Monday, January 1, 2018

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I'm Isabelle D'Antonio, web producer for OrlandoSentinel.com. Here are some of the top stories I don't want you to miss today. Send me an email and let me know what you think. Have a great start to your new year!

Good morning. It's Monday, January 1. First up, Central Florida's weather in 2017 was among the warmest on record -- again.

Next, from spectacular fireworks in Hong Kong and Australia to a huge LED lightshow at the world's tallest building in Dubai, check out a look at how revelers around the world rang in 2018.

Finally, are you hungry? Check out a list of new restaurants set to open this year in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Central Florida swelters with record heat for third year in a row

Orlando, Central Florida and Florida will record 2017 as among the warmest years on record. [More]

 

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Revelers around the world welcome 2018 with fireworks, prayers

From London to Hong Kong, revelers welcomed 2018. [More]

 

5 Colorado deputies shot, 1 fatally, in 'ambush' attack

A man fired more at sheriff's deputies in Colorado on Sunday, killing one and injuring four others, before being fatally shot himself, authorities said. [More]

 

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10 U.S. citizens, 2 local crew members killed in Costa Rica plane crash

A plane carrying 10 U.S. citizens and two local crew members crashed in a wooded area, killing all aboard Sunday, Costa Rica's government said. [More]

 

It's the not-so-final countdown at Orlando Science Center's 'Noon Year's Eve'

The Orlando Science Center’s annual “Noon Year’s Eve” party was a place where kids who can’t make it to midnight can still celebrate the new year. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UCF's torrid love affair with Scott Frost to end way too soon against Auburn

The torrid love affair started two years ago when Frost and his staff took over a winless and grinless team with a broken spirit and bereft of hope. [More]

 

2018 could be a year of change for the Orlando Magic

The Magic have opened their 2017-18 season with a 12-25 record. [More]

 

LSU, Notre Dame rushing attacks likely will determine winner of Citrus Bowl

Monday's Citrus Bowl between Notre Dame and LSU will likely come down to which team has the most success running the football. [More]

 

UCF driven to correct mistakes, shut down Auburn offense in Peach Bowl

The UCF defense is driven to correct mistakes it has made the past two games and shut down Auburn's offense in the Peach Bowl. [More]

 

Winston, Koetter must make prudent use of second chances with Bucs

And so we close out 2017 with another holiday tradition: The Tampa Bay Bucs are out of the playoffs, columnist George Diaz writes. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Best of 2017: Delicious food experiences

Orlando Sentinel food reporter Lauren Delgado sums up some of the best food experiences in 2017. [More]

 

Songs by Jay-Z, Harry Styles among Obama's favorites of 2017

Jay-Z, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, U2 and Chris Stapleton were just some of the artists responsible for Barack Obama's favorite songs of the year. [More]

 

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' unseats 'Beauty and the Beast' as highest-grossing film of 2017

"Star Wars: The Last Jedi" unseats "Beauty and the Beast" as the highest-grossing film of 2017 on the final day of the year. [More]

 

New Year's Eve: CNN stages best party

Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper on CNN offered the most entertaining way to usher in 2018. [More]

 

Where to eat in Orlando's Milk District

Don't know where to grab a bite in the Milk District? We've got you covered. [More]

 

 
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