Monday, January 15, 2018

Florida civil-rights heroes & boat fire

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. As we feel the spirit of MLK Day, we are here to provide you with some top stories to keep you informed. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, Jan. 15. We begin with a guest column on how the civil-rights movement began in 1951 with a couple from Brevard County.

Meanwhile, 15 people were hospitalized -- none with life-threatening injuries -- after a casino boat caught fire after leaving a dock at Port Richey, northwest of Tampa.

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Today's Top Headlines

 

An inconvenient truth: Central Florida's role in civil-rights movement

The inconvenient truth of the matter is that the American civil-rights movement began in 1951, in Brevard County, with the assassination of Harry and Harriet Moore on Christmas Day. [More]

 

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Florida casino shuttle boat engulfed by flames, dozens safely escape

Florida authorities say a casino venture's shuttle boat caught fire and all 50 passengers safely made it to the nearby shore after a rescue in the Tampa area. [More]

 

Central Florida meetup collabs coffee and cars

A collection of blazing fast cars are set to converge on a Winter Park donut and coffee shop Sunday for a montly meet up. Lamborghinis, McLarens and Ferraris are among the high-speed vehicles expected to park at Donut Central and Fuelpresso off Semoran Boulevard for what Orlando Cars and Coffee. [More]

 

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At least 38 killed in double suicide bombing in central Baghdad, Iraqi official says

Iraq's interior ministry says that back-to-back suicide attacks in central Baghdad have killed at least 16 people and wounded 65 more. [More]

 

Trump says 'I'm not a racist,' denies making vulgar comments

President Donald Trump says in the wake of his recent comments about Haiti and African countries that "I am not a racist." [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Diaz: Tom Coughlin molds Jaguars' dramatic rise to AFC title game

Tom Coughlin molds dramatic rise for Jacksonville Jaguars [More]

 

Alabama, UCF headline list of my college football prediction hits and misses

Alabama was expected to shine, but UCF was a huge surprise during the 2017 college football season. The Tide and Knights headline the list of my college football prediction hits and misses. [More]

 

Diaz: Marcin Gortat homecoming wish takes Magic to day when everything began to unravel

What would have happened if the Magic had kept Marcin Gortat? [More]

 

Jaguars stun Steelers 45-42 to reach AFC championship

The Jacksonville Jaguars stun the Pittsburgh Steelers 45-42 as rookie Leonard Fournette runs for three touchdowns. [More]

 

Stunner: Case Keenum-Stefon Diggs TD on last play gives Vikings a 29-24 playoff win over the Saints

Case Keenum completed a last-ditch heave near the sideline Sunday on the game's final play, as Stefon Diggs slithered away for a 61-yard touchdown to give Minnesota a 29-24 victory over New Orleans. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'The Walking Dead' renewed for ninth season, Scott Gimple out as showrunner

"The Walking Dead" is shaking things up behind the scenes. [More]

 

After outcry, Mark Wahlberg donates $1.5M film fee to Time’s Up in Michelle Williams’ name

The 10 days of reshoots were necessary after Kevin Spacey was replaced by Christopher Plummer when accusations of misconduct surfaced against Spacey. [More]

 

Katie Couric breaks silence on Matt Lauer: 'I had no idea'

Katie Couric has broken her silence on sexual misconduct allegations against her former "Today" co-host, Matt Lauer. [More]

 

Vegan eatery Leguminati opening in Orlando's new Hourglass District

Vegan eatery Leguminati is opening in Orlando's new Hourglass District. [More]

 

Lorde is only the latest: How touring in Israel thrusts musicians into controversy

Musicians of any age who contemplate playing Israel sometimes lack awareness of the risks and rewards. [More]

 

 
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