumble

Louisville kicked a game-winning field goal in the final seconds after FSU fumbled in Cardinals territory. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

New upscale restaurant headed to Parramore

A property owner in the Parramore District is renovating an old building at Division and Church Street. [More]

 

New Harry Potter book takes readers behind the scenes of J.K. Rowling's imaginative world

"Harry Potter: A Journey Through a History of Magic" brings readers back to J.K. Rowling's imaginative world with historical information, illustrations and previously unreleased drafts. [More]

 

Directors guild files disciplinary charges against Harvey Weinstein

The Directors Guild of America has filed disciplinary charges against disgraced movie producer Harvey Weinstein. [More]

 

Bill O'Reilly paid $32 million harassment settlement before signing new Fox News contract

Fired Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly paid $32 million to settle a sexual harassment claim just before he signed his last contract with Fox News. [More]

 

George Clooney, Norman Reedus visit Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel offers Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Susan Sarandon, Stephen Colbert welcomes Jake Tapper and Anna Faris, and Jimmy Fallon has Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ricky Gervais. [More]

 

 
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