Monday, September 9, 2019

Bahamas recovery & new tropical system targets Florida

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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September 9, 2019

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After Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas prepares for another hit — to its crucial tourism industry

After the passage of Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas is mounting a campaign to let travelers know they can return to most of its major cities, boosting a tourism industry that is critical to its recovery efforts — and that will surely take a hit.

Tropical Storm Humberto could form from system that has Florida in its sights

Tropical Storm Humberto will be the next named storm, and it could form from a new system that popped up this weekend and is projected to move over the Bahamas and Florida.

The Rescue Mission's iconic cross near downtown Orlando has survived several hurricanes. But will it survive a move?

For 57 years, a red-and-white neon cross has graced the rooftop of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission near downtown Orlando as a beacon of hope to the lost and desperate. But now the mission is gone — relocated to West Colonial Drive to make way for a giant sports and entertainment complex by the Orlando Magic — and the cross has been left behind. The mission's leader is hoping it will survive an attempt to move it.

Orlando's Mills 50 diversifies beyond its 'Little Vietnam' moniker with new businesses

Tori Tori, a Japanese pub, is opening in Mills 50. The area once known as Little Vietnam is diversifying as new businesses offering different cuisines open in recent years.

Trump's 'opportunity zone' tax breaks get the attention of eager Orlando developers

Since the program was created as part of President Trump's 2017 tax cut plan, much of the activity regarding opportunity zones is still in a preliminary phase, more focused on how to start funds and raise capital as oppose to actually creating development plans or buying property.

Lady Lake Historical Museum pays tribute to general stores in new exhibit

The Lady Lake Historical Museum will reopen after a summer hiatus with a new exhibit called "Old General Stores in the Early 1900s."

Driving the American Southwest, looking for a reboot | Commentary

Driving the American Southwest is inspiration for a reboot for this local columnist.

New SeaWorld tour focuses on rescue team

SeaWorld Orlando's newest tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at a day in the life of the park's rescue team.

For Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra, concert has video-game vibe

The Orlando Contemporary Chamber Orchestra takes a community-building approach to its artistic mission.

UCF favored to beat Stanford despite Knights' starting QB questions

UCF freshman Dillon Gabriel earned the first collegiate start of his career during a win at FAU Saturday, but it's unclear whether he will start against Stanford Saturday.

Three things we learned from Orlando City's 2-2 draw with LAFC

Orlando City battled for a 2-2 draw against a short-handed LAFC squad on Saturday night, earning a bittersweet point off the top Major League Soccer team. Here are three takeaways from the match:

FSU, Miami among college football teams coming disappointing weekends

Florida State and Miami are among the teams with major issues to address after the first two weeks of the college football season.

UCF moves up in both top 25 polls after Knights rout FAU

UCF moved up in both top 25 polls after a 42-14 rout of FAU that was called four minutes early due to lightning.

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