Wednesday, September 12, 2018

'Monster' Hurricane Florence & Puerto Ricans upset with Trump

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September 12, 2018

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As Hurricane Florence approaches East Coast, 'don't bet your life on riding out a monster'

The East Coast prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Florence, which is expected to make landfall Thursday night or early Friday morning.

Puerto Ricans in Orlando slam Trump for calling Hurricane Maria response 'successful'

Puerto Rican leaders in Central Florida were outraged by President Trump's remarks in the Oval Office Tuesday calling the federal response to Hurricane Maria "incredibly successful" despite an estimated death toll of almost 3,000.

Maxwell: Courts keep knocking garbage amendments off Florida ballots. Good

Voters deserve an honest and straightforward ballot, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes.

Orlando's green Community Action Plan calls for air quality monitors, bans on Styrofoam and straws

Sensors measuring air quality, Styrofoam containers and plastic straw bans and a return of a residential rain barrel program could be on the horizon in Orlando, where the city is wrapping up an update to its green policies.

AT&T plans to launch 5G in Orlando early next year

AT&T intends to roll out 5G speeds in Orlando early next year, the company announced.

FSU QB Deondre Francois pushes past adversity, improves running Gulf Coast offense

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois has earned praise for pushing through adversity and quickly learning how to run coach Willie Taggart's Gulf Coast offense.

UF's struggles on defense becoming a dangerous trend for Gators

The Florida Gators' defensive struggles are becoming a trend, born of bad habits and inferior recruiting during three years under former coach Jim McElwain.

Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan working to instill winning mentality

Orlando City midfielder Sacha Kljestan isn't used to missing games due to injury.

Hurricane Florence: UCF at UNC football game canceled

The UCF at North Carolina football game will not be played in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday due to Hurricane Florence.

Camping World Stadium hosts Jones vs. Evans football on Thursday

Jones is after its fourth straight win over Evans on Thursday at Camping World Stadium.

LaVon Van Williams Jr. brings his 'urban folk art' back home

LaVon Van Williams Jr. is known for his energetic carvings that depict the vibrancy of urban African-American culture.

'American Horror Story: Apocalypse': Meet the characters

FX isn't saying a lot about the story of 'American Horror Story: Apocalypse,' but we're getting a look at the characters.

'Carnage' illuminates hard truths about today's America

Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "God of Carnage" from Florida Theatrical Productions.

Food & Wine Weekends brings special events to Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

Fall in Central Florida means foodie events, from Magical Dining Month to the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. Another is to being added to the calendar — Food & Wine Weekends at Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. 

NFL dazzles in ratings; Bob Woodward lifts Colbert

The NFL helped NBC in a big way last week with games on Thursday and Sunday. Bob Woodward on Monday gave Stephen Colbert the best ratings for 'Late Show' in nearly five months.

Swan and Dolphin's third-tower plans detailed

The planned third tower at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort will include 14 stories, with 349 guest rooms and more than 21,000 square feet of meeting

Hull artwork revealed for Florida-bound Norwegian Encore

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that Spanish artist Eduardo Arranz-Bravo will be the designer for the hull artwork on the Miami-bound Norwegian Encore.

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