Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Carolinas brace for Florence & turnpike closed

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

Orlando Sentinel

View In Browser

September 11, 2018

orlandosentinel.com

Orlando Morning Report

As Hurricane Florence approaches, millions in Carolinas prepare for potentially catastrophic impact

The Carolinas are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Florence, which is a Category 4 storm as of the 5 a.m. Tuesday advisory from the National Hurricane Center.

Orlando traffic: Long stretch of Florida's Turnpike south shut down

The Florida Department of Transportation's website shows a significant stretch of Florida's Turnpike south in Osceola County is shut down early Tuesday morning.

Orlando firefighter who was FDNY paramedic on 9/11 recognized for community service

Orlando firefighter and former FDNY paramedic Felix Marquez received a community service award for helping fix a man's roof in August. The concert falls on Sept. 10, a day Marquez remembers as the last before his world was flipped on its head 17 years ago.

Recap 6: 'Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story' — our podcast (Ep. 50)

The sixth and final hour of "Rest in Power: The Trayvon Martin Story" picks up after George Zimmerman's acquittal in the death of Martin and focuses on the development of the Black Lives Matter movement and the rise of the alt-right.

Ask Orlando: Send us your questions about Central Florida. We'll find the answers

The Orlando Sentinel has launched a new initiative called Ask Orlando. We want to be your personal investigators about the people and places of Central Florida that have you asking questions.

Florida State coach Willie Taggart embraces new turnover backpack

Florida State coach Wilie Taggart touted the Seminoles' new "turnover backpack," which was the subject of jokes and a new Twitter account after it was unveiled during the team's win over Samford.

UCF's Josh Heupel not worried about McKenzie Milton's struggles

UCF coach Josh Heupel insists he's not concerned about McKenzie Milton's early struggles in a 38-0 win over South Carolina State. It's just part of being a quarterback, and he's confident he'll bounce back.

UF DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson contrite following Kentucky guarantee

Kentucky's 27-16 win Saturday night in the Swamp snapped the Wildcats' 31-game losing streak to the Florida Gators and left Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to eat crow after he had guaranteed victory No. 32.

Osceola inches closer to top spot in Sentinel Super 16 football rankings

Kissimmee Osceola moves into the No. 2 spot this week behind Wekiva.

Hurricane Florence: UCF, UNC officials monitor storm, undecided on game status

Hurricane Florence is expected to crash into the Carolinas on Thursday, but UCF and North Carolina officials say they have not yet decided whether to cancel or postpone their football game scheduled for Saturday.

Central Florida Explorer: 5 things I learned during my first visit to Bok Tower

In this episode of Central Florida Explorer, Patrick explores historic Bok Tower and its surrounding gardens.

Our guide for scaredy-cats going to Universal's Halloween Horror Nights

Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is looming. Here's our guide for jittery event-goers. (You are not alone. In a good way.)

'The Nun' delivers best opening in 'Conjuring' series with heavenly $53.5 million

Warner Bros. dominated for the fifth weekend in a row as the latest installment in the "Conjuring" series launched with $53.5 million in 3,876 locations.

'Color Purple' is a vibrant opening act for Theater West End

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "The Color Purple" from Theater West End.

The hunt for comfortable movie seats in Orlando

Comfortable movie seats: Do they exist in Orlando? I tried out chairs across Central Florida for comfort, support and floor touchability.

Disney: Rick Singh appeals judge's decision on resort's value

Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh said he has filed an appeal over a judge's decision that sided with Disney over the value of the Yacht and Beach Club Resort.

Aquatica's Ray Rush, SeaWorld, Horror Nights among Golden Ticket Award winners

Ray Rush, the newest attraction at Aquatica, was named best new ride at a water park in Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards. Other Central Florida winners: Halloween Horror Nights, SeaWorld Orlando, Revenge of the Mummy, Tower of Terror.

No comments:

Post a Comment