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View In Browser October 13, 2019 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Orlando's Come Out With Pride takes downtown in usual color explosion In its typical explosion of color, Orlando's Come Out With Pride festival enveloped Lake Eola Saturday, with throngs of rainbow-clad people cascading down Robinson Ave. and around the iconic lake, where hundreds of vendors staked spots for the popular festival. READ MORE Florida Democrats meet in Orlando: 'Whether it's Biden or Mickey Mouse, we have to vote Democratic' "Whoever the Democrats put up, whether it's Bernie or Mickey Mouse, we have to vote Democratic," Jack Jennings said. "Every Democrat should do that, or we'll lose Florida. The Republicans are united 95% behind Trump, there's not 95% behind any Democratic candidate. And when we have a split in the party, we'll lose." READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Volusia lifeguards rescue 52 people from rough surf, officials say Volusia County ocean lifeguards rescued 52 people Saturday as rough surf and rip currents created perilous conditions, a Volusia Beach Safety spokeswoman said. READ MORE Woman injured in shooting in Winter Park neighborhood A woman was injured late Friday in a shooting in Winter Park, according to police. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Man injured in shooting after argument at west Orlando pool hall, police say An argument at Chill Games Room in west Orlando led to a shooting early Saturday that injured one person, an Orlando Police spokesman said. READ MORE Shut up about low teacher pay and get behind the governor | Commentary Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced earlier this week that he wants to set the starting salary for teachers in Florida at $47,500, making pay the second highest in the nation. Yes! Finally! Hooray! READ MORE On Hong Kong, the NBA loves free speech as long as it doesn't cost anything | Editorial The NBA prides itself on being outspoken for liberal values, but like many corporations that make money in China, it goes mum about that country's abuse of human rights. READ MORE Honoring the inspirational Wendy Chioji | Letters Attorney Mark NeJame remembers beloved former WESH-2 news anchor Wendy Chioji, who was NeJame's ex-wife. READ MORE Gators' offense stalls late during 42-28 loss at LSU UF quarterback Kyle Trask and the No. 7 Gators could not keep up with Joe Burrow and the No. 5 LSU Tigers during a 42-28 loss that featured 968 yards of offense. READ MORE FSU struggles throughout 45-14 road loss to No. 2 Clemson In a statement game for both teams, the Clemson Tigers showed they're still the team to beat in the ACC, running over the Florida State Seminoles 45-14 in Death Valley. READ MORE More black high school football coaches earn Orlando area jobs after overcoming barriers More black high school football coaches are earning jobs at Orlando area schools after some faced racial slurs on the sidelines just 12 years ago. READ MORE advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2019 | 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.