Friday, January 19, 2018

Amazon gives Orlando cold shoulder & speaking of cold

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. If you're looking forward to warmer temperatures, you're in luck. They'll be here soon enough, but in the meantime, please enjoy some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Friday, Jan. 19. In our top story, Amazon whittled the list of potential cities for its second headquarters, but Orlando did not make the cut.

Also on Thursday, Central Floridians bundled up as the Orlando area shivered to its lowest temperatures since 2010.

And finally, the weekend is almost here. Enjoy it with some suggestions on things to do and see here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Orlando leaders: Amazon cut shows need to refine pitch

Amazon released its shortlist of candidates for its second North American headquarters, highlighting 20 cities but skipping Orlando and Central Florida. Miami is still in consideration. [More]

 

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Freeze warnings issued as temperatures in Orlando area drop to coldest since 2010

Orlando’s temperatures dropped to 27 degrees. Sanford felt 25 degree weather just before sunrise.  [More]

 

Florida Hospital, UCF vying for Sanford Burnham facility

On Tuesday, Florida Hospital and UCF will each tell the Orange County Board of County Commissioners how their plan will breathe life into a building that’s become a shadow of the robust research center it once was. [More]

 

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Attorneys argue about how much video, photos should be allowed at Noor Salman trial

A federal judge heard legal arguments Thursday about how much video, photos, and other evidence from the attack on the Pulse nightclub will be allowed in the trial of the shooter’s widow. [More]

 

U.S. missile-deterrence to get upgrade from Florida launch

ULA set to launch rocket from Florida [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Magic lose heartbreaker to Cavaliers 104-103

The Orlando Magic lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-103 [More]

 

Diaz: Stopping Freaky Gronk big-time nightmare for Jags defense

Rob Gronkowski poses a big matchup nightmare for the Jacksonville Jaguars. [More]

 

UFC Orlando main event set: Josh Emmett vs. Jeremy Stephens

The top-10 featherweights will collide Feb. 24 at Amway Center. [More]

 

Arron Afflalo suspended 2 games for fighting

Magic swingman Arron Afflalo has been suspended for two games after throwing a haymaker at Minnesota's Nemanja Bjelica during the Magic's win over the Timberwolves Tuesday night. [More]

 

Orlando Pride pleased to land Nádia Gomes in NWSL Draft

The Orlando Pride selected versatile Nádia Gomes in the NWSL Draft Thursday. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

That time I was mistaken for Gianni Versace's killer Andrew Cunanan during manhunt

With FX's miniseries on the assassination of Gianni Versace airing, Sun Sentinel reporter Johnny Diaz recounts the time he was mistaken for killer Andrew Cunanan while he was reporting on the killing. [More]

 

Jones High students have a date at Carnegie Hall

Two ensembles from Jones High School are working toward a performance date at New York's famed Carnegie Hall. [More]

 

In 'Allergist's Wife,' crisis brilliantly leads to chaos and comedy

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife" from Mad Cow Theatre. [More]

 

Candy Chang wants to change our environment and change our lives

Artist Candy Chang spoke at Rollins College on Thursday night. [More]

 

Cold weather puts Bay Street Players' opening night on ice

Cold weather causes Bay Street Players to cancel opening night of "On Golden Pond." [More]

 

 
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