Wednesday, January 24, 2018

"49 Pulses'' & Disney bonuses

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Welcome back. We want to start your day by highlighting some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Wednesday, Jan. 24. We begin with Scott Maxwell's column on the documentary "49 Pulses,'' which opens Friday at Fashion Square mall and recounts the horrific night that 49 people were killed by a gunman at an Orlando nightclub in 2016.

Meanwhile, the Walt Disney Company announced bonuses for more than 125,000 workers and plans to invest $50 million in college tuition for hourly employees.

And finally, a surfer is using a "shark eyes'' decal to prevent shark attacks. Say what? Find out more here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Maxwell: '49 Pulses' premieres in Orlando, gives voice to victims

'49 Pulses' premiers in Orlando, aims to give voice to victims, survivors [More]

 

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Disney to give $1,000 bonuses to over 125,000 workers

Walt Disney Co. will give $1,000 bonuses to 125,000 of its workers and put $50 million toward higher education for them, the company said Tuesday. [More]

 

UCF announces plans to move departments to Lake Nona, downtown Orlando

UCF announces plans to move departments to Lake Nona and downtown Orlando [More]

 

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Seminole School Board will ask missing member his plans

Seminole County School Board to ask Jeffrey Bauer his intentions as to participating in future meetings [More]

 

The Villages’ plan for up to 8,000 homes in Leesburg nearing final approval

The Villages’ newest neighborhood neared its final approval Monday in Leesburg as it continues to expand outward, brokering deals with city governments in Lake, Sumter and Marion counties to add up to another 15,000 rooftops to the country’s largest retirement community. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose to lowly Kings 105-99

The Orlando Magic lost to the Sacramento Kings 105-99 [More]

 

NFL reaches into community to kick off Pro Bowl Week

Pro Bowl Week will begin with a news conference and tree planting at the Orange Center Elementary School, with Mayor Buddy Dyer and legends captains Derrick Brooks, Warrick Dunn, Jason Taylor and LaDainian Tomlinson expected to attend. [More]

 

Whitley: Aaron Hernandez mystery stumped James Patterson

James Patterson's book fails to unravel the murderous mystery of Aaron Hernandez. [More]

 

Sacha Kljestan eager to lead Orlando City in new era

LOS ANGELES – Nothing about the last three weeks has been easy for Sacha Kljestan. [More]

 

Jordan Scarlett among four suspended Gators reinstated after credit card fraud charges

UF senior tailback Jordan Scarlett is among four suspended Gators who were reinstated after facing credit card fraud charges. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Padraic Moyles is happy to (River)dance through life

Padraic Moyles has been part of "Riverdance" most of his life. The latest tour is coming to Orlando. [More]

 

Veterans, ancient Greek theater examine the fallout of war

Bryan Doerries' "Theater of War" comes to Valencia College in Orlando. [More]

 

Oscars: 'Shape of Water,' 'Lady Bird' have momentum

'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' had been considered the Oscar favorite, but with its director snubbed, will 'The Shape of Water,' 'Lady Bird' or 'Get Out' emerge as the big winner? [More]

 

Orlando vegan, vegetarian restaurant scene blossoms

The vegan and vegetarian restaurant scene continues to expand in Central Florida [More]

 

Service dog with toy Pluto gets excited meeting real Pluto at Disney World

Atlas, a golden retriever and service dog for Juilan Gavino, was excited to meet a real Pluto character at Disney World. [More]

 

 
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