Tuesday, December 26, 2017

SeaWorld's new addition & recycling issue

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. What passes for a winter chill in Florida is here, if only for a brief time. Bundle up with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Dec. 26. We begin by introducing you to Aku, the walrus calf who has found a new home at SeaWorld's Wild Arctic attraction.

Meanwhile, mixing non-recyclable items with recyclables is an issue at this time of year and could lead to increased trash fees, according to Orange County solid waste officials.

And finally, theater critic Matthew J. Palm looks back at what stood out in 2017 here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

SeaWorld's newest walrus, no longer alone, speaks out

Aku was found on a barge off the coast of Alaska, but now he lives in Orlando and has new friends, including a theme-park newborn named Ginger. [More]

 

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Contaminated recycling wastes money, good intentions

Contamination problems with Orange County’s recycling program could lead to an increase in trash fees next year. [More]

 

Scientific research benefiting from more rocket launches, companies

With more companies set to launch rockets, scientists have found that it has helped research [More]

 

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Woman killed in Eatonville shooting, man hurt, police say

A woman was killed and a man was injured in a shooting in Eatonville early Christmas morning, according to the Eatonville Police Department. [More]

 

Ice skating in shorts: Winter Park rink brings in Florida's first-timers

The indoor rink is for many families in Orlando a once-a-year chance to experience a traditional winter activity. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando Magic call on ‘next man up’ yet again

The Orlando Magic will call on ‘next man up’ yet again with Nikola Vucevic injury [More]

 

FSU interim coach Odell Haggins bridges gap between past, future Seminoles

Odell Haggins, FSU's longest tenured assistant coach, has relied on his lifelong mentor to lead the Seminoles football team during its transition between Jimbo Fisher and Willie Taggart. [More]

 

Injuries a concern as Virginia Tech prepares for Camping World Bowl

A myriad of injuries on both sides of the football have Virginia Tech looking to get healthy quickly as the team prepares for the Camping World Bowl. [More]

 

Eagles clinch No. 1 seed with 19-10 win over Raiders

The Eagles clinched the No. 1 seed for the NFC playoffs with a sloppy 19-10 victory over the Raiders on Monday night. [More]

 

Steelers clinch first-round bye with 34-6 win over Texans

Steelers roll past Texans [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

2017 Theater Year in Review: Top Productions

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

 

'Real Housewives of New York City' star Luann de Lesseps arrested in Palm Beach

Luann de Lesseps, popularly known as "The Countess," was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail at 1:25 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2017. [More]

 

'Last Jedi' continues holiday box-office haul; 'Jumanji' and 'Pitch Perfect 3' open strong

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi” continued to commandeer the Christmas-weekend box office as expected, while Sony’s “Jumanji: Into the Jungle” and Universal Studios' “Pitch Perfect 3” have positioned themselves as holiday-weekend contenders. [More]

 

Lorde scraps Israel concert amid boycott calls

Lorde has cancelled a performance in Israel scheduled for next summer after appeals by pro-Palestinian activists. [More]

 

Florida on TV: 'Secrets' on PBS, Gloria Estefan on CBS

The PBS documentary 'Secrets of Spanish Florida' and the Kennedy Center Honors on CBS both air at 9 p.m. Tuesday. [More]

 

 
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