Monday, December 18, 2017

Holiday cheer & Atlanta airport outage

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Hope you've got most of your holiday shopping done. If not, there is still time for that. In the meantime, enjoy some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, Dec. 18. We start with some good cheer as the children of residents of a Central Florida women's facility received some unexpected gifts.

In Atlanta, a power outrage caused by a fire at an underground electrical facility resulted in the cancellation of more than 1,000 flights at the world's busiest airport.

And finally, the Orlando Sentinel has selected its Best of 2017. You can see our selections here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Christmas comes early at an Orange County women's facility

For women at an Apopka-area drug-and-alcohol-rehabilitation shelter, it will be Christmas Day. Stephanie Bowman of One Heart for Women and Children brought tons of gifts for children Sunday with help from retired NFL players. [More]

 

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Power fully restored at Atlanta airport after outage grounded more than 1,000 flights

A sudden power outage brought the world's busiest airport to a standstill Sunday, grounding more than 1,000 flights in Atlanta [More]

 

Scott vs. Nelson Senate race looms in Florida

Tuesday’s surprising election result in Alabama has cast some doubt over whether the big-name matchup of U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson versus Gov. Rick Scott will take place next year in Florida. [More]

 

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Orlando hotel industry gains momentum

Orlando hotel industry shows growth [More]

 

Feds approve Brightline express train extension between South Florida and Orlando

The Federal Railroad Administration has approved All Aboard Florida's plan to extend Brightline higher-speed passenger train service between South Florida and Orlando. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose to Pistons 114-110 despite Mario Hezonja's 28-point game

The Orlando Magic lost to the Detroit Pistons 114-110 despite a late Magic comeback [More]

 

Kaká announces his retirement, wrapping an elite pro soccer career

Kaká announced his retirement Sunday, officially wrapping an elite pro soccer career that included a final stop helping Orlando City make the jump to Major League Soccer. [More]

 

Jaguars thump Texans 45-7 for 1st playoff berth since 2007

Blake Bortles throws three touchdown passes as Jaguars thump Texans 45-7 for 1st playoff berth since 2007 [More]

 

American Athletic Conference pushing to hold onto more of its star coaches

American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco hopes the league can soon hold onto more of its rising star coaches. [More]

 

Turnovers, missed opportunities doom Dolphins' long-shot playoff hopes in 24-16 loss to Bills

Quarterback Jay Cutler threw three interceptions and the Miami Dolphins’ offense struggled in their 24-16 loss to Buffalo Bills. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'The Last Jedi' opens with $220M, 2nd best weekend all-time

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" rocketed to a debut of $220 million at the North American box office, landing the second-best opening ever and slotting in behind [More]

 

First look: Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire VR attraction at Disney Springs

Disney World visitors can now interact with the Star Wars universe with virtual stormtrooper gear [More]

 

'The Last Jedi's' fierce women characters perfectly reflect the zeitgeist in 2017

The year that began with one Resistance is being capped by another. [More]

 

'SNL' stages Christmas show you'd like to return

'Saturday Night Live' offers a Christmas medley by Foo Fighters, Donald Trump's Christmas tree of shame and Kevin Hart as Shaquille O'Neal. [More]

 

Anita Hill to chair sexual misconduct commission founded by major Hollywood studios

The biggest figures and institutions in entertainment have established a commission to be chaired by Anita Hill that intends to combat sexual misconduct. [More]

 

 
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