Friday, July 20, 2018

Puerto Rican deadline extended & Missouri boat tragedy

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Judge extends hotel vouchers for Puerto Rican evacuees until August 6

A judge extended the deadline for a federal housing aid program for Puerto Rican evacuees until August 6, as advocates litigate federal assistance for hurricane survivors.

Sheriff: At least 11 dead after duck boat capsizes in storm near Branson, Mo.

A sheriff in Missouri says a tourist boat has apparently capsized on a lake, leaving eight people dead and several others hospitalized.

Hurricane Maria evacuees should get same aid used after Katrina, Sandy, advocates say

Even as a legal fight continues over whether hotel vouchers for hurricane-displaced families from Puerto Rico should be extended, housing advocates argue the temporary aid won't be enough for evacuees' long-term needs.

Woman's killer hid in closet as she slept night before fatal attack in Apopka home: records

The 27-year-old man charged with a woman's death hid in her closet the night before he allegedly killed her awaiting for her to come home, documents revealed.

PODCAST: Orlando scientist explores travel, relationships in first novel (Ep. 38)

Experience India and Pakistan with the help of Orlando scientist Dr. Siobhan Malany who recently wrote her first novel "Mehendi Tides." The book is inspired by Malany's travels in Asia as a teenager. Orlando Sentinel reporter Naseem Miller talks with the author about her book and what travel teaches us about ourselves.

Bianchi: After Jim McElwain fiasco, Gators should appreciate Will Muschamp's impact

Jim McElwain's tenure showed the Florida Gators how good they had it under Will Muschamp, Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi writes.

Orlando Pride set for battle for second place against Seattle Reign

Orlando Pride coach Tom Sermanni said his club's focus is clear with six regular-season games remaining: Perform well and win games.

Orlando City coach James O'Connor learns a lot about Lions during Open Cup loss

Orlando City's Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run came to an end after a 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Union on Wednesday night. The Lions doesn't have long to bounce back from the loss.

NFL puts national anthem policy on hold under agreement with NFLPA

The NFL has halted implementation of its new national anthem policy under an agreement with the NFL Players Association.

FSU's Deondre Francois making personal strides, will be 100 percent for season

Florida State's Deondre Francois is expected to be a full participant and compete with sophomore James Blackman for the starting quarterback job when preseason camp begins on Aug. 6 for the Seminoles.

Opera on Park gives peek at upcoming shows

Opera Orlando's popular summertime concert series, Opera on Park, returns with three concerts — that go beyond opera.

Marilyn Manson is coming to Orlando on Halloween

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson will play a spooky show to promote his new album, "Heaven Upside Down," during Halloween in Orlando on Oct. 31.

Cyndi Lauper: Feeling good, grateful

Cyndi Lauper, who is opening for Rod Stewart, talks about "Kinky Boots," "Working Girl," equality, psoriasis and homeless youth.

Artists compete, not battle, in Winter Park

No Borders Art Competition showcases local artists and illustrators at The Geek Easy in Winter Park.

A Comic-Con without Marvel, HBO gives others a chance to pop

With no major Marvel or HBO projects at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, which properties will steal the headlines?

Disney sued by dog trainer who takes poodles to parks

Susan Grill, who lives with epilepsy and migraines, is accusing the theme park operator of harassing her when she brings the animals to the park.

Picture it: Shaq, Shark Week, Sea Life

It's Shaq and it's almost shark week in a photo combining the trickery of Madame Tussauds and the watery backdrop of Sea Life Orlando Aquarium.

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