| Good morning. It's Saturday, October 21. First up, this was supposed to be the season when Florida's citrus industry finally started to bounce back after years of battling the deadly citrus greening disease -- until Hurricane Irma hit. Next, in a mounting turf battle over Florida's tourists, some vacation-rental owners say they want the right to rent out their houses or rooms as they see fit, while the hotel industry says such home sharing is a big business that needs more oversight. Finally, looking for something to do today? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here. Florida's citrus crop is predicted to fall to record lows because of Hurricane Irma and citrus greening. [More] State and local lawmakers are considering proposals that include limiting the number of short-term rentals a person or company can own. [More] Scammers and robocallers are using phone number spoofing to trick consumers to answering phone calls from seemingly local numbers. [More] "They need to handle it," said one resident of a flood-ravaged Houston neighborhood about Puerto Rico's damage. "It shouldn't be up to us, really." [More] Three men were charged after they argued with a group of people protesting white nationalist Richard Spencer's speech at UF, and fired a shot at them. [More] The Brooklyn Nets defeated the Orlando Magic 126-121. [More] Tony Dungy, a Scott Frost mentor, tweets that Nebraska had its chance to hire Frost, who is now building something special at UCF. [More] UCF and Navy coaches both expect their teams to be tested during their key AAC showdown Saturday. [More] No. 2 Winter Park topped No. 12 Boone for its second straight district title on Friday. [More] Dr. Phillips defense holds off Olympia late, and a couple long runs sealed the deal. [More] Fresh ice sculptures are in the works as well as an expanded Christmas show roster. [More] Bassist Jeff Coffey of Orlando comes with Chicago to play the Dr. Phillips Center in his hometown. [More] The Lake Eustis Museum of Art features "Different Doors, Same Room," with works by three generations of the Kautenburger family. [More] Kevin Hart brings the "Irresponsible Tour" to the CFE Arena at 7 p.m. Dec. 31. [More] E!'s long-running series, "Fashion Police," will come to an end next month with a special finale featuring its late host and co-creator Joan Rivers. [More] | 
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