Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Puerto Rico up close & more on Las Vegas

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Good morning. It's Wednesday, Oct. 4. Orlando Sentinel reporter Bianca Padro Ocasio and photographer Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda are in Puerto Rico for a firsthand look at the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria.

Meanwhile, investigators say gunman Stephen Paddock, responsible for the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, meticulously planned for the attack Sunday night at a music festival in Las Vegas.

To see a vigil in Orlando that was held for the victims in Las Vegas, click here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Scenes from Puerto Rico: 'I discovered that behind the trees, people had been living'

Driving from one end of the island to the other, stories of resilience, and new perspectives. [More]

 

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Las Vegas gunman was a former IRS agent who 'preplanned extensively' for the attack

New details emerged Tuesday about Las Vegas mass shooter Stephen Paddock and his weapons, his girlfriend and his past. [More]

 

Maxwell: Vegas, Pulse, Sandy Hook: Kids are growing up, thinking mass murders are routine

Vegas shooting, Orlando shooting and more are teaching the next generation that mass killing is normal [More]

 

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SpaceX's next rocket could see Florida's Space Coast add activity

As SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveils plan to use rockets for air travel, another new approach could mean more launches for Cape Canaveral, a Space Florida official says [More]

 

5-year-old boy killed in shooting, deputies say

Orange County deputies are investigating after a 5-year-old boy died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Whitley: Gators gotta love all the football drama at LSU

The Florida Gators are lucky LSU has Joe Alleva as its athletic director and the drama that he brings. [More]

 

Bianchi: UCF AD Danny White: Don't let Scott Frost job speculation distract from special season

UCF coach Scott Frost will no doubt be courted by Nebraska, Tennessee, LSU or whatever big time job comes open, but UCF fans should enjoy him while he's in Orlando [More]

 

Magic try to keep expectations realistic for rookie Jonathan Isaac

The Orlando Magic are trying to keep expectations for Jonathan Isaac realistic [More]

 

Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris regaining rhythm after recovery

Orlando Pride goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris' focus on rehabilitation after lengthy quad injury allowed her to return to instant success [More]

 

Lightly recruited UCF linebacker Pat Jasinski comes up big for Knights’ defense

UCF linebacker Pat Jasinski has helped fuel the Knights' defensive success and helped prove recruiters who doubted him wrong. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Tom Petty: The final interview

Five days before his death, Tom Petty and members of the Heartbreakers sat down with the L.A. Times' Randy Lewis to talk about the band's 40th anniversary and a lifetime in music. [More]

 

Caroline Miller steps down as Orlando Ballet executive director

Caroline Miller, who led the ballet through a stabilization period during the past 16 months, has returned to her native England. [More]

 

Tom Petty: Farewell to a Florida rock icon

Tom Petty ran down a rock star dream and lived it — thanks to a start in Gainesville and Elvis Presley. [More]

 

Jason Aldean issues rallying cry for unity after gunfire erupts during his set in Las Vegas

Country star Jason Aldean says he's praying for the victims of the Las Vegas shootings, and issuing a rallying cry for Americans to come together. [More]

 

AMC offering $5 Ticket Tuesdays for rewards members throughout October

AMC Stubs Insider rewards members are being treated to an exclusive deal throughout the entire month of October. [More]

 

 
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