Sunday, September 1, 2019

Hurricane Dorian now Category 5, Orlando back in its path and warnings issued for Florida & Texas mass shooting leaves 5 dead, many wounded

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

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Hurricane Dorian now Category 5 with 160 mph winds, Orlando back in cone; tropical storm warnings issued for Florida

Hurricane Dorian on Sunday has its eye set on the Bahamas with powerful 150 mph winds, but has not let Florida off the hook in its ever changing path.

At least 5 dead and many wounded, including 3 officers, in shootings in Odessa and Midland, Texas; gunman fatally shot, police say

At least five people were dead in West Texas after a man who was stopped by state troopers when his vehicle failed to signal a left turn opened fire and fled, shooting more than 20 people before he was killed by officers outside a movie theater, authorities said Saturday. Three law enforcement officers were among the injured.

While Florida awaits Hurricane Dorian, hurricane center watches new tropical systems

While Florida gets ready to endure the threat of Category 4 Hurricane Dorian, the National Hurricane Center began tracking a new tropical wave off the coast of Africa and another in the Gulf of Mexico.

As Hurricane Dorian nears, most Florida nursing homes lack 4 days of backup power for AC

As strengthening Hurricane Dorian approaches landfall, nearly 60% of the state's nursing homes have not installed equipment in line with those new regulations, according to data maintained by the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Orlando International Airport will remain open Monday after Hurricane Dorian shifts

As the forecast for Hurricane Dorian shifted further off Florida's east coast, Orlando International Airport will remain open on Monday, according to a statement.

Hurricane Dorian: Disney, Universal, other theme parks watch storm, take precautions

As Hurricane Dorian could affect Disney, Universal and Central Florida's theme parks, here's what you need to know.

Brevard County to begin mandatory evacuations this weekend

Brevard County will begin mandatory evacuations this weekend as officials and residents brace for Hurricane Dorian's arrival.

Here are the Central Florida shelters opening ahead of Hurricane Dorian

As the likelihood increased that Hurricane Dorian will strike Central Florida as a strong storm, officials announced the opening of shelters for residents to ride out the storm and a place to stay afterward as needed.

It's crunch time! A guide to surviving Hurricane Dorian in Florida | Commentary

Get ready! Hurricane Dorian is about to hit Florida. Get water, important papers, Doritos - and a hotel reservation!

Hurricane Dorian: Rick Scott on 3 Sunday shows

Guests on the Sunday morning shows to discuss Hurricane Dorian include Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.; Peter Gaynor, FEMA's acting administrator; and Kevin McAleenan, acting director of the Department of Homeland Security.

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