Orlando Bar-B-Que founder dies & Trump told investigator to 'find the fraud'

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View In Browser January 10, 2021 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Sam Meiner, founder of Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que, dies at 70 Sam Meiner, who founded Bubbalou's Bodacious Bar-B-Que Restaurant, died Wednesday of heart failure. He was 70. Read More Even after he leaves White House, Trump could bring trouble for Rubio, Scott and DeSantis "If he follows through on his and his son's [Donald Jr.'s] threats, they've got to primary against [Gov.] Brian Kemp in Georgia, they've got to primary [U.S. Sen.] John Thune in South... Read More ADVERTISEMENT 3rd Trump call to Georgia election officials revealed: President pressured lead investigator to 'find the fraud' It is one of at least three phone calls, held over the course of a month between early December and early January, where Trump sought help from high-level Georgia officials in subverting the... Read More More arrests: Man pictured carrying off lectern, chasing cop in QAnon shirt and the 'Q Shaman' all detained after Capitol mob Prosecutors said additional cases remained under seal, dozens of other people were being sought by federal agents. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Florida Democrats elect ex-Miami Mayor Manny Diaz party chairman After crushing defeats in the November elections, Florida Democrats on Saturday selected former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to take over as chairman of the state party. Read More Florida COVID-19 surge continues with 15,445 new cases, 139 more resident deaths Florida's resident death toll from coronavirus rose to 22,804 with the addition of 138 more reported fatalities on Saturday while also adding 15,445 more positive COVID-19 cases to bring the... Read More Family, law enforcement bid farewell to retired Osceola deputy who died of COVID-19 complications Although Charlie Longson had a plethora of certifications, some who knew him said he didn't look like the sort of person to know how to even turn on a computer. But he was a skilled... Read More New Seminole Tax Collector Kroll seeks to restore office's image J.R. Kroll, Seminole County's new tax collector, said one of his most important tasks will be restoring the "bad reputation" of the office after Joel Greenberg's controversial tenure. Read More Epcot arts fest returns: We hear Voices, revel in ratatouille, earn our wings Disney World unveils 2021 Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts with wings, Voices, new food items Read More Second Harvest opens new kitchen to expand meal program Soon after the pandemic hit last March, Second Harvest was hit with a flood of requests for its prepared meals – a service for school kids, vulnerable seniors and veterans. With its current... Read More Magic can't stop 3-pointers, fall on road to Mavericks The Orlando Magic couldn't stop Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke, who combined for 65 points and 15 3-pointers as the Mavericks beat the Magic 112-98 Saturday night at American Airlines Center. Read More Weightlifting champ Steinborn helped shape Orlando wrestling Milo Steinborn first made a name for himself in 1921, when he broke three world weightlifting records. In 1952, Steinborn and his family moved to Orlando, where, in addition to operating a gym... Read More Orlando area high school scores, top performers from Saturday, Jan. 9 Check out Orlando area high school scores and top performers from Saturday, Jan. 9. Read More advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2021 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.