Saturday, February 10, 2018

Free speech on campus & DACA recipients

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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 weekend!

Good morning. It's Saturday, February 10. First up, in America's politically polarized environment, some students increasingly think colleges should ban speech that may be racist or defamatory, a trend that worries advocates of the First Amendment.

Next, Central Florida youths describe the burden of secrecy, the hope of DACA and a year of torment, as their prospects for citizenship rise and fall.

Lastly, looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Free speech on campus: Some students want schools to limit what's said

College students increasingly think that universities should ban speech that may be offensive and defamatory. It's a trend that worries advocates of the First Amendment. [More]

 

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Dreamers describe escalating fear, angst

They’ve been political footballs for years, in some cases as far back as their memories can stretch. [More]

 

3 arrested in slaying of Lake Nona High School student

Three teenagers were arrested Friday on first-degree murder charges in the shooting death of a Lake Nona High School student who fled from the U.S. Virgin Islands after last summer's hurricanes. [More]

 

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Restaurants, groceries beef up effort to identify food sources

Publix, Red Lobster, Winn-Dixie and other grocers have jumped launched their own “sustainable seafood campaigns” and other companies are rallying around commitments to animal welfare and antibiotic use in an era where customers want cleaner, better-sourced food. [More]

 

Israel hits targets in Syria, F-16 shot down

The Israeli military shot down an Iranian drone that infiltrated the country early Saturday and struck Iranian targets in Syria that launched it. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Was Orlando City, MLS afraid of challenging legality of Cyle Larin contract?

Bianchi: The entire Larin fiasco was an embarrassment to Orlando City’s franchise and to the league as a whole. [More]

 

Magic likely will wait after All-Star break to sign a 3rd point guard

The Orlando Magic likely will wait until after the All-Star break to sign a 3rd point guard to a 10-day contract. [More]

 

Analysis: Orlando Magic’s trade deadline decisions point to an incremental rebuild

The Orlando Magic’s trade deadline decisions indicate their rebuild will be incremental. [More]

 

Buzzer-beater nets Colonial seventh straight girls basketball title

Stephanie Torres scored at the buzzer for Colonial to help the Grenadiers secure another girls basketball district title on Friday. [More]

 

Oviedo notches 20th shutout in region semifinal win vs. Lake Mary

Oviedo defeated Lake Mary 3-0 in the Class 5A region semifinal. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Hey, ‘Romeo and Juliet’: Don’t worry, be happy

Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews Orlando Ballet's "Romeo and Juliet." [More]

 

New venues looking to add spark to North Orange Avenue downtown

The former home of Club Firestone is getting a new makeover along with two new venues, Odd Jobs and Blackstar, coming to downtown Orlando. [More]

 

Orlando Ballet expands schedule for 2018-19 season

Orlando Ballet announces its 2018-19 season of productions. [More]

 

Winter Garden open-mic night at Pilars is hot spot for Disney talent

The mood is light. A bartenders keeps pouring the cocktails. If a police officer walks in, piano player Kelly Richards spontaneously bursts into “YMCA.” Yet the talent at Pilars martini bar can be serious. [More]

 

Al Capone-themed restaurant opening near Winter Garden

A Florida restaurant chain themed after notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone is opening in the Hamlin Town Center center near Horizon West. [More]

 

 
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