Friday, December 22, 2017

Santa's helpers & Pulse court case

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here's hoping you are ready to celebrate the holidays as we offer some of our top stories for your consideration. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Dec. 22. We begin with a story about a Winter Garden mother and other volunteers, who give the gift of spreading holiday cheer in the hospital rooms of children.

Meanwhile, the widow of the Pulse shooter could testify in court Friday as a judge decides whether what Noor Salman told investigators the day of the attack should be allowed as evidence at her trial.

And finally, if you're not Christmas shopping, you can find other things that you might want to do this weekend here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Decorating children's hospital rooms for Christmas is woman's goal

A Winter Garden woman is collecting Christmas decorations to donate to children's hospital rooms. She calls their effort the Greyson Project. [More]

 

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FBI expert on Noor Salman: 'I realized ... that she knew' about Pulse attack

Attorneys for Noor Salman, the widow of the Pulse nightclub shooter are arguing that what she told the FBI the day of the attack should not be allowed into evidence during her trial. [More]

 

'Porch pirates' on the prowl for packages: Here's how to combat them

The so-called Porch Pirates who steal packages from outside homes during the Christmas holiday season are out in force, but technology and alternative delivery options are thwarting the thieves. [More]

 

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Red truck murder victim's family to celebrate Christmas knowing killer is locked up forever

Jermaine LeBron, who was convicted of killing Larry Neal Oliver Jr. in 1995 for his customized red truck, had his death sentence commuted to life in prison; his victim's mother speaks out about her only son, the man who shot him and the Osceola County murder. [More]

 

Westgate pays widow $1.5 million for damaged condo, records show

Orange County records show Westgate Resorts paid a widow $1.5 million for her 30-year-old vacation condo and resolve a dispute holding up the timeshare giant's $40 million project in Orlando's tourist district. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Diaz: Blake Bortles, Jags are trash-talking their way to NFL playoffs

Blake Bortles and the Jaguars are trash-talking their way to NFL playoffs, leading the AFC South. [More]

 

UCF football embraces competitive practice before the Christmas break

UCF football embraces one final high-energy practice before the Christmas break. [More]

 

Short-handed Magic making no excuses entering back-to-back slate

Injuries have not derailed the focus for the Orlando Magic entering back-to-back games this weekend. [More]

 

Sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at age 82

Sportscaster Dick Enberg has died at age 82, daughter Nicole confirms to The Associated Press. [More]

 

Nutile leads Temple over FIU 28-3 in Gasparilla Bowl

Frank Nutile threw for 254 yards and a touchdown to lead Temple to a 28-3 victory over Florida International in the Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Orlando Ballet names first artist in residence

Arcadian Broad will be Orlando Ballet's first artist in residence. [More]

 

2017 Theater Year in Review: Director, Musical

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

 

2017 Theater Year in Review: Director, Drama

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

 

2017 Theater Year in Review: Director, Comedy

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

 

Where to find 'lucky' foods at Orlando-area restaurants

Where to find 'lucky' foods at Orlando-area restaurants [More]

 

 
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