Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Hurricane Dorian updates: Storm at 105 mph, headed north; Relief for Bahamas; Sea turtle nests washed out

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Hurricane Dorian churns off Florida's coast with 105 mph winds

 

As Hurricane Dorian moves off Bahamas, Central Florida mobilizes relief effort for devastated islands

Even before Dorian's winds and rain had lashed Central Florida Tuesday, residents here started rounding up generators, chainsaws, tarps, batteries and toilet paper for the Bahamas, where the hurricane had delivered a devastating blow.

Pictures: Hurricane Dorian impacts Central Florida

Scenes from Hurricane Dorian's impact on central Florida, photographed by the staff photographers of the Orlando Sentinel.

Hurricane Dorian's waiting game means losing money, gaining weight | Commentary

 

Hurricane Dorian: Sea turtle nests in danger of being washed out

Conservation officials are urging the public not to interfere with Mother Nature by trying to rescue any stranded hatchlings or disturb sea turtle nests unearthed by Hurricane Dorian.

Tropical Storm Fernand and Tropical Storm Gabrielle form as Hurricane Dorian churns near Florida

While Hurricane Dorian threatens Florida, Tropical Storm Fernand formed in the Gulf of Mexico this afternoon; meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center was also keeping track of two more tropical waves that could become tropical depressions.

Hurricane Dorian stayed off coast, so where is my Orlando Sentinel?

Hurricane Dorian disrupted the delivery schedule for many newspapers across the state, including the Orlando Sentinel.

Orange sheriff's deputy supplied dealer with cocaine, tipped off person of interest in homicide, probe finds

An Orange County Sheriff's Office lieutenant was fired last week after a roughly five-year investigation revealed allegations that she and her husband made cash by supplying cocaine for a "multi-kilogram level narcotics dealer," providing confidential agency information to people involved in crimes and taking part in a tax fraud scheme in 2012, according to an Internal affairs investigation released Tuesday by the Sheriff's Office.

Most Lake governments poised to reap dividends from growing tax base

Most Lake County governments are planning to adopt the same property-tax rate for fiscal year 2019-20, which starts Oct. 1. Sticking with the status quo will bring in additional tax dollars because of the county's higher tax base.

After Hurricane Dorian, cruise lines' private islands in the Bahamas suffer limited damage

As Hurricane Dorian ended its assault over the Bahamas, the cruise lines began working Tuesday to assess the damage to their private islands in the region.

Disney sending Bahamas more than $1 million in hurricane relief

Disney donating more than a million dollars in Hurricane Dorian relief to the Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian's thunderous surf is awesome, fearsome relief to tedium in Brevard County

Frenzied Atlantic surf helps local escape Dorian's tedium.

Hurricane Dorian: All public schools closed Wednesday; Seminole, Orange plan to reopen Thursday

All Central Florida public schools will be closed Wednesday, but Seminole plans to re-open for classes Thursday. Volusia County schools are shuttered through Thursday. Lake, Orange and Osceola schools haven't announced plans for Thursday yet.

UCF, Rollins to resume classes Friday as Hurricane Dorian moves away from Florida

As Hurricane Dorian becomes less of an inland threat as it travels along the Florida coast, UCF and Rollins College have announced they will resume classes on Friday.

Hurricane Dorian: Orange County postpones high school football to Monday, Seminole cancels games through Sunday

Hurricane Dorian forced Seminole County school officials to cancel all high school athletic events through Sunday, the school district announced Tuesday.

Hurricane Dorian: Bethune-Cookman calls off football game with Southeastern Louisiana

Bethune-Cookman has called off its football game against Southeastern Louisiana on Saturday in Daytona Beach because of the threat of Hurricane Dorian.

On Craigslist, Floridians seek Hurricane Dorian 'thunder buddy' and sell their survival supplies

With Hurricane Dorian near Florida, Floridians didn't miss a beat selling their unusual hurricane supplies online -- and seeking a friend to ride out the storm.

Hurricane Dorian: Orlando Science Center offering camp Wednesday while schools are closed

The Orlando Science Center is offering camp Wednesday while Central Florida schools are closed.

Bruce Hornsby offers an evening at Plaza Live

Bruce Hornsby heads to the Plaza Live in Orlando behind his album 'Absolute Zero.'

Little Blue Donut Co. closes Winter Park store

Little Blue Donut Co. is closing its Winter Park shop but will continue to serve doughnuts out of its food truck.

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