Hurricane Michael update & Why Forever Florida shut down

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View In Browser October 9, 2018 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Hurricane Michael eyes Florida Panhandle, expected to make landfall Wednesday Hurricane Michael nears the Florida Peninsula Tuesday. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Forever Florida explains why it shut down, plans limited reopening Friday The nature park will allow guests to use the Zip Line and Adventure Park activities beginning Friday, according to an email from the park. Read More » Pro-Nelson group launches new attack on Scott's education record The Bill Nelson-supporting, Democratic-affiliated Senate Majority PAC released another ad Tuesday hitting Gov. Rick Scott on his education record. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Florida has history of major hurricanes in October, records show At least nine major hurricanes — those defined as being Category 3 or greater with sustained wind speeds of 111 mph or higher — have made landfall in Florida in October since 1873. Read More » Interviews suggest money may have been motive for slaying near Delaney Park The State Attorney's Office on Monday released a slew of interviews with friends, family and neighbors where Orlando police detectives probe for a possible motive for the killing of Shanti Cooper-Tronnes. Read More » UCF dismisses talk of rivalry with Memphis, approaches this week as just another game While Memphis players seem eager for revenge, UCF players are treating this week's matchup with the Tigers as just another game on the Knights' schedule. Read More » Hurricane Michael: Most of Florida State football team to leave Tallahassee before storm Most of Florida State football team is slated to leave Tallahassee before Hurricane Michael hits the city, coach Willie Taggart said during his radio show Monday night. Read More » UF coach Dan Mullen said Gators' toughest opponent entering Vanderbilt week is themselves Unlike Nick Saban, Dan Mullen is not a big believer in trap games. UF's coach feels like the entire SEC schedule is fraught with peril, including Saturday's visit to Vanderbilt. Read More » Orlando Magic suffer 90-89 preseason road loss to Miami Heat The Magic fell 90-89 at Miami in Monday night's preseason game. Read More » Magic are being cautious, limiting Jonathan Isaac as he recovers from ankle injury The Orlando Magic are being cautious and limiting Jonathan Isaac as he recovers from an ankle injury. Read More » 'Birds' costume designer shares secrets of 'SNL,' 'Sweeney Todd' Tony-winning designer Franne Lee brings her expertise, used to costume "Saturday Night Live" and the original Broadway production of "Sweeney Todd," to the Garden Theatre in Winter Garden. Read More » Orlando arts groups get make-good money from city The city of Orlando steps up to help cover a shortfall because of funding cuts from the State Legislature. Read More » At Breakthrough, 2 parts of 1 witchy story Orlando Sentinel theater critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Afflicted: Daughters of Salem" and "Abigail/1702" at Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park. Read More » Entertainment legend Carol Burnett heads to Orlando How to get tickets for the upcoming Orlando show by entertainment legend Carol Burnett. Read More » Mayor Buddy Dyer wins statewide award for supporting museums Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has been honored with the Florida Association of Museums' 2018 Outstanding Public Official Award in recognition of his support of the city's cultural institutions. Read More » IAAPA selects Hal McEvoy as its new president Longtime SeaWorld exec Hal McEvoy has been hired to be president and CEO of IAAPA, the Orlando-based trade association for worldwide attractions. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | 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.