Wednesday, October 25, 2017

State yanks school's scholarships & Gov. Scott's Irma approval

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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 Wednesday, October 25. After the Orlando Sentinel's special report on private schools and state scholarships, the state is suspending money to one private school that was the focus of the series.

Also today, a new poll reveals two-thirds of Floridians rate Gov. Rick Scott's response to Hurricane Irma as either "excellent" or "good."

Finally, the Orlando Magic moved to 3-1 on the season after beating the Nets last night. Check out the game gallery here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

State revokes Melbourne private school's scholarships

The Sentinel reported on Yakol Christian, a Melbourne school with ties to a pastor who had already had his scholarship eligibility revoked from two earlier schools. The state said Tuesday it has also suspended Yakol. [More]

 

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How will Maria evacuees impact Orlando? Listen to Houston mayor recall Katrina

Central Florida is about to change. Maria will impact Orlando as Katrina did Houston [More]

 

New office tower to be Orlando’s ‘front porch’

The 28-story Church Street Plaza project held its official groundbreaking Tuesday. [More]

 

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Scott gets high marks for Irma response, poll shows

A new poll reveals two-thirds of Floridians rate Gov. Rick Scott's response to Hurricane Irma as either "excellent" or "good." [More]

 

12-foot alligator captured on Florida beach

Trappers have captured a 12-foot alligator on a Florida beach. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic beat Nets 125-121 behind Aaron Gordon's big night

The Orlando Magic beat the Brooklyn Nets 125-121 behind a career-high scoring night by Aaron Gordon [More]

 

Could rift over death threats be beginning of the end of Jim McElwain as Gators coach?

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]

 

UCF football coaching staff ready to step in if Scott Frost has to leave for birth of son

UCF offensive coordinator Troy Walters said the coaching staff will be ready to step in if coach Scott Frost has to leave a game because his wife is in labor. [More]

 

Georgia tailbacks Nick Chubb, Sony Michel set tone for resurgent Bulldogs

UF will look to slow down one of the nation's best tailback tandems when the Gators and Bulldogs square off Saturday in Jacksonville. [More]

 

Clayton Kershaw's dominance leads Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Astros in Game 1

Clayton Kershaw struck out 11 in seven stellar innings while Chris Taylor and Justin Turner hit home runs to lead the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Stranger Things 2' review: The old magic takes a while to return

Until "Stranger Things 2" really gets going -- and that takes a while -- it trails an air of self-consciousness that veers into strained fan service at times. [More]

 

Robert Guillaume, Emmy-winning actor in 'Soap' and 'Benson,' dies at 89

Robert Guillaume, who rose from squalid beginnings in St. Louis slums to become a star in stage musicals and win Emmy Awards for his portrayal of the sharp-tongued butler in the TV sitcoms "Soap" and "Benson," has died. [More]

 

Spooky Empire embraces 'Sixteen Candles'

Anthony Michael Hall brings 'Sixteen Candles' co-star Molly Ringwald, John Cusack and Joan Cusack to Spooky Empire. [More]

 

'Polkadots' charmingly teaches valuable lesson of acceptance

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical" at Orlando Repertory Theatre. [More]

 

Harvey Weinstein faces assault claims from two more women, and his company is sued for negligence

Mimi Haleyi is the latest among more than 50 women who've accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment or assault. [More]

 

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