Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Hurricane Dorian updates: Cone spares Florida, but expect high winds; theme parks adjust hours; cancellations

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

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September 3, 2019

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Hurricane Dorian cone spares Florida, but winds will lash the state today

Hurricane Dorian remains a major hurricane Tuesday morning with 120 mph winds as it makes its slow exit from the Bahamas and more winds begin to make their way to Florida.

Hurricane Dorian prompts Disney, SeaWorld, Universal to change parks' hours

Hurricane Dorian prompts Disney to change Tuesday hours for theme parks. Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios closing by midafternoon.

Hurricane Dorian: Live updates from around Florida

Hurricane Dorian: Live updates and latest news from Orlando and across Florida.

Hurricane Dorian: How air, train, bus, car travel is affected

Hurricane Dorian update on Central Florida transportation: Trains, planes, buses and automobiles.

Hurricane Dorian: Event cancellations and postponements

Here's a list of entertainment events that have been canceled or rescheduled because of Hurricane Dorian.

Hurricane Dorian has Volusia County residents preparing for the worst

Volusia County residents are ready for Hurricane Dorian. "Just have faith," said John Whytal, 70, of New Smyrna Beach. "Prepare for the worst but hope for the best."

As Hurricane Dorian approaches, manufactured home residents must decide to stay or go

As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida, residents of the Conway Circle manufactured home community decided if they were going to leave or stay.

Hurricane Dorian: Orlando VA provides emergency services, medication to Central Florida veterans

The Orlando Veterans Affairs Healthcare System is providing resources for Central Florida veterans affected by Hurricane Dorian to received emergency services and a 10-day supply of medication.

Hurricane Dorian: Fuel delivery driver says motorists want to 'shake my hand'

Fuel delivery driver Desiree Freeman said she's a popular person when she pulls her tanker into gas stations to refuel them as motorists worry about topping off their tanks in advance of Hurricane Dorian.

Hurricane Dorian forces UCF to close through Thursday. 'Everyone goes home,' student on campus says

At the UCF campus on Monday, freshman Taylor Javeline said she wasn't too worried about Hurricane Dorian's effects in Central Florida."They have a firm system in place for evacuation and shelters and stuff," she said. "UCF like handles everything."

Hurricane Dorian: Utilities bring hundreds of workers to Florida for storm response

Ahead of Hurricane Dorian, electrical utilities in Central Florida have brought hundreds of workers from around the country who are prepared to restore power after the storm.

Disney Cruise Line employees ride out Hurricane Dorian on Castaway Cay

Hurricane Dorian tore into the Bahamas on Sunday and Disney Cruise Line came under fire after it didn't evacuate employees from its private island Castaway Cay.

Attempted looter arrested at Daytona Beach Shores hotel, police say

Daytona Beach Shores police arrested a 32-year-old Port Orange man on Monday for trying to break into hotel rooms.

Two men arrested for stealing sandbags from construction site, Volusia deputies say

Two men were arrested Monday in Volusia County for stealing sandbags from a construction site ⁠— days after county officials gave away free sandbags in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Hurricane Dorian threatens high school football schedule

The closing of Central Florida campuses due to Hurricane Dorian's potential impact could force the rescheduling of some if not many of Friday night's high school football games.

Hurricane Dorian: UCF tracking storm as Knights prepare for FAU

As Hurricane Dorian makes its way closer to the state of Florida, the UCF football team is trying to remain focused on preparing for the Knights' game at FAU Saturday.

As UCF football popularity surges, AD Danny White considers expanding stadium

UCF athletics director Danny White is evaluating stadium expansion options after the Knights sold out their 2019 season-ticket allotment.

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