Saturday, October 14, 2017

Puerto Rican students & utilities complaints

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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 start to your weekend!

Good morning. It's Saturday, October 14. First up, schools throughout Florida are gearing up to receive hundreds — and likely thousands — of Puerto Rican students displaced by Hurricane Maria.

Next, some utility customers have complained about higher bills from a variety of utilities despite going without electricity for days because of power outages caused by Hurricane Irma.

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Displaced by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican children trace new path in Central Florida

Having lived through the worst of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Samiliz and Mizraim Ruiz Collazo arrive in Central Florida, greeted by their family in Deltona. [More]

 

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Duke, other utility customers complain of sky-high power bills despite Hurricane Irma outages

Utilities receive complaints about high bills despite not using any electricity because of power outages caused by Hurricane Irma, which battered Central Florida Sept. 10 and 11. [More]

 

Regulations may be coming for pedicabs on International Drive

The Orange County Commission plans to consider an ordinance regulating the pedal-powered cabs on International Drive for the first time. [More]

 

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$75,000 grant to support LGBTQ+ in STEM training at science center

Orlando Science Center has landed a grant to support STEM training for LGBTQ+ youth. [More]

 

Trump threatens to pull U.S. out of Iran nuclear deal if Congress doesn't heed his call to toughen accord

President Donald Trump angrily accused Iran of violating the spirit of the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, but said he was not ready to pull the U.S. out. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Gator Nation turns to Geezer Nation over cool, new uniforms

Gators fans are complaining about new uniforms, but really they're just upset with Jim McElwain's offense. [More]

 

Orlando Magic end preseason with shaky defensive performance

The Orlando Magic struggled on defense for much of their preseason finale. [More]

 

Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson reinstated by MLS after domestic violence allegation

Orlando City midfielder Will Johnson was reinstated by MLS after a domestic violence allegation. [More]

 

West Orange stuns No. 1 ranked Apopka

The Warriors postseason hopes are still alive. [More]

 

Syracuse stuns No. 2 Clemson 27-24

Syracuse stunned No. 2 Clemson 27-24 on Friday night to put a damper on the Tigers' chances to repeat as national champions. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Orlando Eye adds big spider, new light show for Halloween push

Spider, Halloween activities descend on International Drive attractions. [More]

 

‘Hand to God’ cast finds laughs in dark, twisted tale

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Hand to God" from Generation Productions [More]

 

Harvey Weinstein went from power player to pariah in less than a week. Here's how it happened

A timeline of the sexual misconduct accusations against Harvey Weinstein and the continuing fallout from the scandal. [More]

 

Broadway Boys, gala open Clermont Performing Arts Center's season

The Broadway Boys will perform at the season-opening gala of the Clermont Performing Arts Center. [More]

 

Last call for 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" wraps up its run at Spotlight Theatre this weekend. [More]

 

 
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