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SunRail crash & Irma's lingering effects

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. It's Friday, and what's not to like about that? We hope you enjoy some of our top stories as you work your way toward the weekend. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Dec. 1. We begin with a truck driver who was killed when he was unable to get out of his semi before it was struck by a SunRail train in Seminole County.

Elsewhere, hurricane season officially ended Thursday, but for some in Central Florida, the aftermath from Hurricane Irma is not a done deal.

And finally, have we mentioned the weekend? You can find some suggestions of how to make good use of your time here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Man killed when SunRail train slams into semi on tracks in Seminole County

One person was killed when a SunRail train and a semi-trailer crashed in Seminole County, a Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman said. [More]

 

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As hurricane season ends, some Central Florida victims of Irma are still reeling

Most of Central Florida is back to normal more than 2½ months after Hurricane Irma blew through the region and as the devastating hurricane season of 2017 ended this week.. But for at least some of the flooding victims in Orlo Vista and Good Samaritan Village, real damage to their homes remains. [More]

 

Lake Apopka gets a fresh load of largemouth bass

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission finished filling Lake Apopka with a million tiny large-mouth bass hoping to improve the population and the health of the once-sick lake. [More]

 

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Orange County carjackers cause fender-benders and try to distract victims, deputies warn

A woman is OK after a carjacking Tuesday night near South Apopka Vineland Road, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. [More]

 

Senate weighs scaling back tax package to win deficit hawks; vote delayed to Friday

Senate Republicans weighed scaling back the tax cuts in their massive package to secure crucial support as votes were delayed until Friday [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic’s defensive rebounding must improve, Vogel says

The Magic allowed the Thunder to corral 21 offensive rebounds, which led to 22 second-chance points for the Thunder and threatened to swing the game in the Thunder’s favor. [More]

 

UCF playmaker Mike Hughes eager to finish strong in AAC title game

Mike Hughes has been a game changer for UCF this season and he hopes to bring magic to the Knights' AAC championship game matchup with Memphis Saturday. [More]

 

Diaz: Reggie Williams, Sam Wyche blood brothers in pain, perseverance and tale of survival

Reggie Williams, Sam Wyche are Cincinnati Bengals blood brothers in pain, perseverance and tale of survival [More]

 

It's been better late than never for Wekiva QB Brandon Williams

It's been better late than never this season for senior quarterback Brandon Williams, who leads Wekiva into the state semifinals Friday. [More]

 

Bianchi: Farewell to Frost: It’ll be sad if UCF coach goes to Nebraska, but he gave us a season for the ages

Unless he has a last-minute change of heart, it sounds like UCF's Scott Frost is headed home to Nebraska [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Sharp, compelling 'Orphans' asks what makes a family

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Orphans" from Theater on the Edge. [More]

 

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Nights celebrates landmark films

Disney's Hollywood Studios hosts one night event for a galaxy far, far away [More]

 

Gifts for your favorite foodie

It’s time to rustle up some gifts for the loved ones in our lives — and, believe me, food will bring a smile to their faces. [More]

 

Star wars: Films stampede for Oscar

The most-awaited movie titles include 'The Post,' a newspaper drama with Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks; 'The Shape of Water,' a Cold War fantasy; and 'Call Me by Your Name,' a gay love story. [More]

 

Matt Lauer was the king of 'Today,' but his reign was not benevolent

In the wake of Matt Lauer's dismissal from the "Today" show, a look at the sexism that was hiding in plain sight throughout the morning show's history. [More]

 

 
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