Monday, July 30, 2018

SunRail comes to Osceola & helping out schools

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

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July 30, 2018

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SunRail debuts in Osceola County as commuter rail adds 17 miles and four stations

SunRail service in Osceola County began Monday morning as the Central Florida commuter rail service added four stations.

HopeNow founder, once homeless, leads massive back-to-school event for 13 years and counting

He has been rich, poor, homeless and poshly housed, but Orlando's Michael Radka now says the best things in life are those you give away. On Sunday, Radka's HopeNow Foundation held its 13th annual Back to School Bash charity event — completely run by volunteers — to help 9,000 kids.

Florida's great green algae disaster - we asked for it ... us and Rick Scott

For the past eight years, Floridians stood by as the state decimated its environmental and water-protection agencies and repealed checks on sustainable growth, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes. We got what we deserved.

California wildfires claim more lives; crews make progress

Thousands more fled their homes after wildfires surged near a small lake town in Northern California while a deadly blaze farther north slowed slightly.

PODCAST: Coming Monday – a discussion about 'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' (Ep.40)

The documentary "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" debuts Monday, July 30, on Paramount Network and BET, exploring race, the Stand Your Ground law and media coverage. Orlando Sentinel television writer Hal Boedeker and breaking news editor Jeff Weiner will discuss each of the six parts of this documentary.

Orlando City rallies, falls 4-3 on road against potent LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic delivered his first hat trick and added an assist, helping the home team rally for a 4-3 victory against Orlando City on Sunday  night.

DeLand native Chipper Jones takes his place in Cooperstown with Baseball Hall of Fame induction

DeLand native and former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones was inducted Sunday into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Dolphins center Mike Matthews keeping the family's NFL legacy alive

After going undrafted, Miami Dolphins center Mike Matthews has impressed during training camp.

Kyle Busch triumphs at Pocono for sixth Monster Energy Cup win of season

Kyle Busch stormed from the bottom half of the field Sunday at Pocono Raceway on the way to his sixth Cup win of the season.

Monday's sports TV listings

In a battle of first-place teams, the Philadelphia Phillies will travel to face the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park at 7 p.m. Monday on ESPN.

'Mission: Impossible - Fallout' shoots to No. 1

Audiences turned out this weekend to see Tom Cruise in his sixth run as Ethan Hunt in "Mission: Impossible — Fallout."

Winter Park Playhouse's 'Gigolo' fizzes with cheeky charm

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Gigolo" at Winter Park Playhouse.

TCM Summer Under the Stars salutes Streisand, Eastwood, Matthau

TCM's Summer Under the Stars dedicates days to Barbra Streisand, Clint Eastwood, Walter Matthau, Katharine Hepburn, Peter Finch, Doris Day, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, Frank Sinatra, Myrna Loy and Joan Crawford.

Carrie Fisher will be Leia again in 'Star Wars: Episode IX'

The film begins shooting next month and has a scheduled December 2019 release. Director J.J. Abrams will use unseen footage of Fisher from "The Force Awakens."

Demi Lovato was found unconscious in bed by a panicked assistant and will head to rehab after hospital: reports

Demi Lovato was found unresponsive in her bed after a long night of partying, and her assistant called 911 when attempts to wake the singer failed, according to a new report.

Publix adds new warnings about service animals

Publix has posted new signs at the entrance and exits to stores telling customers which service animals are permitted in the store and where they can be.

Florida's Snooty the manatee remembered through museum's rehab program

Snooty the manatee's birthday will be forever coupled with his tragic death — July 23, 2017, a day after fans of the beloved sea cow

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