Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Schools Without Rules & health-care subsidies

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. How good was it to feel those cooler temperatures this morning? We hope you enjoyed it and take the time to read some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, Oct. 18. In our top story, an Orlando Sentinel investigation, Schools Without Rules, begins with a look at the lack of oversight of private schools that benefited from nearly $1 billion in state-backed scholarships despite, in some cases, questionable practices.

Meanwhile, a bipartisan attempt aimed at restoring health-care subsidies is facing Republican opposition.

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Today's Top Headlines

 

Florida private schools get nearly $1 billion in state scholarships with little oversight, Sentinel finds

Florida private schools will collect nearly $1 billion in state-backed scholarships this year through weakly regulated that some schools hire teachers without college degrees. [More]

 

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Bipartisan deal on Obamacare subsidies stalls amid GOP opposition

A bipartisan deal to resume federal payments to health insurers stalled Tuesday with mixed signals from President Trump and opposition from Republicans. [More]

 

Georgia man drowned at SeaWorld Aquatica water park

SeaWorld disclosed a man’s July 16 death after the 58-year-old who suffered health problems went in a lazy river in a state report. [More]

 

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President John Hitt touts opportunities, growth at UCF

President John Hitt tout opportunities, growth at UCF [More]

 

Maxwell: Continuing conflicts at water board erode trust

Water district chairman John Miklos lets companies hire him to seek permits from district [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Bianchi: UCF fires preemptive financial strike at Nebraska to keep Scott Frost in Orlando

With Nebraska and Tennessee potentially pursuing UCF coach Scott Frost after the season, the Knights are trying to raise money to increase the pay of Frost and his staff [More]

 

Whitley: UCF's scoring machine is a pain for cheerleaders

UCF cheerleaders are struggling to keep up with nation's most prolific offense [More]

 

Orlando Magic are eager to see how they stack up

The Orlando Magic will see how they stack up when they open their season against the Miami Heat [More]

 

Orange City University rallies to knock off unbeaten Seminole

Orange City University rallied Tuesday to hand Seminole its first district loss. [More]

 

Jimbo Fisher, Seminoles remain optimistic despite offensive struggles

FSU's offense, which ranks nearly the bottom of college football teams nationally, continues to remain encouraged about its gradual improvements in recent games. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Charismatic cast powers Estefans' story in lightweight 'On Your Feet'

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "On Your Feet!," the touring Broadway musical at the Dr. Phillips Center. [More]

 

Noel Paul Stookey blends folk, politics and spirit in Mount Dora

Folk singer Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul & Mary will perform at the Mount Dora Community Building. [More]

 

Experience ‘The Hunger Games’ for yourself at this theme park land

If they can turn the blood sport dystopian universe of “The Hunger Games” into a theme park land, can “Divergent,” “Game of Thrones” and “Westworld” be far behind? [More]

 

Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Lawrence join the chorus of women sharing Hollywood abuse stories

The #MeToo stories spreading across Twitter and Facebook show that just about every woman has their own personal nightmare. [More]

 

'Star Wars' Han Solo movie title announced

The "Star Wars" Han Solo spinoff had finally been titled: "Solo: A Star Wars Story." [More]

 

 
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