Saturday, November 4, 2017

Gifted students & Irma food relief

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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, November 4. First up, a new school for gifted elementary students in Orange County is scheduled to open in August, offering lessons geared to the needs of exceptionally bright youngsters.

Next, the price tag for the Hurricane Irma food relief program has climbed to more than $1.3 billion — one of the largest food disaster programs in U.S. history.

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

Today's Top Headlines

 

New school for gifted students to open in Orange next year

Orange County will open a new school dedicated to gifted students in August. [More]

 

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Florida's disaster food program tops $1.3 billion — and it's not over

As Florida enters its final week of a massive and sometimes troubled Hurricane Irma food relief program, the price tag has climbed to more than $1.3 billion. Was it a success — or a mess? [More]

 

Airplane lands on I-4 in Seminole County

A small airplane landed on I-4 in Seminole County on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. [More]

 

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Mount Dora property owner sues resident for online comments as defamation cases rise

Amber Antonio, a self-described "40-year-old housewife" in Mount Dora, never thought she'd get sued for $15,000 for comments she made on Facebook as far back as 2015. [More]

 

Businesses race to meet fast delivery expectations

With expectations that nearly all consumer goods be delivered in as little as two days, makers of T-shirts, baseball cleats and more are overhauling business models and factories to make goods faster and get them out the door. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Ice-cold Orlando Magic lose to Chicago Bulls 105-83

The Orlando Magic lost to the Chicago Bulls 105-83. [More]

 

UCF AD Danny White: Scott Frost will likely be back next year — if school and fans do their part

UCF athletics director Danny White says he thinks Scott Frost will be back next year if the fans and administration do their part to fund the program. [More]

 

UCF football focused, ready for a hostile SMU crowd

No. 18 UCF football is ready for what's anticipated to be a hostile homecoming crowd at SMU Saturday. [More]

 

Florida State in search of elusive home victory against Syracuse Saturday

FSU hosts Syracuse on Saturday in hopes of improve to 3-5 with the first victory in Doak Campbell Stadium this season. [More]

 

Orlando City grateful for opportunity to help Puerto Rico heal

Orlando City looks forward to a friendly match against the Puerto Rican national team to raise money for the island devastated by Hurricane Maria. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Disney Channel delivers Walt Disney World special

"Disney Parks Presents a Disney Channel Holiday Celebration" will be available by app on Nov. 24 and premiere on Disney Channel on Dec. 1. [More]

 

Producer sues to keep Emeril cooking show records from Corcoran

A Tallahassee television producer is asking a court to block efforts by the Florida House to obtain records dealing with a cooking show with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.  [More]

 

Police: Fetty Wap caught drag racing, charged with DUI

Rapper Fetty Wap has been arrested and charged with DUI and other counts after police say he was caught drag racing another vehicle on a New York City highway. [More]

 

'Empire': Vivica A. Fox savors stage role

Vivica A. Fox says the stage version of "Two Can Play That Game" has a serious message: "Always value your relationship. If there's someone you really care about, treasure that relationship." [More]

 

Christine McVie teams with Lindsey Buckingham for new tour

Fleetwood Mac bandmates Christine McVie and Lindsey Buckingham form new duo headed for Dr. Philips Center in Orlando. [More]

 

 
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