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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. It's the beginning of a short workweek for many Central Floridians. Make it a good one, and let's begin with some top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Jan. 16. We start with a story about how some celebrated MLK Day by planting tree seedlings for civil rights at a park in Orlando.

Monday brought tragic news of a 6-year-old Eustis boy who has died of rabies after he was scratched by a bat the previous day.

And finally, 2018 looms as a big concert year for Central Florida. Find out who's coming here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

MLK Day celebrated in Orlando park with tree seedlings for civil rights

Martin Luther King Jr. Day was celebrated at Orlando's Trotters Park with the planting of tree seedlings for civil rights. [More]

 

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Eustis boy reportedly dies at Orlando hospital after contracting rabies

Ryker Roque, 6, contracted rabies after he was scratched by a sick bat at his home, his father told the Today Show. [More]

 

Police rescue 13 siblings found shackled in California home; parents charged with torture

A California husband and wife are in custody on suspicion of torture and child abuse after police found several of the couple’s children chained to beds [More]

 

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Disney general contractor faced lawsuits from subcontractors claiming they weren't paid

Five lawsuits against Vanson Enterprises are still pending while a lawsuit for a sixth subcontractor that sued Walt Disney Parks and Resorts was resolved in October. [More]

 

With DeSantis running for governor, Democrats eye his congressional seat

District 6 has been one of the Democratic Party’s more optimistic pick-up targets for 2018, With DeSantis now focused on Tallahassee, Democrats are hoping a projected national blue wave could put them over the top. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UCF basketball hoping for a big crowd when Knights host No. 13 Cincinnati Tuesday

UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins is hoping for a big crowd turnout as his team prepares to host No. 13 Cincinnati Tuesday night. The Knights upset the Bearcats in ther last meeting to record the program's first victory in the series. [More]

 

Orlando City officially announces signing of Paraguayan Josué Colmán, roster takes shape

Orlando City officially announced the signing of Paraguayan attacking midfielder Josué Colmán, who will be a young designated player under a five-year contract. The deal includes club options. [More]

 

Hard to believe the quarterbacks joining Tom Brady in the NFL's conference championships

 What are the odds? At the start of the NFL season, it would have been inconceivable to think that these would be the four quarterbacks heading into the conference championships. Tom Brady, yes, but Case Keenum, Nick Foles and Blake Bortles? [More]

 

Magic forward Aaron Gordon works to balance looking to score, setting up teammates

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is working to balance looking to score and setting up his teammates. [More]

 

Jaguars' Jalen Ramsey promises fans in Jacksonville a Super Bowl victory

Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey tells fans the Jaguars will win the Super Bowl following their 45-42 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Orlando Philharmonic shines dramatic light on the Mendelssohns

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "An Evening With the Mendelssohns" from the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. [More]

 

Pictures: Can you believe these things happened 25 years ago?

Can you believe it's been 25 years? Click through the gallery to see major moments and memories from 1993. [More]

 

Peter Yarrow, 'Lonesome Traveler' salute America's history and music

"Lonesome Traveler," a theatrical concert featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary, comes to Clermont. [More]

 

Post-award, buzz grows for Central Florida's Brooklynn Prince

Brooklynn Prince won a Critics' Choice Award Thursday in California. Her acceptance speech touched hearts. [More]

 

Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of The Cranberries, dies at 46

Dolores O'Riordan, lead singer of Irish band The Cranberries, died suddenly on Monday. She was 46. [More]

 

 
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