Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Cirque du Soleil death & severe weather

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. As rough weather approaches Central Florida, get the latest in our morning roundup of top headlines. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Tuesday, March 20. The death of a Cirque du Soleil show over the weekend in Tampa revealed the risks performers take to entertain a crowd.

Throughout Central Florida today, the possibility exists for severe weather in front of cooler weather the rest of the week.

And finally, the Orlando Pride will begin the 2018 National Women's Soccer League season Saturday. Coach Tom Sermanni talks about the team here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Cirque du Soleil artist was debuting new trick when he died in Tampa

Aerialist Yann Arnaud died early Sunday after falling during a performance of Cirque du Soleil's "Volta" in Tampa. [More]

 

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Bad weather, possibly tornadoes, on tap for today, weather service says

Thunderstorms and strong winds, some as high as 60 mph, are likely to strike Central Florida this afternoon, with the potential for hail and tornadoes, said meteorologist John Pendergrast of the National Weather Service office in Melbourne. [More]

 

Noor Salman trial: Testimony continues in trial of Pulse gunman Omar Mateen's widow

Prosecutors will continue building their case against Noor Salman, widow of Pulse gunman Omar Mateen, this morning. [More]

 

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Package believed to be bound for Austin explodes at Texas FedEx facility, police say

Fear escalated across Austin on Monday after the fourth bombing this month — this time, a blast that was triggered by a tripwire. [More]

 

Orlando law firm files first suit against FIU bridge builders

Attorneys with Morgan & Morgan are set to announce Monday what is believed to be the first lawsuit filed on behalf of a victim of the bridge collapse at FIU last week in Miami. The victim was injured when the 900-plus ton pedestrian bridge fell onto several cars and pedestrians. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

UCF opens spring football with key questions to address

UCF football will attempt to build on its perfect 13-0 run when spring practices kicks off Tuesday. The Knights will be led by first-year head coach Josh Heupel. [More]

 

Magic intend to play their youngsters more in season’s final weeks

The Orlando Magic intend to play their youngsters more during the season’s final weeks [More]

 

Florida State players bond under pressure, fight for spot in Sweet 16

Florida State players got into heated arguments with each other when the No. 9 seed Seminoles trailed No. 1 seed Xavier, but they said the contentious exchanges helped fuel their rally for a ticket to the Sweet 16. [More]

 

UCF football schedules series with former conference foe Louisville

UCF football schedules series with former conference foe Louisville [More]

 

TV schedule for Sweet 16 matchups in NCAA Tournament revealed

The TV schedule for the Sweet 16 is out for the NCAA Tournament, with Florida State taking on Gonzaga late Thursday night. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Black Panther' tops box office for 5th straight weekend

"Black Panther" has become the first film since 2000's "Avatar" to top the weekend box office five straight weekends. [More]

 

Takács musical greats give composing greats their due

Orlando Sentinel arts writer Matthew J. Palm reviews the Takacs Quartet, a visiting artist of the Bach Festival Society in Winter Park. [More]

 

Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival draws thousands in 59th year

More than 350,000 are expected in downtown Winter Park this weekend for one of the largest arts festivals in the southeast. Winter Park’s Sidewalk Arts Festival wraps up Sunday and promises to bring some of the nation’s top artists to town. [More]

 

A mystery ambles along in Garden's 'Tennessee Walk'

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "A Tennessee Walk" from Garden Theatre. [More]

 

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