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Maxwell's takes & opioid-death spikes

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Can you believe Thanksgiving is only a week away? In the meantime, we'll fill your brain with knowledge with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Thursday, Nov. 16. We begin with Scott Maxwell's column, leading with how Tallahassee responded after sexual harassment allegations against state Sen. Jack Latvala. If only our politicians would tackle other important issues that don't serve their own interests, Maxwell says.

Meanwhile, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement revealed Wednesday that fentanyl-related deaths in the state increased by nearly 100 percent in 2016.

And finally, the Electric Daisy Carnival has come and gone. To see pictures from the popular event, click here.

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Maxwell: Banning sex 'gifts,' selective outrage … another week in Tallahassee

Banning sex ‘gifts,’ selective outrage … another week in Tallahassee [More]

 

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FDLE report shows 'shocking' number of drug-related deaths in Florida

Opioid-related deaths in Florida spiked by 35 percent in 2016, according to a new report by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. [More]

 

Man dead, woman killed in murder-suicide, deputies say

Deputies arrived to find a man dead, a woman shot and an uninjured 1-year-old child in an apartment. [More]

 

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DACA recipients call for Congress, local leaders to protect undocumented immigrants

DACA recipients call for action on local, federal immigration programs. [More]

 

Lake Minneola High teacher describes teen's suicide, teachers and students praying together

In a Facebook post that has been shared more than 8,600 times, a Lake Minneola High teacher described teachers praying and begging the teen who fatally shot himself to “just keep breathing.” [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose to Trail Blazers 99-94 as Shabazz Napier shines

The Orlando Magic lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 99-94 [More]

 

UCF receiver Tre’Quan Smith is a gritty leader for undefeated Knights

UCF receiver Tre'Quan Smith is doing the dirty work, dishing out blocks and setting up teammates, to help the Knights remain undefeated this season. [More]

 

Terry Stotts says Aaron Gordon’s improvement is unique

Aaron Gordon's improvement as a shooter has impressed Portland Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts [More]

 

FSU hopes young Seminoles are learning key lessons, paving way for brighter future

FSU coach Jimbo Fisher and his players hope the young Seminoles are learning key lessons this season, paving way for brighter future. [More]

 

UF linebacker David Reese emerges as Gators’ leader during difficult season

UF sophomore David Reese leads the Gators' in tackles and has taken it upon himself to become the team's leader at age 19. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Opera Orlando shines with 'La Bohème' that celebrates life

Orlando Sentinel arts critic reviews "La Boheme" from Opera Orlando. [More]

 

Area restaurants on OpenTable's 100 Best Restaurants for Group Dining list

OpenTable named Central Florida restaurants to 100 best restaurants for group dining list [More]

 

Disney weddings: Spouses Allison Holker, Stephen 'tWitch' Boss host

'Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings' will be a December special and a series that debuts in summer 2018 on Freeform. [More]

 

Curtis Earth runs Orlando's first trivia empire

Trivia host Curtis Earth keeps audiences coming back. [More]

 

Christopher Plummer calls his replacement of Kevin Spacey in film 'ironic'

Christopher Plummer says he doesn't feel like he's replacing Kevin Spacey in an upcoming film because he was up for the part when the movie was being cast. [More]

 

 
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