Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Quake felt in Florida & affordable housing in Orange County

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

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January 29, 2020

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No reports of injuries after powerful 7.7 earthquake strikes under ocean between Cuba and Jamaica

A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between Jamaica and eastern Cuba.

Orange County sets aside $10 million for affordable housing

Orange County commissioners set aside $10 million Tuesday for an affordable-housing trust fund which hasn't been created yet.

If today's launch is successful, SpaceX will have more than 240 satellites in low-Earth orbit

After weather has gotten in its way four times, SpaceX is hoping for a clear day as it pursues its next mission to launch 60 of the company's own Starlink internet satellites to low-Earth orbit.

Seminole commissioners agree to consider land swap to settle River Cross lawsuit

Seminole County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to a land swap as a way of settling a federal lawsuit regarding the controversial River Cross development.

After arbitrator gave fired firefighter his job back, Orlando asks judge to reverse decision

The city of Orlando is asking a judge to reverse an arbitrator's decision that gave Orlando firefighter Joshua Granada his job back after he was fired for recording city commissioner Regina Hill without her permission in 2017.

Terry DeCarlo, LGBTQ leader after Pulse nightclub massacre, dies of cancer

Terry DeCarlo, a leader in the LGBTQ community who helped Orlando heal in the aftermath of the Pulse nightclub shooting, died Monday of cancer, his husband announced. He was 56.

Guardianship reform bill moves forward in state Senate, but advocates push for more

Legislation reforming the state's guardianship program for elderly wards unable to care for themselves will passed unanimously through its second Senate panel Tuesday, but advocates for reform who claim their family members were exploited by a guardian said the bill doesn't go far enough.

New tests for 4-year-olds? Florida's pre-K needs better funding, not just more regulations | Commentary

Florida's pre-K ranks 41st in funding. It doesn't just need new tests and regulations. It needs more money

Publix, Aldi say they're buying some Florida Lucky's Market stores; remaining Lucky's in Melbourne could also be sold

Supermarket chains Publix and Aldi have both confirmed they're buying Lucky's Market stores in Florida.

Sanford airline resumes regular flights to Bahamas as Dorian recovery continues

Sanford-based Air Unlimited, which flew hundreds of relief flights to the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, is relaunching its regular commercial service to hard-hit Treasure Cay and Marsh Harbour, the company announced this week.

Kobe Bryant and Dale Earnhardt: Not even toughest athletes are immune to tragedy | Commentary

Are Dale Earnhardt and Kobe Bryant the most devastating sports deaths of the modern era?

Magic guard Terrence Ross to honor Kobe Bryant by giving up No. 8

To pay respect to former Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, Orlando Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross will switch from No. 8 to No. 31.

Orlando this weekend: Jason Aldean, Zora Fest, Mount Dora Arts Fest and more

It's a big weekend for Orlando events, so here's an equally large roundup of all of the most noteworthy ones. Happenings include Jason Aldean at Amway Center, Universal's running races, Zora Festival, Mount Dora Arts Festival and more.

Departing United Arts after 8 years, Flora Maria Garcia retires 'on a high note'

After eight years at the helm, Flora Maria Garcia departs United Arts of Central Florida.

Essentials Spas offer microdermabrasion, hot stone deals

Essentials Spa & Salon in Metrowest and Orange City have deals on microdermabrasion and hot stone massages every Wednesday.

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