Monday, February 12, 2018

Vegging out & Puerto Rican power

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. As the workweek for most of us begins, we'll get you started with some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, Feb. 12. We begin with a story about an area nonprofit that is emphasizing the value of homegrown vegetables and just how far they can go.

Meanwhile, power is expected to be restored to parts of Puerto Rico within a day after an accident at an electrical substation.

And finally, Tim Tebow's Night to Shine included some special needs students from Lake County. You can find out more here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

In Audubon Park, vegetables flourish in front yards

Cyclists toting tools will take to yards in Audubon Park to care for farmlettes they’ve raised over the years throughout the neighborhood. [More]

 

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Blackout hits northern Puerto Rico following fire, explosion

An explosion and fire at an electric substation threw much of northern Puerto Rico into darkness late Sunday. [More]

 

Trump to unveil $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan; both parties find flaws

President Donald Trump on Monday will unveil his long-awaited infrastructure plan, a $1.5 billion proposal that fulfills a number of campaign goals, but relies [More]

 

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A couple at SeaWorld devoted to taking care of birds — and each other

A husband and wife who met at SeaWorld are dedicated to their jobs caring for birds. They laugh at penguins, full of swagger and personality. And they struggle with loss, like when a pelican unexpectedly dies. [More]

 

'Starry Night' home mural case gets help from California foundation

After having their home painted to look like Vincent van Gogh’s famous “Starry Night,” a Mount Dora couple at the center of a debate on what is art has gained a powerful ally to fight a city edict that it must be repainted and erased. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando Magic have confidence in D.J. Augustin

D.J. Augustin is ready for his role as the Orlando Magic's starting point guard [More]

 

Diaz: Alex Bowman embraces Earnhardt legacy in Daytona qualifying

Alex Bowman embraces Earnhardt legacy in Daytona qualifying as he wins pole for Daytona 500 [More]

 

B.J. Taylor leads UCF to first win at Memphis in school history

UCF guard B.J. Taylor made clutch plays in the final minute, helping the Knights earn the first win over Memphis in school history. [More]

 

Mirai Nagasu landed a triple axel, becoming the first American woman — and third overall — to do it in the Olympics

Mirai Nagasu became the first American woman — and third overall — to land a triple axel in the Olympics. [More]

 

Brad Keselowski makes Internet call on clash, delivers at track

Brad Keselowski makes Internet call on clash, delivers at track by winning race [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Attorney general lawsuit: Weinstein Co. failed to protect women

New York's attorney general is accusing producer Harvey Weinstein of "repeatedly and persistently" sexually harassing female employees at his film company. [More]

 

Casey Anthony: Dr. Oz talks to former roommates

Former Casey Anthony roommates Nathan Lezniewicz and Clint House are featured on Tuesday's episode of 'The Dr. Oz Show.' [More]

 

'Shakespeare in Love' sparkles with passion of the heart and for the arts

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Shakespeare in Love" from Orlando Shakespeare Theater. [More]

 

Reg E. Cathey, 'House of Cards' and 'The Wire' actor, dies at 59

Actor Reg E. Cathey, who played Freddy on "House of Cards" and appeared in "The Wire," has died. He was 59. [More]

 

Legends' music sparkles at Winter Park Playhouse

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Babes in Hollywood" at Winter Park Playhouse [More]

 

 
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