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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Before you completely fill out that winning NCAA Tournament bracket, we encourage you to take a look at some of our top stories. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, March 12. We begin with a look at Toy Story Land at Disney World's Hollywood Studios, which is not set to open to the public until June 30. The media, though, got a look-see over the weekend.

Meanwhile, as jury selection continues today for the Pulse shooter's widow's trial, U.S. Judge Paul Byron is only one jury candidate away from the goal he set when the process began.

And if you want to see what went on at the Central Florida Fair this weekend, click here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Toy Story Land sneak peek: Disney's latest big toys pull double duty

As Toy Story Land at Disney World nears its opening date, cranes are dropping huge versions of familiar toys such as Woody into their new homes — and an Imagineer says it's like Andy's reaching to put them in place. [More]

 

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Noor Salman trial: Jury selection could wrap up today in trial of Pulse gunman's widow

Noor Salman trial: Jury selection could wrap up today in the trial of Noor Salman, widow of Pulse gunman Omar Mateen. [More]

 

Legislature OKs budget, adjourns; Scott signs education bills

Gov. Rick Scott signed two bills Sunday to expand Bright Futures scholarships and set up a new voucher program for bullied students. [More]

 

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Central Florida marks National Nutrition Month with advice for healthy eating

March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is "Go Further with Food," emphasizing the benefits of making informed eating choices. [More]

 

Bobbi Kristina Brown’s ex-boyfriend, Nick Gordon, arrested for domestic violence in Seminole County

Nick Gordon, the former boyfriend of Whitney Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown who was found “legally responsible” for Bobbi Brown’s death in 2015, was arrested Saturday at his home on a domestic violence charge. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Tiger Woods enters Bay Hill with momentum after runner-up finish at Valspar Championship

Tiger Woods finished one shot behind Paul Casey during Sunday's Valspar Championship, Woods' best finish since August 2013. [More]

 

UCF shut out of NIT, Knights' season ends

The UCF basketball team was not invited to the NIT one year after advancing to the NIT Final Four. [More]

 

Gators earn No. 6 seed, to play St. Bonaventure or UCLA in NCAA Tournament

The Florida Gators earned a No. 6 seed and will play the winner of the opening round game between St. Bonaventure and UCLA in the NCAA Tournament. [More]

 

Florida State men's basketball team reaches second straight NCAA tournament

The Seminoles reached the NCAA Tournament on Sunday night, marking the second straight season and sixth time in the last 10 years Leonard Hamilton and his players will dance among college basketball’s top 68 teams in the country. [More]

 

Defense sets No. 1 Virginia apart from other NCAA tournament top seeds, Villanova, Kansas and Xavier

Fresh off a victory in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, No. 1 Virginia will enter the 2018 NCAA men’s basketball tournament as the top overall seed in the South region. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

A nun begged Katy Perry not to buy her convent — then collapsed and died

"Katy Perry, please stop," were among the 89-year-old nun's final words in a Los Angeles courtroom, where she asked to block the sale of their convent. [More]

 

Mattel has a new doll: Frida Kahlo Barbie. Descendants of the artist want it off the shelves

A grand-niece of Frida Kahlo, the 20th century artistic icon, is challenging a new Kahlo-themed doll by Mattel, the toy maker. But Mattel says it has legally acquired the rights to make the doll as part of its new "inspiring women" series. [More]

 

Disney's 'Black Panther' reaches $1 billion globally

Disney's megahit "Black Panther" has passed the $1 billion mark at the global box office. [More]

 

Kathy Griffin to do new live shows, 9 months after Trump photo controversy

Comedian Kathy Griffin is embarking on a comeback after she provoked outrage by posing with a fake severed head that appeared to depict President Donald Trump. [More]

 

'SNL' bashes Trump with tears

'Saturday Night Live' spoofed the Trump White House by sending Robert Mueller to 'The Bachelor' and presenting 'This Is U.S.,' with administration figures weeping. [More]

 

 
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