Good morning. It's Saturday, September 30. First up, after Hurricane Irma sent floodwaters into 500 homes in Orlo Vista, the damage done to so many houses could ironically point the way toward buyouts. Next, aross Central Florida, officials are bracing for a huge influx of Puerto Ricans in the coming months, placing an added burden on school districts, social service agencies and government services. Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here. Ever since Hurricane Donna in 1960, Orange County has known Orlo Vista was in danger of flooding. [More] Central Florida school, charity and government officials expect tens of thousands of Puerto Rican residents to arrive from the island. [More] At hackathons, cities can find tech-based solutions to residents' problems. [More] Corn maze keeps Long & Scott Farms growing in the agri-tainment business. [More] Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price has resigned after his travel on costly charter flights triggered investigations and angered his boss. [More] UCF officials believe Louisville and Rick Pitino ratted them out to the NCAA, which is why they are secretly celebrating his downfall. [More] The close-knit UCF defense is eager to build on the Knights' success and shut down Memphis' potent offense. [More] UF redshirt junior quarterback Luke Del Rio has not started since a Nov. 4 loss at Arkansas. [More] Jones jumped out to a huge lead in the first half and never looked back Friday against Bishop Moore. [More] The Orlando Magic say their 2017 training camp was a success. [More] New Orlando restaurants to consider when making plans to eat out. [More] Yoga and beer are becoming the perfect pairing as lessons become regular events at local breweries. [More] "Wheel of Fortune" will tape three weeks of shows at Epcot Oct. 10-12, and they will air through the year. [More] Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Big River" at Mad Cow Theatre. [More] If you need laughter, look to "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, Jerry Seinfeld, Jimmy Fallon and Bill Murray (on "CBS Sunday Morning"). [More] |