Friday, December 29, 2017

Deadly New York fire & PTSD after Pulse

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. For most of us, the last workday of 2017 is here. Make it a good one by beginning with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Dec. 29. An apartment fire in New York City has killed 12 people, making it the deadliest fire in the city since 87 people died in a club fire in the Bronx in 1990.

Meanwhile, treating first responders' PTSD remains a problem nearly 1 1/2 years after the Pulse tragedy.

And finally, what do you plan to do on the last weekend of 2017? We have some suggestions here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

12 dead, 4 injured in fast-moving New York City apartment building fire

The deadliest residential fire to hit New York City in at least a quarter century has killed 12 people and left four injured, city officials said. [More]

 

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Report lauded response to Pulse first responders' PTSD, but some feel left behind

How have local law enforcement departments handled officers' well-being since the Pulse shooting? Did they learn from other critical incident reports released after tragedies in other places? [More]

 

'Person of interest' in 12-year-old's hit-and-run death arrested on probation charge

A man called a "person of interest" in a 12-year-old boy's death Tuesday night was arrested on a probation violation charge, records show. [More]

 

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With 'loading zones,' Orlando aims to making catching a ride downtown easier

Orlando recently established eight “passenger loading zones” throughout downtown, which officials said they hoped will make it easier for visitors to catch an Uber or Lyft on busy weekend nights. [More]

 

Orange leads state's largest counties in 'historic' decline of juvenile arrests

Orange County leads state in 'historic' decline juvenile arrest [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic beat Pistons 102-89 as Marreese Speights provides lift

The Orlando Magic snapped a nine-game losing streak Thursday by beating the Detroit Pistons 102-89 [More]

 

Diaz: Oklahoma State finally finds firepower, fireworks, in fourth quarter

Oklahoma State finally finds firepower, fireworks in fourth quarter of Camping World Bowl [More]

 

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton hoping to deliver one final surprise in Peach Bowl

UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton thrived under pressure to lead the No. 12 Knights to the Peach Bowl. [More]

 

What's good, and not-so good, about all of the NFL's playoff contenders

With one Sunday to go, seven of the NFL's eight divisions have been claimed, with only the NFC South up for grabs. But the wild-card berths are still wet cement, with four teams in each conference vying for those fifth and sixth seeds. [More]

 

UCF scouts two Auburn matchups against Georgia ahead of Peach Bowl

UCF players are preparing for the upcoming Peach Bowl by watching tape of Auburn's games against Georgia. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

This latest Taylor Swift 'controversy' at the end of 2017 really sums up her year

The latest controversy surrounding Taylor Swift really seemed to capture her year in a nutshell. [More]

 

'Trailer Park Christmas Musical' doesn't live up to original

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "The Great American Trailer Park Christmas Musical" from the Bay Street Players. [More]

 

2017 moments: Riding banshees, water coaster, wave of new fun

Orlando's theme parks and attractions presented new rides, shows and experiences throughout the year [More]

 

Theme parks working up 2018 debuts

Toy Story Land, Fast & Furious ride, Infinity Falls set to make splashes in Orlando [More]

 

America's anxious times made it a banner year for villains and bad guys in movies and TV

America's anxious and unsettled times made it a banner year for villains and bad guys in movies, TV and real life. From Alexander Skarsgard in "Big Little Lies" to Jeff Daniels in "Godless," we were haunted and riveted by those with dark hearts. [More]

 

 
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