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Disney rejection & Latvala resigns

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Welcome to the start of winter. Can you feel it? We'll get the season started off right with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Thursday, Dec. 21. In our top story, it is back to the bargaining table after Disney union members overwhelmingly rejected the company's wage proposal.

Elsewhere, Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Latvala has resigned from the state Senate after reports of sexual harassment and misconduct.

And then there is this: Wednesday was the first day of the three-day early signing period for college football. Find out where some of the area's top prospects are going here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Union workers reject Disney's wage proposal

Disney union members were considering whether to approve a new contract to give workers at least a 50-cent hourly wage increase for each of the next two years. [More]

 

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Jack Latvala resigns from Florida Senate over harassment allegations

Two Senate reports found numerous instances of Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater, groping, harassing, making suggestive or demeaning comments and on some occasions hinting at trading his legislative support for sexual favors. [More]

 

SpaceX shows off Falcon Heavy

SpaceX has shared photos of its new Falcon Heavy rocket, which could eventually carry people to Mars [More]

 

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Country star Michael Ray arrested for DUI, weed oil after fender bender at McDonalds, cops say

Country star singer Michael Ray Roach, who had a No.1 Billboard country hit in 2015,  was arrested early Wednesday outside a McDonald’s in Eustis for driving while intoxicated and marijuana possession, according to an arrest report. [More]

 

14 injured after car rams into pedestrians in Melbourne

Two men were arrested in Australia after the SUV in which they were travelling rammed into pedestrians on Flinders Street in Melbourne. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic crushed by Bulls 112-94 as Jonathan Isaac aggravates ankle

The Chicago Bulls beat the Orlando Magic 112-94 on Wednesday night [More]

 

Willie Taggart, FSU land five-star safety Jaiden Woodbey from California

Jaiden Woodbey, the nation’s No. 2 safety from California, announced his commitment to FSU on Wednesday night, bringing an eventful end to the first day of the early signing period for the Seminoles. [More]

 

Jones leads locals with 6 players signing on early NSD; Olympia has 5

Signing day [More]

 

What did Lavar Ball say about Florida State?

Lavar Ball casually mentioned FSU when discussing the idea of his new basketball league for high school graduates who do not want to play in college. [More]

 

Nikola Vucevic happy for friend Nikola Mirotic

The Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic is happy for friend and fellow Montenegrin Nikola Mirotic [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Survivor' delivers satisfying finale

'Survivor' ended its 35th season with a major twist, emotional speeches and a satisfying victor. [More]

 

A twinkle and a glow: Central Florida lights up for the holidays

A roundup of community light displays in the Orlando metro area. [More]

 

'The Voice': Blake, Chloe bring the ratings

'The Voice' names its 13th winner and cruises to the top of Tuesday's ratings. Chloe Kohanski triumphed and put Blake Shelton in the winner's circle a sixth time. [More]

 

Students get books, thanks to Orlando Shakespeare Theater, author Mary Pope Osborne

Orlando Shakespeare Theater donated books to 20,000 students this fall. [More]

 

2017 Theater Year in Review: Leading Actress, Musical

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm highlights memorable performances and creative work in Central Florida theaters. [More]

 

 
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