Friday, December 27, 2019

Crash victims remembered & Burns' vows for city council

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

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Eustis mom who died in Christmas Eve crash with husband, daughter lauded as the 'co-worker you never forget'

About an hour before she died in a crash Christmas Eve, Jessica Smith posted holiday wishes to her friends on Facebook.

Newly elected Bakari Burns says he'll bring service mindset to the Orlando City Council

Overcoming a vast fundraising deficit and a known commodity in former state senator Gary Siplin, Burns prevailed Dec. 3 by a 68-32 margin — more than doubling his opponent's vote total.

Amazon refused to help catch porch-pirate delivery driver, sheriff says

Deputies in Polk County arrested an Amazon driver accused of stealing a package he was supposed to deliver to a home near Davenport — with no help from the online retail giant, Sheriff Grady Judd said.

Amazon warehouse comes to Deltona and gets $2.5 million tax break to create 500 jobs

Amazon is behind the 1.4-million-square-foot warehouse planned for off of Interstate 4 in Deltona.

Orlando Health expands telehealth offerings

Orlando Health is expanding its telehealth services via the Orlando Health Virtual Visit app, which is powered by the national telemedicine provider Teladoc (QC) Health. Until recently, the health system's telehealth services were available to employees and pediatric patients. But Virtual Visit is now open to the general public. The cost is $49 per visit.

What the Orlando Sentinel got right and wrong in 2019 | Commentary

What the Orlando Sentinel got right and wrong in 2019.

Magic eager to reverse struggles against better competition

The Orlando Magic are pushing for wins over potential playoff teams after going 1-14 against teams .500 or better so far this season.

Camping World Bowl: Iowa State embraces underdog role as it preps to play Notre Dame

Iowa State is embracing the underdog role when it faces Notre Dame in the Camping World Bowl on Saturday in Orlando.

What made us smile (or smirk) at theme parks in 2019

In 2019, Orlando theme parks introduced Star Wars rides, big birds, Hagrid's coaster and more.

Mandy Moore: 'This Is Us' star returns for Orlando concert

'This Is Us' star Mandy Moore, who grew up in Orlando, will return April 8 for a concert at Bob Carr Theater.

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