Thursday, December 14, 2017

Make-A-Wish comes through & Sand Hook anniversary

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I'm Richard Tribou, online editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

 

Our lead story is about Hannah Culler, who has an immune disorder that forces hospitalization frequently, but the 18-year-old had a wish to be a medical student for one day.

On a somber national note, it's the five-year anniversary of the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

And for a look back at 2017 in Central Florida, be sure to take time to watch this video.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Sick teen gets her wish, spends a day at UCF as medical student

Hannah Culler's wish was to be a medical student for one day at UCF medical school and Make-A-Wish Foundation made it happen. During her visit, medical students also surprised her with a white coat ceremony. [More]

 

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Five years after Sandy Hook, Emilie Parker's family finds joy, solace

Emilie Parker's parents, Alissa and Robbie Parker, talk about life since their daughter was one of the 26 killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on Dec. 14, 2012. [More]

 

Family of man killed by Orlando cops sues city

The family of a man shot and killed by two Orlando police officers last year is suing the city, claiming wrongful death. [More]

 

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Florida may finally get serious about banning texting & driving

More than 40 states ban texting-while-driving. Florida may finally be ready to join them. [More]

 

Disney announces $1.1 million donation to Boys & Girls Clubs

The Walt Disney World Resort announced a $1.1 million donation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida Tuesday. The money helped the organization finish its new Hughes Branch in Parramore. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose to Clippers 106-95 as Lou Williams scores 31 points

The Orlando Magic lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 106-95 as Lou Williams scored a game-high 31 points for the Clippers [More]

 

Florida Dairy Farmers football finalists includes coach, two area players

The 2017 Florida Dairy Farmers football award finalists includes a state champion coach and two offensive playmakers from the area. [More]

 

Magic’s Aaron Gordon misses game against Clippers

Orlando Magic forward didn't play against the Los Angeles Clippers because he hadn't completed the NBA's concussion protocol [More]

 

UCF hits another hurdle with LT Aaron Evans out for Peach Bowl

UCF football will look to overcome another hurdle as offensive lineman Aaron Evans will miss the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with an injury. [More]

 

NBA, Orlando Magic raise esports industry profile with league

The NBA has launched a competitive gaming league that will include 17 teams, including the Magic [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Appreciation: Tyler Cravens lifted Central Florida's theater scene

Central Florida actor Tyler Cravens died on Saturday. [More]

 

Disney Springs: First look at Edison, Maria & Enzo's, other restaurants

The repurposed look of Disney Springs continues with restaurants Edison, Maria & Enzo's and Enzo's Hideaway with varied motifs of an old air terminal, power plant and speakeasy. [More]

 

'Survivor': Who made final five?

Ben comes up with another game-changing surprise as 'Survivor' sets the final five for next week's season ender. [More]

 

PBS suspends Tavis Smiley talk show amid misconduct allegations

PBS is suspending distribution of the late-night talk show "Tavis Smiley" after multiple misconduct allegations emerged against the show's host, PBS announced. [More]

 

Kids go free to Opera Orlando 'Amahl' performance

Make a reservation for this weekend's performance of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" in Winter Garden and kids will be admitted free. [More]

 

 
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